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Demarini EVO Softball Bat Review
The Evo doesn’t hit like the other DeMarini offerings. It sounds different, it feels different and it works as both a home run bat and a singles bat, the perfect combination for each player. The other Half & Half bats in DeMarini’s line have composite handles and aluminum barrels. With the bulk of the weight in the barrel, they swing like end loaded bats, speeding up the batter’s swing for more distance. The Evo is all composite, so the weight is distributed more evenly which means the bat won’t automatically speed up every swing. We didn’t find that to be a disadvantage. This bat can be used for power and it can be used to spray the ball to the opposite field. It swings a little lighter than other DeMarini models; you may want to try an ounce heavier than you normally use. We must admit we didn’t fall in love with the bat right away. The sound is muffled; it doesn’t sound like you are hitting the ball as hard as you are. The sweet spot was not where we initially thought it was and the first round of swings didn’t lead anyone to believe this bat had any pop. We decided it must be a “line drive” bat and started trying just to hit smooth line shots with it. That worked so well that without trying we were beginning to find the pop we were told this bat has. It was actually easier for our singles hitters to get top performance out of this bat than it was for our power hitters. They complained that the sweet spot was small and the hitting ball near the end stung their hands. The singles hitters didn’t have either problem, probably because they are used to hitting the ball nearer the center of the barrel with the bats they normally use. The Evo features DeMarini’s bat rotation index on the barrel and Wilson’s Positack texture grip. While the Evo is technically a single-wall bat, it is not approved for ASA play. For more information about other services and products choose from one of the following links: Demarini DXUCE-7 Softball Bats Demarini
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About the Author:Article written by Ryan MacDougall |
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