In every industry, there are leaders that set the pace for other players. Miken is one of those leaders. Every season, they unveil new and improved designs to proven slow pitch bats that set the tone for players and other bat manufacturers alike.
Well, now it’s our turn to unveil some of the technological superiority of so many Miken Slow Pitch Softball Bats. These are some of the features you’ll find in the top-sellers of our catalog, and how they elevate the game for those who trust the name “Miken.”
C-4 Proprietary Carbon Fiber
Many of Miken’s slow pitch softball bats are made with their proprietary C-4 Carbon Fiber. This 100% aerospace grade formula lays the fibers at optimal angles during production.
The end result is a barrel that is optimized for durability, compresibility, and energy transfer. In other words, you get a barrel that requires less break in and delivers more “pop” factor - more bang for your buck, literally and conceptually, if you will.
Miken slowpitch bats with this technology are tough, long lasting, and geared for performance.
E-Flex 360 Barrel Technology
Many Miken bats that feature C-4 Carbon Fiber construction also feature E-Flex barrels, as the two technologies are not mutually exclusive.
In the case of composite bats with E-Flex barrels, the barrel is further optimized for flex, compression, energy-transfer and durability. The two technologies work hand in hand to culminate in a barrel that is geared for serious performance.
Tetra-Core Technology
Tetra-Core Technology is another fixture feature of Miken slow pitch softball bats, consisting of several barrel layers, with an inner and outer core tube.
The inner core tube increases compression and responsiveness, while the outer core tube increases flex. Together, they deliver unmatched “trampoline effect,” allowing you to take fullest advantage of the “energy out” from the “energy you put in.”
Triple Matrix Core + Technology
Barrel volume and construction often present roadblocks to durability, compressibility, and feedback. Miken’s Triple Matrix Core + Technology has changed that significantly.
This proprietary technology eliminates barrel wall seams while increasing barrel volume by as much as 15% - maximizing both performance and durability.
The end result is that Miken slowpitch bats with this technology are bigger and stronger without adding weight, enabling high swing speeds, better contact, energy transfer, and most importantly, durability.
Carbon X-Shell Technology
Carbon X-Shell Technology, like Triple Matrix Core +, is also geared around performance and durability.
Specifically, it makes the barrel tougher and improves loading, energy transfer and feedback. What you get is a more durable bat that can take some serious abuse, which will also wring every last drop of power from your swing.
When you make contact - every time - you’ll get more power out of the bargain. This bat is designed and optimized to drive longer hits.
Z1649 Technology
Several Miken slowpitch bats also feature something known as Z1649 technology, which involves a unique process for laying carbon fibers in the barrel.
Bats with Z1649 Technology feature a number of unique carbon fiber angles through a series of multiple layers through the barrel wall.
These bats are defined by two key features: lower compression and larger sweet spots. If you’re looking for a bat with a huge sweet spot and amazing trampoline effect for unrivaled “pop” off the barrel, look for a bat with “Z1649” in the product description.
F4P Handle Technology
Not everyone prefers the stiffness and responsiveness of a one-piece bat design. Miken makes one-piece composite bats, but they must still cater to the preferences of those who play with multi-piece designs.
They’ve hit it out of the park (no pun intended) with their F4P handle technology, which improves the connection between the handle and barrel, maximizing energy transfer and delivering feedback and sensitivity while simultaneously cutting back on negative, painful feedback.
Z-Lock Handles
Some Miken slowpitch softball bats instead feature Z-lock handles, which solve many of the same problems associated with handle to barrel connections.
Miken models with Z-Lock Technology offer a stiffer, one-piece feel that boosts flex and torque for higher bat speeds, enabling higher speed at contact for maximum energy transfer.
A1 Knobs
Large, uncomfortable bat knobs can do more harm than good. They get in the way of a grip and can pry open a batter’s grip in extreme circumstances.
Miken’s A1 Knobs are smaller and comfortable, without compromising on a great grip. They enable precise control in a smaller, more ergonomic package, lightening the overall feel of the bat and boosting confidence.
750X High Pressure Infusion
Bat break in is a big concern for some players who use composite bats. It’s often observed that the fibers need to stretch out a little before offering optimum bat performance.
That’s not quite the case for Miken bats with Miken’s 750X High Pressure Infusion, such as their 2021 Rev-Ex Maxload with a 34 inch, 2 1/4 inch wide barrel. This special infusion guarantees what Miken calls HOTW, or Hot Out of The Wrapper, performance.
What does it mean for players? You get screaming hot performance with the very first swing, with little to no break in time required.
That’s the type of game-changing technology that Miken is known for.
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