Where in the world have I been?

The 2010 Miken Long Haul Bomber has been out for a while now. It’s even on closeout at some places.

Last night was the first time I have ever swung it. Yeah I have seen this slowpitch softball bat a few times but had never even held one to my knowledge until last night.

I got a call about 6:30 and some buddies of mine were a player short and as luck would have it (or lack of a thriving social life) I was available to go fill in at 7. So as you could imagine I had to hustle a bit to get there on time and walked ran straight out the door without by ballbag.

I arrived at the field just in time and the only weapon I had with me was my spare glove which happens to be a first baseman’s mitt. I was a little out of sorts but nothing major and anyway it’s league softball so needless to say I was not going to have to get in front of a Joe DiMaggio line drive.

Now to the good part.

So it’s time for me to bat. I have my usual choices in front of me. There was a Synergy and there were a couple of Worth softball bats but there was also the 2010 Miken Long Haul Bomber. Might as well try that one and if it’s garbage then I can write a negative review for my first product downgrade.

Well I am disappointed to say (because I so wanted to be critical) that on my first swing I hit an absolute worm burner through the five – six hole. My first impression was this bat has some pop.

Then an inning later I had my second at bat with the 2010 Miken Long Haul Bomber slowpitch softball bat. .

500  feet (I wish)…. Or maybe 350 feet later….SOLD!

I smoked one. I mean I really smoked one. It was one of those situations where I was trying to hit a hommerun and I connected right on the sweet spot and BOOM.

Speaking of the sweet spot…this thing is nearly all sweet spot. The barrel is freaking huge. There is a ridiculous hitting are on this bat and unless you really…and I mean really…jam yourself then you are going to be making contact on a good hitting zone. This slowpitch softball bat is a beast and it even has a pretty smooth paint job.

I did a price check on this bat at Softball Rampage and it’s on closeout now for $229. Softball Rampage still has it in stock…I just updated this 03.07.11.

update: There is very limited quantity available and you won’t beat the price now…$229!

So here’s alink straight to the bat. Check it out for yourself. It’s a great homerun bat.

NOW $229

I thought I would dive into a question that many softball players get stuck on. Which bat manufacturer’s equipment should I buy?

Today I will make a case for Miken softball bats.

- Miken softball bats have the industries highest grade aerospace carbon fiber which provides 38% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation. Miken softball bats have the strength to endure whatever challenges you can give it under the most greuling play imaginable. This fiber can withstand all the tests and scrutiny the aerospace industry gives it. Just imagine how it will perform for you on the field.

- Miken softball bats have hybrid technology.  This technology  provides you the chance to outperform your competition. This process of combining the highest grade aerospace carbon fiber with tempered alloy sets the stage for Miken softball bats to be the performance leader no matter what association standards have been set.

- The BCS or Ballistic Crosslinked System provides 300% higher elongation for increased resiliance at impact and superior durability. You benefit from the power of premium materials.  Miken softball bats could have used resin that all the other bat manufacturers use but found something better. Miken’s proprietary BCS  delivers unmatched barrel rebound and the durability can’t be touched by the competition.

- Revolutionary helix process utilizes a continual strand of high quality aerospace carbon fiber material. No start and stop in material means one continuous strand of the highest grade aerospace carbon fiber means unmatched durability and consistency.

- ESD: Extended Sweetspot Design consistently gives Miken softball bats the largest sweet spot in the industry.  Providing you the largest area to work with means with a Miken softball bat you will have more opportunity to perform at optimal levels and make every swing count.  You dont have time to pound softballs all day in the cage or on the field. So to improve your game Miken developed a product that is more forgiving.

-  E-flex is the ground breaking formula that is the foundation of what makes Miken softball bats outperform the competition. E-flex produces maximum flex throuout the barrel for maximum performance and durability

- Dynamic flex ratio was developed to enhance swing speed. DFR is formulated to maximize performance by producing optimum handle recoil for swing speed.  Power hitters typically have higher swing speed which will result in less recoil and in turn the lower swing speeds will produce higher recoil which provides more pop due to the extra bend.

- Finally Miken softball bat’s X-Tack coating provides superior knob grip and gives you more control of your swing to help you dominate your competition.

Miken softball bats make a pretty good case for themselves with all that technology in each bat. Hopefully this article gave you some insight into why Miken softball bats are beloved by many.

One look…

One look was all it took.

I had not swung it. I had not gripped it.

I hadn’t even touched it….One look and I was ready to buy it!

The 2011 Miken MV-3 slow pitch softball bat is a beautiful piece of art. Those of us who love this crazy game of slowpitch softball have our quirks.

One person will swear by Demarini and the next will say Worth softball bats are untouchable.

I have a feeling that we will finally be united behind a single product. The 2011 MV3 from Miken slow pitch softball bats.

I know what you are thinking. So what..the bat looks cool. But can it hit?

…It can hit.

We all know Miken slowpitch bats changed the game with their 100% composite softball bats.  Miken uses the highest quality carbon fiber available and it shows in this 2011 Miken MV3 slow pitch softball bat.

The 14 1/2 barrel is super forgiving. There is a balanced model and an end loaded supermax model. This Miken bat is awesome. It’s a simple as that.

The swing weight is comparable to the MV1..but it hits better. Typically I will swing a 28 oz balanced softball bat and a 26 oz end loaded bat because the swing weight of the end loaded bats is greater.

If my choice was between the MV1 for $199.99 and the MV3 for $299.99, I would definately spend the extra loot and go with the MV3. It is a better slow pitch softball bat. (and the MV1 is no joke)

Miken is being modest with their standard promo for this bat. The supermax version of the 2011 Miken MV3 slow pitch softball bat promo reads:

“New for 2011! The new MV-3 Super Maxload is the latest high performing softball bat from Miken. The MV-3 Super Maxload is constructed of 100% R900 Carbon Fiber. The R900 provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 Carbon Fiber is proven to endure grueling play. The new MPa7 resin system is exclusively calibrated to optimize the performance and resilience of Miken’s premium carbon fiber materials. The Multi-Layer Biaxial Technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and maximum performance. The MV-3 Super Maxload has a End Loaded swing weight for Greater Distance. ”

I think they are doing themselves a disservice by talking too much about the technical aspect of the bat and not enough about the out of this world performance.

This bat sells itself.  Any review I could do would add nothing.  The bat freaking rocks. You know it…I knew it before I touched it.

I tried to come up with something negative to say about it but I can’t.

The 2011 Miken MV3 slowpitch bat is awesome.

If you are on the fence about which slowpitch bat to buy this year go ahead, drop the cash on the 2011 Miken MV3 slowpitch softball bat.  You’ll be smiling in the batter’s box.

You can get one right now by clicking on the link below.

First off, let me start by saying the quality of this Miken Freak slow pitch softball bat is fantastic. I have no scientific evidence to support what I am about to say but this slow pitch bat feels like a bat that you can swing for years and not destroy. Something like the Synergy 2 felt like back a few years ago. Don’t mistake, this 2011 Miken Freak DST feels like a Miken softball bat. The reference to the Syngergy softball bat was just for durability comparisons.

The New MDFSTA Freak DST Maxload Softball Bat
is the latest high performing bat from Miken softball bats and it’s worth every penny of the sticker price.

This Miken slow pitch softball bat is red hot right out of the wrapper but it has a tightness to it that gives me the confidence that it will loosen up much more. The bat has an excellent feel to it. The ball jumps off the bat far more impressively than most ASA approved bats I have swung. This is definitely a home run crunching slow pitch softball bat.

The handle is not as thick as lots of other bats I have experience with which will please those of you who like the feel of a thinner grip complemented with an end load. When you stroke it pure the ball has no chance. Think of the feeling of hitting a golf ball with a tennis racket. The feeling is not quite that dramatic but I definitely feel that after the full break-in this bat will have a similar trampoline effect.

The end load design of the 2011 Miken Freak DST Maxload will give you feedback on mis-hits. This is an advantage (or drawback) of the end load design.

I will admit, I have never been a Miken softball bat homer but this could sway my opinion. If you are in the market for an all purpose bat approved in all associations, this may just be the slow pitch softball bat for you. This is THE BEST ASA approved softball bat I have ever swung.

Maybe you should give this baby a try.  I have added my affiliate links below to the balanced and the maxload version. It’ll take you straight to the buy page and you can be hitting seeds within a week.

After you receive your bat stop back by and leave a comment…maybe even say thanks!

The quick and dirty tech review of the 2011 Miken Freak DST slow pitch softball bat:

- The New MDFSTA Freak DST Maxload Softball Bat
Miken Freak DST Balanced is constructed of 100% R900 Carbon Fiber.
– The R900 provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 Carbon Fiber is proven to endure grueling play.

- The new MPa7 resin system is exclusively calibrated to optimize the performance and resilience of Miken’s premium carbon fiber materials.
– The Multi-Layer Biaxial Technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and maximum performance.

- The new Inner Flex Technology Advanced is customized to barrel specifications for maximum distance and ball speed.

- The new DST technology is a durashell that acts as a composite shield on the outer shell of the 100 percent aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper.

- The Miken Freak DST Maxload has a End Loaded swing weight for Greater Distance. (sold out)

- The Freak DST Maxload is approved by ASA, USSSA, NSA and ISA.

- Made in the USA.

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