Setting a new WORLD standard for training bats, 729 introduces the Dragon. The Dragon incorporates a perfect balance of speed spin and control. The Dragon imparts up to 150% more spin then higher priced bats of other brands**. The Blade is of 7 ply high quality with professional inlay. Handle is FLARED. The rubber is “729 Triple A” training rubber, this rubber is recommended and used by Chinese national team coaches for Stroke development and spin generation. **Spin generation by mechanical swing arm and high-speed photography. Study included five other major brands sold in the USA, with retail prices up to $55.00USD. Spin generation of “729 Triple A” measured in RPM’s after striking a dead ball thrown by 54lbs of compressed air. Dragon found to exceed all tested models by 45% to 150%. Speed: 9 Control: 8 Spin: 9 Pips-In 2 sides 2.0 mm sponge