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What does a rattle mean» HJ: My balanced Reebok Melee Legend Senior Bat has developed "rattles". ...»Wayne 37: Had one that rattled after a while. Eventually quit rattling. »hemi racer: My 26oz. end loaded Ambush has also developed same rattle. ... »curveball: Hemi, in your case, it could be too much ring end gap! »surf88: HJ: knobs are glued to the handle with a viscous component. The glue ... »HJ: Thank you Ed. |
5 | May 14, 2013 | 494 |
SSUSA approved bats vs. USSSA and ASA» Cougar: I just spent an hour on the phone discussing my senior league's ...»swing for the fences : you are correct and the argued point from your friend is out of ... »taits: Not all bats were tested with the 52 cor ball, many were with the ... »Cougar: I just received an update from my manager on the league ... »swing for the fences : I have not seen a ASA bat with a SSUSA stamp... which bat has that??? »WCMONSTA: ALL bats that are BPF 1.21 rated are supposed to have that stated on ... »HJ: Caveat: older senior bats might have the 1.20 stamp. That was to the ... |
6 | May 10, 2013 | 779 |
Bat list for SSUSA» Mario: Does anyone know where I could find the banned bat list for SSUSA?»kbl: Mario...go to page 13, section 3.1 and read from there....click on ... |
1 | May 10, 2013 | 270 |
1.20?» Weatherman: Been off for a year recuperating from injuries. Are the senior bats ...».: 1.21 is the LEGAL MAXIMUM for a Senior Bat! »BruceAZ: Senior Bats with the 1.20 stamps are still legal. |
2 | May 8, 2013 | 206 |
We need a measurement for bat handle flex.» BruceinGa: I've been thinking about different bat characteristics. Everyone ...»ju25: They do it for hockey sticks, so I see no reason why they couldn't ... |
1 | May 6, 2013 | 232 |
Miken Ultra ASA END load» Tri18: The new Miken ASA Ultra end loaded bat is now here and available. As ... |
0 | May 2, 2013 | 358 |
P413 revisited» the wood: I did have the opportunity to hit this bat today. The guys that I hit ...»surf88: Appreciate the feedback Bob. I asked to have the earlier thread ... »taits: I'll take your word for it Bob. We'll all just have to wait until ... »the wood: Ed, the email exchanges were positive. Thanks. I commented on the ... »surf88: well spoken. Agreed. »Mango: So let me preface this by saying that I have no financial stake in ... »Mango: Point of clarification- I was hitting the GSC farther than the white ... »Enviro-Vac: Sounds interesting »tekdad: I Have swung the GSC Bat extensively and found it to be comparable if ... »JDub: GREAT, ANOTHER STOOOPID BAT ! ! ! HEY TIMMY, WHEN IS YOUR STOOOPID ... »surf88: As I shared earlier, the P413 should be out in a short time and ... »tekdad: To JDub What does stoooopid mean ? You seem to like to ... »JDub: All kidding aside, today's Bat Technolgy is out of Control! Pretty ... »tekdad: To Jeff , Thanks for the clarification , the bats are ... »Malo37: This is Dave with AZ Elite. We'd love to try the bat if possible.... »JDub: Malo37, Johnny Allen says you can use his GSC Bat whenever you ... »tekdad: Prime time ... »Wayne 37: Note to Mango: If you can hit the ball 400 feet with a senior bat, ... »surf88: The GSC senior bat P413 was approved for SSUSA yesterday and bat ... »HJ: A senior bat with a 1 year warranty sounds very promising if the ... »the wood: HJ: I have tried the bat and it was hitting balls in the same ... »surf88: HJ: I had an older generation bat since December. I used it in ... »Coachg: We will be holding Demo nights in Phoenix AZ. As soon as I receive ... |
22 | April 30, 2013 | 1861 |
Bat confusion» Weekendwarrior: So, I need a bat that is very forgiving, yet durable with an end or ...»PJ3P: Call Alan 561-718-7504 »Weekendwarrior: Thanks. What about a Combat Centenarian Senior Softball Bat CENSP1 - ... »BudLeftField: You can google Kelly sports and check the bat reviews and prices. I ... »Tri18: Warrior, I'm happy to help you find the right bat for you.ngive me a ... |
4 | April 30, 2013 | 419 |
Miken 2 pc End Load vs Reebok End Load» Az Iz: Hi I'm interested in buying one of these bats. But haven't decided ...»boogpow44: The reebok end load is as good bat as any for senior softball. ... »PJ3P: I agree and the end load varies quite a lot the different size ... »crusher: Az lz -- Our Senior league in Richardson Tx. Last Tuesday I saw ... »Perl: I have had both bats and they are both really excellent. To me it ... »?: I was told the Miken 2 piece is every bit as good as the Miken Red ... »cop298: my miken two piece lasted about 20 swings and the knob broke off »Dbax: Now it's a Miken 3 piece! »4x4: How do you get a Miken 2 piece? Get a Miken Ultra or Maxload and use ... »Tri18: If you have any questions feel free to call me about the bats. Alan ... »surf88: Alan is a good source. I am in the west near you and perhaps I can ... »Wayne 37: Crusher, Who was the batter, and what team was he playing ... »crusher: Wayne, do not know. It was the 7pm game on field 2 4/16/13. The ... »surf88: AZ IZ: I will be in Vegas, arriving this afternoon if you need to ... »Tri18: Surf, Good luck in Vegas...don't forget your cleats this time ! ... »Wayne 37: Crusher, It was probably Steve Veronne. »crusher: Wayne, I play for the Creakers. Started in fall season last year. ... »Wayne 37: Think we play you Tuesday at 7:00 PM, crusher. I'll look for you. |
17 | April 28, 2013 | 852 |
Miken Ultra 2 piece Maxload. She gone» Lefty: I guess I just don't have any luck with Mikens. Just took less than ...»southpaw: Cajun Joe, you know you are a stud!! »Lefty: Still sick that it broke. Just got it wed. Hit with it a little sat. ... »HJ: Lefty, sorry to hear your story. However, it reminded me of a post ... »Lefty: I guess you super stars think everyone else but ya'll know how to ... »Perl: Joe Mikes has been very good replacing bats that break within a ... »Lefty: Baught the 2piece maxload from Down To Earth Sports. I'll look on the ... »Perl: Joe Go to "Miken Sports" website. Go to the warranty tab, fill out ... »Lefty: Perl got my RA number and will send it back today. See you in ... »hemi racer: Cartersville? Is that this coming Thursdays tournament? If so who ... »Perl: Hemi racer I will be playing with the Georgia Alabama Masters, ... »hemi racer: Perl Will do. We play at 10 am. See you there. I'LL be the ... »Lefty: hemi racer Perl and I play 60's. I play with FMSI. My number is 8 ... »HJ: Lefy, I am very sorry you interpreted my post as taking a shot at ... »hemi racer: Lefty, I play with Extreme Heat out of Atlanta 65's team. #11 Look ... »leftyfalcon: Perl thanks for the info the replacement will be in my hands Monday ... »Perl: Joe Glad to hear Miken is replacing your bat. The Combat Ambush ... |
16 | April 26, 2013 | 1247 |
BAT QUESTION» OZZIE#8: Just wondering,i got a bat with a 2013 asa stamp on it,there is no ...»BruceAZ: Ozzie, as far as I know, all ASA and USSSA bats are approved for ... »surf88: Ozzie, ASA/USSSA approved bats are legal to be used in SSUSA and ... »OZZIE#8: Thanks fellas! »Wayne 37: You must have gotten the new Miken Ultra....I have one, but I can't ... »OZZIE#8: No sir,i got a mercy from demarini. Its pretty hot out of ... |
5 | April 25, 2013 | 470 |
ANYBODY HERE ANYTHING ABOUT DEAD REEBOK VECTORS?» playball212: I was at a tourney and I see this one guy swinging a ASA Vector ...»Tri18: There was a rumour that this was happening back a few months ago. I ... »5ToolsinOhio: Other than Reeboks senior bats..there ASA/USSSA models are at the ... »surf88: I beg to differ that opinion. We let hundreds of players swing our ... »ju25: Both the ASA and USSSA Melees have gotten good reviews. »5ToolsinOhio: Surf i am sure you beg to differ, but in Asa/Ussa play you rarely see ... »tg69: ju25.Let me add to this.Ive had both the Vector and the Melee in ... »surf88: 5Tools: I respect your opinion. »playball212: Thanks for the info, My buddy still has his and again it's a log! WWe ... »Tri18: After more research I was unable to substantiate that there were ... »canIjack: Hey Ed, How are you doing? Good I hope. Question? Do you or Ala ... »surf88: Hello Kennard, I do in fact have a couple in stock and one may be a ... »canIjack: Hey Ed, I found one, a friend who visits this site emailed me this ... »surf88: I was on the internet last night and saw Vectors on EBay for $79.00. ... »canIjack: 2010 Model, And it should also have the USSSA printed somewhere on ... »surf88: Kennard: I am bringing a new Vector with me to Vegas if you want to ... |
15 | April 24, 2013 | 1146 |
End Loaded Vs Max Loaded» Capt Kirk: What is the difference between an End loaded and A Max loaded ...»ju25: End Loaded bats are usually 1/4 ounce - 1/2 ounce end load and ... »ju25: According to Miken there Maxload is a 1/2 ounce and the Supermax is ... »surf88: Our Reeboks are approximately 1/2 ounce additional weight on end load ... |
3 | April 22, 2013 | 556 |
The New Combat Company» Tri18: Hey guys, In case you haven't heard Combat has been bought out by ...»taits: Sounds promising. Lets hope they keep the same quality and support ... »Pricer: Good luck on the quality and support gig. Most of these companies buy ... »Tri18: Pricer, I don't think we are going to see that here. For every 100 ... »ShaneV: I hope so Alan - 4 combats in MY bag! ShaneV »Fabe: Mahalo Alan for the update! Would hate to see the Ambush bat go ... »bkb555: as a Bauer hockey stick user, if the same quality of their sticks is ... »ju25: HISTORY OF COMBAT SPORTS INC. ... |
7 | April 16, 2013 | 1295 |
what is the.....» CAT: best end-loaded bat for durability, power and distance? Not on the ...»Tri18: Cat, Are you inquiring about a senior bat or something ... »CAT: Sorry...senior bat »Tri18: Cat, There are several that stand out. The Combat Ambush, Reebok ... »Ugly Stick: I think the White Centenarian and the new Miken 2 Max Load 2 piece ... »tekdad: The Reebok Melee and Ultra 2 are good performers but lack seriously ... »JDub: LOL . . . You used Rolled & Tamper Proof in the same sentence ! ! ! |
6 | April 12, 2013 | 790 |
Tuff Shield» sliplayer: After reading a couple of threads on the life of bats I decided to ...»softball4b: Tuff Sleeve is 11.95. I used this in a couple of videos. Worth the ... »taits: Seems to be holding the cracked bat together but doubt it's legal to ... »sliplayer: Tait I'm not sure how or why it works but it does help get more ... »taits: I agree on that. Perhaps there is just enough protection from the ... »SCRAPPY: Tuff Sleeves are a good product and versitle. They also protect your ... »Dbax: 5.99 on EBay with 2.00 shipping. New. »taits: That would be a good deal I think. But I gave up my acct there in ... »the wood: Taits: Before you call the suicide hotline, walk into a big box ... »taits: BW, That wouldn't be in the cards, but I thought of the box store ... »Bomber23: If the sleeve doesn't add additional distance or pop, why is it only ... »4x4: Knowing Steve's swing & seeing the condition of that Miken & how ... »the wood: It's a thin rubber sleeve that costs less than $15. Assuming you ... »taits: Went to Disk's yesterday to check them out and perhaps buy 2. But ... »Dbax: There is a video on Cheapbats.com that says not to hit on the seam to ... »the wood: It says as much on the sleeve itself... but I thought that this meant ... »4x4: Scott - for $12.99 (lasted Bob - 5 years $2.50 a year say) Figure you ... »lewis: Dbax, thank you for the information on the tuff ... »swing for the fences : With all these new bats coming out that last 1000s of swings, who ... »4x4: s4tf - you sure you're swinging from the right end of the bat? ... »taits: Got one @ Big 5 for 9.99. About same distance form me as Dicks, 1.5 ... »swing for the fences : 4X4, look again about what I said...GSC and HB coming out with bats ... »4x4: Yeah I caught it Swing... First they have to get here and then be ... »taits: Swing... You get your average base or doubles hitter and yes you ... »swing for the fences : The way they were talking about these new bats were a bunch of ... »BruceinGa: I've had mine for 8 or 10 years and still use it on occasion. The ... »?: NO INPUT FROM THE BAT SALES GUYS? »Tim Millette: I am not a bat sales guy but I have been helping in testing then H&B ... »softball4b: Well this tread got Hijacked.....Facts about the Tuff Sleeve...they ... ».: softball4b The purpose of the Tough Shield is extend the life of ... »softball4b: Geez....obviously the tuff sleeve is not designed to fix or repair ... »Marv19: In case anyone is interested The SCSSA will have these for sale at ... »swing for the fences : LOL 4b! »DCPete: Just think of it as a bat condom . . . |
33 | April 9, 2013 | 1723 |
Monsta Z-Bra» WCMONSTA: Monsta Athletics will finally launch the bat that has REALLY grabbed ...»WCMONSTA: The Z-Bra is a BPF 1.21 bat that is specifically design for the ... »hemi racer: WOOOO!!!!, FINALLY a bat I don't need to buy. Sounds like I can ... »WCMONSTA: LOL! This bat was really designed for the younger old guy! LOL. Big ... »WCMONSTA: BTW Hemi Racer, love the member name. I'm a huge Mopar fan. Had a ... »WCMONSTA: BTW, i apologize if you guys are having a hard time getting through. ... »hemi racer: Carl, I also wish you still had your cuda. If so I would try to ... »curveball: Nice ride John, from an old west coast Comp driver. Westcott makes ... »Marv19: Boy you guys triggered some old memories. How about this one for ... »lewis: Carl, tried your email address, comes back as (cannot find).Like to ... »curveball: Marv, I ran against Rick for many years, both in Super Stock and ... »hemi racer: BOY-O-BOY!! small world sometimes AH. Charley and I are friends and ... »Marv19: Thanks Rob it is a small world. Panella Trucking. Does that bring ... »WCMONSTA: Lewis, that happens alot and i get alot of grief for not returning ... »Corky: Big Question is: Has it been approved by all the senior ... »Marv19: I have several in stock and they all have the SSUSA logo and the BPF ... »?: Can anybody tell me.... When did Monsta Athletics get into th ... »WCMONSTA: Another World Champion chooses Monsta for its Firepower! Welcome ... »WCMONSTA: We've had a several senior models for a while but we only launched ... »swing for the fences : how is the longevity of this bat??? »Navy: Swing, I know the Monsta Fossil has been a great senior bat for me. ... »ju25: Navy, What kind of balls are you hitting in the dome? In dome ... »Navy: We are hitting the 44/375 Trump Stote. »curveball: Just back from Mesquite, out of curiosity, watched for guys swinging ... »Marv19: Rob I know Top Gun Thunder 50AAA have a Monsta. No Guts No Glory ... »WCMONSTA: 1st batch of the baddest senior bat on the planet ships this week! »Navy: Can't wait to get my Z-Bra! My Fossil has been an excellent bat so ... »WCMONSTA: You can check the bat out on Monsta Athletics FB page for more info »WCMONSTA: Z-Bras will be in stock Thursday. For more info visit us at Monsta ... »softball4b: I hit the Monster Fossil over the weekend. The bat had about 50 ... »WCMONSTA: Only 50 swings? Not even broken in yet Softball4b! lol. Thanks for ... »WCMONSTA: Fossils and Z-Bras are in now stock! Visit Monsta Athletics on FB for ... »curveball: Marv- Got a bud in Palm Springs that's selling the Monsta's, and ... »BudLeftField: I thought Monsta Z-bras were worn by Dolly Parton. »taits: No Dog, bow wow, the bounty hunter's wife... lol »WCMONSTA: Leave the hate'n up to the young guys fellas! lol »hemi racer: Curveball, that class has gotten so competitive AND expensive whi ... »Marv19: Rob (curveball) glad you had a good race and congrats. I read ... »hemi racer: AHHH!, Mr. Gasket (Joe Hrudka) started selling header gaskets out ... »Marv19: HR: Boy what an ego too... Yes technically I worked for Joe cuz he ... |
39 | April 8, 2013 | 2523 |
New Miken ASA Ultra END LOAD!?» Tri18: Hey everyone, I have been dealing with Miken about a hot new product ... |
0 | April 6, 2013 | 560 |
Louisville Sluggers senior bat» colt: Lots of talk about testing and prototypes anyone know when they are ...»Tim Millette: I have tested the H&B senior prototype bats....I am not evolved with ... »PJ3P: Glad to know it passed the Best Friend Forever testing, but when will ... »WCMONSTA: ROTFLMAO!!!!!! »swing for the fences : PJ3P Hilarious!!!!!;-) »Tim Millette: Ah....my iPhone spell check stuck again......bpf »Tim Millette: Better beat j3po to the punch......Struck...... |
6 | April 6, 2013 | 575 |
New Reebok?» Shut Up & Pitch: Has anybody heard or know anything about a new 2 piece Reebok Senior ...»ju25: Heard about it on another site. No info other than it's gonna be ... »surf88: We are coming out with on in a few ... »bkb555: Really...so just as it happened before I played senior ball when the ... »bkb555: speak and you shall ... »surf88: bkb: I am a straight shooter and have helped a lot of guys (and gals) ... »BruceinGa: Speaking of new Reeboks, when will the 10" barrel version be ... »Tri18: Ed, you are exactly that and a good rep for the line! Bruce, I was ... »Gorilla Boy: Bruce, I don't believe you will see a 10 inch barrell in the Reebok ... »BruceinGa: Thanks Mike. I'll talk to davey next week, I'm assuming he'll be at ... »colt: Any reviews on the 2pc,maybe someone has hit a demo? »surf88: I don't think Reebok will come out with a 10 inch this year. 2 piece ... »kip@kg3sports: get your Combat Ambushs NOW....I heard they were going to outlaw the ... »the wood: Who did you hear this from, Cliff Claven, as he was expounding on the ... »surf88: kip: What an idiotic thing to say. This is a thread on Reebok and ... »Tim Millette: If your looking for the new big senior bat? I'd wait for the H&B ... »Tri18: I spoke with Reebok at great length today...the MeLee will continue ... »chollis: The two piece Reebok will not be available for at least 5 to 6 months ... »kip@kg3sports: thanks Alan and Curt...thats good to know. I got 2 in my bag and got ... »colt: Tim, what is the H&B senior Bat? »hitman: Louisville Slugger »hitman: Louisville Slugger »colt: Any idea when the LS senior will be released? »Ugly Stick: Dennis Turner posted on Facebook that it would not be released until ... |
23 | April 5, 2013 | 2777 |
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