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Plasma Fusion Swing Count:
950

34 inches, 28 ounces

Detailed history is not available but this bat has averaged more than 1 homerun a game during it's lifetime.

Update 9/29/08 This is a conservative estimate based on 6 batters batting 3 times and connecting two times per at bat in each game over 3 seasons.



Catalyst Swing Count:
495

32 inches, 25 ounces

This is a conservative estimate based on 6 batters batting 4 times and connecting two times per at bat in each game and 150 initial break-in swings.

Around 300 hits, the bat started launching balls and the team scored 23 runs in 3 innings before the game was called.

At some point, the bat will go dead and it'll be good data knowing how long this type truly lasts.

Update 9/29/08 Still hitting well halfway into season 5. We'll estimate 5 batters have used it for 4 games, 3 times per game with 2 pitches per at bat with one set of hands: 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120 swings to be added to 375 = 495.

  • 100% Composite Design
  • Balanced Swing Weight
  • -8oz Design
  • Synthetic Grip
  • 7/8 inch handle
  • Several layers of aerospace grade graphite fused them together with super light, ultra strong epoxy. Each layer is precisely positioned at specific angles so that maximum reinforcement and energy return distribution is achieved, giving the Catalyst2 response and liveliness unmatched by any bat in the industry. This design is intended to return energy to the surface of the bat for more power and reduce dings on the outer shell.
  • In addition to the space age body, the bat features a gigantic sweet spot, truer balance, and a power contour design. Feel the transfer of power stay where it should: in the bat, not throbbing in your elbows and wrists.
  • Rookies will love the forgiveness, ringers will love the power and control.



Nemesis Swing Count:
35

34 inches, 26 ounces

First swing: Jamie's hard line drive single up middle
First homerun: Keith's towering down RF line in Nemesis' 2nd at-bat
First game stats: 7-9 via Jami, Keith and Jamie
  • The Nemesis is a combination of R900 Carbon Fiber and tempered alloy to help durability. The R900 provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber.
  • The Nemesis features Mikens EST Technology, otherwise known as Extended Sweetspot Design technology providing extra long barrel construction for more power.
  • The Dynamic Flex Ratio 180 provides increased handle recoil for added distance to lower swing speeds.
  • The Ballistic Cross-linked System provides 300% higher elongation for increased resilience at impact, more durability and better barrel rebound.


Who are our other bats?

We have Smacky Sr (34") and Smacky Jr (32"). These black bats both retail for less than $30 which make them great practice bats and horrible game bats.

We also have The Green Machine (34") and Big Red (32"). Green Machine is a decent option for guys looking to avoid a popup to the OF with a single and nothing more.

Big Red is the senior citizen of our group, having lots its pop, making it a great practice bat with the rest of the bats in this group.




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