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2025 Rawlings Icon vs. Electric Unicorn Icon: Same Bat, Different Look
A look at how the 2025 Rawlings Icon and the limited-edition Electric Unicorn Icon compare—identical performance and technology with only the design setting them apart.
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Louisville Slugger Atlas BBCOR: Power Meets Durability Issues?
The Louisville Slugger Atlas BBCOR delivers strong pop out of the wrapper, but recurring cracking and denting issues raise serious durability concerns for power hitters.
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First Impressions: 2025 Easton Ghost OG Fastpitch Bat
First impressions of the 2025 Easton Ghost OG fastpitch bat, a throwback to the original Ghost that blends classic Double Barrel pop with improved durability and modern tech.
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Marucci Cat 9 Composite Bat Review
A full review of the Marucci Cat 9 Composite USSSA travel ball bat, covering its new MDX composite, two-piece connection, pop, feel, and durability.
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Marucci Cat 9 Composite, Cat 9 Connect, DeMarini CF Exit Speeds – Marucci Dominates
A head-to-head exit speed comparison of the Marucci Cat 9 Composite, Cat 9 Connect, and DeMarini CF, with the Cat 9 Composite hitting the ball hardest.
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2021 Louisville Slugger META BBCOR Bat Review
A critical review of the 2021 Louisville Slugger META BBCOR, which came in dead last on exit speed testing after a design change gutted its performance.
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Marucci Cat 9 Baseball Bat Review and Information
A first look at the newly released Marucci Cat 9 and Cat 9 Connect USSSA travel ball bats, with weight drops, model details, and reviews on the way.
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DeMarini Glitch USSSA Baseball Bat Review
A review of the 2020 DeMarini Glitch CF Zen, which shows 3 to 5 MPH lower exit speeds following USSSA's new testing lab and stricter bat standards.
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Marucci Cat 8 USSSA Travel Ball Baseball Bat Review
A short review of the Marucci Cat 8 USSSA travel ball bat, a one-piece alloy bat with a vibration-dampening end cap and harmonic stabilizer knob.
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Victus Vandal BBCOR Baseball Bat Review
A review of the one-piece alloy Victus Vandal BBCOR, a newcomer that delivers hot, balanced performance to rival pricier composite bats like the Meta and Zen.
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CheapBats.com Review
A quick review of CheapBats.com, the bat seller behind most of our purchases, covering its low prices, free returns, fast shipping, and customer service.
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Why I Sold My Wilson A2000 Baseball Gloves
An honest take on why the Wilson A2000 became the last high-end baseball glove I would recommend, from break-in problems to cheap-feeling leather and sizing.
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Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Banned!
The 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR has been decertified for college and high school play for being too hot, and we cover what players should swing instead.
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2020 Easton Ghost Advanced Fastpitch Bat Review
We hit the new 2020 Easton Ghost Advanced fastpitch softball bat side by side against the Dual Stamp Ghost to see whether its bigger barrel and smoother feel are worth the upgrade.
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2019 DeMarini CF Zen vs 2020 DeMarini CF Zen – Travel Ball/USSSA Baseball Bat
Comparing the 2019 and 2020 DeMarini CF Zen travel ball USSSA bats, which are identical aside from paint, with the same solid performance and the same persistent durability problems.
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Marucci Cat USA Youth Baseball Bat
A first look at the Marucci Cat USA, the brand's debut USA-standard youth bat, bringing proven AZ105 alloy, AV2 anti-vibration, and multi-variable wall design to the youth market.
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2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro USA Bat Review – Minus 12 Ounce
A review of the 2020 Rawlings Quatro Pro, the first double-wall, gapped-wall USA bat, with a huge barrel, excellent pop, and an unusually loud, unique sound.
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2019 DeMarini CF Insane BBCOR Bat Review
A review of the 2019 DeMarini CF Insane BBCOR, the end-loaded version of the CF Zen, covering its pop, dramatic end-loaded feel, and minimal vibration.
Read article →2019 DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat Review
A review of the 2019 DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR, DeMarini's most expensive two-piece composite bat, covering its pop, slight vibration, and how it stacks up against rivals.
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2019 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced BBCOR Bat Review
A review of the 2019 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced BBCOR, a two-piece composite-handle, aluminum-barreled bat praised for excellent pop and minimal vibration.
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