Thank you for such a great breakdown of these bats.
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@brettfriederich77893 жыл бұрын
We bought a meta X 34/24 for my daughter. She had it for approximately 1month. Used it only for tee work, soft toss, front toss. Had not used it in a game yet. One day doing tee work, we heard a rattling in the barrel, it sounded like something came loose inside. We sent it back to Louisville slugger claim department as per their warranty, and the claim was accepted, the bat was broken. Very disappointed that a $450 bat broke within a month and had not seen a game yet. FYI for everyone looking at thiss
@robgibson7262 жыл бұрын
I worked in Demarini and Louisville Customs two Falls/Winters past. Sometimes the weights break loose. Try sending them in for a warranty replacement. They need to improve how the weights are secured inside of the barrels. It's not uncommon with Demas and Louisville. The thinner barrels of these bats increase the pressure within the barrel - you can associate this with the trampoline(I think of it as the crushing feel when I hit) feeling when you hit. They will honor it as the time goes on. Bat companies want to improve their product, because people are investing a lot of money in these high end bats. In talking to the warranty people, we see similar issues with Prisms, Easton experiences this with Ghosts. The carbon barrels are THIN. Finding the right thickness is a constant work right now. Good luck!! Dema - www.demarini.com/en-us/explore/help/bat-warranty/form L Slugger - www.slugger.com/en-us/explore/help/bat-warranty/form LXTs and Xenos still feel like the most durable, when I'm holding the new and unfinished bat.
@AubreePeak333 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! Ordered this bat for my 10U daughter yesterday...can't wait to see her swing it!!
@horsemen6012 жыл бұрын
any updates, thoughts
@tomchriswisser3 жыл бұрын
Just bought this bat for my daughter....mostly based upon the Bat guru's review. Nice job
@Joe-cm9dn3 жыл бұрын
Definitely by far One of the best explanations of the engineering differences behind these bats. Thank you. One question, what was different with the Xeno and/or Lxt prior to this new model/series being developed? I bought my daughter a leftover new old stock Xeno and she seems to like it. I'm impressed with it. She's 11 so we are just getting into this next level of hardware for the game. The wallet is not a happy camper 😁
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and for watching. The Xeno was designed with disc technology (2 Aluminum Discs spaced apart in the barrel) while the LXT has only one Disc and it is made from composite material.
@kevb10503 жыл бұрын
My 9 year old has been swinging the Mantra and that thing is an ounce and a half overweight and end loaded like a Q tip with a rock on the end. This one seems much more balanced and the 30" drop 10 weighed 20.4 ounces. She put about 75 swings on it this evening and she can control it much better than the Mantra. She loves the Mantra just needs to work up to it.
@weirdowolfstudio54093 жыл бұрын
Is it hott tho ?
@christopherguthrie69143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that description. Incredibly helpful.
@nwitte88463 жыл бұрын
Great explanation! I finally understand the difference. Where does the prism technology fit in this out of curiosity?... as we had the Plus for a while and she didn't like it so we sold it. She loves ghost and xeno all time.
@keithdunlap78083 жыл бұрын
My niece was a die hard fan of the Ghost, We were lucky enough to get an early release of the META and her ghost has not come back out of the bat bag since. #GHOSTKILLER
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
We are hearing great things early on. Thanks for watching
@01ZO6TT Жыл бұрын
Hey, great review! I’m thinking of getting a Meta for my daughter that plays 10U. What is the best way to break this bat in or is it ready to go out of the wrapper. Thanks
@CDidIt2U2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detailed breakdown and explanation of the different technologies. Just what I was looking for. In your opinion, what's the best for both performance and durability?
@shanerichard6713 жыл бұрын
Have you tested the Marucci Echo connect?
@turnin2nationalteammaloney2433 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the Xeno? My daughter has used the Matra and the Ghost, but loves her Xeno...she definitely has a fast and powerful swing
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
Swing weight of the Meta is about the same as the Xeno. Early indication on performance is that META X is better than Xeno. If you get an opportunity to swing it, do. Thanks for watching
@jbuckgeorgiamertz3 жыл бұрын
I know this question is off topic. As far as the Easton Ghost line is there any info on the 2022 advanced is it the same technology makeup as the 2022 Ghost?I bought one for my daughter first words it doesn't sound the same since it uses sonic comp. Once finally broken in bat hits really well better pop than the first dual stamp. Sorry for the rambling in your opinion and what you know will there be much difference in 2022 advanced technology to validate the price point of 450 or higher if I was guessing
@Aburgl2 жыл бұрын
Wich one would you recommend Slugger Meta or Demini Prism +?
@robertchung45673 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. How does this compare to the LXT? Swing weight, pop, and durability?
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
Swing weight is very similar to LXT. In our opinion has more Pop than LXT but too early for durability results.
@robertchung45673 жыл бұрын
@@TheBatGuru sent you email a couple days ago re durability. let me know if you've come across anything similar
@chrismorales7642 жыл бұрын
Anyword on the durability issues with this bat? I've been reading a lot of reviews about the bat rattling. Does this effect the performance of the bat?
@aaronwagner65132 жыл бұрын
now i cant decide on a drop 9 or a drop 10 for my 12 year old. currently has a 32/22 easton ghost(cracked). any suggestions on why a drop 9 over a drop 10(vice versa)
@jwiedmayer2 жыл бұрын
What are the bat speed mph? break points you are referencing?
@brandonmccarty36793 жыл бұрын
How does the pop compare to the prism plus for lower to mid swing speeds?
@willfish4ever18273 жыл бұрын
Hey are you going to do anything on the 2022 DeMarini cf fastpitch
@joelisi74062 жыл бұрын
Can you let me know if the Meta x is a light swinging bat like the dimarini cf
@TheBatGuru2 жыл бұрын
It’s isn’t as balanced as the CF. We find the META swings very similar to the Xeno and LXT. Has a load to it, but not as loaded/end heavy as the Ghost. We find the CF series to be the most balanced in the market.
@mattrpeabody3 жыл бұрын
How does this compare to the Prism+ and the 2022 Ghost DS?
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
As far as weighting it is more end loaded than Prism + but not quite as end loaded as Ghost DS
@tanessamarie2 жыл бұрын
How does this technology compare to the LXT? Thanks!
@TheBatGuru2 жыл бұрын
LXT uses disc technology and META is double wall technology. Two completely separate technologies.
@andrewkline59303 жыл бұрын
Any idea when the 2022 LXT's will be released?
@TheHudman21123 жыл бұрын
In stores now...had one in my hand today...as well as the RXTs
@jefflewis60723 жыл бұрын
You want the 2022 lxt bat?
@lisamoore75263 жыл бұрын
Would this type of bat work for a smaller slap hitter (5’4 115 lbs)? Or is this bat only for power hitters?
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
This bat has some load to it but not too endloaded to be used as a Slapper bat. It has a decent size barrel length as well but DeMarini bats still beat it when it comes to hitting surface.
@tonedtadpole52982 жыл бұрын
I just bought a cat 9 connect bat that is UAAASA I play in a 12u league am I allowed to use the bat?
@TheBatGuru2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@sjddjs2 жыл бұрын
Excellent informative video. My 10u daughter will benefit..lol
@chadbarcavage42653 жыл бұрын
Hey bat guru i know this is a meta video but i have a question about easton. Can you clarify on the rumors of easton making a new ghost advanced bat in September or near time future? Thanks
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
The 2022 Ghost Advanced is planned to be introduced to the Softball World in early 2022.
@christittle11313 жыл бұрын
Does meta x also have a dis with foam in middle of barrel
@TheBatGuru3 жыл бұрын
It does not. Internal cantilever double wall design is the technology used.
@weirdowolfstudio54093 жыл бұрын
Not impressed as far as hottness, but still a good bat