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Dec. 5, 2012 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Hard time getting ahold of Team 1 sports re: broken Ambush If anyone is interested in purchasing a new softball bat, I highly recommend utilizing Alan from Team 1 Sports. I called him earlier this week and informed him that I wanted to purchase a new senior softball bat; however, I wasn't sure if I wanted to purchase a 26 ounce, a 27 ounce or a 28 ounce senior softball bat. To my surprise, he indicated that he could meet me a local softball field that same day so I could try various weights and models to determine what worked best for my particular swing. Fortunately, I live in the same general area. Nevertheless, I was extremely impressed with his customer service. As a matter of fact, Alan even brought softballs and pitched them to me as I tried various weights. Needless to say, I was impressed by the Ambush and Reebok senior softball bats that I swung and purchased a bat that worked for my particular swing. However, I was just as impressed with his customer service. However, I must say (even though he is a home run hitting machine) I was not too impressed with his pitching abilities. : )
Aug. 23, 2012 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Ambush Review I recently used the Ambush in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida with other Florida players including Alan Tanner. All players involved were high level players that can hit for both average and distance. Firstly, I believe the Ambush has the biggest sweet spot of all senior sofball bats. Everyone who utilized the Ambush consistently hit one ball after another over the the PGA National 300 foot fence in weather conditions that exceeded 90 degrees without any difficulties whatsoever. I believe I mishit one ball off the knob of the bat that traveled 310 feet. Only kidding!!! Secondly, the distance the balls were traveling were ridiculous. I believe I became at least one foot taller and 25 ponds of muscle stronger just by holding the Ambush : ) Finally, I personally thought the Reebok was the best bat out there. However, once I purchased my Ambush, I quickly realized that I now own the best bat out there and the absolute best bat that money can buy.
Aug. 4, 2011 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Reebok Customer Service I am a Florida Half Century softball who did not purchase a Reebok bat from Ed Andrews; however, Ed was extremely helpful in assuring that I received a replacement bat from Reebok after my original bat broke with less than 50 swings. With the help of Ed, I finally received a replacement bat from Reebok after approximately one month from the time that I mailed my broken bat back to Reebok. My bat was examined and was determined to be defective; Reebok even provided me with a lighter bat that I requested. I am extremely happy with Reebok and with the help that Ed Andrews provided. When my new Reebok finally breaks, I will make sure that I buy my new bats from Ed Andrews. Once again, Ed was extremely helpful. For example, Ed made phone calls to Reebok and Emailed Reebok and me on numerous occasions in order to expedite the delivery of my replacement bat. By the way, my new Reebok bat is probably the best bat that I have ever used. I have used Combats and Mikens in the past, which ( in my opinion) do not compare with Reebok. Additionally, when a Miken bat that I purchased last year broke after only six Florida half Century games, Miken refused to provide a replacement bat. The bottom line is that Reebok did provide me with a replacement bat, unlike Miken. I am now a fan of Reebok and I am now a fan of Ed Andrews, who did not know me and who had never met before. Thank you Ed for all your help and thank you Reebok.
Feb. 22, 2011 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Reebok News Does anyone know the actual end load weight of the Reebok? Is it a full ounce or a half ounce?
Feb. 21, 2011 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Has Anyone Else Had Problems With The Reebok ME'LEE Legend Senior Softball Bat Because Mine Cracked After 45 Hits Any Durability Problems? I finally hit with my 28 ounce end loaded Reebook this past Saturday and Sunday. It took about 50 swings to get used to the end load feel of this bat. I was swinging a 28.5 ounce Jeff Hall end load that actually felt lighter than the 28 ounce end load Reebok. I was late in swinging the Reebok initally since it was swinging quite a bit heavier than I expected. The end load must be heavier than my Jeff Hall. However, when I finally started swinging more towards left center/center, I started hitting bombs. Logically, I suppose the trampoline effect increased once I started swinging more towards left center/center. It made a big difference with my particular swing. I probably swung the bat approximately 100 times total this past weekend. It is definitely broken in now and is staying in my bat bag until tournaments. I do not see any signs of breaking whatsoever. So far so good and then some.
Feb. 9, 2011 RoyHobbs	Topic: Bats Discussion: Has Anyone Else Had Problems With The Reebok ME'LEE Legend Senior Softball Bat Because Mine Cracked After 45 Hits Any Durability Problems? I have been hitting with a friend who bought a 26 ounce endload Reebok Melee. Some of the balls that we have used were Rocks, which are about as hard as a rock. We estimated that he has put approximately 400-450 swings on his bat with no issues whatsoever. Many of his swings resulted in 330-350 foot distances. I am hoping that I do not receive a lemon when I finally get my bat delivered, which I paid for in early November of 2010. I will keep my fingers crossed. Also, I bought a Miken endload Maxload 28 ounces last year that lasted only 6 FHC games! I do not use my senior bats when it is cold and I did not use the bat in batting practice either except for about 25 swings initially. Also, I loved the Senior Gear Combats; however, mine had had end cap issues. My hope is that the Reebok will last at least 400-500 swings before breaking, especially since durability was a major selling point. I am sure that I will be afriad to swing my new Reebok once and if I ever receive my bat.

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