Got my granddaughter a Monsta Torch because of your reviews. Got it April 25th. Broke it in with 100 half power swings, then used it for part of two batting practices and one game. Tried to use it during the third batting practice and the barrel cracked. Sent it in for warranty and it was refused. Bat probably has less than 300 hits total. Bat was not altered from the factory in any way, but they claim it was, I suppose to get out of having to provide a replacement Used it about three weeks in all. Needless to say I’ll never buy anything else from them. Had I altered it, I’d assume responsibility, but that definitely is not the case. My granddaughter is 5’2”, about 130# so it’s not like she’s a super power hitter
Oh man, I'm terribly sorry to hear that. I know that the owner of Monsta reads the comments on these vids and sometimes responds. Hopefully he will see this and pop in. I'm sorry it didn't work out for yall.
We got the first monsta after it went on sale sale no warranty and my daughter likes everything about it, she uses that and the rawlings quatro , she likes both
Has anyone that purchased a torch have any experience with the bat being faulty? I ask because my daughter (who is not very big or strong) said on a few mishits her hands really stung. I grabbed the bat with one hand and hit the end of it into my hand and i can hear the inner barrel hit the outer. Its not rattling, but i can hear something extra from a normal bat. Didnt know if this is part of the bat design and I'm just looking into it too much. (we are still breaking it in and hasn't seen live pitching yet.)
I think that is a trademark of the design. I've seen the owner of the company comment something like that before. If it concerns you I would email the company and ask them.
What your hearing is the FIB technology Which stands for Floating inner barrel It’s what put monsta on the map. In a nut shell It allows allows the barrels to combine and make a trampoline effect….
It JUST came out! I saw it today and couldn't believe it. I have a a Warstic myself with that knob and absolutely love it. I hope it does take off in fastpitch. Thinking of getting it for my daughter...
My youngest two daughters have been 100% ghost fans, but we just spiderwebbed another bat. I’ve watched your videos and like the head to head a lot! With the work you’ve put in, other than sound (they love the ghost) what is the bat you’d most likely suggest If you had to choose one today? Exit velocity, feel, end loaded is fine, doesn’t like a metal “ting” sound? Any help or numbers would be greatly appreciated. Respectfully, Dad, father of three girls, HS softball coach, new travel ball coach.:)
@@fabjunkie4229 Any thoughts for me? Still trying to find that new bat replacement. Like the vids on Monsta Torch. Looks promising but no sales reps near me to try. Any thoughts?
My Goddaughter is 11 she's about 4'5 around 75lbs. It was 31/20. I sent them a Email, they replied quickly with a form to start process for the warranty. Fingers crossed
@ambrosehernandez1175 if it's within the warranty period and cracked, they will take care of it. I've never had a problem with them not standing behind thier stuff.
12u and under, Torch. My daughter really likes the new Mantra plus as well, and it seems hot. I don't have the new Suncoast, but because of the way they handled the first bat being banned and how they treated their customers and would not consider it.
@fabjunkie4229 I'm definitely going to get my daughter the 2024 Torch when they start taking pre-orders next week. We have a few girls on my daughter's team who got the Suncoast before the whole fiasco. I couldn't even get any of them to really consider the Torch. Is there a reason why some people seem to really be into the Suncoast over the Torch? Especially since Suncoast just came onto the FP scene and Monsta had been in it for a year or 2 longer. I know both companies are big in the slow pitch scene. I know several people who swing Monsta and one person who plays in a lot of senior league tournaments that uses the Suncoast since it's made for senior leagues. I just don't understand all the hype with Suncoast and not the same amount of love for Monsta.
I know he said that he had a wierd issue with some resin on the handle on some that was causing some hand sting. I know that they fixed some of them, but not sure if they are still doing that.
Got my granddaughter a Monsta Torch because of your reviews. Got it April 25th. Broke it in with 100 half power swings, then used it for part of two batting practices and one game. Tried to use it during the third batting practice and the barrel cracked. Sent it in for warranty and it was refused. Bat probably has less than 300 hits total. Bat was not altered from the factory in any way, but they claim it was, I suppose to get out of having to provide a replacement
Used it about three weeks in all. Needless to say I’ll never buy anything else from them. Had I altered it, I’d assume responsibility, but that definitely is not the case.
My granddaughter is 5’2”, about 130# so it’s not like she’s a super power hitter
Oh man, I'm terribly sorry to hear that. I know that the owner of Monsta reads the comments on these vids and sometimes responds. Hopefully he will see this and pop in. I'm sorry it didn't work out for yall.
Also, we never hit anything other than regulation balls
I got another email from Monsta. Supposedly they are going to replace the bat. Hopefully it has a much longer lifespan
Well, I'm glad they are gonna take care of it for you. Hopefully you have better luck with this one.
@@Indyjeeploverdid you get the replacement ? How’s it doing
Another great video with a great breakdown of the bats!
Thank u. I'm sure some will disagree. Lol. Thanks for watching.
We got the first monsta after it went on sale sale no warranty and my daughter likes everything about it, she uses that and the rawlings quatro , she likes both
Glad she liked it and it was money well spent.
Thanks for the video 👍I got my daughter a Torch she loves it a lot of pop, I dig your T shirt Dukes of Hazard 👍👍
Ha, I always wonder if people notice my shirts. I'm a big T-shirt guy
Yeah I’m about to purchase the torch for my daughter as well. I give credit to these videos.
Thanks, glad you found them helpful.
Been waiting for this matchup! Thanks for these videos
Thanks for watching.
Has anyone that purchased a torch have any experience with the bat being faulty? I ask because my daughter (who is not very big or strong) said on a few mishits her hands really stung. I grabbed the bat with one hand and hit the end of it into my hand and i can hear the inner barrel hit the outer. Its not rattling, but i can hear something extra from a normal bat. Didnt know if this is part of the bat design and I'm just looking into it too much. (we are still breaking it in and hasn't seen live pitching yet.)
I think that is a trademark of the design. I've seen the owner of the company comment something like that before. If it concerns you I would email the company and ask them.
What your hearing is the FIB technology
Which stands for
Floating inner barrel
It’s what put monsta on the map.
In a nut shell
It allows allows the barrels to combine and make a trampoline effect….
I just ordered the torch based on this video comparison. Thanks Fab Junkie.😃 hopefully i dont regret it.
It's a great stick. I think you will be happy with it.
Yea buddy!!! Nice!! Dude you see that new warstic Bonesaber for fastpitch?? Check it out bro!!!
I haven't seen that. I thought the Bonesaber was a baseball bat though. I think the next unsung hero I'm gonna try is the Dirty South.
It JUST came out! I saw it today and couldn't believe it. I have a a Warstic myself with that knob and absolutely love it. I hope it does take off in fastpitch. Thinking of getting it for my daughter...
@@fabjunkie4229fastpich dirty south?
When are you going to release the mantra plus video? Curious as I’m between that and the torch for my daughter.
Dunno yet. We haven't even started swinging it yet.
Gotcha. Thanks for the videos! Has helped me a lot!
My youngest two daughters have been 100% ghost fans, but we just spiderwebbed another bat. I’ve watched your videos and like the head to head a lot!
With the work you’ve put in, other than sound (they love the ghost) what is the bat you’d most likely suggest If you had to choose one today? Exit velocity, feel, end loaded is fine, doesn’t like a metal “ting” sound?
Any help or numbers would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Dad, father of three girls, HS softball coach, new travel ball coach.:)
Well, that depends on a few things, IMHO. What age, size, and type of hitters are we talking about??
@@fabjunkie4229 Any thoughts for me? Still trying to find that new bat replacement. Like the vids on Monsta Torch. Looks promising but no sales reps near me to try. Any thoughts?
What age, what type of hitter, ?
What age, what type of hitter?
@@fabjunkie4229 12u moving up to 14u. 5’4, 150 consistent power hitter. Doesn’t like the one piece unlimited and has spider webbed her ghost advanced.
Black and red echo cracked tonight at practice, lasted 9-10 months. Here looking for replacement.
Is it under warranty? I'm curious, what size is it. How old, and what size is your daughter?
My Goddaughter is 11 she's about 4'5 around 75lbs. It was 31/20. I sent them a Email, they replied quickly with a form to start process for the warranty. Fingers crossed
@ambrosehernandez1175 if it's within the warranty period and cracked, they will take care of it. I've never had a problem with them not standing behind thier stuff.
That's good to hear! I remember you saying their customer service was good as well. I'll keep you updated and continue watching. Thanks
She's batting 951 through the first 6 game of our state tournament!
My daughters Mantra is starting to turn at the F2 Collar in the middle of the bat ...is that normal ?
Is the barrel turning, or the rubber collar?
@@fabjunkie4229 The barrel the bat seems loose
Send it back. It's broken.
I know this is an older video, but if you had to buy a bat right now would you choose the monsta torch, mantra+, or Suncoast?
12u and under, Torch. My daughter really likes the new Mantra plus as well, and it seems hot. I don't have the new Suncoast, but because of the way they handled the first bat being banned and how they treated their customers and would not consider it.
@@fabjunkie4229 thank you.
@paulunderhill550 no problem. Hope it helps. Don't sleep on the -10 Whisper either.
@fabjunkie4229 it does. I was leaning toward the torch anyway, but wanted your opinion
@fabjunkie4229 I'm definitely going to get my daughter the 2024 Torch when they start taking pre-orders next week. We have a few girls on my daughter's team who got the Suncoast before the whole fiasco. I couldn't even get any of them to really consider the Torch. Is there a reason why some people seem to really be into the Suncoast over the Torch? Especially since Suncoast just came onto the FP scene and Monsta had been in it for a year or 2 longer. I know both companies are big in the slow pitch scene. I know several people who swing Monsta and one person who plays in a lot of senior league tournaments that uses the Suncoast since it's made for senior leagues. I just don't understand all the hype with Suncoast and not the same amount of love for Monsta.
Thanks again
Thanks for the support
Hey Ben I have a New Suncoast backlash if you want to review it
I have a couple I'm behind on at the moment, but when I get caught up I'll reach out. Thank u.
@fabjunkie4229 OK I just thought I'd let you know. waiting on the new Torch so I can send my hype in on trade up
Good video. Any idea when Fulcrum is shipping? Thank you.
I'm waiting just like everyone else. I hope soon, but I don't know.
My daughter has the Monsta and she says it stings really bad compared to her demarini
I know he said that he had a wierd issue with some resin on the handle on some that was causing some hand sting. I know that they fixed some of them, but not sure if they are still doing that.
Torch vs hype?
I dont have a Hype anymore or I would.
@@fabjunkie4229 which do you think is better?
The Torch is the newer technology. Both good sticks, but I'd give the Torch the nod.
@fabjunkie4229 Awesome, thank you! Getting one off their website for 169.99 now.
@cruzy251988 that's a steal.
Torch vs the hype!!??!!
I'm not sure if I even have a Hype lol
@@fabjunkie4229 lol what did u do get rid of it?? What is your daughter swinging these days?
Torch, Echo, and Mantra plus, right now. I got rid of my Hype when I had made all my content I needed with it and my daughter changed to the Torch.
@@fabjunkie4229 thats awesome!! Thank u for the information
Anytime