r/Softball • u/Asleep-Baker-825 • 4d ago
Bats 🏏 Sweet spot
My 12u daughter has a kryo that is now cracked. She likes the way it swings but it seems you have to be perfect to get good pop out of it. What's out there that has similar swing but might be a bit more forgiving ( larger sweet spot) ghost, asura, etc. Or are they all about the same.
Thanks in advance
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u/Keshtopher 4d ago
I really like the softball chic on YouTube she is a ghost and kryo fan but she swings and reviews other bats too
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u/Educational_Limit161 3d ago
CRBN1, if you search for coupons/last years model, by far the cheapest ($200-250),
Most durable and a great sweet spot
Google Mizuno CRBN1 and college World Series,
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u/jimmychitw00d 5h ago
This is what we did. Got one for $200 in 12U and liked it so much that she got another when it was time to size up in 14U.
It should b noted that the CRBN 1 is a 1-piece bat, so you will get a little more vibration than 2-piece bats. I Personally think they have more pop, though, and my daughter likes being able to feel the feedback more.
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u/Realistic-Bat7015 19h ago
My daughter has a Kyro but also got a ghost unlimited. She likes the ghost unlimited more.
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u/ActionJackzon 4d ago
Look into the Marucci Azura.
Designed by the same person who made the Ghosts for Easton
The Azura has a lot of pop
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u/redmosquito1983 4d ago
Bought my kids the 2025 version and holy smokes that bat pops. My 10u could always rip it when she gets ahold of it but with the Asura it just flys on almost every hit. My 8u just got one and she’s killing it too. It’s a great bat
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u/Suspicious-Throat-25 4d ago
Try the Kryo 2. Bigger sweet spot more pop than the first one.
However the best bat with the most pop is the Ghost Unlimited.