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| June 25, 2020 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Be careful with the Covid-19 I know a lot of people are pissed off about this virus. This is a video that Dave V posted today. Please take precautions, don't take this virus lightly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU4ZgCBtt-o |
| May 19, 2020 DonB | Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Best changes to improve virus safety? OZ40..I was struct by lightning,two weeks later I touched someone and they got a shock :) Penalty for getting to close..let us know how you feel two weeks after tournament. If nothing you're good to go,if positive that will be your penalty How about all team mates on same team hang out together for one week before tourney and have temperature check while entering complex.If everyone negative no need to social distancing between team mates.If all teams do this, game on and high five all. |
| Jan. 4, 2018 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pensacola,Florida I was checking the temp for Pensacola for this week.I'm guessing nobody hit this week.Hopefully the temp is better the week that I'm there.This is the reason I'm leaving the freaking cold up here. |
| Jan. 1, 2018 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pensacola,Florida Great.I'm staying 20 min. from the Park.Tues and Thurs works for me. Thanks for replying. |
| Dec. 28, 2017 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pensacola,Florida I going to Pensacola,FL. I'll be there from Jan 13th and leaving the 20th.I sure would like to tag up with someone to beat up some balls. After that I'll be heading to St Pete Beach and hitting at the Woodlawn Hitting Club with the one and only Dave North. Are there any softball nuts like me who enjoy hitting in Pensacola? Don |
| March 13, 2017 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Vero Spring Training recap Thank you Alan for a very informative two and a half days of learning the game of softball,not only the hitting aspect of the game but also fielding. Definitely a good work out.I thoroughly enjoyed the last day that Bob O'Brien spoke to us. I wished that I had videoed the entire time Bob was explaining the fundamentals of hitting and the strengthening tips.Alan you asked us if we could think of something that might make the experience better.I would suggest a full day of our last day that we had with Bob on the first day or second day with all of us working with the soft toss for hand eye coordination or better yet add a day to the camp.All in all I had a great time.Oh yea , my wife gave me permission to come back in 2020. Don |
| June 10, 2016 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: SSUSA Staff: Shaved Bats I read this on another site: My Big Cats have 700- 900 swings and are too soft for me. I used 2 DC41's in senior ball for a year and they were fantastic at 220-225 compression. My best Nightmares have always been at 190-210. Once a bat gets under 190 I start to lose distance and get lots of knuckle balls. The bats feel fantastic when they test low or like a rolled up newspaper when they are really low. But when you compare them side by side with a higher testing bat the difference is obvious. Again, this is for my swing. Give a 150 compression bat to a singles hitter or someone with a slow swing and they will be in heaven. For me 190-200 is as low as I like. A really stiff handle [energy to barrel] and a slightly stiff barrel means maximum performance. If this is true ,I'm thinking if you shave a senior bat,it'll be crap soon for most people.Then again there're people out there who want to spend their kids inheritance. Don |
| July 6, 2015 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: GSC - Martnick Hi Jason,I tried to call you a bunch of times today.If it wasn't for Jason who kept me in the lope for the last few years I might have given up on the senior P413.I also believe that if it wasn't for Jason I would not have this bat now.So thank you Jason and I hope that the leaving was your idea and not a down sizing now that the bat will be on the shelves. I sure that Jason took a lot of abuse through the years over phone trying to explain the reason the bat was taken so long for GSC to get the bat to were they wanted it. Good luck in your future endeavors and the best to you and your family. If you get a chance please give me a call. Don |
| July 5, 2015 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Finally got P413 I know some people may not believe this but I just received a GSC P413 senior bat.Because I'm working out of town I won't be able to swing it for a least two weeks.Since I've been waiting for this bat a bought a U2, dudley and a nightmare.Can't wait to try this puppy out and see how it compares to the others. Has anyone else receive one yet? Don |
| March 11, 2015 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Woodlawn Park St.Peterburg,FL I want to thank everyone at the Woodlawn Park in St. Petersburg for the Monday,Wednesday and Friday pick-up ball who made me feel welcome.I was very impressed with the older seniors who still play and enjoy ball.They showed me that I still have a future in playing as long as I stay healthy. Special thanks to Dave(Pops44) with the Woodlawn Hitting Club who made me part of the hitting club from day one.I hope that I can continue to hit like the rest of the seniors when I reach there ages.Now I can brag that I hit with the best seniors ever.With Dave's encouragement and pitching I was finally able to hit one out on the last day.Memories will last forever and if I can convince the wife and find another decent place by the beach I'll be back hopefully next year. Don P.S. Do you think that biff with stay off the wagon now that he has fallen off? |
| Oct. 31, 2014 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Wanting a rental in Florida try this site; http://www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/florida?k_clickid=27eb3a94-4346-9fa9-0be7-000062d2e5bf&gclid=Cj0KEQjw5syiBRCwxPbE6o_MsK4BEiQAUowjpt-LUbEIvh1ljqcJ6SZL5hp9IZRbscH-wShI78ewAwYaAvtK8P8HAQ |
| Oct. 25, 2014 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Dudley Lighning 12 inch senior bat. Webbing Thanks Lefty,that's good to know.Is the reason for going with a 29oz is that to help you let the weight of the bat do the work for you? Don |
| Oct. 25, 2014 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Dudley Lighning 12 inch senior bat. Webbing Lefty...how would you compare the big cat to the 12" dudley.I'm planning on buying one of them.I'm not a smasher but I prefer the endloaded bats. Don |
| March 6, 2014 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Ulta2 with ASA stamp??? With some of the new senior bats that are coming out now that hit just as well and have some durability you would think that they should find that old technology. Just saying. |
| March 6, 2014 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Asa bats Here is some good info on new ASA approved bats that I found on another site: As of October 1, 2012, ASA has changed the way they are testing their slow pitch bats. With this change, ASA has also created a new stamp for all ASA-certified bats. Don’t worry though, ASA bats with the old stamp are grandfathered in and legal for play moving forward. The biggest change has to do with how ASA performs their tests. In the past, ASA bats were tested with a cannon that fired a softball at the barrel of a bat at 110 mph. This test measured the balls exit speed off of the barrel to ensure the bat’s performance didn’t result in an exit speed greater than 98 mph. In the new test, the ball is fired at 105 mph instead of 110, but allows the exit speed to remain at 98 mph. The decrease in cannon speed allows for a greater bat performance. By slowing down the rate of the ball in the test, manufacturers can increase the speed at which the ball leaves the bat. There was also a change made to the official softball used in ASA competition. In the past, ASA required a 44 Core, 375 compression ball. Now they allow a 52 Core, 300 compression ball. In simplified terms, the ball is now bouncier than in the past. ASA’s goal is to have the ball flex more than the bat and for ASA bats to perform more like USSSA bats. Even with the new rule changes, not all ASA bats will be USSSA certified. Each bat is specific as to which leagues it is legal. For example, the new Triad from Miken is ASA certified, but is too hot for USSSA play. While the Z-2000 from Louisville Slugger is maxed out on the ASA test, but still able to pass the USSSA certification. If you have any questions pertaining to ASA bats and their certifications, ********.com wants to help find the right bat for you. Don’t hesitate to contact our expert customer service staff and get your new ASA bats today at ********.com! |
| March 5, 2014 DonB | Topic: Bats Discussion: Ulta2 with ASA stamp??? We all know how good the ultra2 with the asa stamp is.What I don't understand is why doesn't miken produce the exact same bat again.Since we are all looking for a bat that will out hit all other senior bats and that was one of the most durable senior bats that was out there. I think if miken wants to get back on top they should.What do other people think? Just my rant for today Don |
| Feb. 3, 2014 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Practice fields in kissimmee florida When I was there last February I found a diamond be its self on the corner or Daetwyler Dr and Binnacle Way. Fence is 300 ft. If you go to softballfans.com contact the guy who goes by robbo329 .He lives in the area and loves to hit bp..Tell him Don from Canada sent you his way. |
| Dec. 8, 2013 DonB | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: cold weather bats I swung the 2pc fossil in March in Florida when the temp was around 50 degrees with no problems.I'm not a masher but was able to bounce the ball off of a fence 300ft away.Played in 4 games and teammates and me hit bp before every game.We were using 44/375's.Bat is still going strong today. |
| Sept. 26, 2013 DonB | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Teams to beat in 60's AAA or Who you don't want to see in your first bracket game. Hey Warren I talked to Jason Martnick from GSC yesterday.He sent you an email about getting together to hit the P413 senior bat while your in Vegas this weekend. His cell number is (949) 702-3880. Good Luck Don |
| Sept. 25, 2013 DonB | Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Teams to beat in 60's AAA or Who you don't want to see in your first bracket game. Hey Warren,try to get your hands on the GSC P413 senior bat.That is one of the bats I have talk to you about.Let me know how it hits.Good luck on all of the tournaments your playing in.Next year I should have their senior and their new 1.20 thumb print bats. Don |
