The Worth Mutant Jeff Hall HD 120- Field and Test Review

Whether you're tournament pro or a 1-night a week amateur, no one wants to look embarrassed at the plate. Nothing beats grabbing a cold beer after a game with your softball buds and brag about who had the big hits that night. The right equipment in capable hands will lead to great results. I used a 28.5 oz Jeff Hall HD 120 Mutant over the 2010 spring season to put the Worth bat through a realistic softball season field test.

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The Worth Mutant, flagship softball bat from a company that excels at composite bat technology.Worth claims the hybrid Composite three-piece technology is the head of the class, despite increasing competition in the softball and baseball bat market.Is this bat the best ussa softball bat on the market? I wanted to find out, too.
PROS:
Sweet Spot: Excellent and consistent sweet spot. It's a breeze to hit the giant and very forgiving sweet spot. I noticed even missed hits and routing infield flies were more likely to turn into "bloop" hits passed the infield. Definitely helped the batting average through the 2010 spring season. 4/5
Power: The end-loaded barrel adds 0.5 ounces under the barrel cap and can make a tremendous difference for players with good natural power and decent bat speed. A well-batted ball comes off this bat very hot and deep gap shots come with ease. The inertia from the end load has helped me more consistently turn warning track power into home power over the last 8 months of use. 5/5
Distance: I like to rate distance based on power and the sweet-spot. You won't get great distance unless you have great bat speed and hit the ball right on the sweet spot. I'd recommend going lighter, such as 26.5z if you have average or poor bat speed. If you have strong upper body strength and good mechanics, go up to the 27.5z or 28.5z model. The right combination of bat to swing type will reward you with great distance and plenty of extra bases. 4.5/5
Handle: A very slick looking vibration-reducing aluminum collar attached to the tuned Hybrid Composite handle make this one, if not, the best handle offered on a composite softball bat. Period. The grip is very comfortable and will feel great in your hands as well I presume. Adding even more cool points is the contrasting paint on handle, visually separating the handle from the barrel. 5/5

CONS:
Durability: I allowed all my teammates to use the bat during league nights, 3 nights a week over 1 full season. It was an instant favorite amongst the team and saw regular duty as well as plenty of abuse. Unfortunately, the paint at the top of the barrel starting to fade from hundreds of at bats. Additionally, a small casting or plastic chipped off inside the bat towards the end of the season and you can hear a small rattle inside the barrel, which can be easily removed. more paint chips off the brightly colored handle as well, although due to plenty of bats thrown in disgust. The biggest drawback of this bat is it's durability. Much like a Ferrari sports car, the Mutant is a bit of a Pre-Madonna and needs to be handled more delicately. I'd be surprised if you get more than 2 seasons of use from a Mutant if the bat is used by other teammates. 2/5
Price - The recommended retail price is $349 and definitely on the high side of bat prices. You have to pay to play as they say, and if you want the best equipment on the field, you'll have to pay for it. Savvy shoppers may look for used bats or new overstocks on the net and find deals as low as $200 and up. If you're serious about softball, I do think the Mutant is well worth the price and is a worthwhile investment for dedicated-hitters and well worth the price. 2/5

Neuro Drink Scores while riding the Health Bevarage trend

 Have a Neurogasm in Public (and not get arrested)

As the battle of the waistband grows to epic proportions (pun intended) and Americans taxpayers are burdened by the load of obesity in all generations, it is clear an alternative to products from corporate giants Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola company are sorely needed.
Sadly, sugary soft drinks are a staple of the American Diet and the average American consumes 60 gallons of soda annually. Sure, soft drinks are relatively cheap compared to energy drinks and juices, however soda offers no nutritional value.
-Osteoporosis, Diabetes, kidney damage, Obesity, increased risk of Cirrhosis and kidney failure round up symptoms with a strong correlation to heavy and frequent soft drink consumption.
That's why I've been exploring alternative beverages that will help ween soda drinkers who favor carbonated beverages over still beverages and crave quality. I first came across the Neuro Drink company while working as a Business Consultant for a major convenience store chain in 2009. The company Neuro Drink is based out of Santa Monica, CA and offers a refreshingly new lineup of lightly carbonated health beverages aimed at a "caffeine-addicted" society.
Here's the lineup:
NeuroGasm - the decadently named beverage is certainly an attention-grabber. The lightly carbonated beverage promotes increased sexual health with powerful amino acids, L-Arginine and L-Citrulline, which helps regulate blood flow through arteries that supply nutrients to muscles, brain, lungs and other organs. Nitric Oxide is also known to stimulate sexual response.
Taste Rating : 5/5
NeuroSonic - Is all about brain power and aimsto increase memory, alertness and concentration. Plant extracts, amino acids, Alpha GPC provides raw materials to the brain to help it function better, faster. Also, Inositol, B-6, B-12 and other B-vitamins support the nervous system, Resveratrol, the excat same antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes and red wine is widely believed to help protect the brain.
Taste Rating : 4/5
NeuroBliss - Find your happy place with this drink aimed to promote happiness and reduce stress by altering brain waves, shifting them from the beta spectrum to the alpha spectrum -- where a person is focused and alert, but calm. Another key ingredient is the cognitive booster Acetyl-L-Carnitine, a highly functional amino acid. 5-HTP and the botanical ingredient chamomile promote feelings of calm and relaxed attentiveness.
Taste Rating : 5/5
NeuroSport -  This tasty drink makes Gatorade seem pre-historic. Replenish your  body during and after exercise with 12 minerals and 5 electrolytes. The five key electrolytes of potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and chloride are in each bottle. Most sports drinks have sodium, potassium and tons of excess and unnecessary sugar.
Taste Rating : 4/5
NeuroTrim - Promotes weight loss with LuraLean, as the active ingredient, a 300-year old Japanese fiber, by sending signals to the brain that it is satisfied. LuraLean also absorbs fats and oils, before they're absorbed by the body, and promotes healthy regularity and improved digestive health. The company claims that this has the equivalent effect of consuming 20g of fiber in your diet. Nice and worth a shot.
Taste Rating : 4/5
NeuroSleep - Having trouble sleeping? Sick of the side of effects of sleeping pills. Try the Neurosleep, which promotes rest and sleep quality. by adding melatonin and magnesium found to aid in healthy sleep quality and normalize the circadian rhythm.
Taste Rating : 3/5
NeuroAqua - spring water and "steroids". OK, not steroids but with high levels of magnesium and calcium, a source of electrolytes critical to body function, this water stands out from the pack of mundane spring waters.
Taste Rating : 3/5

Neuro Gasm and Neuro Aqua from Neuro Drink

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