Miken Freak Plus Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SPFKPU
Features
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
Made in the USA
One-Piece Fully Composite Design
Durashell Technology
E-Flex Technology
Certified 100 COMP
Balanced Swing Weight
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 26 Customer Reviews
Oldman
Pros: Unwrapped at first game.First swing of the year on the first pitch 290 ft. home run. 2nd at bat line drive to fence. 3rd at bat, off the 300ft center field fence. Can't wait to see what happens after I get a few hits on it.
Cons: Other people on the team want to use it
Kris G.
Pros: My bat fell out of my car, got run over by a truck and still had some pop. This is a great bat. I can usually hit pretty hard but, this bat felt amazing when the ball was hit solid. My first game with this bat, I went 4 for 4 with one to the fence (and that's after it got run over). With other (broken in bats) I can usually go further. It felt a little stiff but I think it just needs to be broken in. Just by the hits and the feel, I can tell this is gonna be hot once it is broken in. I can't wait.
Cons: I would normally say the break in period since past miken bats usually take about 200 at bats to break in but...I'm pretty satisfied the way it is and feel it will only get better...so, really no cons to report.
billyd
Pros: price was good. the bat feels nice.
Cons: needs a break in period... only have about 20 swings on it so far. hope the ball comes off better when the bat is broken in.
Keithcar29
Pros: Got in about 5 good swings when bat got hot
Cons: Took 60 swings hitting batting practice with 44 core 400 compression balls and bat had 5 cracks in it already. Used for 2 weekend tournaments putting about 60 more sings on this bat and the bat had about 30 cracks, and actually snapped at the handle the last swing. So with around 120 swings this bat was completely busted up. Very dissapointed with Miken for this product. Worst bat ever had or ever took a swing with. Lasted 3 weeks from date of purchase
13maddness
Pros: Great pop for the $$ and perfect for all fields hitting, put 150-200 soft toss swings on it and first game hit everywhere will power and had a 330 foot HR
Cons: Non yet, if temp is below 50 degrees keep it at home. Not worth breaking
DannR
Pros: Hit well right out of the wrapper, ball jumps off nicely. It's not too bad right now, but I can't wait to get a few hundred swings on it. The old Plus was my favorite bat for USSSA. Lets see if this stacks up...
Cons: It has the normal Miken pop and distance but this bat sounds and feels different for some reason.
justin
Pros: Really good break in and has very good power
Cons: Better paint job
Jim From San Diego
Pros: The ball pops off the bat. I have barely broken it in yet and I am looking forward to using it "in action".
Cons: Nothing so far...
Uncle Charlie
Pros: Overall pleased with this bat for the price. Balanced stiff feel produces long liners when struck solid. Also like the grip cuz its not thick and spongy.
Cons: Cosmetic size scratches easily.
BB
Pros: Great balance and large sweet spot. The bat has "pop"!
Cons:
4xtra
Pros: This bat DOES TAKE A WHILE to break in BUT this bat spits FIRE. Will turn a "base hitter" into a HR hitter. In one BP I used an Ultra II and this bat and to be honest with you this was HOTTER than the Ultra II, the Freak + I used was very broken in but it was spitting FIRE. I hit the fence (300 ft) with a half power swing
Cons: I have heard horror stories about durability but I learned that if you rotate the bat in BP on EVERY SINGLE swing that will extend the life of the bat. In regular games I stick to one side of the bat for each season to get that side hot
MR.300
Pros: The Ball jumps off this bat after about fifty good swings. I am not a particularly big guy, but can easliy hit between 310 and 330 over a 14ft fence. Definetly a good buy.
Cons: No cons yet for this bat. My only hesitation is that I did break 2 of last years FREAK +. Its like a bad habit I just keep coming back.
Ball Watcher
Pros: This is the best Miken bat I have ever hit with. It does need broken in a little, but it has been very durable. Great pop and a very large sweet spot. Very happy with this product.
Cons: None.
nene
Pros: Great bat good pop right out of the rapper
Cons:
JLP
Pros: Solid hits right out of the box. Very satisfied. Great feel and weighting. Getting even better with additional swings.
Cons: None so far.
Anonymous
Pros: ordered it Wednesday and at my door step yesterday(Friday). used it last night straight out of the wrapper. first swing ever with the freak plus, sent the ball right over the left field fence. just had a really great pop to it!
Cons: just got it. so time will tell
softball fan
Pros: I have really enjoyed this bat since I bought it back in December. Mine has not yet broken in all the way and I can hit it out at will. The base hits are hard line drives that make people move out of the way.It has great feel,pop, and distance. This bat is great for the price and I will be getting another one soon.
Cons: I have about 4 to 5 spots on the bat that looks like cracking but I cannot tell. Many other players are telling me that it is the paint cracking and not the bat, but who knows. I guess we will find out. I do play every weekend so it has a bunch of hits already so its possibly cracking. I would still suggest this bat for any player.
SS 101
Pros: This bat is sick! We are on our third one for our team and when you get this puppy broke in everyone will back up!
Cons: Do not use in cold weather bat will crack!
jst
Pros: cost effective, decent pop, good weighting
Cons: other bats on the market can give you better results at the $200 pricepoint. Loses pop after more use
Pyrole
Pros: Great bat, nice feel.
Cons: Non
JV
Pros: Good pop, solid hits, plenty of bombs hit with this bat.
Cons: Longevity. Cracked after after a season and a half of rec. ball, 1 game a week, summer only with a few practices here and there.
44Lobo
Pros: Love the pop! Good action right out of the package. Homered in my 2nd game using it. Several players on my team either use mine or one of two other new ones others Recently purchased. I always put an extra leather wrap on the handle because I like a wider diameter on the grip. Glad this is sanctioned by all 4 organizations as our league next year is moving to ASA sanctioned bats only, while the City allows ASA or USSSA bats.
Cons: None.
Zacintherio
Pros: Really liked this bat for the short time it lasted. It had great power and a good feel.
Cons: Only lasted 1-2 month session playing 3 times a week.
bcan
Pros: Everything. bat has lots of pop and power, great control. Everybody on the team uses it and it has lasted 3 seasons already.
Cons: Nothing
dusty
Pros: Im not a big guy so when i get up to bat on a 300+ ft field people move in and i either hit it over the fence or over their head on a line drive. i love this bat. very pleased and i only paid $75 for it! I would suggest it to anyone!
Cons: It took a while to break in for me but i got it in fall of last year and straight out of the wrapper.
Freak Plus BK Taylor player
Pros: Looks and feel good
Cons: Bat will not break in (over 200 hits) and it sounds like "dink." Sent it back to Miken for "testing" and was advised that their "in-house" hitter said it felt good to him and they returned the bat. Who cares if it felt good to him... he didn't waste money on it. I was a Miken user up until now, but that's not customer service. By the way they advised me in the first place to send this back. I see why the bat has been discontinued from this seller.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Miken Freak Plus Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SPFKPU? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Just to confirm, this has the "new" 2013 USSSA stamp so it will still be legal for the 2013 season and beyond? Rich
I would like to confirm that this bat will be allowed for USSSA play in 2013? I heard rumors that they were changing the bat requirements for 2013. Adam
Is this bat evenly balanced or end loaded? Looking for an evenly balanced bat with big sweet spot. Joe D.
Does this bat say "Official Softball" on it anywhere? Thanks. 4kegs
I need to know if this bat fits the usssa 2013 standards? Jon
Do you have to break this bat in or is it hot out of the wrapper? p
Is this bat balanced or end-loaded? Freak Fan
Does the new Freak Plus have more "pop" than the previous Freak Plus? Is it about the same swing weight? Is the new Freak Plus more end loaded at all? johny
How long is the break in period for this bat? Malea
Is the bat ASA approved? ted
I love the freak msf and it looks like the freak plus is pretty close to the same, however, ASA won't allow this bat. Is there an approved bat that is similar to these? Angie
What is the difference in DeMarini and Miken? Is one better than the other? What is the difference when it says end load or max load? Janet
Is this bat approved by the ASA requirements? whobedatguy
Is this bat similar to Miken Freak original. zogpop
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.
Bat Properties
Approved For | ISA NSA USSSA |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Miken |
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