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Originally Posted by Fobby
2nd question...
How do you properly break in a new bat? Can you use the batting cages to break it in? or does the ball they use in the cage damage the bat?
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Personally, I just let time do the work. The sooner you break the bat in, the sooner you wear it out. And remember as well, it is only composite bats that you would break in anyways.
But if you do want to break it in sooner, hit regular balls. Those plastic/rubber ones at the cages won't do much if anything. If you want to be anal about it, make sure you rotate the bat a bit after each contact. Some bats have numbers around them so assist doing this. The idea is to get a more even wear pattern.
An illegal way to break the bat in is to have it rolled. I do NOT condone that. It is a good way of losing your bat if someone inspects it at a tournament. They can confiscate it from you...
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Originally Posted by Fobby
3rd question...
Synergy Speed SRV4, Freak Maxload, or Demarini The One?
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All good bats. The Maxload isn't ASA approved (if that matters) while I believe the other two are. I hit a Miken myself, the old 585. To me it still feels better than most of the new ones. And that is key. If you can demo each of these first, all the better.
Also, check out different weights. Most common is 28 oz, but some people prefer 27s or 30s. And lastly, check out the grips. Although you can regrip a bat, it is nice if the original one is something you like. I can't stand the rubber bubble type grips. I have regripped brand new bats because of this.