Easton has introduced a new bat in its 2024 BBCOR lineup, the two-piece composite Rope BBCOR.As the name suggests, the bat has a composite rope wrapped around the barrel internally, that is claimed to deliver a more consistent performance and a wider sweet spot.In our tests we found this bat to be a great performer […]
2024 Easton Split Review | The Goods Alternative?
Easton has been struggling to impress with its two-piece hybrid BBCOR bats for the past few years, and even the new 2024 Easton Split it is no different from the 2023 Encore.I think the Split has quite a small size sweet spot for a hybrid bat.The 2023 Easton Encore Hybrid is available at a whopping […]
CATX Connect Vanta Review | What’s new?
BBCOR USSSA The new 2024 CAT X Vanta Connect two-piece baseball bat is the new addition to the Marucci Hybrid BBCOR series.The 2023 CAT X Connect hybrid also had a USSSA bat whereas, in 2024, only the BBCOR bat is released.This new 2024 bat comes as a repaint of the 2023 CAT X Connect Hybrid […]
2024 Easton Hype Fire Review | GOAT or Overhyped?
The Easton Hype fire is the new beast in the USSSA lineup. So is it worth it or Overhyped?I think the -5 hype fire is is one of the hottest USSSA bat we have ever tested, But it has durability issues.-8 and -10 drop of the Hype fire is a little differently made with more […]
MAKING OF: LENA BLACKBURNE’S MUD
In 1935, Lena Blackburne—one-time-phenom-shortstop-turned-utility-infielder-turned-coach-turned-manager-turned-coach again—was described by The Sporting News, 16 years after his playing career ended, in the only terms that mattered to the historical record. Never mind that he was “intelligent,” “industrious” and “a fighter,” all of which the newspaper took care to note. No, the most important facet of the man’s game was […]