2015 Mizuno Nighthawk Fastpitch Softball Bat Review

2015 Nighthawk Models

One of the bat's unique features sits in the transition point between the barrel and handle. Mizuno refers to this as their patented 2 PC LINK connection.   Between the handle and barrel sits a composite material that decreases vibration and does not affect power transfer to the ball. In theory, this decreases hand stings on mishits and gives a smoother feel on contact. We found the feel at contact to be as smooth as Romeo. Another performance feature worth pointing out is the double-walled barrel. Double-walled barrels tend to have longer sweet spots (and the Nighthawk definitely has a gigantic one) with increased durability. Further, the barrel doesn't require a break-in period. The power was another feature we quickly noticed, the bat really is a top-shelf piece.