2014 DeMarini Vexxum And DeMarini Vexxum NVS BBCOR

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Derek H

DeMarini comes out of the box strong this season with the new 2014 Vexxum and 2014 Vexxum NVS BBCOR baseball bats.

The Vexxum is no longer the little brother to the Voodoo; it’s all grown up and ready to mash! It features an X10 Alloy barrel construction that has been fine-tuned and shaped to have the thinnest barrel wall possible. A thinner barrel keeps the weight down and allows DeMarini to expand the Vexxum’s sweet spot for increased performance. The handle is made of C6 composite which uses a wide-weave pattern to create an incredible trampoline effect and absorbs vibration. The Vexxum is available in a -12 Youth model and -5 and -10 Senior League models.

Hitters looking for a BBCOR option are in for a real treat with the all new Vexxum NVS. By employing a New Velocity System (NVS) barrel design, the NVS is now the lightest swinging alloy-barreled bat in the DeMarini lineup.The NVS has all the design features of the regular Vexxum with the addition of the new NVS barrel technology. The NVS design combines power and speed together by letting geometry do the work. The incredibly lightweight barrel has an explosive sweet spot that runs the length of the barrel. This creates a barrel with a low swing weight and powerful performance.

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JustBats.com Weekly Contest Winners

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Derek H

Congratulations to MR. STAR101 for the hot start to his season with his Easton Rival and for winning a $25 JustBats.com gift card in our gift card giveaway!

“I hit my first, second, third and now fourth homerun as of March 24th with my Easton Rival. The picture here is of my third one. The ball actually landed in the truck that is backed up in the picture. My Easton Rival has great pop and I love the balance and feel of it. I just started working with my new drop 5 Easton Rival that I hope to start using it soon.” – MR. STAR101

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New Louisville Slugger Logo

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Tommy F

The Louisville Slugger brand has been synonymous with the game of baseball since they introduced their first wood bat 129 years ago. From Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter, the Louisville Slugger logo has left its mark on the great game of baseball. This season, tradition meets innovation as Louisville Slugger unveils an updated version of their classic logo.

The new Louisville Slugger logo is first being rolled out on their newest M9 and MLB Prime models which will feature harder wood for top of the line performance. The new wood drying and processing methods result in a harder wood that will not only be higher performing, but also more durable. Here are a few of the MLB’s best players who will continue to make their own mark with the new Louisville Slugger logo.

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What Is Your Favorite BBCOR?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Tommy F

With increases in BBCOR technology, there are a lot of fantastic bats on the market. We love to answer any questions you all have, but what we enjoy as much as providing World Class customer service is hearing what our fans think! So tell us what your favorite BBCOR bat is and why. If you don’t see your favorite bat in the list below feel free to write it in. Let us know on the JustBats.com Blog, JustBats.com Facebook Page, or tweet us @justbats.

Louisville Slugger Attack

Louisville Slugger EXOGRID

Louisville Slugger Omaha

Worth Prodigy Legit GX4

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2014 DeMarini Voodoo Paradox Baseball Bat

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Derek H

The Voodoo has always been one of the hottest bats in DeMarini’s lineup. But this year, DeMarini kicks the power up a notch with the updated 2014 Voodoo Paradox.

The Voodoo Paradox has the familiar two-piece hybrid design, but DeMarini fine-tuned the barrel walls to be the thinnest and lightest on the market. This tweak allowed the designers to create a sweet spot bigger than anything seen on previous Voodoo models. DeMarini also uses their new Paradox composite material to design a stiffer handle than in year’s past, helping to increase the Voodoo Paradox’s response. The newly designed RCK knob rests comfortably at the base of your hand, and the new Ion V end cap is designed to eliminate barrel vibration and transfer energy back into the sweet spot.

For high school and collegiate ballplayers, DeMarini has altered the placement of their Taper Ring Technology. By placing the ring deeper in the taper, the designers were able to stay within BBCOR standards and still keep the barrel walls thin and the swing-weight low. The Voodoo Paradox is available in BBCOR, Senior League -9 and -5 and a -13 Youth.

Are you a DeMarini baseball bat fan? If so, tell us which bat you like the best. Have game pictures or video? Send them to us for a chance to win a $25 or $300 JustBats.com gift card and to have your image permanently added to JustBats.com. Click HERE for details on just how easy it is to enter and win!

JustBats.com Weekly Contest Winners

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Derek H

Cameron smokes the ball to left center field with his Easton XL1.

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MLB Player Equipment. Use What The Pro’s Use!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tommy F

In honor of the 2013 MLB Opening Day, we want to show you what the big leaguers will be using when they take the field. Here are a few players who are looking to continue their All-Star caliber level of play.

Position Players

Player	Bat	Glove
Josh Hamilton	Louisville Slugger MLB Prime	Wilson A2000: JH32
Evan Longoria	Louisville Slugger: I13	Wilson A2000: EL3
Jose Reyes	Marucci: JR7	Rawlings Pro Preferred
Yadier Molina	Marucci: AP5	Rawlings Pro Mesh
Ryan Braun	Sam Bat: RB8	Wilson A2000: RB8
Bryce Harper	Marucci: BH34	Akadema
Buster Posey	Louisville Slugger MLB Prime	Rawlings Heart of the Hide
Jose Bautista	Marucci: JB19	Wilson A2000: OT6
Mike Trout	Old Hickory: J143	Rawlings: PROTB24
Dustin Pedroia	Marucci: DO34	Wilson A2000: DP15

Pitchers

Player	Glove
Justin Verlander	Rawlings Heart of the Hide: PRO12M
Clayton Kershaw	Wilson A2000
Matt Cain	Mizuno Pro
C.J. Wilson	Wilson A2000

Make sure you’re equipped with the best bats and gloves for your own season and continue to submit your photos and bat review videos for a chance a to win $25 or $300 JustBats.com Gift Card!

Major League Baseball Opening Day Schedule!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Tommy F

Most of you reading this article have fond memories of Opening Day. Everytime I think of Opening Day, there’s one image that I’m sure a lot of you share. I’m walking up the concourse in slow motion, and before me unfolds a scene out of a hollywood movie: the sights, sounds and smells of the stadium and field overload my senses. The players are warming up while the grounds crew puts the final touches on the field that looks too immaculate to be real. Experiences like this spark dreams within a lot of young players. After all, Big League dreams start on Little League fields across the world.

Opening Day is a fresh start for all 30 teams and the fans that support them. The San Francisco Giants look to defend their championship, while the other 29 teams fight to knock them off their throne. The battle for the World Series Championship begins Sunday March 31st followed by official opening day on April 1st. Here is a look at the opening day matchups:

Sunday March 31st

Rangers @ Astros

Monday April 1st

Red Sox @ Yankees

Marlins @ Nationals

Padres @ Mets

Cubs @ Pirates

Rockies @ Brewers

Angels @ Reds

Tigers @ Twins

Royals @ White Sox

Giants @ Dodgers

Phillies @ Braves

Mariners @ Athletics

Cardinals @ D-Backs

Take your own game to the next level this season with the hottest BBCOR, Wood Youth Big Barrel, Youth, Fastpitch, and Slow Pitch bats this season. Also be sure you don’t miss out on your chance to win a $25 or $300 JustBats.com Gift Card! Click HERE for details.

JustBats.com Weekly Contest Winners

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Derek H

D-Boone43 steps into the box for the first time with his new 2013 RIP-IT Prototype BBCOR Air

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Bat Speed With Michele Smith

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Tommy F

The fastpitch season is upon us, and we want you to be as prepared as possible. Not only with the best fastpitch bats on the market, but also with helpful tips to aid you this season and beyond. With that in mind, we wanted to share a few more tips from two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michele Smith.

The theme of Michele’s videos is quickness and speed. It’s widely accepted in the fastpitch softball and baseball communities that quick hands and a quick bat are key components in a successful hitters swing. Bat speed results in more power and the ability to hit for a higher average. Quick hands also enable you to sit back and see the pitch longer which helps you become a more patient hitter.

In this first video, Michele discusses the best way to grip your bat in order to increase your bat speed.

In the second video, Michele discusses the importance of developing a short/quick swing and shows you the ideal swing path.

Click here to view our previous Michele Smith blog discussing her extraordinary career and tips on how to choose the right fastpitch bat.