2025 Miken Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) Slowpitch Bat Review
The 2025 Miken Vicious is a one-piece alloy, dual-stamp slowpitch bat with a 13-inch balanced barrel, legal for both USSSA and USA/ASA play and hot out of the wrapper with no break-in.
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How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: Durability and value lead the card: alloy is tough, needs no break-in, and the dual stamp plus low price make it a bargain. Power and sweet spot trail composites, and feel is firmer alloy feel. The balanced profile earns a strong swing-weight score.
Our Review
Not every slowpitch bat needs to be a high-dollar composite, and the 2025 Miken Vicious is the durable, no-break-in alloy alternative. Built from E-Flex 700 alloy in a multi-wall design, it is hot the moment you pull it out of the wrapper, with none of the break-in that composites require and far better cold-weather tolerance. The big practical advantage is the dual stamp: it is legal for both USSSA and USA/ASA play, so a single bat covers most league rule sets. The 13-inch balanced barrel keeps the swing fast and controllable, favoring contact and all-fields hitters over deep-fly power. It will not match a top-end composite for peak distance, but at a fraction of the price, with strong durability and dual certification, it is one of the best value bats in slowpitch for league players.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dual USSSA and USA/ASA stamp covers most league rule sets
- Alloy build is hot out of the wrapper with no break-in
- Balanced 13-inch barrel is fast and easy to control
Cons
- Alloy gives up peak distance to high-end composites
- Balanced, single-wall-feel profile is not for pure power hitters
Full Specifications
| Brand | Miken |
|---|---|
| Model | Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Certification | Slowpitch |
| Sport | Softball |
| Construction | Alloy (E-Flex 700 multi-wall) |
| Model # | MV13B1 |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 13" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $99.99 |
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2025 Miken Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) Slowpitch Bat — FAQ
Is the 2025 Miken Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) a good Slowpitch bat?
We rate it 7.4/10 (Grade B). The 2025 Miken Vicious is a one-piece alloy, dual-stamp slowpitch bat with a 13-inch balanced barrel, legal for both USSSA and USA/ASA play and hot out of the wrapper with no break-in.
Is the Miken Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) Slowpitch-legal?
Yes — it's Slowpitch certified by the certifying labs. Certified for USSSA / NSA / ISA slowpitch play.
How much does the 2025 Vicious Balanced Dual-Stamp (USSSA/ASA) cost?
MSRP is $99.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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