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March 4, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: ANYBODY SELLING THE YELLOW MM SENIOR GEAR I have a used MM 28, long barrel end loaded. If interested email me, my email address is on my profile on this website.
Feb. 23, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats One day three of us measured bat speed using different weight bats and balanced and end loaded. We found balance point of the bat a major issue in batspeed and often a heavier bat swung faster. Bruce nailed it about using it just for yourself and changing variables. Comparables to others just doesn't hold up. Bud, you are using a muscle memory technique. The theory is that when you swing a light bat very fast your muscles learn and remember the movement which then translates when you use a heavier bat. Mike M has a whole program on his website using 3 different weight bats. I also think Bud nailed it about consistency. The good hitters consistently make solid contact and we hackers don't. Probably a bat that gives the hacker the most consistency is the best for him irrespective of batspeed, balanced or unbalanced or whatever. There are many softball worlds out there, and the fact that ultras last 2 or 3 years for the lesser hackers just proves it.
Feb. 21, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Bats Kevin, I think I followed most of your thoughts. I understand that the more mass hitting the ball puts more energy into the ball, I understand that pushing the sweet spot out means the bat at contact point is moving faster than it is closer to the hands. I also understand the balance point affects MOI. What I don't understand is the discussion about speed of the bat after contact and I am aware Mr. DeMarini thought this important. My research based on a physics professor who consults with Combat is that the ball is in contact with the bat for such a short amount of time that speed of bat after contact is irrelevant. He even has a picture on his website of a MLB player hitting a homer when the bat was literally thrown at the ball so there was no batspeed after contact. Please explain how batspeed after contact is important and how this was measured and proven. I am not being argumentative I just want to understand your point.
Feb. 17, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: Miken U2 End load update If anyone can't wait for the price to come down, I found the new 2014 2 piece end loaded Miken at cheap bats. The price was 200 w/ free 2-day air shipping. It is white w/ red highlights.
Feb. 16, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Really wide and/or comfortable cleats Cleats here refer to non-metal cleats (plastic, rubber, composite,etc.) for softball.
Feb. 16, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: What's legal Cowboy, historically senior softball bats all things being equal will hit the ball farther than other softball bats, but the price for extra distance is less durability and no warranty. ASA bats historically had the least distance and USSSA bats were between ASA and senior. Generally, ASA and USSSA bats have a 1 year warranty. The standards have recently changed and ASA and USSSA bats may have switched positions. Senior bats need to be carefully broken in as described in other posts on this website and generally should not be used when the temp is under 60 degrees. In addition, softballs are constucted to different specs and some bats work better with different balls. Hope this is helpful.
Feb. 14, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Really wide and/or comfortable cleats Thank you ?. I checked with the company and they can put Boombah turf bottoms onto any shoe. So if you like a turf bottom but have a super wide foot,they can put the Boombah bottom onto the wide shoe of your choice. Both problems solved. I have no interest in the co.
Feb. 12, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Really wide and/or comfortable cleats 1 of the players in my indoor league was complaining that he no longer could find 4EE cleats. This appears correct, but I found a company that will put metal or plastic cleats on any shoe you provide them so you can for example buy a 4EE running or basketball shoe and they will convert it to a softball shoe. The company is customcleats.com and I was wondering if anyone has ever used them and were you happy with the results? From the website it appears they can customize the shoe for those with special needs. Thank you.
Feb. 12, 2013 HJ	Topic: Rules of the game Discussion: Substitute runner for the batter I hate the rule. We are a plus 60 league with a junior and senior division, not based on age. Generally the juniors are younger and the seniors older. I object to "juniors" who have a runner. We have the other team pick the runner, but the rule for where to start is unclear. Often the runner leaves early and the umps can't or won't call the runner out. I think if you can't make it to 1st then you should be in the senior div.
Feb. 8, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: Hard time getting ahold of Team 1 sports re: broken Ambush 4x4- Macenko previously advised how to home fix an endcap. Suggested product is 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant, either fast cure or slow cure. I prefer Fast Cure 5200. Fixed a yellow early last year and still in place.
Feb. 8, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: Hard time getting ahold of Team 1 sports re: broken Ambush 4x4- Macenko previously advised how to home fix an endcap. Suggested product is 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant, either fast cure or slow cure. I prefer Fast Cure 5200. Fixed a yellow early last year and still in place.
Jan. 28, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prescription Glasses Thank you. Has anyone tried hi-contrast lenses or tints designed to make the ball pop or change the contrast with grass?
Jan. 27, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Prescription Glasses I am about to get a new prescription. As a 69 y/o I wear lineless bifocals for general use. Last season I played with these which were also transition lenses. I was wondering if bifocal wearers use bifocals or single vision lenses for SB. I also wonder if SB players use transition lenses or tinted on their SB glasses. I will have a dedicated pair for SB only and our games are in the morning. If you use a visor or flip on that would be interesting to know. I am trying to generate an exchange of ideas since good players must deal with this. Thanks for your help
Jan. 26, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Glove Off Season Care Wayne 37, don't understand your post. What do you put on your glove?
Jan. 22, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Safely increasing your Testosterone Levels Just read today that statin drugs (lipitor, simvastatin, provachol, etc.) all lower testosterone and can thereby adversely affect libido, form man boobs, etc. Note: I have a general bias against statin drugs. This is the article I read: http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2013/01/21/did-cholesterol-drug-cause-man-boobs/ cut and paste into your browser
Jan. 22, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Glove Off Season Care Can't believe vasoline doesn't add significant weight. I use Nokona glove jel. Does everything discussed above but doesn't add weight and actually cleans glove if wiped with paper towel. Added weight is biggest problem for most glove treatments. If not an issue almost anything greasy will work.
Jan. 20, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: protective shirts I guess I am just a wuss, but I don't understand the opinion sometimes expressed here against protective equipment. The fact that it is a recreational sport to me is an argument in favor of protection. The pros minimize protection if they think it hampers performance. That shouldn't be an issue for old guys having competitive fun. A $10 mouthguard can minimize pain, and save mucho dollars in dental bills and minimize brain trauma, but how many infielders wear them? I see lots of braces to enable some guys to play, but relatively few shin guards. What are we trying to prove? In my league the Junior Division mandates screens for the pitchers but the Senior division refuses to mandate it. Insanity!
Jan. 20, 2013 HJ	Topic: Bats Discussion: combat Centenarian The above advice is all good. The fact that it broke new in 10 swings means you were probably swinging flat out w/o break in. ju25's advice is consistent with what bat sellers have said here respecting break in. Temperature may also have played a role. If you are in a northern clime, the bat may have been in the trunk on the ride to where you hit. Additionally indoor cages can be very cold before the heat is turned on and even then. All that said act respectfully and go back to the seller and ask for help. There is also a system at Combat to address this if the seller isn't helful. Combat's contact person can be found by searching this website. Good Luck.
Jan. 17, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Juicing To Heal & Strengthen My problem is doctors say fruit is Ok and never say what fruit and how much. Some fruits are clearly very high in fructose with little health benefits. The dilution is different depending on the fruit. Blueberries and strawberry have highly diluted sugar which is better.
Jan. 17, 2013 HJ	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Juicing To Heal & Strengthen E4/E6- no disrespect to your docs, but there is no good sugar to eat. The issue is whether on balance fruit is doing more good than the sugar in it is doing harm. I previously advised to eat berries if you want to eat fruit. Besides being lo in sugar than are high in the good stuff. The following is from Time magazine online todaytalking about strawberries and blueberries: "Young and middle-aged women who ate three or more servings of these fruits per week were found to reduce their risk of heart attack by as much as one-third. Blueberries and strawberries contain high levels of naturally occurring compounds called dietary flavonoids, also found in grapes and wine, blackberries, eggplant, and other fruits and vegetables. A specific sub-class of flavonoids, called anthocyanins, may help dilate arteries, counter the buildup of plaque and provide other cardiovascular benefits, according to the study. "Blueberries and strawberries can easily be incorporated into what women eat every week," says Eric Rimm, senior author and professor at Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. "This simple dietary change could have a significant impact on prevention efforts."' These heart benefits most likely apply to men,too.

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