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| 18/20 |
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Baseball is still an extremely popular sport to play among kids. More than 5 1/2 million kids play it, and that’s not even considering the kids playing in makeshift games in various areas where there are fields to play in.
But about 11 1/2 million people play it in the US. Do the math, and you’ll realize that baseball actually has more adult players than kids. (Bat companies consider high school and up “adults”)
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| Pop | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Vibration | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
| Durability | ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Grip | ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ |
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Features of the 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ BBCOR Bat
Easton has been making high-tech bats for more than 3 decades now, and their research and development branch remains a trailblazer in the industry.
This is the company that designed and made the seismometer thermal shroud used in the first Apollo moon landing. The company also designed a two-piece hockey stick that’s now the most popular design in the NHL.
Its Easton Sports Lab in Van Nuys tests its manufactured designs assiduously, and that includes state-of-the-art tent designs with sensors and software that can withstand 96 mph gales.
The Barrel and Design
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The barrel diameter measures 2 5/8 inches, regardless of the size of the bat you pick. The 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ -3 comes in 4 sizes and all come with a -3 length to weight differential.
The shortest and lightest measures 31 inches and 28 ounces, while the largest is at 34 inches and 31 ounces. It’s all made from composite materials.
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It’s a 2-piece design, fusing the MAKO barrel with the TORQ handle. This fusion is brought about by the revolutionary 2-PC ConneXion Technology.
The fusion maximizes the energy transfer when you swing the handle, and at the same time the 2-piece construction helps minimize the vibration you feel at the handle.
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Easton also uses the TCT Thermo Composite Technology to boost the size of the “sweet spot”, while it also increases the bat speed.
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The MAKO barrel offers a balanced weight, a lower swing weight over all, and a lower moment of inertia.
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The composite handle measures a standard 31/32 of an inch. It also comes with the TORQ 360 Degree Rotating Handle Technology and TORQ TAQ Grip.
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It’s BBCOR-certified. That makes it legal to use for official high school and collegiate games.
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It comes with a 1-year warranty.
The Handle and Certification
Easton Mako Torq Specs Video
Watch this video by Easton to see which pitch the Torq is given the best advantage of over the pitcher.
Advantages of the 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ BBCOR
Initial Easton MAKO TORQ BBCOR reviews are all full of praise for the bat. It’s absolutely terrific, and when it’s time to hit at the plate you won’t be able to blame the bat for any of your inadequacies.
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The first thing you need to check when you buy a bat is that it’s legal to use. That’s certainly true of the 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ which is BBCOR-certified.
That makes legal to use even in high school official leagues, and plenty of high school kids nowadays are huge enough to be considered adult-sized.
You also won’t be accused of using illegal bats in adult leagues.
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As an adult, this probably isn’t the first bat you’ve used in baseball. What’s great about it is that the dimensions are familiar.
The diameter stays at 2 5/8 inches and the handle measurement is the same. You won’t have to get used to a new feel when gripping the bat.
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The grip is great, and it truly feels like it will stay in your hands no matter what. In fact, the design of the handle enables you to perform better with inside pitches.
The TORQ design actually encourages you to master your swing mechanics so that you consistently get a more powerful contact.
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This TORQ technology also allows you to keep the barrel of the bat on a proper plane through the hitting zone.
This results in a greater back spin that causes the ball to travel faster and for a longer distance.
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Minimizing the vibration is crucial because it reduces the punishment your hands go through when you miss the sweet spot.
The larger size of the sweet spot reduces the chances of an off-center hit, and that means you put more pop and reduce the vibrations more frequently.
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The lighter swing weight allows you to bring more speed to your swing, which gives you more time to see the trajectory of the pitch and to decide if you’re going to swing.
And the lighter weight also enables you to get more control of the swing, so you can place the barrel of the bat in the spot you want it to be when you make contact.
The Grip, Vibration and Swing Weight
Disadvantages
The 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ isn’t perfect for everyone, however. Some adults are more used to a hammer-like action with a top-heavy end.
This is a less efficient design for most people, but if you’re used to this then the balanced design of the 2016 Easton MAKO TORQ -3 will take some getting used to.
There’s also another noticeable feature that will take you aback, and that’s the price. At $500 retail, that can be an expensive piece of equipment. It may not make sense if you only play a few games each year.
Verdict on This 2016 Easton Mako Torq BBCOR
Still, it may be a worthy investment. At least every time you play, you get a superb piece of equipment to use. At the same time, it may even encourage you to play more.
After all, it feels good in the hands and your hitting will definitely improve. For most people, becoming better makes the game more fun and more fun translates to greater enthusiasm for the game.
And who says you can’t lend it out? With the warranty and the high quality of the composite material, it will last for a very long time.
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