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Miken 2012 Razor (-12) Youth Baseball Bat $99.99 Miken 2012 Razor (-12) Youth Baseball Bat. E-Flex 700- Miken's strongest alloy that allows for thinner walls to maximize barrel flex and performance. Optimizing barrel flex results in a massive sweetspot and maximum performance. 2 1/4 diameter barrel BPF 1.15 approved

Miken Miken 2010 Epic HT (-10) Fast Pitch Softball Bat $149.99 Miken Miken 2010 Epic HT (-10) Fast Pitch Softball Bat. * The Multi-Layer Bi-axial Technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and performance. * Hybrid Technology merges aerospace grade carbon fiber with high performance tempered alloy to deliver hot out of the wrapper performance. * R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. * The MPa7 resin system is exclusively calibrated to optimize the performance and resilience of Miken's premium carbon fiber materials. * DFR 250 - Dynamic Flex Ratio is formulated to maximize performance by producing optimal handle recoil for specific swing speeds. DFR 250 provides greater stability for the power hitter, maximizing consistency and distance. * Premium synthetic leather grip. * New X-Tack Plus provides extreme knob grip for even more control.

Miken 2012 Razor (-10) Senior League Baseball Bat $199.99 Miken 2012 Razor (-10) Senior League Baseball Bat. E-Flex 700- Miken's strongest alloy that allows for thinner walls to maximize barrel flex and performance. Optimizing barrel flex results in a massive sweetspot and maximum performance. 2 3/4 diameter barrel BPF 1.15 approved

Miken Red Burn MBRBSR5 (-5) Senior League Bat $189.99 Miken Red Burn MBRBSR5 (-5) Senior League Bat. The Burn features revolutionary Helix Technology "continuous inner weave" process utilizing 100% high strength, aerospace grade carbon fiber...Once again Miken raises the bar

Miken Red Burn MBRBSR9 (-9) Senior League Bat $99.99 Miken Red Burn MBRBSR9 (-9) Senior League Bat. The Burn features revolutionary Helix Technology "continuous inner weave" process utilizing 100% high strength, aerospace grade carbon fiber...Once again Miken raises the bar

Miken Red Burn MBRBY10 (-10) Youth Baseball Bat $169.99 Miken Red Burn MBRBY10 (-10) Youth Baseball Bat. The Burn features revolutionary Helix Technology "continuous inner weave" process utilizing 100% high strength, aerospace grade carbon fiber...Once again Miken raises the bar

Miken 2012 SPU2P Ultra II USA Slowpitch Softball Bat $199.99 Miken 2012 SPU2P Ultra II USA Slowpitch Softball Bat. The Miken SPU2P Ultra II USA Slowpitch Softball Bat features E-Flex Ultra Technology for maximum performance and maximum sweetspot and a Carbon-X shell for maximum distance and durability. The revolutionary 100% Comp formula ensure the bat was engineered ustilizing 100% premium aerospace grade fiber to deliver Miken's legendary performance and durability.

Miken 2012 Velocit-e ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat $159.99 Miken 2012 Velocit-e ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat. Z700 Carbon fiber is rated 29% stronger than industry standard carbon fiber, resulting in performance and distance that can only be achieved by Miken. The MPa7 Resin system is exclusively calibrated to optimize the performance and resilience of Miken's premium carbon fiber materials. The multi layer biaxial technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and performance. Proprietary durashell technology acts as a composite "shield" on the outer shell of the 100% aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper. 14 1/2 barrel length 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

Miken 2010 Freak Stiff MBFYHT12 (-12) Youth Baseball Bat $149.99 Miken 2010 Freak Stiff MBFYHT12 (-12) Youth Baseball Bat. The Freak's Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. Made in the USA.

Miken 2009 Heat MBHSR5 (-5) Senior League Baseball Bat $149.99 Miken 2009 Heat MBHSR5 (-5) Senior League Baseball Bat. The Heat is fueled by Miken's Premier R900 Carbon Fiber. 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. Features ESD - extra-long barrel construction BCS Ballistic Cross linked System - provides 300% higher elongation for increased resilience at impact, superior durability and unmatched barrel rebound DFR Dynamic Flex Ratio - produces optimal handle recoil for specific swing speeds

Miken Heat Stiff MBHY10 (-10) Youth Baseball Bat $99.99 Miken Heat Stiff MBHY10 (-10) Youth Baseball Bat. The Heat is fueled by Miken's Premier R900 Carbon Fiber. 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. Features ESD - extra-long barrel construction BCS Ballistic Cross linked System - provides 300% higher elongation for increased resilience at impact, superior durability and unmatched barrel rebound DFR Dynamic Flex Ratio - produces optimal handle recoil for specific swing speeds

Miken 2012 SPMVMU MV-1 Supermax USSSA Slowpitch Bat $249.99 Miken 2012 SPMVMU MV-1 Supermax USSSA Slowpitch Bat. The Miken SPMVMU MV-1 Supermax USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat features multi layer biaxial technology which precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and performance. The proprietary durashell technology acts as a composite "shield" on the outer shell of the 100% aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper.

Miken 2009 Heat Flex MBHY12 (-12) Youth Baseball Bat $99.99 Miken 2009 Heat Flex MBHY12 (-12) Youth Baseball Bat. The Heat is fueled by Miken's Premier R900 Carbon Fiber. 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. Features ESD - extra-long barrel construction BCS Ballistic Cross linked System - provides 300% higher elongation for increased resilience at impact, superior durability and unmatched barrel rebound DFR Dynamic Flex Ratio - produces optimal handle recoil for specific swing speeds

Miken 2012 Psycho HT (-12) Hybrid Youth Baseball Bat $199.99 Miken 2012 Psycho HT (-12) Hybrid Youth Baseball Bat. E-Flex 700 Alloy- Miken's strongest alloy that allows for thinner walls to maximize barrel flex and performance. Extreme X-Tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable feel giving the player additional bat control. Advanced inner flex technology delivers precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 Carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. Hybrid technology merges aerospace grade carbon fiber with high performance tempered alloy to deliver phenomenol performance at the plate.

Miken 2010 Freak StiffHT MBFSRHT9 (-9) Senior League Bat $99.99 Miken 2010 Freak StiffHT MBFSRHT9 (-9) Senior League Bat. The Freak's Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. Alloy Barrel/Aerospace Grade Composite Handle. R900 Carbon Fiber is the highest strength 33 Msi modulus fiber available. Utilized by the aerospace and aeronautical industry, R900 has proven to withstand Miken's rigorous field testing and consistently outperform the competition. Dynamic Flex Ratio 250 provides greater stability for the power-hitter, maximizing consistency and distance. ESD - Extra-long barrel construction provides the ultimate power source for serious ballplayers. Premium cushion synthetic leather grip. Made in the USA.

Miken 2012 DC-41 SuperMax USSSA Slowpitch Bat $199.99 Miken 2012 DC-41 SuperMax USSSA Slowpitch Bat. HBF Technology- Multi-layer walls are 100% "fully released" for hot out of the wrapper performance. Proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot. Advanced inner flex technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. 100% composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. Extreme X-tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable fee giving players additional bat control. 14 1/2 barrel length 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

Miken 2011 MV-3 DST FPMV3C10 (-10) Fast Pitch Bat $259.99 Miken 2011 MV-3 DST FPMV3C10 (-10) Fast Pitch Bat. Miken's proprietary DuraShell Technology acts as a com posite shield on the outer shell of our 100% aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper. Advanced InnerFlex Technology maximizes velocity by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. 100 Comp - 100% Composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to deliver Mikens legendary performance and durability. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. New X-Tack Plus provides extreme knob gri p for even more control. Made in the U.S.A.

Miken 2011 MV-3 SLMV3C10 (-10) Comp Senior League Bat $199.99 Miken 2011 MV-3 SLMV3C10 (-10) Comp Senior League Bat. # Advanced InnerFlex Technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. Advanced InnerFlex Technology is customized to barrel specifications for maximum distance and ball speed. # Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. # 100 Comp - 100% Composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to deliver Mikens legendary performance and durability. # New X-Tack Plus provides extreme knob grip for even more control. # Made in the U.S.A.

Miken 2011 MV-3 YBMV3C12 (-12) Comp Youth Baseball Bat $149.99 Miken 2011 MV-3 YBMV3C12 (-12) Comp Youth Baseball Bat. # Advanced InnerFlex Technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. Advanced InnerFlex Technology is customized to barrel specifications for maximum distance and ball speed. # Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. # 100 Comp - 100% Composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to deliver Mikens legendary performance and durability. # New X-Tack Plus provides extreme knob grip for even more control. # Made in the U.S.A.

Miken 2012 Psycho (-11.5) Coach Pitch Baseball Bat $139.99 Miken 2012 Psycho (-11.5) Coach Pitch Baseball Bat. Dual flex technology, multi-layer walls maximize energy transfer. The intermix of aerospace grade fiber and aramid fiber precisely angled results in a massive sweetspot and increases durability while eliminating vibration. Advanced inner flex technology delivers precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. 100% Composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. R900 Carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. Extreme X-Tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable feel giving the player additional bat control. 2 3/4 barrel diameter

Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Balanced USSSA Slowpitch Bat $249.99 Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Balanced USSSA Slowpitch Bat. HBF Technology- Multi-layer walls are 100% "fully released" for hot out of the wrapper performance. Proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot. Advanced inner flex technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. 100% composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. Extreme X-tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable fee giving players additional bat control. 14 1/2 barrel length 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Maxload USSSA Slowpitch Bat $249.99 Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Maxload USSSA Slowpitch Bat. HBF Technology- Multi-layer walls are 100% "fully released" for hot out of the wrapper performance. Proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot. Advanced inner flex technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. 100% composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. Extreme X-tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable fee giving players additional bat control. 14 1/2 barrel length 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

Miken 2011 MV3MU MV-3 Supermax Slowpitch Softball Bat $224.99 Miken 2011 MV3MU MV-3 Supermax Slowpitch Softball Bat. # Advanced InnerFlex Technology maximizes velocity by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. Advanced InnerFlex Technology is customized to barrel specifications for maximum distance and ball speed. # Multi-Layer Biaxial and MPa7 Resin System maximize sweetspot and push performance to the limits. # 100 Comp - 100% Composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to deliver Mikens legendary performance and durability. # R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. # New X-Tack Plus provides extreme knob gri p for even more control. # Made in the U.S.A.

Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Light (-12) Fastpitch Bat $259.99 Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 Light (-12) Fastpitch Bat. HBF Technology- Multi-layer walls are 100% "fully released" for hot out of the wrapper performance. Proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot. 100% composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. Extreme X-tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable fee giving players additional bat control. Advanced inner flex technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat $259.99 Miken 2012 Freak FX 700 (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat. HBF Technology- Multi-layer walls are 100% "fully released" for hot out of the wrapper performance. Proprietary layering extends the barrel flex which results in a 20% bigger sweetspot. 100% composite is engineered utilizing 100% premium aerospace grade carbon fiber. Extreme X-tack takes knob grip to the next level with a comfortable fee giving players additional bat control. Proprietary durashell technology acts as a composite "shield" on the outer shell of the 100% aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper. Advanced inner flex technology takes performance to the next level by delivering precisely calibrated handle flex and energy transfer to optimize barrel rebound. R900 carbon fiber provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 is proven to endure grueling play, deliver unrivaled durability and maximize performance. 2 1/4'' barrel diameter

What's the difference between high end and low end fastpitch softball bats?

One of the hardest decisions in fastpitch softball is deciding which bat to use. There are several manufacturers that dominate the market, and each has great bat. Online there are many sites that compare the bats and give reviews. Some players and coaches will swear by one bat or another, so it's important to find the bat that's right for your player. Some of the top bats out there are the Anderson RocketTech, Miken Icon, Easton Stealth, DeMarini CF4,  Worth Mayhem, and Louisville Slugger Catalyst.

Which  of these is best? Well, each of them has their benefit.  To be used in league play, all of these bats are tested to comply with a 20% rule. This means that the ball must not leave the bat faster than 120% of the speed from which it came at the bat. This is tested under strict condition.  So that is a uniformity. Where the bats will be different is how the bat is weighted, is it end-weighted or balances? How flexible is it, and what sort of a "whip" effect does this give the bat? Bat models will also have different weight-to-length ratios. So this is where you see numbers like -11, -10, or -9, or it's "drop". Which drop you need depends on your player.  If your daughter is tall and lanky a shorter bat would be best, but if your daughter would benefit from a little extra reach then a longer bat would be better.

And when it comes down to it, you get what you pay for with fast pitch softball bats.  An inexpensive bat won't help your player, and you can find bats for as little as $19 and up to $69 for the mid-range. But if you really love the sport, and want her to be successful, then you will want to invest in a bat that will give her the greatest edge possible.

In the opinion of many coaches, a players hitting ability will make or break her success.  And why not? When it comes down to it, the fun of game is scoring runs by smashing the ball and getting on base.

So what's the difference between high end and low end fastpitch softball bats?  By closely watching and observing players hit ground line pitches, you will notice over and again that it's the high end bats what put a big pop in the ball. And this pop could mean the difference in hitting an easy ball and knocking it sharply enough to drive it through the infield. Or, the boost could mean smashing a lazy line drive and hitting a ball to the outfield. And once the player advances in the sport, it will definitely help them hit doubles and triples rather than singles.

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