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Juno UTH43 MR-1 (26.5)
Juno boasts some of the hottest bats in the game! In the past, the only concern was the inability to BP these bats due to their game-ready compression. However, Juno has addressed this with their new BP bats and just like their game-ready models you get to customize the handle stiffness and end load ensuring your ideal specs.
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Axe 12” Fury Maxload (27.5)
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Once you get past the unconventional handle, the Axe Fury might just be the hottest bat out of the wrapper. It holds compression with an incredible sweet spot and remarkable forgiveness. The 12” Fury takes it to the next level with the 1oz EL, which truly sets this Axe model apart.
Slugger Brady Genesis
Slugger brings the Brady Genesis back after being one of the hottest bats of 2024 and has made the 2025 even better. This bat absolutely destroys 52s while being a top USSSA performer after their break-in period. The 2025 model features a 12” barrel and .75oz Endload that provides top level sweet spot performance with equally impressive forgiveness.
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Monsta Black King of Diamonds
Monsta never settles and continues to improve. The Black KOD is the perfect example of that. The alloy stiff handle mixed with the M5 Monsta Barrel absolutely annihilates the ball. From swing #1 it was outperforming any of my broken in M2 and M5 Monstas.
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Monsta APS SB 1 & SB 2
Yet again Monsta has set the bar higher. The 11” barrel featuring a stiff composite handle point to a good sweet spot with a lack of forgiveness. Well, we were VERY wrong. Oh, and did I mention they’re hotter than a grease fire out of the wrapper?
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2024 Dual Stamp Inferno EL
Axe’s Dual Stamp Inferno is on another level with its flared handle, and is making waves in the world of slow pitch. This bat could easily be a Top 10-15 USSSA bat as well, making it a great value for those that play both associations.
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Hitting the Juno Athletics 2024 MR-1 | USSSA Slowpitch Bat Review
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