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R/T are the best IMO.
My DD is a very strong 14U and she is now being able to hit with that thing. It is just a different animal than the rest.
I think a couple of things about the R/T. They are -9s and end loaded. And to hit with them well you need a very good swing. I think most girls will tend to cast a bit with an end loaded bat until they have enough strength and swing memory to swing it proper. But once you have all of that.....watch out. My DD has been using it in hitting lessons since the season ended. It is a 2004 that we got used for $200. And all I can say is I hope it is street legal. Because the ball comes off that bat at a supersonic speed.
Last year she swung a CF4 and hit 3 balls over 230-240. Unfortunately they were not at fenced parks. Next year she enters HS and it should be fun since about 99% of all HS fields have fences (except her HS).
I often wonder why more girls do not swing the R/T. But it may just be the weight and the fact that they are end loaded. Being double walled aluminum you would think the fact that they are almost unbreakable would make more parents want them.
I always thought the 04's were drop 9's too but they are not...you notice there is nothing on the bat that tells you? they are actually drop 7's...i have a couple....weigh it and do some research and you will see.