2023 Monsta King of Diamonds 2-Piece Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- These are on pre-order now over at www.monstaathl...
Huge thanks to @TheDOMN8Facility for coming out and putting on an absolute clinic with this bat! Make sure to check out his DOMN8 exclusive when they drop!
That is absolutely absurd!!! We've filmed at that park multiple times and the distance he's hitting that ball is nothing less than spectacular!!! What a bat!!! Myself I liked the 1 piece a lot better but the 2 piece preforms like a champ as well!!! Great video brother I'm definitely going to keep it on repeat!!!
I'm guessing that I'm not the only that keeps coming back over and over to watch you guys hit with the KoDs while trying to patiently wait for the production models to ship out.
😂 watching Mike hit those bombs was a real treat!
So effortless, and the bat sounded amazing! Nice review bud. I was a lil skeptical about the weighting, but this changed my mind for sure.
I’ll get you on the 25oz train one day.
@@BatFlipBPinteresting they do a 24.5 and a 25 both with .5 EL they probably feel the same.
Just ordered, my team has a total of 2 bats, which have both made it through several seasons being our only batsso this will be a breath of fresh air. Thanks for the awesome video!
Nice! I have close to 1000 hits on this one so far and it’s held up amazing. I think your team is going to have a blast with it!
@@BatFlipBP You have 1k hits on it and I'm over here still waiting for my pre order to ship 😰😪
I got mine this week. Less than an hour before my first playoff game. Hit a HR in my 2nd AB. Missed a grand slam by about 3ft. my second game. Hit a line drive 6ft. up on a 9ft. fence. This bat is ridiculously hot out of the wrapper. Didn’t have time to put any swings on it before game time. I can’t imagine what this bat can do once I get some swings on it. I ordered the 2-piece 24.5oz with .5oz Endlod.
Love to hear it man! So happy people are starting to get swings on these!
@@BatFlipBP It seems to be worth the wait.
Having Nino break the bat in helps 😅 great review bro I can’t wait to rest one of these out!!
it certainly helps :)
For someone who has decent pop and swings hard, would you recommend the 1 piece 1oz end load or the 2 piece 1 oz end load. I’m currently swinging a 25oz torch balanced all the rage paint and I feel as if it doesn’t complement my swing as much. Still smacks the hec out of the ball.
if you swing hard a 1-piece with a stiff handle will get the most performance for you.
Anyone get their pre-order yet?? Been waiting and still haven’t even received a notification that it’s been shipped despite the June 1st expected arrival 😫
Unfortunately it comes with the territory when preordering. Hopefully just a little longer!
I emailed on thurs and this was Monstas response, They are still not on their way to us, we are just waiting for them to ship to us. Hope this helps.
Yeah same... They just said any day now. Not super helpful, but I was giving a 1 -2 week buffer for delivery.
Thanks for the upload, I'm really looking into getting one. Out of interest how far where you hitting it and what balls are you using?
We only hit 52's with ASA bats, and I have a mix of Evil BP52's, Short Porch Ghost 52's, NX3 Spinners, and Baden Fire balls. Those balls that Mike was hitting over the second fence were legit 400' bombs, but even a lame normal human like myself can easily put the ball over with it.
@@BatFlipBP yes sir, I know it's for 52/275 or 52/300s, just wondered what mix you use.
Season is just starting in Canada and I've got a gangrene after your review last year to unwrap, but now I want one of these.
@@agreenexperience Good luck with your season! the Gangrene is an awesome bat!
Thanks man, you too. Keep putting up the great content
Great video and review!!! So quick question….what’s the difference between this 25oz two piece bat with a 1 oz endload and the DNA Legacy with the same specs? Would this just be a repaint of the DNA Legacy?
These are actually Monsta's M5 "Light". Basically it's their new rendition of the Hype tech for making lighter weight bats.
Ohhh….I hope this new M5 Light tech corrects the Hype durability issues or the M6 durability issues. Keep up the GREAT work with these bat reviews videos!!!
@@SandMan_33 So far so good! I have about 750 hits on this 2-piece and about 600 on the 1-piece. I've been tasked to put 1000 on each and send them back to Monsta for inspection.
@@BatFlipBP Need some help with the last 250 haha :)
@@SwingKingsBP I wish! I'm not allowed to let these out of my sight per the rules :(
Have you guys tried the black 2024 model? Is there any performance difference between the white model and the black model? I know the black model is a alloy handle
Haven’t swung the alloy handle version yet, but I can’t imagine there would be any performance difference. The ones we swung had the super stiff handles as well. The only thing I have noticed with the alloy handle torch I have is that it swings just a little lighter.
Wow! I thought they were going to a different zip code. Is there a big difference between half oz and full oz endload?
It definitely feels like a true 1oz endload. Not overly heavy but noticeable.
Seen you swung the 1 piece and this 2 piece. I'm going to guess no but were you able to swing the balanced version of this bat? I'm curious if the balanced still swings heavy like most Monstas do. Have you ever swung a balanced (not mid-load) Monsta before? If so, how different is it compared to a mid-load/endload?
I wasn’t able to swing the balanced, the only balanced Monsta I have swung was the Psyborg but I didn’t think it swung very balanced. I’m honestly not sure how they would make the bat balanced since the FIB is attached to the end cap, I guess they just have to put more weight in the hands? Sorry I can’t be more help.
@@BatFlipBP okay interesting. Might go with the 24 oz balanced.
Any new update on this bat? I know you had to put 1000 hits on it (or the one piece). Just curious if you felt like it opened up more or there were any durability issues?
@@ShortSteps yeah I got both the 1-piece and 2-piece up to around the 1000 hit mark. Both bats topped out at 100 exit velo for me with zero durability issues. I have no clue when they will be ready to ship to customers but hopefully sooner than later.
@@BatFlipBP nice. Good to hear about their durability. Would you rank the KOD 2 piece much higher or lower than a torch or m5 2 piece? Or are they all still pretty similar in performance/durability?
@@BatFlipBP Yeah... Mosta told me they have not even shipped from supplier yet :( So now looking for a FIEND or TKO Sinister in the meantime.
What would you say the 25oz with 1oz endload felt like swing weight wise? Anything you could compare it to?
It doesn’t swing overly endloaded or heavy. It honestly just feels like a 25 with a true 1oz endload.
Nino can swing a broom handle and make it look good. he's got the softball swing hacked!!! The glitch!
That's why I love hitting with Nino! A guy that isn't 6'5" with muscles bulging everywhere that can still hit the ball a mile, it's pretty incredible to witness it in person.
After your 1000 hits, can you let us know if you see any cracks and do a compression test? Thanks.
will do!
Hey bat flip, what were you results after 1000 hits? Cracks, pass compression? Thanks
@@joelgonzalez4455 both bats were spitting fire. No compression issues and no cracks but the both bats had nice webbing.
Webbing?
@@joelgonzalez4455 webbing are the small stress lines that you can see in the clear coat of a bat when the barrel walls flex. It’s a good sign of the bat breaking in nicely
Is there a difference between this bat and the new m5 USA black sheep?? Is it just the alloy handle on the king bat?
Yeah this bat is M5 Light composite, basically their new rendition of the hype tech. And it has a composite handle not alloy.
@@BatFlipBP okay got you. Thanks for the quick response Man i do appreciate it. I was confuse at first when i saw the m5 USA blacksheep and this M5 KOD but i get you know. I already talk to some monsta reps, definitely looking to order one of this bat ASAP!!. Thanks again man
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Honestamente, si fuera a comprar un bate mañana, elegiría personalmente el Monsta. Tienen un historial comprobado de rendimiento durante los últimos 10 años.
Have you tried the balance version of this bat. I use balance bat not end loaded. I am curious
I haven’t. I actually haven’t swung any balanced Monstas except for the psyborg literally one swing. I’ve been enjoying balanced bats more so maybe in the near future I’ll be able to swing one more.
@@BatFlipBP thanks for getting back to me. Know if anyone has or heard anything about the balance?
I know you have said a bunch that you have not really swung any balanced Monstas; neither have I. I game a Torch all day long no matter the situation. I really want a KOD and I can get any of the 4 versions in both weightsm balanced or endloaded. I am guessing the 25 oz Balanced is not going to feel like it has as much weight in the barrel compared to a true 25 oz Torch Midload? Do you think the 25 oz balanced KOD will feel like a true Torch? I have a feeling the balanced will be too light...24.5 oz endload more like a true Torch? Any thought? Love the channel and watch everything you put out!!!@@BatFlipBP
@@JF-mo1zp I honestly have now clue. My best advice would be to reach out to someone like Ryan Dacko or Jerrad Messersmith on Facebook. They are the real experts.
Still waiting for it ....pre-ordered it like almost 2 months
yeah, unfortunately we all are. :(
Mine shipped…will be here Wednesday. Stoked
What are you using to record your videos?
I have a DJI Osmo Action. I'm looking to add a second camera here soon, the new Action 3
Wow. Bombs. I wouldn’t feel safe behind that thin net lol
With Mike hitting it never even crossed my mind. When you are as good as he is, bat control is no issue at all.
Was that the ASA USA version?
it sure was, but in the hands of a pro like Nino it's amazing what a bat can really do.
So which king of diamonds bat was better the 2 piece or the 1 piece?
I have thoroughly enjoyed both bats, I think it would just come down to personal preference. I like the 2 piece my buddy Aaron loves the 1 piece.
Do you prefer the 1 piece or 2 piece?
My personal preference is a 2-piece.
What ball are yall using?
All 52/300 balls. Mike is just an absolute beast, I’ve seen him hit a ball over a 325’ fence with a 3lb jimmer stick. 🤯
Nino would hit a ball 400 with a wet spaghetti noodle
It's true, but it's always a good time watching someone who actually knows what they are doing hit absolute tanks! :)
SWEET!!!!!!!!
That sounds so sick.
We both loved the way it sounds. Like Mike was saying the sound alone is a confidence booster.
What compression ball are you using??
We only ever hit a mix of 52/300 balls with Asa bats. I have a mix of Evil BP52’s, Short Porch BP Ghost balls, NX3 Spinners, Dudley SY’s and Baden Fire balls.
Love Monsta bats but getting a bag together for the season with 3 of the same bats is ridiculous and even if you can do it you can’t find the bat you love to swing 5 months later
Just out of curiosity, what are your current gamers?
Is it hotter than the one piece candy sinister?
I mean both bats have been designed by Monsta to be as hot as they can legally make them. I'm not sure one is gonna be hotter than the other but if you like endload in your bat, this one definitely has more than a sinister! It's more about swing weight preference at this point.
Which balls were you using?
They are a mix of 52/300, evil bp52, nx3 spinners, short porch ghost 52 and Baden fires.
order one a month ago still waiting
Unfortunately, that’s not unusual for any bat that is a preorder. Let’s all hope they get here sooner than later! 🤞
Dropping 💣
Mike is an absolute beast!
Is this actually replacing m6?
From what I am being told this is what their new lighter bat tech is going to be, so yeah I would assume this will replace M6.
That pocket radar is honestly messed up. You hit a routine-bouncing ground ball and it registers almost 100MPH, and then you hit a screaming line drive and it only registers mid-90's.
Hard hit grounders get the highest velo
And that is exactly why I'm not the biggest fan of exit velos. To get higher readings it's not my natural swing, hitting the ball square and driving it down gets higher readings, but when I cut the ball and hit the line drives with backspin, they go a mile but are slower.
Tell people you don’t know how a pocket radar works without actually telling people you don’t know how a pocket radar works.
It's all about energy transfer. If you hit a punching bag with half of your fist, it's going to do less damage than if you hit the punching bag with your entire fist. It's the same concept when it comes to Exit velocity. If you swing down on the ball, the only way for you to square it up is to punch it into the ground. If you swing up on the ball, you can get the high readings in the air. However, a lot of softballers swing down on the ball.
As long as the ball travels 20+ feet from contact, it will register an accurate reading. Punching it into the ground isn't a bad thing when you're trying to compare bat performance. However - the biggest factor in exit velocity is the ball. To get the most out of radar readings, you have to use the same ball, in the same condition, in the same place. Many reviewers opt out of doing this because they want to show performance for all types of balls so that the viewer can assess depending on what they hit.
Also - for those that don't know, a lot of softballers cut the ball (hitting bottom half) so that they can trade exit velo for backspin. This can be both beneficial and hurtful but it depends on the situation. The easiest way many softballers cut the ball is by swinging down on it and hitting the bottom half of the ball. However, you can cut the ball with a lift swing too.
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No Wrappers grip? haha
I mean, I designed them so of course! They are surprisingly nice... HAHA!
what do you use to tell the Exit Velo?
I use a Pocket Radar Smart Coach paired to a speaker through my phone