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Real name:

Mark Weber

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Division:

Men's 60

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May 18, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Rock - n Reno Hi Dbax-where do you see 60's listed? I only see 50,55,65,70 and up.
May 16, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NEW COMBAT DIRTY I just got my 28 oz Dirty-right out of the wrapper in league this morning hit one paced off at 380. Wow, the ball jumped really well. Albuquerque is at 5000 feet so that accounts for a bit of it, but it jumped. Can't wait to break it in and see how long it lasts!
May 16, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Babe Ruth's swing vs BJ Fulk supermajor slopitch player & What Focus the Pros use when Hitting. Swing Makeover 8 Bogie-I know I look forward to it. That's why I said yes to the opportunity to play this level-to play the best. Turn Two, JimJoes, Ruth's team, D&K and others are out there waiting too. My thanks again to GSF/Joe Browns for this opportunity. I have watched several of your videos, too. Those guys hit the ball so hard and far it almost looks photoshopped! LOL But great advice.
May 14, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Babe Ruth's swing vs BJ Fulk supermajor slopitch player & What Focus the Pros use when Hitting. Swing Makeover 8 I have to second that, Bogie-they were relentless! Steve's been telling me to watch your videos, too. I have some time now being unemployed.
May 10, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NEW COMBAT DIRTY DCPete-The old standard Black Balanced Miken. I tried one of the white 2-piece Mikens-felt ok. I do think if the 28 oz Dirty fits my swing it will be as hot as the Miken. rightrj-I'm only 5'11 5/8" and about 215-not a big guy.28/29 appears to be it for me.
May 9, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NEW COMBAT DIRTY Me?? Big?? I'm pretty average except for 'Cruise Weber' (the gut I grew on our cruise the week before Vegas!) Swing-I'll email you tomorrow-there is one guy in our league interested but wants to use it one more time. I promised him Tuesday that I would give him first crack at it. Speaking of cracks-my newest Miken bit the dust after about 40 cuts-yes the one I was using Sunday in Vegas and hit 5 out in 6 at bats with it-I knew it was too hot to last-darn! It had 2 small cracks after that tourney so I used it to see in league and it broke clean. I am ordering the 28 oz Dirty tomorrow!
May 8, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NEW COMBAT DIRTY Looks like I might sell this 30 Dirty and get a 28. Several guys in my league tried it and liked it-it has really opened up. Probably up to 150 cuts and still looks good-most I've had on a bat in a long time.
May 7, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: NEW COMBAT DIRTY I have to add my take on durability. I have about 125 cuts on my 30 oz Dirty. It is too heavy for me for games-I didn't hit well in Vegas until I put it away. However, I have used it in practice with bp balls and it is holding up extremely well. It is the first bat I have had in a while that lasts that long. I will use it in bp and update.
May 4, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls I did feel a little like I was doing a senior softball players version of the Nutcracker out there. Spelling and pronouncing a person's name correctly is just an important courtesy. It would be fun to watch the fast guys run that against each other. Speed is normally a relative term in senior softball.
May 3, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls PattyMac-sorry for the mis-spell on your name in the earlier post. There is no doubt I love to hit 'em for all of those reasons. That one you hit at the end of the Championship game almost went through the fence. I have only played with them in Vegas. It would be fun to see it somewhere in the humid east. It did seem that the Stotes flew pretty well at Dalton last year. Great playing against you again, as always.
May 3, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls audieh-I wondered if you might comment. As hard as you guys hit the ball, it was most noticeable against you. I had one that I think Bobby hit that totally reversed me in the outfield. I got a good jump to my left and ended up diving back to the right and never got it. And, Imlay hit one that appeared to dive away from your left center fielder. Knuckle balls are part of the game, and I benefit offensively from them too, but it just seems that the percentage of knucklers is MUCH higher with this ball. Let me know what your outfielders saw, please. I am hoping it wasn't just me getting lysdexic out there.
May 1, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Vegas Spring 2013 Kennard-as my teammates reminded me several times on Saturday after I struggled badly, one person does not win or lose for a team. We had a great team effort to win that last game. I don't think we had an out in that 9 run bottom of the seventh inning. Team win. The beer offer is always there if we are ever not so hot and tired after playing!! audieh-such a solid team-I've always said to be the best you have to beat the best. I don't understand the guys that want to break up great teams for the 'good' of the game. I can't wait to play you again-and hope you are at full strength. See you in Dalton.
May 1, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: The Rock balls I understand that they stay hard in the heat of Las Vegas. They travel like they are never going to come down when you hit them good. I understand they last for a long time. But have you tried to catch a knuckle ball rocket hit by a Paddy Mac or Bobby Davis or a Kennard when it might duck hook 30 feet or more? Or jump like a Mexican Jumping Bean. A considerable portion of shots coming off bats from this ball are knuckle balls and even 'can of corn' looking flies can be knuckling and just dart away when you are ready to catch them. I have to say defensively I would rather play with the Stote just for the truer flight.
May 1, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Vegas Spring 2013 correction above-'bombing out' on Saturday-I was terrible. Audieh-great to talk to you again. With you and Paddy Mac and Bobby and all the rest you will continue to be extremely tough. And i will continue to look forward to playing you. Your left fielder was awesome defensively-what a find!
April 30, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Vegas Spring 2013 Harry, thanks. The bombs Mike was talking about was me 'bombing' on Saturday! LOL Sunday was a bit better. But we couldn't get them.
April 30, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: Tournaments Discussion: Vegas Spring 2013 Again (darn it), I have to congratulate Hollis (60 M+) on a great tourney. We about had you on Saturday, but you came from behind like champions. You just flat hit the ball hard and played great defense. End of story. We cannot wait to get on the field with you again. (If I never see another knuckle ball in the outfield, it will be too soon). D&K-could we have played 3 closer games? Also look forward to future games. The fun is still there!
April 30, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: 70 FT BASES Omar-we had played Vegas before and played 70 foot bases. I support it strongly-at least for 65 yrs old and under. The increased time in the infield in a game that is as offense oriented as our is, was a much needed change. Infielders are already playing deep because of the bats, and they now have a little extra time to make that play or turn that double play. As far as wearing your arm out, my question is 'Why would you play deeper on the infield?' You are already playing very deep. After watching I have concluded that you are much better off playing at the same depth you played on the 65 foot bases and take advantage of the longer bases rather than increasing your depth by 5 feet and still having the issue of having to hurry throws. By increasing your depth even more you may catch a ball you may not have gotten from 5 feet closer occasionally, but I believe strongly that playing closer and having that extra time on most plays is much more beneficial to the defense, and that extra 5 feet creates a tougher throw, too. These bats have stretched defenses enough, making a slowly hit ball an almost certain hit even for guys with average speed (and speed is a 'relative' term at our age). I believe playing that 5 feet closer will get you many more outs on slow rollers, slightly muffed balls, and double plays than the potential gain from ball flagged down from 5 feet farther back. Plus it takes away the automatic extra base on hits for all except the very fast, which is the way it should be.
April 29, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Your Prayers are Needed Our hearts and prayers go out to her. Please keep us posted on her recovery. Mark and Patti Weber
April 29, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Public Forum VS Anonymity Kennard-I agree. I especially have a problem with guys that stir up controversy and hide behind a 'handle'. Good seeing you again this weekend. 3 great, close games as usual.
April 8, 2013 Webbie25	Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: SW Championships - Team and Action pictures Hi Jack. Welcome to a new year! I hope things are going well with you. Our team is now Joe Browns All Stars-60 M+. Hope you have a second to come by.

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