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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY
Kryo Thundernight: Its two-piece, balanced design (-10, -11, -12 drops) helps players improve their BAT SWING SPEEDand combined with the “trampoline effect” created with its GO-EX1 Barrel System (gapped wall and inner discs) the Kryo Thundernight has near-top level EXIT VELOCITY.
LXT: Has been a long-time favorite Fastpitch Softball Bat of Travel, High School and College players who use this two-apiece, exceptionally well-balanced bat (-10, -11, -12 drops) that use a quick BAT SWING to generate its EXIT VELOCITY.
Winner: Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight
BAT SWING and CONTROL
Kryo Thundernight: Its balanced feel swings light, enabling strong Contact Hitters and Contact hitters to generate good BAAT SWING SPEED with good Control in the hitting zone.
LXT: Its balance enables Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters with quick hands to CONTROL the barrel in the hitting zone, improving their ability to make mid-pitch adjustments.
Winner: Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
Kryo Thundernight: Has a GO-EX1 Barrel System that uses a gapped-wall and internal discs system, and is combined with Louisville Slugger’s XPND End Cap to create a very large SWEET SPOT. This reduces the number of MIS-HITS and enables Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to hit more balls hard.
LXT: Its PBF composite barrel technology has long been known for its larger, more forgiving SWEET SPOT.
Winner: TIE
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
Kryo Thundernight: VTX Connection System (the connection between the handle and the barrel) provides very good VIBRATION CONTROL.
LXT: VCX2 connection does a great job of killing “sting” of mis-hit pitches and in cold weather.
WINNER: TIE
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Kryo Thundernight: Requires a short break-in period: one BP (about 50 swings).
LXT: Comes ready to play, requiring little to no break-in period.
Winner: Louisville Slugger LXT
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
Kryo Thundernight: Has 77% Positive Reviews with most of the Negative/Neutral Reviews citing DURABILITY as a major issue. The Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight fastpitch softball bat also experiences BAT FATIGUE after about 1 1/2 years of use.
LXT: Has 85% Positive Reviews with a strong reputation for its DURABILITY and long term performance.
Winner: Louisville Slugger LXT
PRICE (MSRP)
Kryo hundernight: Has a near-top price tag of $449.95.
LXT: Has a price tag of $399.99.
Winner: Louisville Slugger LXT
BOTTOM LINE - The Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight uses newer technology than the vaunted LXT model. With its light weight feel and good EXIT VELOCITY, Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters can improve their ability to CONTROL the hitting zone and drive the ball hard. But buyers should be aware of the risks associated with DURABILITY issues.
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