The "V" grip is not popular. Most kids don't care for it. The bat has little "pop" which doesn't matter since it is a BP bat.I'm not speaking I'll of the bat, it is what you get at that price.As of right now, I'm using two heavily discounted bats I've bought here on Amazon. One is a Rawlings Plasma 34/31, the other is this Mattingly 32/29. The main reason for the size differences for me is I'm a switch-hitter. My right-handed swing is a very short uppercut swing and the 34/31 is needed for it, left-handed swing is longer and not as quick so the lighter 32/29 gives me a better whip action left-handed. The quality of this bat far surpasses its price. It has a little better ping when making solid contact than the Plasma. My only complaint is in the V-Grip. It could be the structure of my hands or just not being used to, it leaves a slight red indention on the palm of each hand. I also am using it to see if my son can hit with the more proper hand grip the V-Grip promotes. Well worth the discounted price.I did not realize that it was a V GRIP it has not ,and will never be used, I'm not sure if it is returnable for another bat of the same value and size but that would be great, in fact I am pretty sure but not positive that it still may have the plastic wrapping on itOverall a great bp bat with good pop and weight. The handle feels a bit small in the hands.This is a very good product...at the beginning my son feel a little heavy (2 pounds) this bat but with the time he feel it much better. He said me that can do good contact with the ball and their friend wants to use it always.Arrive on time.Nice bat, feels a bit heavy though.Good product, fast delivery.Bought it as a training aidefor my baseball team. Had some of the boys use as soon as Ireceived it. It does exactly what I wanted it to do. Great purchase.