Balanced VS end loaded.

[jays]

My daughter uses a DeMarini CF-10 ,32 drop 10 composite bat. Thinking of getting her the end loaded version. Have any of you made a switch like that and was it a good choice? Thank you for any input.

 

[snoman76]

Where are you located? I have a 32 -10 CF8 insane she can try if you're close to North Canton.

 

[jays]

Appreciate that. I'm about an hour North up by the lake. Did you start off with a balanced bat before the end loaded?

 

[WSHEELY]

We are from Youngstown and have the same bat and would offer the same. The insane 'end loaded' bat is barely noticeable according to my DD. Would recommend the bat!

 

[WSHEELY]

And we diud start with the balanced bat!

 

[snoman76]

Appreciate that. I'm about an hour North up by the lake. Did you start off with a balanced bat before the end loaded?

Yes, she was swinging a balanced bat and after a Demo day she was sold on the insane. We tried the new CF-X balanced and it quickly went back in her bag and she went back to the insane. Like WSHEELY, my DD said it's not that much different, just feels a little heavier which is due to it being end loaded.
I would say if your DD has a strong swing she shouldn't notice much difference.

 

[snoman76]

Also, if you're interested, I would sell you the 32 -10 CF8 insane for $75. It has 2 summer seasons and 1 HS season on it. It needs a new grip but other than that it still has pop. She's moved up to a 33 -10 CF8 insane....which was a real treat to find a new one 2 years after it was made... PM me if you're interested.

 

[straightleg]

I would say start balanced. When the swing improves and you have a better hand path where you release underneath instead of a circular swing then you could move to a end loaded bat.

SL

 

[daboss]

Be sure her swing mechanics are solid before changing to an end loaded bat. It can give her a different "feel" as mentioned in above posts but for some it's like wearing an old glove, it simply fits.