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March 9, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Monsta Athletics Senior Bats Don, I have not tried the bat yet but will be happy to put one through the paces and review it on here. Alan Team 1 Sports
March 9, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra The Derby Boys is a good one but wait until you try Combats Wanted ASA version...more to follow up once testing is complete. FYI, this is the ASA ONLY version I am speaking of... Alan Team 1 Sports
March 9, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: New Miken 2 piece End Load (supermax) Ju25, yes it is. Ugly, feel free to call me and we will work together to find the bat that fits you best. Alan Team 1
March 9, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: New Miken 2 piece End Load (supermax) Sorry guys I wasn't too clear with the post. Both of the new Senior 2 piece Mikens utilize Mikens Triad technology designed to enhance durability. I will say that it does just that. Are they the most durable senior bat? Not exactly but the difference in the durability is there and especially with the end load Supermax. The past one piece red version was not durable at all but the Supermax is a step in the right direction. Remember that each hitter is different....ie, strength, technique, bat speed , etc. In general, the average Miken user should expect to see a 1.25-1.5 gain in number of swings that they can get over the life of this bat. I was assured by Miken that for now the one piece end load is officially retired and will not be re-issued as the Supermax is the new end load in their lineup. I was lucky to get my hands on them now as they are rapidly becoming a hot commodity among the stalwart Miken users! Hope this helps... Alan Tanner Team 1 Sports
March 9, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Ambush Bat Thanks guys for the great feedback. The Ambush is growing steadily all over the country. The more different people have a chance to hit them, the more demand continues to increase. We are actually trying to get production going quickly to keep up with demand as my stock is low right now. If you have any further questions about the Ambush or any senior bat get with me. Alan Tanner Team 1 Sports Developer of the Combat Ambush 561-718-7504 Tricoach18@att.net
March 8, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: New Miken 2 piece End Load (supermax) Hi James, I have tested the initial 2 piece which is a more balanced version. It responds well after 50 or so hits and continues to get better up until the 200 or so range where it levels off before it's life ends...it's durability is for sure better than the more current u2 line in the one piece version. I am hoping to begin testing the 2 piece Supermax ( end load) today and this weekend. I was at a 60's and 70's tourney the past two days and got quite a few out to guys there.as a result...I am getting more in Monday to fill orders on hand. The response from those players was all favorable although it's a very small window of at bats to look at. I will update you all as I have had more time with the bat. If you need more information you can reach me at 561-718-7504. Alan Tanner Www.team1sports.us
March 7, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Recommended ASA single wall bats Ugly, No problem at all. Sometimes we all lose or gain meaning in emails or texts that isnt always intended. I have done it myself many times. One of the faults of social media I guess. Usually direct phone conversation can be more beneficial when we can't meet face to face. I post my number and invite you guys to call and if I can i will give you some answers to your questions. If I am not sure, I will do my best to find out and get back with you when I do. There are certainly a lot of good choices in equipment out there today which is great for us players. Best of Luck, Alan Tanner 561-718-7504
March 6, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Cold Weather Clarification: Bats or Balls? Very good question...obviously a USSSA or Asa bat that is composite will hold up better in colder temperatures but ANY bat runs the risk of durability issues in colder weather. Even aluminum bats that are the "newer alloys" such as cu31,c404,and 7000 series can be adversely affected although to a lesser extent than composites. If you are talking a new bat I would buy one with a warranty so you can get an exchange if necessary. Certainly the new Miken Ultra ASA would be a good bp and cold weather choice. Alan Tanner 561-718-7504 Team 1 Sports
March 6, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra DC, I have not tested the new offerings in USSSA bats for 2013 as of yet. Maybe some players who have swung some of the new versions and the new ASA Miken could give us their take. If I was to compare them to 2012 USSSA bats, I would say it's not far removed when using the 44/375. Just a side note: from what i understand several of this years USSSA bats remain basically the same as last years while there are some new models being introduced... Alan Www.team1sports.us
March 6, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Recommended ASA single wall bats No sir not at all. I will and I don't think Kevin will claim to be anything close to that. Just a simple statement that we have been involved with designing, creating, and testing softball and other sports equipment for many years and our experiences doing so can be helpful to others. Best of luck. Alan Team 1 Sports
March 5, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Recommended ASA single wall bats Ugly Stick, I have been accused of being Beaton by you (ugly stick) multiple times and reminded of that when I look in the mirror each morning but.... Haven't recently been questioned on my testing abilities! Let me give you the short version. Guys like myself and Kevin (tattoo) have been designing , testing, and working on bats back when CU31 came in vogue. If you aren't sure what that is it's one of the first high performance "aircraft" aluminum alloys that really started changing the game. That was 25 YEARS ago and we were taking bats, balls, shoes,and gloves apart and figuring out ways to make them better. If Kevin or myself post something it's because we have done our homework and we still ENJOY doing what we do. And that is putting out factual information so players all over the world can make the best choice for their equipment needs. Hope this helps you a bit. Alan Team 1 Sports
March 5, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra HJ, I know that just kidding a bit with you... AT18
March 5, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: New Miken 2 piece End Load (supermax) Just received my shipment of Mikens new end loaded senior bat. This is the bat taking the place of the old predominately red Ultra 2 that they are no longer making. Testing will begin tomorrow and I will update you on it's durability.sweet spot, and performance as soon as I get in results. If you have questions give me a call at 561-718-7504. Alan Team 1 Sports
March 5, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra HJ, Not really that obvious...you never know what happens with a new product using various testing options which is why the testing is a valuable tool....I did happen to use both types of balls with the bat. We got a slight (app. 10%) durability reduction utilizing 44/375 balls. Performance gains were again slight...less than 9% over the 52/300. The main difference in the balls...you can sometimes square up on a 44/375 and drive it for distance while hitting the 52/300 usually results in either a low spin or knuckleball line drive that doesn't carry quite as far. If you cut the underside of either ball they both carry well. AT18 Team 1 Sports
March 3, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra KBL, That is correct. It is approved for us and the kids for ASA. thanks for the info Mr. Taits! How goes it out on that coast? Alan Team1
March 3, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Recommended ASA single wall bats You can see a full report on the new Miken ASA Ultra over on the product review page on this message board. Alan Team 1 Sports / Ambush
March 3, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Product review Discussion: New Miken ASA Ultra Hello Everyone, My testing is now complete on the new Miken Ultra ASA bat. As you could pro ably tell by a few simple comments I posted earlier it was a good performer. Since I have now put it through it's paces many, many times I will further tell you it's a fantastic bat and well worth your consideration. Just as important I am awarding it the early season BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK AWARD... At a retail cost of under $200 it meets and a lot of times beats a lot of other ASA offerings in the $299 range. Without huge amounts of data let me tell you these simple highlights: 1. For an ASA bat it breaks in quite quickly compared to previous ASA MODELS. 2. you can expect awesome performance in as little as 50-100 swings which is very, very good for an ASA bat. 3. It continues to improve and reaches high levels of performance from about 150 swings onward. 4. Durability is excellent with still great performance at 800 plus swings by hard hitting players. 5. Weight/feel ; this is where Miken really excelled. The bat is not a heavily end weighted nor a balanced bat but.....guys that usually have a strong preference of either one still felt comfortable and got great results swinging the bat. (the bat is NOT offered as either a end weight or balanced version) So....the engineering of the bat is spot on with it's feel/performance/durability. 6. ASA bat performance standards changed resulting in companies having to modify previous versions and also having to consider the specs of an ASA BALL. Therefor, it required a certain amount of "tuning" of the bat to the ball being used in conjunction with it. Let me simply tell you this...Miken accomplished this spot on with this bat and did it at a lower price with a WARRANTY! At this point in the season of testing.... A great choice and value in your bat bag even for a highly durable bp bat to save your senior bat for games. As always if you have questions or need anything please get with me. Hit 'em Hard! Alan Tanner Www.team1sports.us
March 3, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Cold Weather Clarification: Bats or Balls? Omar is pretty much correct. What players don't realize is that the cold affects not only the bat but the core of the ball being used too. Without getting super technical , composite bats AND solid core softballs both become harder and more brittle with temperatures even at 65 degrees. Every degree lower equals a higher chance of bat breakage. Add in some morning dew and you have a horrible combination for even the most durable of bats. Both the walls of the bat and the core of the ball flex LESS when in colder temperatures so the impact is much more damaging to the fibers of the bat. We all know senior bats carry no warranty although most manufacturers do occasionally consider early breakage for defective replacement. I would caution you at this time of the year all bat companies are not real receptive to any kind of consideration as a result of temperatures across the US. Let me further explain to you....if you did use your bat at temps below 65 and/or used it with wet bp balls and it DID NOT BREAK..... 1. Consider yourself very lucky. 2. You DID NOT "get away" with it because... Structural damage of SOME KIND has been done on the inside of your bat. Fiber stress that usually would not happen in a proper environment HAS happened inside your bat thereby affecting it's usable lifespan. You simply got away with it that day but you have taken away from it's overall durability by subjecting it to those conditions. The amount of damage greatly depends on your swing speed, technique, temperature, type of ball hit, etc.... Since I sell all the lines of Senior and regular bats I should probably not share this since I will sell more bats (LOL)but....I believe in providing factual information to all of you so that you can make your best choice in equipment. If you have questions or need anything please contact me at 561-718-7504. Alan Tanner Tricoach18@att.net
March 2, 2013 Tri18	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Alhoa my Friend Fabe, Had email connection issues this am, not sure if you got mine. I'm low on 27FL and 28FL Ambush so get with me so I can take care of you. Trying to get factory to produce more so I can keep up with demand. Alan Www.team1sports.us
Feb. 27, 2013 Tri18	Topic: Bats Discussion: Recommended ASA single wall bats Wayne, I have been working on testing ASA bats for 2013. I just got another shipment of the Miken Ultra ASA in as for the price, it's the best thing out there so far.I had some of them along with a demo at the Florida Half Century Tournament this past week. After letting guys feel it, I had none left ! you guys have questions or need anything get in touch. Alan Tanner Team 1 Sports Tricoach18@att.net 561-718-7504

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