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Miken Freak DST Maxload Slow Pitch Softball Bat: MFDSTMA

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Features

100% Composite Design
14 1/2 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved by ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA
Maxload Swing Weight for Greater Distance
DST Technology
Free Shipping
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturers Warranty
Inner Flex Technology Advanced
Made In USA
MPa7 Resin System
Multi-Layer Biaxial Technology
Premium Synthetic Leather Grip
R900 Carbon Fiber Provides 38.8% Higher Tensile Strength and 40% Higher Elongation than Industry Standards
X-Tack Coating Provides Superior Knob Grip for Added Control

Description

The new Freak DST Maxload is the latest high performing softball bat from Miken. The Freak DST Balanced is constructed of 100% R900 Carbon Fiber. The R900 provides 38.8% higher tensile strength and 40% higher elongation than industry standard carbon fiber. R900 Carbon Fiber is proven to endure grueling play. The new MPa7 resin system is exclusively calibrated to optimize the performance and resilience of Miken's premium carbon fiber materials. The Multi-Layer Biaxial Technology precisely aligns and bonds filaments of premium aerospace grade carbon fiber to produce unrivaled durability and maximum performance. The new Inner Flex Technology Advanced is customized to barrel specifications for maximum distance and ball speed. Miken has also unleashed the new DST technology. The new DST technology is a durashell that acts as a composite shield on the outer shell of the 100 percent aerospace grade carbon fiber barrel, maximizing performance out of the wrapper. The Miken Freak DST Maxload has a End Loaded swing weight for Greater Distance. The Freak DST Maxload is approved by ASA, USSSA, NSA and ISA. Free Shipping!

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2014 REVIEW G. NGUYEN player

Pros: I bought this bat in 2011 on Black Friday. I was looking for a good end loaded bat and it was either the Z1000 or the Miken Freak DST Maxload. Well, it just so happens that ALL MIKEN bats were 50% off. I went with the Freak and was totally surprised!!! I'm 5'5" 155lbs and have been playing ASA slowpitch for just about a year, I have three career homers after playing for about three years total now 2014(every time I hit one out, it was not on purpose, just good contact). When I play league ball I'm usually the lead off so I normally aim for liners and use my speed. I brought this bat to a scrimmage game and pulled it fresh out of the wrapper. My first at bat, first pitch, first swing, with bases loaded, I knocked it out of a 300ft field at almost dead center field. This bat has great pop and I'm still using it until this day. Bat Specs: Miken Freak DST Maxload 26oz. ASA NEW out of wrapper

Cons: By now everyone knows you have to put it on the sweat spot with this bat. It's really not that hard to do if you have been playing for a while or have good hand eye coordination. It's an END LOADED bat!!! Suck it up or don't use it.....

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D_Train

Pros: Has lots of pop right out of the package, adds distance and feels great when you connect. Great bat for the price.

Cons: None that I've noticed yet

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Gjason3677

Pros: This bat is just plain amazing. The first time I swung this bat I hit a 310 foot line drive for a grand slam. The second and third time I swung this bat I drove the ball about 10-15 feet off the fence. For an ASA bat its the best bat out there.

Cons: not a single one

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Mellowwild1

Pros: Cost-great bat at a great price; a lot of pop.

Cons: Still getting broken in after 3 weeks of play.

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li guy with power

Pros: great power and very light (34/27). I am a small guy and have always been a bit of a power hitter. this gives me the extra 20 feet needed for decisive HRs. So far I am 3 games into the season and already have 3 HRs. Most of my team uses it and we went from scoring 7 runs to 21 mostly from power hitting.

Cons: so far the sound is kind of awkward. Sounds almost like a wooden bat. It could be the type of softball we are using.

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bruno

Pros: I bought this bat 2 weeks ago and I am blown away! Last night I hit two bombs. One was about 350ft and the other was a line drive that never got above 10ft, but cleared the fence. Even on a bad swing I hit two ball to the fence. You can't go wrong with this bat. I can't wait until it is completely broken in.

Cons: none

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The Bozman

Pros: Feels great in my hands, bat has great pop. Lots of Potential, I cant wait till it gets broken in! Feels so natural, just a great bat!

Cons: takes awhile to break in

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KZY42

Pros: Bought the miken freak about 2 months ago let me tell you it was worth it! First off the bat has a Great grip it really gives you control over the bat. The bat also is very durable and has NO VIBRATION OR STINGING. The bat has excellent pop I hit very hard hit balls the longer you use it, it just gets better.It is has a end loaded feel at least for me. Overall it's a great bat IT'S AWESOME.

Cons: NOOOOOOOOOONE!

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Bill

Pros: This bat is hot out of the wrapper. i haven't hit a ball over any fence since high school and took 2 out the first time i swung it. unbelievable pop and great feel. totally in love with it

Cons: zero...

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SultanOfSwat24

Pros: This bat is amazing!!! You could not ask for a better ASA bat. This bat is hot right out of the box. And the endload is awesome the 27oz is the way to got it feels like a 28 or 29

Cons: none its a Miken you get what you pay for.

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Devil Dog

Pros: Bat has a very hot feel to it out of the wrapper cannot wait to use it in a game. Balls jumping off the bat at the batting cages.

Cons: None

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Drapey94

Pros: Takes about 50 to really come alive...but pretty hot out ootw! Took BP first time, wasn't very impressed. Took BP 2nd time and it was like a whole different bat! With 100 cuts on it, no signs of webbing, cracking, nothing. Solid asa bat, but still feel the price could loose some weight. Feels "slightly" end loaded, nothing like an old est in comparison to loaded feel. We'll see how long she lasts.

Cons: None so far, another decent Milken.

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msclhed79

Pros: This thing is the real deal. Less than 100 swings on it and the ball is already FLYING off of it. Swinging one handed in practice and sending balls well over 200 ft. A few real swings have cleared 375. Used a Synergy CNT Flex last year that was really productive but this one feels completely different. No flex whatsoever so plan for that. Great sound and hits in the sweet spot feel amazing

Cons: Mis-hits can definately be felt, no sting, but noticed. Endloaded...no kidding, 90% of this bats weight is within 2 inches of the end cap. Feels heavier, and swing style may need to be altered to compensate. Recommend going a size lighter....or just manning up and fixing your swing. This bat sticks out like a sore thumb, outfielders can see it coming out of the dugout and will play deep.

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JeffButler21

Pros: Bought this bat almost a year ago. Out of the wrapper this bat had extreme pop. It's had countless at-bats, and the ball still explodes off the bat. The entire team uses it, even over their own $300 bats. A MUST-BUY. Hit the ball between the E-A-K and it's a guarantee line drive/HR/dead pitcher.

Cons: Like everyone else, hit it in the wrong spot, you'll feel it. You kind-of have to suck to miss the sweet spot, but it happens to us all I guess.

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Strectch

Pros: Right out of the wrapper the 6th ball i hit went about 360' granted i am 6'-2" 235lbs and it was a 44core dudly heat. Its got about 70 hits on it and is getting hotter by the swing. This is a must buy. (period)

Cons: None

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mattgame

Pros: Nice pop needs a little breaking in but it makes a nice sound when you get some sweet spot.

Cons: None

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msclhed

Pros: Definately end loaded, 28oz felt heavier with the bat in motion. gotta learn to let the bat carry itself thru the last half of the swing. great pop outta the wrapper tho. used a synergy cnt last season with great results and at practice the miken is sending the ball a good 40ft farther. grounders/line drives whistle thru the infield. feel sorry for guys that try to step in front of it

Cons: A tad heavy feel for the maxload. recommend a size lighter...or just man up and build a stronger swing. it draws a lot of attention and the OF backs up when they see it. and eventually, some poor infielder is gonna end up in the hospital

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vic

Pros: the first 10 hits where stiff. But right after started hitting liners. Getting a little more pop every time i bring it out the bag. great bat

Cons: none at this time

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Anonymous

Pros: Great Bat Hot, Hot, Hot. A must have.

Cons: None!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Anonymous

Pros: Great bat ..money well worth it ..my buddies loved it,its a great addition to our arsenal.

Cons: None Yet

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Whatthedeuce69

Pros: Just got the bat, crazy out the wrapper, me and my friend took it out for some BP and it was just launching the balls,worth every penny. and it only gets hotter the more i hit with it1

Cons: NONE AT ALL

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leddy

Pros: Absolutely hot bat, right out of the wrapper. Hit in cage with .44 cor 375 comp. balls and I know some of them were long gone! It'll take a lot for me to want to use anything else when the season starts.

Cons: Handle a little thin but manageable.

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macbrian

Pros: Bats is hot. Cut out of the wrapper and played two games with bat. Accounted for 3 HR and more screaming line drives than I want to count.

Cons: None yet...

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snap it

Pros: after about 90 hits, it came alive! HOT stick! Love it! Best bat out.

Cons: none so far. got about 250 hits on it and keeps getting better.

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Ninja

Pros: Hot bat right out of the wrapper! Only have about 30 swings on it, and it's getting hotter. Even when you get jammed up and hit it with the bottom of the bat (black part) it still goes far! Overall, best bat I've used bar none. It's worth buying!!!

Cons: NONE!!!

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H Rod

Pros: Hands down the best bat I have ever used. The ball explodes off the bat. Super Hot right out the wrapper.

Cons: There are none.

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cesd23

Pros: This bat is hot right out of the wrapper. 3 HRS in my first game with this bat. The 27 oz. is the way to go. Great bat.

Cons: Nothing

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Crusher

Pros: Very good pop right out if the box. Everything seems to fly off the bat. I had 3 homers and a triple the first game I used it.

Cons: Very narrow sweet spot, but when u find it is golden.

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JoGwiz185

Pros: I'm a fastpitch softball pitcher who never bats.. Bought this bat and asked if I could hit. Took it out of the wrapper and the guy before me hit a grand slam and I trippled off the fence. Other than an 04 Synergy this is by far my favorite bat.. may even pass the synergy!. Another of my team mates told me after hitting a single that he didn't feel the bat had much pop.. He proceded to look at the bat and realized he hit it right off the handle and just couldn't tell because it still felt smooth. I think that says alot...

Cons: other than the price the only potential con is that umpires that my team mates always want to use it.

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justin

Pros: Great bat. I hit the ball further than ever before and it hasn't even been broken in yet.

Cons:

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Anonymous

Pros: Great bat!!! Seems like if you make contact at all the ball is movin! Not even broken in yet and have been smashing them.

Cons: Um.....yeah i got nothin.

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nobody

Pros: Great bat, would purchase another.

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jacob5572

Pros: I just got mine about a week ago, and i love it. One of the best bats i've ever swung. I have the 27 oz. and it feels great. i dont even have to swing hard to get it in the outfield, i can not wait till it's broken in

Cons: You can really feel it when u hit it in the wrong spot

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dmbeck

Pros: -good pop -great feel We have an older miken freak and a miken viscous already, but I thought we needed an end loaded bat. Now everyone on our team is using it. This is a great bat.

Cons: none so far.

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The kid

Pros: Great bat solid line drives the first couple swings,by the 20 th swing the home run showed up for me cant wait till the bat really opens up

Cons: So far I dont see none

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Anonymous

Pros: Bat has good pop definantly gets better as u break it in. Has a good slim handle

Cons: This is my first end loaded bat and it took awhile to get my swing down with it but definantly worth the time

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No striken miken

Pros: This bat Is a freak of nature took it out the wrapper and hit Jack after Jack do not roll this bat it will be a waste of time and money no need can't say enough about this bat it's a must have for the bag anyone that has anything bad to say about this bat couldn't hit their way out of a paper bag

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Jen

Pros: Awsome out of the wrapper!! HOT HOT HOT bat!!!

Cons: None!

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OBX_kid02

Pros: Love this bat! Straight out the wrapper it was hot! Everyone that has hit with it wants it

Cons: N/A

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live2hnt

Pros: HOT right out of the wrapper! Ordered a 34/27. I'm 5-11 230lbs I can rip a 12" 44 core ball over at will with this bat. Great pop! Sound, OMG! Worth every penny!!! A must have for your bag! Yes if you can't tell I'm in love with this BAT!=)

Cons: None so far have about 150 hits on it so far!

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Southpaw

Pros: Looks Good

Cons: Have about 75 swings on this bat. I think I may have a defect. I also have an NRG Mayhem,and a Freak 98. All ASA bats. This thing doesn't even come close. Took it out the other day and hit about 50 balls none even came close to 300' fence. Took out my 3 year old NRG and hit 7 in a row at 315+. I am used to hitting bombs and this bat is not getting it done. Buy an NRG before you can't anymore

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KaTN

Pros: Bat has a great feel and is getting it done right out of the wrapper.

Cons: None yet.

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droptine49

Pros: I would say its been awhile since an ASA bat has felt this good all around.great pop awesome bat

Cons: non yet

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batgirl

Pros: I'm a 120 lbs girl and I am one of the bigger hitters on my team, yes believe it or not. When I was at bp after 20 hits or so I couldn't believe how the ball flies off the bat and that was only a half swing with a broken wrist. I think that this is one of the best end loaded bats I've used in a long time. Cheers!!

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batter

Pros: The bat is hot.Mine has about 75 swings with 20 hrs and a lot of line drive to the fence.Amazing bat cant wait for it to get broke in.

Cons: None yet.

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yoke

Pros: Swung 20-25 times off tee. Was very impressed with performance and feel. Cannot wait fot live pitching and for bat to loosen up.

Cons: The handle is a little small, I lke a thicker grip. Other than that nothing bad about bat. I'm really happy can't wait for season to start

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Alan#17

Pros: Was hot right out of the wrapper. Can tell it will just get hotter once broken in.

Cons: Haven't found any.

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TXSTILLER71

Pros: Really good feel to it. I've hit some really good balls with it, but not any out yet. Just 2 weeks old with ~75 hits on it. I used to hit HRs pretty easily but trying to find my stroke. I think this bat will work. The ball will go but right now it's a WTP bat. I think it will open up eventually. Great grip. Quick delivery.

Cons: If you hit it in the wrong place, you'll feel it. That's a typical problem with endloaded bats

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CMM552

Pros: Great bat worth every penny...people always complain about the prices but you should expect that when buying high end bats because they are all practically that much...really hot...I can't wait until it's fully broken in...already hittin boombahs and it's only two weeks old! If your looking for an ASA bat this one takes the cake

Cons: None

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Flying Pig

Pros: The maxload feels just like the MV1. Man this bat is hot. Real easy to a Homerun with this. If you hit it right. Sweet spot not hard to find.

Cons: None yet. Hope it opens up more.

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What is the difference between this bat and the 2011 Miken Freak Plus Players Model Softball Bat: MSFPPM Slow Pitch? Jake

The barrel on the MFDSTMA is one inch longer than MSFPPM. The MFDSTMA also uses Miken's DST Technology which is basically a durashell that acts as a composite shield on the outer surface of the barrel. This will help to maximize the bats performance right out the wrapper. This bat is also ASA approved as the MSFPPM is not.

Mark

What are the differences between the 2011 Miken Freak DST and the 2010 Miken Freak DST? Dan

Honestly, there is really nothing different between the two. Miken just reproduced the same bat for 2011.

Rick

Is this bat speed rated at 98 or less? Norbert Wendlandt

Unfortunately we are not aware of what speed rating would apply to the Miken Freak DST Maxload Slow Pitch Softball Bat: MFDSTMA. For clarification on this question, we would recommend contacting Miken directly.

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About the Brand

During the past few years, serious softball players have looked to Miken Sports for bats that provide the highest levels of performance and durability. Our relentless focus on both technology and the demands of players has made Miken the most demanded line of softball bats today.

Although composites are the latest trend in softball bats, the technology has been the core of Miken's success since the company's inception. Miken pioneered the modern high-performance composite softball bat in 1998 and has pushed the limits with every model since. No other bat company has driven innovation as hard, and the results are indisputable. Look around. If a player is serious about softball, they are most likely swinging a Miken bat.

The success of Miken Sports has been driven by two forces - innovation and a passion for delivering what players demand. The results are obvious. Players have decided that composites are the future for bats, and no one does composite like Miken.

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Miken Freak DST Maxload Slow Pitch Softball Bat: MFDSTMA

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