A brand new baseball season is underway. You’ve been searching for a 2014 BBCOR bat to reward your player for all the hard work he has put in during the off-season, and to give him that extra edge at the plate. The list has been narrowed down, and Easton baseball bats stand on top as the clear winner!
At CheapBats.com, we recently swung two of their top performing 2014 BBCOR bats: the 2014 Easton Mako and the 2014 Easton S1. Both are two-piece composite bats, utilizing the latest in composite bat technology to expand the sweet spot of the barrel and maximize swing speed. We decided to grade each bat on a number of different factors: balance of the bat, bat speed, and vibration felt in the hands at the point of contact. Here are the results.
The Mako
The Mako 2014 BBCOR bat lived up to it’s hype. Due to Easton’s TCT Thermo Composite Technology, this bat is incredibly well balanced, has the largest sweet spot out of the entire Easton 2014 BBCOR bat lineup, and is lightning fast through the hitting zone. Solid contact with minimal vibration was a constant with the Mako. If you want a durable, high-performing BBCOR bat and price is not an issue, the 2014 Easton Mako is an excellent choice.
The S1
Just like the previous Easton Speed Series baseball bats, the 2014 S1 BBCOR was created with speed and power in mind. Drawing on their tried and true IMX Composite Technology, the weight of the S1 is evenly distributed through the barrel and extremely well balanced and quick through the zone. No matter the location of contact, vibration in the S1 handle was practically non-existent. (Watch the video)
Across the board, no noticeable differences could be found between these two Easton BBCOR baseball bats. Both are top of the line and will produce maximum performance coupled with maximum durability. You get what you pay for with the Easton Mako. Want to save a few bucks without sacrificing quality? You can do so by purchasing the Easton S1 here at CheapBats.com for only $399.95, with free 2nd Day Air shipping included.
Still at the crossroads in selecting the right baseball bat? Give us a call at 1-800-589-4487, or email us at sales@cheapbats.com and one of our bat specialists will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have!
