Easton Baseball Bat Reviews by R. Nelson

Easton has been the leader in composite bats for the last several years. They've come out with two new 100% composite models for 2009:

* The Stealth IMX - Two piece bat, 100% composite bat with increased handle flex. The increased flex handle stays true to the Stealth bat tradition (the so-called trampoline effect). The Stealth IMX comes in two other youth models Power Hitter and LCN11. The only difference is the length to weight ration.

* The Synergy IMX - One piece bat, 100% composite bat with a stiff handle. Easton added stiff handles last year to combat Louisville, as they've always pushed the "benefits" of stiff handle bats. Easton is trying to surround Louisville with this model. They've always had the two piece design while Louisville didn't, now they're attacking them head on with a one piece stiff handle design.

Two excellent 100% composite bat options for the experienced player. The main difference from last year's models is that the stiff handle design is a one piece this year. Interesting considering most went with the stiff handle design the last two years. It's simply a personal choice.

Easton offers these 50% composite /50% aluminum and 100% aluminum models for 2009:

* SV12: two piece bat, a 100% composite handle with a 100% alloy barrel. Even more handle flex than the Stealth IMX. If the price for this is anywhere near the IMX take the IMX. The composite barrel will give you a larger hitting area for essentially the same price. Unless you love that ping sound.

* V12: One piece bat, 100% alloy bat. The stiffest handle Easton makes. This should be the lowest priced of the new Easton bats. But amazingly it's not. Same price as the SV12. This is supposed to compete with the Louisville Exogrid. Both are highly priced for 100% alloy bats; take the Exogrid if you must have a high priced alloy bat.

Easton's 100% alloy bats:

* Stealth CNT - two piece, 100% alloy bat with either a flex or stiff handle (they have different model numbers and come in different colors). This was Easton's bread and butter for several years. It's now being pushed to the side as they focus on composite/hybrid bats. Hence, the price for the Stealth CNT has been reduced. This bat competed head to head with the Louisville Exogrid for a few years, but the price for the Exogrid has not been reduced. If you want a 100% alloy bat, THIS IS IT.

* Easton makes several other models, such as Titan, Reflex and Rampage which are all 100% alloy. The Titan has the newer alloy (Sc900), but the Reflex and Rampage have 7050 alloy which has been around for 15 years. These are fine for the youngest players. A high school player would be laughed at if he went to the plate with one of these.

See all of my recommendations at The Baseball Bat Reviews Blog.

Moment of Inertia (MOI) And Swing Weight by R. Nelson

Moment of Inertia (MOI) governs how a bat feels and is a more meaningful measure of how well it will swing for you than the actual weight of the bat. Bat speed, not bat size nor weight, is the main factor in driving a ball. Bat speed is affected by a number of variables including bat length, bat weight and bat Moment of Inertia (MOI) which is often referred to as swing weight or balance point.

The distinction between light or heavy swing weight really boils down to the location of the balance point (or center-of-mass) and the moment-of-inertia. The closer the bat's balance point is to the handle, the easier it is to swing. The basic concept is that it is not the total overall weight of the bat which determines how fast you can swing a bat, but the way that weight is distributed along the length of the bat. For example, a bat with a balanced point closer to the handle will feel lighter and swing faster than an end loaded bat. This is true even through both bats are the exact same weight on a scale. The higher the rating the higher the MOI and the heavier the swing weight.

As a general rule, most players can hit a ball further with lighter (really low MOI) bats. It is only the biggest homerun hitters, who can hit the ball further with a heavier (really higher MOI) bats. Also, lighter bats provide more bat control during the swing phase.

Good players who are strong tend to prefer bats with a heavy swing weight because they can swing the bat fast enough and the extra inertia of the bat makes for a more effective collision with the ball. Players who are not as strong, or who cannot swing a heavy bat quickly, tend to opt for bats with a lighter swing weight so that they can increase their bat-swing speed and obtain faster batted balls that way.

Easton is one of the few manufacturers that promote the MOI of their bats and is the basis of their Hit Matrix bat concept. Here is the MOI ratings for their 2009 bats:

* Stealth IMX - 90 MOI Rating * Synergy IMX - 80 MOI Rating * SV12 - 70 MOI Rating * V12 - 60 MOI Rating

Obviously MOI is only one factor to consider with material, handle flex, mass and design (1 or 2 piece) being the others. But, it is often ignored or misunderstood. You should take the time and effort to decide what MOI is best for you and what the ratings are for the bats you're considering.

You can visit http://baseballbatreviewsblog">The Baseball Bat Reviews Blog for reviews of all the 2009 baseball bats.

Softball Bat Reviews

Do you ever wonder why the other teams 9 hitter can hit the ball a mile farther then your 3 hitter? The secret is all in the bat. If you come up to the plate with a 100 dollar bat then you might as well go right to the parking lot and crack open a few beers cause it's already over. Here are a few reasons why you need to invest in the best ASA softball bat.

Inferior Softball Bats mean warning track power. Inferior bats mean more pop ups. So if you wanna fly out to left field EVERYTIME then by all means go to Sports Authority and pick up that cheap Easton or Louisville for slightly under a hundred bucks. This way you can let the other team have some outfield practice instead of playing a real game.

Bats With Pop Allow You To Stretch The Field! When you have the best ASA softball bat you threaten to beat the outfielders deep. This allows you to drop in those little cheap bloops and have innings that last for hours. Once you establish you can't hit the ball more then 250 feet you shrink the field. Once that happens, it's over unless Jenny Finch is on the hill.

Cheap Bats Lose What Little Pop They Have Fast. Durability is crucial in softball bats. That is another reason why you need to invest in the best ASA softball bat. They will last longer and even when they do lose their pop they are still better then those cheap bats.

The Best Asa Softball Bat Has A Bigger Sweet Spot. That means that you don't have to make great contact and still hit the ball a mile. The game becomes simpler. I know it's only slow pitch softball but when us men compete anything can become a war. Do you wanna take the field with inferior weapons. Of course not that is why you need the best ASA softball bat.

So here is what you should do. Below is a link to a review of the best ASA softball bat out of the current slow pitch softball bats on the market for the 2009 season. Listen to my warning and don't ruin another season and skimp out on a cheap bat. Get the best ASA softball bat and treat your team to a winning season.

Here is a link to a great review of the Best ASA Softball Bat online. Read the review and pick the bat that best suits your team.

Click here for the best slow pitch softball bats on the market.

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Easton's dominence In Baseball

Easton has been on the forefront of many advances in sporting good technology. It is a company that was started in the 1930's by Doug Easton initially because of his ambition to crafting better quality arrows made of aluminum that would improve traditional archery. Easton has evolved into a leader in making sporting goods because of their advances in the use of aluminum and that has carried into many sports such as baseball, softball, hockey and biking over the last 5 decades, all while standing behind the quality of what they sell in the market.

Years later, Easton dove into creating baseball bats and was recognized for their innovative aluminum baseball bats, a design that was introduced in the early 1970's. They have been the first to improve on new technologies every step of the way throughout the whole aluminum baseball bat evolution. Easton baseball bat makers have lead the way in developing baseball bats out of new lighter weight and more durable metals such as scandium and titanium for enhanced performance as well as using composite metals that are state-of-the-art as of now. Easton also played a role in introducing multi-wall technology which adds to the size and responsiveness of the 'sweet spot' on the barrel. Easton now produces a triple-wall bat known as the 'tri-shell' design and is the only bat producing company to do so. They were the first to create a two-part baseball bat when they started producing their 'Connexion' series, which gives flexibility to the bat for enhanced power. Easton baseball bats are setting trends for other bat making companies today.

Easton now supplies many models of aluminum baseball bats to guarantee that there is a bat out there for every ballplayer. They make youth, high-school, and collegiate certified baseball bats as well as an adult line. Easton baseball bat reviews are always more than satisfactory and the improvements on their products are made to improve your game.

Joe Rodgers is a batting instructor that emphasizes stationary drills to develop the correct mechanics to be a successful batter and offers a website outlining baseball swing mechanics.

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Easton Stealth CNT by ryan siverhus

This new bat line from Easton features numerous cutting edge technologies including patented CNT technology and patented two-piece ConneXion�,,� design, the new Stealth Comp CNT represents the best bats ever made from Easton Sports, a leader in the world of softball and baseball bat technology. This is by far the most advanced product line ever launched by Easton, helping players of all levels and abilities improve there overall hitting. Take it from somebody who has played both softball and baseball for over 27 years, this bat makes good hitters great and great hitters lethal.The Stealth Comp CNT bats are born with exclusive carbon nanotube technology made possible by Zyvex NanoSolve® materials.

This never seen before composite is sixteen times stronger than steel and one-billionth of a meter in size, CNT is perhaps the strongest fiber that will ever be made. The ability of carbon nanotube technology strengthens composite structures to allow for bigger sweet spots and maximum performance along the entire length of the barrel. Not least of all, Easton's patented ConneXion technology acts like a hinge to provide the most efficient energy transfer from handle to barrel, giving the hitter maximum bat speed and a whip like motion through the hitting zone. The Stealth Comp CNT bat line spans all of Easton's bat bat lines include: Adult, Senior League, Youth, Slow-pitch and Fastpitch. The stealth line is also available in a regular or stiff version for even more versatility. Easton's patented Opti-Flex�,,� CNT composite handle technology is where a hitter will feel the difference between the regular and stiff models. REGULAR, designed for more whip and contact hitters, provides maximum handle flex - three times greater than aluminum. STIFF, catered to stronger hitters looking for more power, has a flex 1.5 times greater than aluminum. The 2008 Stealth Comp CNT REGULAR features a silver barrel with a blue handle, while the STIFF model features an orange barrel with a blue handle.

From a visual standpoint these are also one of the sharpest looking products a batter can carry to the plate. If you want the latest in bat performing technology from a proven company and industry leader, the Easton Stealth CNt product line is head and shoulders above the competition.

Best Slow Pitch Bats for 2009 by Weekend Warrior

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Did your team miss the playoffs last year due to lack of offense? With the new softball season upon us it's time to reload. Maybe you've done some things to your line up but what about your gear. Below is a list of the best slow pitch bats for 2009. All the bats we've reviewed are the known as the best asa slowpitch softball bat. So please don't waste your money on a cheap 100 dollar bat at sports authority. Treat your team to one of the best slow pitch bats for 2009.

#1-Easton Stealth Comp CNY SCN9 Slow pitch Softball Bat- This bat is liked by the most players. And the best part it suits a wide variety of hitters. That is why it is one of the best slow pitch bats for 2009. Whether you hit bombs, line drives, or opposite field dinks the Easton Stealth was made for you. It is important to buy a bat that can be utilized by more then just two or three hitters on your team. Click here for a review

#2-Miken Freak 98- The Miken Freak is a classic. The Miken Freaks that proceeded this one was always known as the best asa softball bat. Then the ASA decided it wasn't allowed. But when Miken modified the Freak and came out with the Freak 98 ASA approved version it became one of the best slow pitch bats for 2009. This bats has a big sweet spot and it has pop. Click here for a review

#3-Combat Virus End Loaded ASA Slowpitch Softball- Chicks dig the long ball. Well if you dig chicks then you'll love the Combat Virus. This is one of the best slow pitch bats for 2009. Combat shortened the barrel which moved the sweet spot down the barrel. This means that you can miss hit the ball and still make it fly. This is why this juiced bat is one of the best slow pitch bats for 2009. Click here for a review

If you wanna win your league and smash the competition you need the best slow pitch bats for 2009. Pick up two of these bats and make your teammates pay you back. Once they use two of the best slow pitch bats for 2009 they'll pay you back with interest. Trust me.

Warranty Info

WARRANTY

Easton’s Bat Warranty Policy

Easton has an EXCLUSIVE 400-DAY limited bat warranty on all Composite and Scandium Alloy bats, and a one-year limited bat warranty on all other models, which covers all manufacturing defects from normal field usage including: denting, cracking, breaking, loose or detached end cap, rattling. This warranty does not cover: bats that have been abused, altered in any way or mistreated; bats that have been used in a commercial batting cage, bats purchased from non-authorized Easton dealers or individuals; bats purchased at auction, or on auction websites without the express written consent of Easton Sports Inc.; used bats purchased from re-sellers; grip replacement.

Please go to www.baseball.eastonsports.com/batwarranty to fill out the form for the bat you wish to return. When you submit this request an Easton Sports Warranty Representative will notify you of your return authorization number via e-mail within 3 business days. Shipping instructions and ship to address will also be included.

If Easton Sports agrees that the bat is defective, a repaired or replacement bat will be shipped via Ground Delivery after up to three business days of receiving the defective bat. If Easton Sports deems the bat does not fall under the conditions listed above the product will be returned to you.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THE ITEM TO EASTON SPORTS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED AN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER.

Please note: If you have more than one bat to return, please contact our Warranty Department directly at 1-888-259-1297 (Hours of operation: M-F, 7:00-6:00 MST) to obtain a return authorization number and return address for the additional return.

RETURNS OUTSIDE THE USA:
Contact Easton Sports Canada at 1-866-732-7866 for products purchased from an "EASTON AUTHORIZED DEALER" in Canada. For products purchased outside North America, please consult our website for International warranty information.

The CNT is Born

EASTON UNVEILS STEALTH COMP CNT: WORLD’S FIRST CARBON NANOTUBE TWO-PIECE ALL-COMPOSITE BATS
New Bat Line Features Patented CNT Technology and the Widest Sweet Spots in the Game for Maximum Performance
May 11, 2006 -- VAN NUYS, Calif. – Easton Sports, the leading manufacturer of sporting goods, today introduced the Stealth Comp CNT bat line, the world’s first carbon nanotube two-piece all-composite bats. Featuring numerous cutting edge technologies including patented CNT technology and patented two-piece ConneXion™ design, the new Stealth Comp CNT represents the best bats Easton Sports has ever made, according to Mike Zlaket, vice president baseball/softball for Easton Sports.“For the last 35 years, virtually every breakthrough non-wood bat technology has been pioneered by Easton, and the Stealth Comp CNT is no exception,” said Zlaket. “It is by far the most advanced product line we’ve ever launched. Players at all levels are going to be amazed by the feel and performance of these bats.”Unlike aluminum that has the same strength and stiffness in all directions, composite fibers have very high strength and stiffness in the direction of the fibers but much lower strength and stiffness across the fibers. This allows Easton’s research and development team to apply exclusive patented design technologies to customize bat barrels to create the widest sweet spots ever.The Stealth Comp CNT bats feature exclusive carbon nanotube technology made possible by Zyvex NanoSolve® materials. Sixteen times stronger than steel and one-billionth of a meter in size, CNT is perhaps the strongest fiber that will ever be made. The addition of CNT strengthens composite structures to allow for bigger sweet spots and maximum performance along the entire length of the barrel.Finally, Easton’s patented ConneXion technology acts like a hinge to provide the most efficient energy transfer from handle to barrel, resulting in maximum bat head “whip” for a quicker bat and more power through the hitting zone.The Stealth Comp CNT bat line spans all of Easton’s bat categories including: Adult, Senior League, Youth, Slow-pitch and Fastpitch. Stealth Comp CNT bats will be available in all major sporting good stores beginning June 2006.To receive more information or schedule an interview with an Easton Sports representative, contact (310) 578-7050 or e-mail dianella@formulapr.com.

Easton Takes Home Innovative Product Award

EASTON SPORTS WINS INNOVATIVE PRODUCT AWARD AT NANO 50
Easton’s Stealth Comp CNT Bat is Recognized for Its Usage of Advanced Technological Material
December 28, 2006 -- VAN NUYS, Calif. (December 28, 2006) – The 2006 Nano 50 Awards, which are voted on by a distinguished panel of judges from the science and technology industries, listed Easton Sports’ Stealth Comp CNT baseball bat as one of the top 50 products that will have a significant impact on the future of nanotechnology. The Nano 50 Awards, which are presented by Nanotech Briefs at the NASA Tech Brief’s National Nano Engineering Conference, presented Easton Sports with the ‘Product Award’ under the ‘Materials’ category, according to Matt Arndt, Easton Sports’ senior vice president of baseball/softball. “This award is a testament that the technology we apply to our products is real; it’s not just claims and jargon,” Arndt commented. “Carbon Nanotube Technology is a major advancement in baseball and softball bats and we’re so proud of our research and development team for all the days, months and years they put into developing it. It was a long and difficult process, but the results are off the charts. The performance and productivity of the Comp CNT bats are the best in the industry.”Nanotechnology, or sometimes called molecular technology, is a broad field of applied science and technology focused on working with the structure of matter on a scale smaller than whatever seemed imaginable. Nanotechnology is breaking strides in product materials, medical and bio-technology, electronics, and in Easton Sports’ case – sports equipment. The Stealth Comp CNT bats feature Carbon Nanotube Technology (CNT) that is made exclusively possible by Zyvex NanoSolve® materials. Unlike the aluminum bat that had the same strength and stiffness in all directions of the carbon fibers, Easton’s R&D team reinforced the carbon fibers by strategically placing nanotubes in the gaps to create the widest ‘sweet spot’ ever. CNT replaces what traditionally was only resin in aluminum bats. CNT is sixteen times stronger than steel and one-billionth of a meter in size; CNT perhaps is the strongest fiber that will ever be made.To receive more information or schedule an interview with an Easton Sports representative, contact (310) 578-7050 or e-mail dianella@formulapr.com.

Easton HitMatrix

INDUSTRY-LEADER EASTON SPORTS INTRODUCES THE WORLD’S FIRST COMPLETE HITTING SYSTEM, THE HITMATRIX
Revolutionary Hitting System utilizes multiple materials, technologies, flexes
April 1, 2008 -- VAN NUYS, Calif. (April 1, 2008) – Easton Sports, the industry leader in bat technology, today introduced the HitMatrix – the World’s First Complete Hitting System. Working closely with players and coaches, Easton’s R&D and marketing teams defined the most critical properties hitters want in a bat when they step to the plate. The results consisted of multiple materials, numerous technologies, various flexes and different swing weights – properties no single bat could provide. Built for every swing, the HitMatrix is a unique system of bats available in all-composite, composite handle/aluminum barrel and all-aluminum options. “No golfer goes to a course with a bag of 5-irons; so why should a baseball player?” said Matt Arndt, senior vice president of Easton’s baseball/softball division. “For the first time ever, you can tailor your bat selection for an at-bat rather than a season.”The HitMatrix utilizes a “2 x 2 = 4” combination. Two patented Easton technologies (ConneXion technology and Single System Bat technology), plus the game’s two highest-performance materials (IMX Composite and V12 Scandium Alloy) to create the following four distinct bats:• Stealth IMX “Clutch”: The Stealth IMX utilizes patented Integrated Matrix Technology (IMX) which strengthens composite structures, optimizing design, process, and materials for maximum performance. Aerospace grade composite fibers are layered and angled to create a massive hitting area along the entire length of the barrel. In addition, this bat features Easton's patented ConneXion Design System (CXN) which uses "hinge" technology to efficiently transfer energy from handle to barrel, completely eliminate vibration upon contact, and provide an extraordinary feel. • Synergy IMX “Instinct”: This bat provides the benefit of a high performance barrel, by using a design featuring IMX composite technology, while also providing players with a stiffer handle design and ultimate bat control and balance through Easton's Single System Technology. This one piece, full composite bat allows players to receive solid feedback at contact while maintaining an expansive hitting area. • SV12 “Reaction”: The new SV12 combines Easton's new V12 alloy barrel with a composite IMX flex rated handle through the use of CXN technology. By optimizing the material levels of 12 different elements in a new scandium alloy formulation, Easton has created the highest performing, strongest, and toughest alloy ever known to aluminum bat technology. In addition, the SV12 maximizes the performance along the length of the barrel with the implementation of Easton's Optimal Hitting Zone Technology (O-Zone), which thickens the barrel design at the taper and end cap to increase trampoline off of the massive hitting area. With a streamlined V12 barrel design and CXN "hinge" technology, this bat provides awesome bat speed, max energy transfer, and complete vibration elimination. • V12 “Velocity”: The V12 is a pure aluminum one piece design. Utilizing Easton's new V12 Scandium alloy and Single System Technology, this bat has been designed with a streamlined profile from handle to barrel to create the lightest swing weight in the industry. Also featuring O-Zone Technology for awesome barrel performance, the V12 provides incredible bat speed, supreme balance and control through the hitting zone, and solid feedback for players at contact.For in-depth analysis, more on Easton’s newest technologies and Easton’s revolutionary HitMatrix system, visit hitmatrix.com, a micro-site complete with video featuring MLB talent, detailed technology graphics and statistical descriptions – dedicated entirely to the World’s First Complete Hitting System. Consumers who visit hitmatrix.com will also have the chance to enter to win the HitMatrix bat of their choosing.To receive more information or schedule an interview with an Easton Sports representative, contact (310) 578-7050 or e-mail Kovacs@formulapr.com.

Easton and the CWS

EASTON CWS NEWS
July 2, 2008 -- The contact was as pure as the swing. The ball popped off Ryan Peisel's bat and sailed for center field. Peisel was thinking home run - better yet, season-saving grand slam."When I hit it, there was no doubt in my mind it was a home run," he said.In any other college ballpark, he was right. But at Rosenblatt Stadium, with flags drooping, it was an inning-ending, bases-loaded flyout to the warning track.Peisel has replayed that moment since last week's loss to Fresno State in the finale of the national title series. He's wondered that if he'd been swinging a bat from Fresno State's rack, would the ball have carried over the wall? If Georgia wasn't forced to use Nike bats, would Georgia be reliving a championship season today instead of reliving its collapse in Omaha, Neb.?Georgia athletic director Damon Evans made the right choice Wednesday by agreeing in principle to sign Georgia coach David Perno to a new five-year contract.Now, it's time Evans and his administration re-examines Georgia's all-sports contract with the most powerful sporting goods store in the world - Nike.Georgia was an Easton baseball school until it signed a lucrative contract with Nike after the 2004 baseball season.The contract stipulates that all Georgia sports teams must wear Nike apparel and use Nike equipment if it's available. Baseball bats included.But two things became crystal clear last week in Omaha. First, Fresno State was the better team for the final two games against Georgia and deserved the championship. Even Peisel acknowledges that.Secondly, though, Georgia and other all-Nike schools, such as North Carolina and Miami, are at a technological disadvantage when it comes to college baseball. Not only do Nike's bats seem as durable as matchsticks, they seem like toothpicks compared to their bazooka-like counterparts in the market. Easton, TPX (Louisville Slugger) and DeMarini seem so far ahead of Nike's bat development, it remains to be seen if the shoe giant can ever catch up.With Gordon Beckham, the nation's co-leader in home runs, Georgia hit 96 homers this season, which was second most in school history. Georgia hit none at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala., during the SEC Tournament and hit just four at Rosenblatt Stadium. Those are two spacious, professional ballparks where the glaring difference between Nike's product and the rest of the metal bat world shows up. The alleys are wider and deeper. The walls are pushed back.Including Beckham, who hit two homers in Omaha, Georgia had five hitters with the potential to hit home runs in those ballparks. Conversely, Fresno State had home-run potential throughout its lineup because of its Eastons. From Danny Muno, its tiny, freshman leadoff hitter, to its No. 9 hitter Jordan Ribera, a .186 hitter before the CWS who hit two of Fresno State's 14 homers, size and consistency didn't matter for Fresno State. Only thing that mattered was the Eastons its hitters wielded."It seems like you're going into a boxing match with one arm tied around your back," Peisel said.Georgia's players were hoping that North Carolina, a fellow all-Nike school, would make the championship series because the bat would've been a non-factor, Peisel said. To refresh, North Carolina lost consecutive national title series to Oregon State, a DeMarini school. Georgia also knew Fresno State had been armed with Easton's new composite bats, which were introduced to the market in early April. Composite bats are a marriage of metal and carbon-fiber technology.Since the composites' introduction, Georgia had been 5-9-1 against Easton schools, including LSU, Florida, Alabama and Ole Miss. Those schools are Nike schools for football and basketball, but have no all-encompassing contract with the manufacturer that forces them to use its bats."It drives me nuts when I see somebody wearing Nike cleats and swinging Easton bats," Peisel said. "It's the best of both worlds. Everybody knows Nike cleats are the best and everybody knows Easton bats are the best."Nike unveiled a white-colored composite bat early in the season, but only Georgia's Matt Olson started using it midway through the season. He went 3-for-29 in Omaha and flew out to right for the series-ending out."We talked to some of the Miami players in Omaha," Peisel said. "Nike wanted Miami to swing the (composite) bats and they refused."Peisel estimates that more than 60 of Georgia's bats broke this season. They either cracked or the plastic tops popped off. During his first batting practice session in Omaha almost three weeks ago, Peisel broke three bats in about 10 minutes.Peisel used the same style of Nike bat for three years at Georgia. Only the paint scheme changed. He, along with Beckham, have moved on to the professional ranks where maple or ash is mandatory.They won't have to deal with Nike's bat grip on Georgia anymore. The players they left behind - the ones still at Georgia and the ones to come - shouldn't have to either.John Kaltefleiter is the sports editor of the Banner-Herald. Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on 07.03.08.