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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY
Mantra: Uses its balanced construction with an ultra-light end-cap (-10, -11, -12 drops) that helps players improve BAT SWING SPEED to generate good 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: Rawlings Mantra
BAT SWING and CONTROL
Mantra: Balanced bat with its ultra-light end-cap allows Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to generate good BAT SWING SPEED. More importantly, the Rawlings Mantra light feel allows hitters to make mid-pitch adjustments to drive balls hard
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: Rawlings Mantra
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
Mantra: Uses Rawlings’ 3-Step Inner Barrel with a 15% thinner outer barrel that results in a larger, more forgiving SWEET SPOT, turning more “misses” into solid line drives.
LXT: Its PBF composite barrel technology has long been known for its larger, more forgiving SWEET SPOT.
Winner: Rawlings Mantra
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
Mantra: Uses its F2 Collar connection to dampen feedback from MIS-HITS, improving VIBRATION CONTROL as energy moves into the handle, creating a fast, smooth, low-sting feel on contact.
LXT: VCX2 connection does a great job of killing “sting” of mis-hit pitches and in cold weather.
WINNER: Louisville Slugger LXT
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Mantra: Requires a lengthy break-in period of 3+ BP sessions (150-200 swings).
LXT: Comes ready to play, requiring little to no break-in period.
Winner: Louisville Slugger LXT
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
Mantra: Has only 65% Positive Reviews but it is a small of a total Reviews; most of the Negative/Neutral Reviews cited DURABILITY as a major issue with some complaints of early BAT FATIGUE.
LXT: Has 85% Positive Reviews with a strong reputation for its DURABILITY and long term performance.
Winner: Louisville Slugger LXT
PRICE (MSRP)
Mantra: Has a mid-tier price of $399.99.
LXT: Has a price tag of $399.99.
Winner: TIE
BOTTOM LINE - The Rawlings Mantra Fastpitch Softball Bat’s (-10, -11, -12 drops) newer technology makes it the better choice for Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters from a performance standpoint - EXIT VELOCITY and BAT CONTROL. But be prepared for risks associated with DURABILITY issues.
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