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| Oct. 15, 2015 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Senior Bats and Temperature Several years ago when I first tried the senior Reebok Barrage, the bat cracked during its second tournament(<50 swings). One of the factors that Reebok used to deny the defective bat claim was that I had used a bat warmer. I thought that using a bat warmer would aid in my defective bat claim, but it had the opposite effect. Based on my experience I no longer use any Reebok products. |
| June 29, 2015 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Waterproof Softball Shoes? It doesn't happen very often here in Arizona, but every now and then we'll get some rain or the conditions for a heavy due on the fields in November-January. I bought some New Balance trail running shoes that have a Gore-tex upper to use for those specific conditions. I usually forget that I have them, but it's NOT that big a deal since I'm a dirt guy and NOT a grass guy. The Gore-tex shoes sure are nice when I do remember to bring them to a wet field. |
| Nov. 23, 2014 Gloffer | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Friday Seating Bracket Play Is there any reason that the fields in Peoria aren't used? There are 6 fields at Pioneer park most with 320 ft fences and 4 more at Rio Vista. These are definitely tournament quality fields, especially compared to the fields that I've played at in Vegas the last few years. |
| Sept. 4, 2013 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Glove care You should be able to find Lexol at most auto parts stores. I know it's at our local Pep Boys, but I've also bought Lexol at AutoZone and O'Reilly's. |
| Nov. 18, 2012 Gloffer | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Winter Worlds-Phoenix Lost my iPhone 4s at Desert West yesterday and was wondering if anyone picked it up and was looking for it's rightful owner. If so please turn the phone in to the concession stand or field director's table area. The phone has the outline of a baseball on the back. I either dropped it on the way in or at the entrance to the Field 2 dugout early yesterday morning. Thanks! |
| Sept. 3, 2012 Gloffer | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Las Vegas Worlds 55AAA Just for Fun (AZ and I mean all of AZ- Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Mesa, Chandler, Kingman, & Yuma) will be there. |
| June 5, 2012 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Looking for Wide Softball shoes New Balance has cleats sized in widths that have worked for players on my team. |
| Aug. 27, 2011 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Nokona Glove Overhaul I'm sure everyone has their own favorite glove repair service, but Sandalady has repaired at least five different gloves for me including a complete pocket replacement on an A2000. Her rates for repair are reasonable and if you call, you'll talk to her directly about anything regarding your glove care and repair. Here's her website: http://www.sandalady.com/ |
| March 17, 2011 Gloffer | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: lookin for team Check out El Dorado Park on Friday mornings. Not sure what time they start. (8:00-9:00 AM?)Usually enough for 4-5 teams and a few games. El Dorado is on the east side of Miller Road about a mile north of McDowell. There's a SSWC tournmaent at Papago Park Mar 18-20. Papago is on the west side of 64th St just north of McDowell. |
| Jan. 21, 2011 Gloffer | Topic: Product review Discussion: Sports Sensors - Swing Speed Radar I believe the raw formula is KE=1/2 mv2 KE=Kinetic Energy-the energy due to the motion of an object(the bat) m=mass (the bat) v2= velocity squared (the bat speed) So in pure energy terms that means that for a twofold increase in speed, the kinetic energy will increase by a factor of four. Now you have to factor in how the KE is actually transferred from the bat to the ball. But, per the formula any increase in speed goes up geometrically as opposed to an increase of the bat weight which only goes up porportionally. Per your example For the lighter bat: 1/2 X 105X105 X 28 = X units The 105 mph speed is a 12% increase in bat speed over 80 mph. This speed percentage increase is then squared 1.12 X 1.12= 1.25. So for the 12% change in bat speed you get a raw change in the KE by a factor of 125% Now for the heavier bat: 1/2 X 80 X 80 X 32= X units The 32 oz bat weight is a 14% increase in bat weight. This speed percentage increase is then merely added to the old bat weight. So for the 14% change in bat weight increase you get a raw KE change by a factor of 114%. 125% is much greater than 114% so that you can see that for an even lower percentage increase in bat speed as in the example provided, you can see that the available KE is more. 125% for a 12% increase in speed vs. 114% for a 14% increase in weight. I'm sure my thinking is flawed, but as they say, "speed kills." I never heard the same or similar saying for weight.:) |
| Jan. 9, 2011 Gloffer | Topic: Bats Discussion: ASA approved bat Easton Salvo, new Miken Freak, Miken ASA Recoil if you can get it. Of the new ASA bats you can get, the Easton Salvo seems to be the bat of choice here in Arizona. Sports Authority has them on-line for $199 and you can probably get a coupon to lower the price to $174. |
| Dec. 24, 2010 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Strength Building Suggestions Wanted I like this one, but as stated you need to evaluate whether this is a good exercise for your personal situation. That being said the exercise below appears to fit. http://www.baseballtrainingsecrets.com/articles/shoulder-exercise.php |
| April 23, 2010 Gloffer | Topic: Players looking to join a team Discussion: Age 50: Looking to join a club in AZ Guys, I'll be hitting down at Friendship Park in Avondale this Sunday morning April 25. The starting time is 8:00 AM give or take. Friendship Park is on the south side of McDowell, about half-way between 115th (Avondale) Ave and Dysart Rd. From I-10 take either the Dysart Road exit or the Avondale Blvd exit, and go north to McDowell, then drive east or west (depending on which exit you took) about 1.5 miles to the park. The softball field is on the northeast side of the park, and can be seen from McDowell Rd. c/ya, Mike |
| March 12, 2010 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hitting Practice in Phoenix Area Sorry, but I got called out to work this weekend, and will NOT be able to make it down to hitting practice. I plan on being there next Sunday (3/21/10)at the same time. |
| March 9, 2010 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hitting Practice in Phoenix Area Assuming it doesn't rain again, I'll be hitting this Sunday (03/14/10) down at Friendship Park |
| Dec. 29, 2009 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Hitting Practice in Phoenix Area If you'd like to get some hitting practice in for the upcoming year, here's your chance. I'll be down at Friendship Park in Avondale with my bag of 100 balls or so and my PitchSafe screen on most Sundays, starting this Sunday January 3, 2010. Assuming it doesn't rain, the starting time is 8:00 AM give or take. If no one shows up I'll just hit off the tee until my hands bleed. Friendship Park is on the south side of McDowell, about half-way between 115th (Avondale) Ave and Dysart Rd. From I-10 take either the Dysart Road exit or the Avondale Blvd exit, and go north to McDowell, then drive east or west (depending on which exit you took) about 1.5 miles to the park. The softball field is on the east side of the park, and can be seen from McDowell Rd. |
| Dec. 18, 2009 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: What it takes to win the world Good hitting, especially hits when there's two outs and runners on base. This leads to 20 to 25 runs per game which is also essential. |
| Oct. 26, 2009 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: results 50 AA- 12 Teams 1) Just 4 Fun (AZ) 2) BakerBoys (CA) 3) Old School (TX) |
| Oct. 15, 2009 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: looking to borrow pitch safe in AZ E-mail sent. |
| Oct. 14, 2009 Gloffer | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: looking to borrow pitch safe in AZ I have the larger one with the net. You're welcome to borrow it. I live on the West side of Phoenix, so depending on where your playing, it may be a hike for you to come and get it and return it |
