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any reviews on the Miken Rain FP Bat????

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by Under the Radar » Tue May 05, 2009 11:49 am

DD swings 31/21 -10 CF3 Black.
Thinking of moving to the 33/21 -12 Miken Rain?????
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by REALLY » Tue May 05, 2009 12:08 pm

Looks like a decent bat here are a couple reviews i find the 2nd one a bit funny a 7 yr old swinging a 21oz bat and moving to the rain and one hoping the fence at 8yrs old

Pros: Its an awesome hitting device i love it to death wouldnt trade it for nothing!!!!! get one its worth the money! Fo Sho
Cons:

Rating: Date: 4/16/2009 9:51:34 PM By: billy

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Pros: My Daughter had been swinging a 21oz 2005 rocket tech. She just turned 8. She had started hitting better with a lighter bat. After much debate we went with the 18 oz Miken RAIN and she is crushing the ball. She has never hit one over the fence but this week she hit the fence and one one hopped it twice. :o
Cons: Besides the price have not seen any yet.

Rating: Date: 4/23/2009 8:58:01 AM By: John
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by NumeroUno » Tue May 05, 2009 12:13 pm

I saw one last week, I do not think they are on the market yet but I could be wrong. Jumping 2 inches seems like a lot and the -12 might tell me that bat won't have a lot of pop. A lot of cheap bats for rec ball are -12's, easier for weaker kids to swing.
The bat I swung was real nice and felt great I am curious to see what kind of pop that bat has. I heard that they were going to be close to $300 so it does not seem to be a bat designed for rec players. Has anyone hit this bat yet?
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by Under the Radar » Tue May 05, 2009 12:19 pm

NumeroUno wrote:I saw one last week, I do not think they are on the market yet but I could be wrong. Jumping 2 inches seems like a lot and the -12 might tell me that bat won't have a lot of pop. A lot of cheap bats for rec ball are -12's, easier for weaker kids to swing.
The bat I swung was real nice and felt great I am curious to see what kind of pop that bat has. I heard that they were going to be close to $300 so it does not seem to be a bat designed for rec players. Has anyone hit this bat yet?


Yes they are $299.00 I dont like the -12 but trying to do what would work best. You think 31/22 -9 or 32/22 -10 would be better??????
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by DODGERFAN » Tue May 05, 2009 1:27 pm

NumeroUno wrote:I saw one last week, I do not think they are on the market yet but I could be wrong. Jumping 2 inches seems like a lot and the -12 might tell me that bat won't have a lot of pop. A lot of cheap bats for rec ball are -12's, easier for weaker kids to swing.
The bat I swung was real nice and felt great I am curious to see what kind of pop that bat has. I heard that they were going to be close to $300 so it does not seem to be a bat designed for rec players. Has anyone hit this bat yet?



My dd swung the new rain a size 33 she said she liked it, a very light bat for the size she also did mention had a lil sting to it. the bat does have pop to it ball came off the bat well...
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by NumeroUno » Tue May 05, 2009 1:58 pm

I think you should go up one size at a time a 32 22 08 or earlier are great bats. I really like that white and purple Stealth but they are getting an arm and leg for them.
With a pitcher that throws hard and you have a -12 it will come with a lot of sting.

Demarini -10 or -8 is a great bat

I still like the pop of a Rocketech but they take a while to get use to.

No one has ever made a bat with as much pop as a 04 Rocketech
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by Phantom » Tue May 05, 2009 2:21 pm

NumeroUno wrote:I think you should go up one size at a time a 32 22 08 or earlier are great bats. I really like that white and purple Stealth but they are getting an arm and leg for them.
With a pitcher that throws hard and you have a -12 it will come with a lot of sting.

Demarini -10 or -8 is a great bat

I still like the pop of a Rocketech but they take a while to get use to.

No one has ever made a bat with as much pop as a 04 Rocketech



how does the 05 RT stack up? I have seen a few for sale lately
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by NumeroUno » Tue May 05, 2009 6:27 pm

05 rocketecks are great bats also.....
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by klandwehrmier » Tue May 05, 2009 7:52 pm

Why would anyone want to get the 'Rain' when the Miken Halo is still available? The Halo is a hotter bat and is still legal. Also, you can order them from a variety of websites for about $180. Check out http://www.kellysultimatesports.com.
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by NumeroUno » Tue May 05, 2009 8:20 pm

just checked that web site and they have a great price on Worth gloves
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