Last updated 4/22/2008

Fastpitch Softball Bats Evaluations/Reviews by Profesionals, Coaches and Players

Mattingly Sports

MATTINGLY RIPPED V-GRIP™
Fastpitch Aluminum Softball Bat

Manufacturer's Description of the
MATTINGLY RIPPED V-GRIP™
Fastpitch Aluminum Softball Bat

EXPLOSIVE T.N.T. POWERLOAD

Our V-Grip Bats are not only made with the best technology but they come with Don Mattingly's personal batting tips and techniques to give you both the performance of hitting technology and technique (T.N.T.) dramatically increasing your batting average. Without proper grip, high-quality scientifically engineered bats alone do nothing to enhance swing performance. The Mattingly V-Grip is exclusively designed to keep the knocking knuckles aligned and shift the bat away from the palm and into the fingers correctly "power-loading" your energy, forcing your grip to be in perfect alignment every time to maximize response time and generate optimized power and control.

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Features

• V-Grip™ Technology Creates Perfect Alignment for Maximum Bat Speed
• Direct Power Transfer Maximizes the Energy Return to the Ball
• Exclusive MB55Sc Scandium Alloy
• Thin, Tacky Grip
• Akzo Nobel Sikkens™ High-Quality Paint for a Lasting and Superior Quality Finish
• Locked-N-Loaded II End Plug Maximizes Trampoline Effect
• Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4 inches
• -12 Drop
• ASA®, USSSA®, NSA® Approved

The Coach's Review of the
MATTINGLY RIPPED V-GRIP™
Fastpitch Aluminum Softball Bat

The Mattingly Ripped V-Grip is a mid-priced, one-piece ultralight bat uses an exclusive MB55Sc Scandium Alloy to create a good hitting performance bat. The Mattingly Ripped V-Grip has several innovative technologies which make this an outstanding bat.

The Mattingly Ripped V-Grip's Direct Power Transfer technology stiffens the handle and taper for maximum energy transfer to the flexible barrel, generating good "pop" off the bat.

But what makes the Mattingly Ripped V-Grip truly unique is its V-Grip™ Handle Technology.The Mattingly V-Grip is specifically designed to keep the "knocker" knuckles aligned and shift the bat away from the palm and into the fingers - correctly “power-loading” your energy forcing your grip to be in perfect alignment every time for perfect follow-through. Note: The "knocker" knuckles are those knuckles would hit the door if you knocked on it.

Said another way, the V-Grip technology ensures proper hand alignment allowing the batter to maximize the power of the swing by placing the bat in the proper position in the hands during the swing, keeping the bat from turning in the hands during the swing. Through proper hand alignment, the player can deliver faster bat speed, creating more power to drive the ball farther.

With a -12 drop, the Mattingly Ripped V-Grip technology targets at younger players of lesser strength - helping them to generate appropriate bat speed.

Bottom line: The Mattingly Ripped V-Grip is a solid choice for younger, lesser strength players - but not slappers. The V-Grip will help the young players learn how to properly hold the bat. You should know that it does take some time to get used to the V-Grip and some players may not like the "change" in the way they are forced to hold the bat.

The Mattingly Ripped V-Grip Features:

• One-piece Construction
• 100% Composite - MB55Sc Scandium Alloy
• Single Wall Design
• Stiff Handle
• Locked-N-Loaded End II Plug
• Balanced Swing Weight
• -12 Drop (Length to Weight Ratio)

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MATTINGLY RIPPED V-GRIP™
Fastpitch Aluminum Softball Bat

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