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Best Cold Weather Bat» hoovedog: Now that the temps here in South Texas are Polar Bear Friendly.. I've ...»J R: Doc I still have my Easton Tri Shell I used back before Ultras We ... »surf88: I have some composite Reebok Vector-O's and ASA/USSSA Melee's that ... »TexasTransplant: hoovedog, while I agree with you about the old aluminum bats and 47 ... »hoovedog: That's the first I've ever heard of,, did it crack like a composite, ... »TexasTransplant: About a three inch long crack along the length of the barrel. This ... »hoovedog: Your probably really tough on composites !! Hope to see you this ... »crusher: Texas Transplant - Have a good year with the Spurs. Guess it is ... »DoubleL10: Hoovedog, I use old metal bats when it gets cold here in Oklahoma ... »DoubleL10: Hoovedog, I use old metal bats when it gets cold here in Oklahoma ... »17Black: "Now that the temps here in South Texas are Polar Bear ... »hoovedog: Thanks for the heads up Crusher, Larry; what is up there, 20's and ... »BruceinGa: We hit today with the temps in the 40's. My Velocity II held up well. »Lefty: In the cold I hit with the Easton Tri Zone bats. These bats hit well ... »hitt2: I agree it hard to find a good composite bat for for below 55 ... »Webbie25: We hit yesterday in Albuquerque at 26 degrees. I did not hit one ball ... »softball4b: I hit yesterday. I hit the couch hard, it did not go very far, I was ... »hoovedog: softball4b,, you must have been out of home runs,so you went up the ... »surf88: Cold in Colorado is really cold. I use my Vector-O and my ASA/USSSA ... »Puppa: I also have a ASA Reebok Melee (29x34) that I'm looking to «get rid ... »Wayne 37: Don't feel bad about how you hit with the older bats. The balls were ... |
20 | Jan. 16, 2013 | 1062 |
combat centurion» Player25: Where is the best place to buy a new Combat Centurion? I am looking ...»crusher: This page in top right corner had some special offers of $139 a ... »leftyfalcon: Try Kelly Ultimite Sports. Bughtt my black Combat Centenarian for ... »JDub: Alan Tanner Team 1 ... »ju25: kellysultimatesports.com had them for $139 awhile ago, but they are ... »Player25: Thanks for all the input. »ju25: softballfans.com has Centenarians for $139 shipped. »Bighurt3535: Just. Bought one today from big cat at Anconada for 139. Great guy to ... |
7 | Jan. 14, 2013 | 676 |
MIKEN ultra maxload» Gideon60: Looking to purchase the maxload miken 30 oz. Any clue on best price ...»taits: Try here I believe Allan sells them. Or access to them. Team 1 ... »J R: Go to www.hcssl.org clink on links call the number and will get a ... »Gideon60: Thanks for the info. |
3 | Jan. 14, 2013 | 456 |
New ASA Ultra softball bat» chikn55: This is a very good bat for those senior players that like the feel ...»chikn55: Hit another 75 more on the bat. Really opening up now. »Stretch14: Does the bat have a name? »chikn55: It's called the Miken Ultra. It's a all white bat. »ju25: Ultra ASA •E-Flex Ultra Technology® for ma ... »ju25: http://www.mikensports.com/Slowpitch/ASA/?Ultra_ASA |
5 | Jan. 14, 2013 | 763 |
Recent bat poll» Beasley: There was a bat poll recently that asked which bat is the best bat on ...»BruceinGa: Beas, Who conducted this poll? No one that I know was polled. »Beasley: @Bruce - It was on another site's forum. There weren't very many ... »Al33: John, How sad it is, to have to be worried about being banned for ... »Beasley: Happy New Year to you Al. I haven't forgotten your pictures, I've ... »swing for the fences : 75percent choose the wrong bat ;) »leftyfalcon: I know on spa's survey they asked which bat out of the 4 or 5 did I ... »JDub: ANOTHER BAT POLL: 1) Keep Senior Bats 2) Eliminate Senior Bats »JDub: I know, I know, the Right to Bare Arms is our 2nd Amendment. ... »miken44: i like my ambush it is broke in well also black u2 that has about 600 ... »4bags: Put in a vote for me on the Ambush. It broke in quickly and the sweet ... »Wayne 37: Does "bare arms" mean wearing short sleeves in the winter? You used ... »SSUSA Staff: The SSUSA Rulebook DOES protect the player's right to bare arms, ... »JDub: I DON'T CARE WHO YOU ARE . . . THAT'S FUNNY RIGHT THERE ! ! ! »taits: .....the player's right to bare arms.... I saw many players in Reno ... »Omar Khayyam: I'm not too bothered by bare arms, but the occasional bare midriff ... |
15 | Jan. 9, 2013 | 1226 |
What the #@%& is a BATCH?» Bubble Gum: I keep hearing about a Batch of Bats. So my question is: HOW ...»taits: Might be however many bats were MADE in the any particular RUN. And ... »Bubble Gum: So???? 1 run = 1 batch = unknown number of bats Why do I fee ... »?: I have worked in the Auto Industry and can't recall ever hearing of a ... »taits: As for numbers made for a batch or run which I believe are same but ... »hombre: batch /baCH/ Noun A quantity or consignment of goods pr ... »?: It seems I always hear that the 1st batch of any model bat is the ... »Pull My Finger: If batches of bats are somehow different from each other, the wha ... »hombre: When I asked one of the bat reps why a particular batch of bat ... »HJ: From what I am reading it is simply the luck of the draw. ... »Clean Up: Does anybody recall hearing about bat "Runs" or "Batches" back whe ... »softballnuts: Why do bat makers put the bat numbers under the grip? Is is ... |
11 | Jan. 6, 2013 | 621 |
Number 2 hitter» cutty: If the lead off hitter is important, what about the number two ...»JDub: Seriously Dude? Everyone is a Super Duper HITTER with these ... »rightrj1: I actually think the # 2 hitter belongs to your most productive GUY, ... »B-DUB: The one two combination exsists in the whole line up. It is up to the ... |
3 | Jan. 4, 2013 | 540 |
BAT» Puppa: I have a Reebok Meele 34/29 in great condition. It's ASA approved but ...»Dbax: Thanks for sharing. »surf88: Shame on you Dbax LOL. Happy New Year |
2 | Dec. 28, 2012 | 606 |
Anaconda Combat DaBomb» boston: I have this bat but the OG. It's getting pretty beat up. Are the ones ...»boston: Would someone please help me out with this question. I would really ... »wagon487: yes, take 100 swings and put it away for games »boston: thanks for responding |
3 | Dec. 19, 2012 | 764 |
blk centurian» Big Mike: anyone got info on the Centurian?....the black one....Corky is ...»Caveman: I have one and love it. Very durable and pretty hot out of the ... »JDub: Combat Centenarian, and you will be Happy! Careful though, it is ... »400: Mike get you'll love it. Like a tank explosive out of wrapper. ... »crusher: I have one and think it is the best of the best. Mine is a balanced ... »tinman: My one year old 26oz end-loaded gamer is the most durable senior bat ... »swing for the fences : I have one last year and it took 160 swings to break it in and then ... »crusher: Swing - I have a 107 swings with about half in sweet area. When you ... »swing for the fences : Crusher, you will hear it... it clacks... when it's clacking it's ... »Paco13: Interesting I have one and I believe is nicely broken in but I don't ... |
9 | Dec. 16, 2012 | 1133 |
Miken SPU2P Ultra II USA 2012» Goater: Seeing unbelievable prices for this bat .... why so cheap? If most ...»crawdaddy: Miken has quality control issues with the older U2 models. It's a ... »Ap39Miken: Goater,, the reason for the lower prices is the fact that we closed ... »Smokey20: Used this model 10/11-7/12. Good pop and performance. Bought a couple ... »cyborg45: Miken replaced 6 bats for our team in KC. Very good customer ... »BruceAZ: My USA model is a dud, I sent it back to Miken and they said it ... »Ap39Miken: BruceAZ, please contact me at Miken Sports tomorrow. Thanks Adam ... »taits: Had one 1.20 that had less that 100 on it, broke cleanly at the upper ... »Webbie25: Bruce-taits-when I had my dud bad we all noticed it made a much ... »DaddysPestControl: I actually bought a Black Ultral II in May of this year. I sent it ... »crawdaddy: AP, I stand by my previous comment as to Miken's QC issues. You ... »BruceAZ: AP, I'm done talking to Miken customer service. The USA model U2 I ... »Goater: Just noticed Centenarians in the $160 range. Maybe price competition ... »5ToolsinOhio: Kellys ultimate sports 139.00 Centenarians »mikensoftball: I agree with BruceAZ. I sent my USA model UltraII back with the same ... »MikeC: Our team has sent in 4 different Mikens, black Ultra, USA model and ... »boston: Damn I hope these bats aren't duds. My daughter is getting me one for ... »armiho211: the one i had was a dud, out of the wrapper, i couldnt get it to ... »bob g.: If any of those troublesome UltraII's were rolled, there's the ... |
18 | Dec. 8, 2012 | 2400 |
Which Bat should I use?» Big Mike: I have been helping the wounded warriors project for a few yrs and I ...»rightrj1: Big Mike, IMO the only thing you can do nowadays to perserve a bat ... »Big Mike: your 2cents sound good to me....but it's hard not to take BP....:) »Malo37: Big Mike, Glad to hear your helping out with the wounded warriors. We ... »rightrj1: Big Mike you'll have to purchase a USSSA or ASA bat for BP, they'll ... »LeeLee: Maybe look at the MM Combat, the blue one and yes don't use your ... »BudLeftField: BudLeftField- A number of my team mates use bat warmers. This might ... »surf88: Mike: I currently use a Reebok Melee for tournament games and use a ... »HJ: Check other threads on how to properly break in a bat and be sure to ... »MikeC: I have a old Miken Freak from years back and use it for BP it hits ... |
9 | Dec. 7, 2012 | 854 |
bat» the answer: I have an almost new 27oz yellow combat anaconda ..its is hot ...»LeeLee: how do i contact you »the answer: email me at chapsteven4@aol.com »wagon487: 375 plus shipping, you got to be kidding me.....that's an ebay ... »swanny22: Lee Lee, Mike Swanson I have a new yellow combat 27oz. I would sell ... »the answer: I can wait as they become more scarce..the price will go up,,I have ... »wagon487: More scarce? they are already very hard to find, almost impossible. ... »mad dog: wagon i'm with you...$375 for an unwarranted bat plus pay for ... »LeeLee: swanny I will call you »the answer: well at least someone will make a sale on my post...my combats are ... »taits: Personally I think a better answer for a bat at 400 is two other new ... »the answer: well I was laid off from my fulltime job and can only find pt work at ... »taits: It is too the american way. Quite frankly I do not blame who in any ... »the answer: truth be told...it could easily outlast 2 mikens at 199 each »the answer: had a miken break in less then 1 month and a reebok break in 1/2 a ... »Paco13: Please tell me that this fool is not paying $300 for senior bat. ... »0: $375 for a used, no warranty, senior bat? SERIOUSLY? »the answer: so lets get this straight..you guys will pay hundreds of dollars to ... »the answer: penny wise and pound foolish »the answer: ok when I bought it it the person who sold it to me said it was ... »the answer: the one i am using is 28 bal long barrel..its about 12 games old and ... »Shut Up & Pitch: penny wise and pound foolish? How about.... A Fool And Hi ... »Full Monty: GOOD LUCK FINDING THAT PIGEON... :) »VINNY LV: let the fun begin... $325 »the answer: when demand is greater than the supply...the value goes up..simple ... »softballnuts: the answer "when demand is greater than the supply...the value goe ... »bernie: Hey Phil: No yellow Combat Mike Macenko bat has sold for over $175.00 ... »swing for the fences : I stopped hitting the mm yellow bat last year it is replaced and im ... »Bubble Gum: Is that a typo? Did he really mean $3.75? »Full Monty: Maybe he meant to type $37.50??? »tsignman: the answer?? what was the question??...lol »the answer: the question is...do you want to win multiple championships?.. of ... »tsignman: always was my favorite bat & is definitely more durable than the ... »Clean Up: Let me get this straight... buying a used, no warranty bat at th ... »mad dog: clean up why not,his bat is magical,hence the magical price...that ... »Clean Up: Maybe that "Magic Bat" will turn to gold so the owner can bu ... »Clean Up: Maybe that "Magic Bat" will turn to gold so the owner can bu ... »the answer: if you dont want the bat..then move onto another thread..or go pay ... »Snot Nose Kid: answer: If that bat is so GREAT... WHY DON'T YOUR FRIENDS O ... »the answer: if you dont want the bat..then move onto another thread..or go pay ... »the answer: if you dont want the bat..then move onto another thread..or go pay ... »mad dog: dense,us....hey your the one trying to gouge us....this bat never ... »tg69: Not really sure why everyone is so up tight about what this guy is ... »Snot Nose Kid: tg69 If this guy really wants to sell the "Greatest Bat Ever Made ... »FOFO: I have a 26oz. in excellent condition I've been sitting on for a few ... »tg69: One mans junk is another mans treasure. Beauty is in the eye of the ... »Corky: Sorry guys I just can't resist.......This may be a historic ... »tg69: Corky,the PROFFESOR must be down. »the answer: very true tg69..and what is the thing most seniors pay all this money ... »the answer: very true tg69..and what is the thing most seniors pay all this money ... »?: I just can't understand why NOBODY has bought that "Wonder Bat ... »LeeLee: Okay guys I guess I need to say something. First, I didn't buy the ... »the answer: first batch miken freak 100 ultra hot plus le 98 Returns ... »LeeLee: Now why in world would anybody pay that much for a bat that they ... »taits: Answer, Your Id tells it all: stick it deep sell it cheap1 Doubt ... »0: LeeLee the answer... has all the answers! And still hasn' ... »db14: I know and hope most of you guys are all bright enough not to get ... »the answer: 27 oz 2008 Worth Mayhem M7598 ASA Softball Bat HOT!!!!! One-da ... »the answer: wow check this one out....... Easton Synergy Extended EXT SCX3 ... »the answer: Easton NIW OG SCX3 Synergy Extended 34/26 26 Original 2005 HOT New i ... »db14: Anyone with an ounce of common sense can play this game all day long. ... »the answer: these are other bats being sold for 2 to 3 x their original cost ... »wagon487: There are 8 extendeds for sale on ebay right now. only one has a bid ... »Clean Up: answer: It don't matter what other e-bay prices are. THE FAC ... »Clean Up: answer: It don't matter what other e-bay prices are. THE FAC ... |
64 | Dec. 1, 2012 | 1785 |
yellow combat» the answer: apparantly the senior division does not venture into the real world ...»the answer: thats chapsteven4..forgot the n..I am trying to make a living not ... »the answer: I also have the 28oz balanced which I use..I would hate to part with ... »the answer: I also have the 28oz balanced which I use..I would hate to part with ... »wagon487: First, all prices have dropped. The scx3 and the scn3 (the extended ... »canIjack: B T BARNUM, "I BORN EVERYDAY". »the answer: **BAT RULE FOR 2013 - NEW UPDATE 10/04/2012 In 2011, USSSA made a ... »Az Iz: the answer: "I paid more for this bat used than I bought new one ... »the answer: prices down but still ok for bats in demand Easton Synergy EXT ... »wagon487: 26oz Extended solid bat in good shape returnable no receipt $200 I ... »the answer: prices down but still ok for bats in demand Easton Synergy EXT ... »0: My Investment Banker laughed when I showed him thi ... »taits: the answer, With you concept of supply and demand, where would you ... »armiho211: very simple, dont like the price, dont buy it. if you really ... |
13 | Nov. 28, 2012 | 865 |
Phoenix» big cat7: What bat seems to be the popular choice in phoenix at the winter ...»Olden Slow: big cat....I play with a guy that has both...Used the Twilight and ... »stick8: Just got back from Phoenix and just from what I saw at Desert West it ... »cal50: stick, How did OKI do? »stick8: Cal50, we ended up 2nd. Did you play? »cal50: No we didn't play. Was wondering how you guys and the KC Barons ... »stick8: Not sure how the Barons did in the prelims but I believe they lost ... »cal50: Thanks, I just spoke with one of the Barons players, they didn't do ... »stick8: 1-1 in the prelims beat Fangrabbers, lost to Worth 50's 4-2 in the ... »cal50: Pretty good teams in the tournament. »lefty# 9: Was not a weak team there I think the only complaint at Desert West ... »stick8: Lefty9 I played middle for OKI and I feel your pain. We experienced ... »Malo37: The sun was the same for both teams. It didn't effect one tem more ... »Webbie25: Malo-we played 2 games into that sun-one each day. Yes it was the ... »stick8: Malo, it was the same for both teams no question. Texas Players had ... »sliplayer: Sun was very tough and did change the game for both teams. ... |
15 | Nov. 21, 2012 | 1196 |
GSC solid core bat senior bat» CAPT D5: GSC rep reports their senior bat will be at the tournament in ...»birdie: Maybe I will still get my spirit ASA bat that I ordered back in 2000 ... »Bomber23: He must have made some modifications since then and has to have it ... »Gary19: This is still going on? »1billyd: Scroll down on this site for an interesting ... »DonB: The J316 is the ASA bat The P413 will be the senior bat. My ... »swing for the fences : 1 Billy it's amazing that Gods bat is Devil Red! WTH! ;-) »1billyd: Hadn't thought about, but on the other hand, it could be Bood ... »0: Maybe they got a great deal on red paint.. |:-) |
8 | Nov. 19, 2012 | 1025 |
New Miken U2 two piece bat» Tri18: Mikens new two piece bat is now available. It features improved ...»Brett: What is your price? Several web sites are selling them for $209.99. »Tri18: You can call or email me for pricing information and availability. ... »Gorilla Boy: SSUSA has them in stock and shipping for 199.99. Gorilla Boy »colt: Does this hit like a true 2 pc bat(stealth, mutants)or more like a ... »Tri18: It is somewhat in between. I have them in stock now and they aren't ... »5ToolsinOhio: Hey and after 75-95 swings if its still not broke in...just keep ... »Q19: Using my 27 oz. at the Huntsman Senior Games. Hot right out if the ... »big cat7: i understand that a bigger stronger person will swing harder and have ... »Tri18: Big cat, I know most guys with good bat speed and some strength ... »Ugly Stick: I have hit the Miken bat and it is a winner. Are you getting these ... »Tri18: I am an official dealer with Miken, combat, reebok, and worth and get ... »Tri18: Ugly, forgot your other question. Right now the bats come in ... »Gorilla Boy: Hey Alan, I was just checking to see what you were selling the Miken ... »Tri18: Hey Mike, Same as SSUSA basically. I do give a discount if it's a ... »colt: Big Cat7, My thought on the 2pc is that swinging harder or faster ... »5ToolsinOhio: Got to swing this new 2pc Miken along with 2pc Combat yesterday, I do ... »Ugly Stick: Hey 5Tools, did you get that chance to hit the Monsta senior bat? If ... »5ToolsinOhio: We did hit the Monsta, problem was the bats were demo's no decals, ... »Gideon60: I have the boombah grey bat. I have about 200 cuts on it and it not ... »taits: Boombah info: ¥ Constructed for the 52/275 ball that is used in ... |
20 | Nov. 15, 2012 | 3249 |
monsta bats» Gideon60: anyoe have any info on these new monsta bats they are white with a ...»taits: I doubt it will amount to anything worth while. From what I read it's ... »5ToolsinOhio: Rumor has it i might be hitting this monsta bat this weekend with a ... »SALSAKID49: I got swing one last week.. It's a GTG bat nothing like the crappy ... »Gideon60: hey taits,Have team together already and it was not tulare it was ... »taits: Fresno mentioned on the ad header but picture is the park in ... |
5 | Nov. 11, 2012 | 1516 |
cheater bats» dantheman: What do senior's do when the kids in your league are useing cheater ...»stick8: As a player all you can do is make the umpires, league director or ... »Gary19: stick, interesting rule. So I guess the moral of that story is not ... »stick8: That's true Gary. If one uses a cheater bat it would be easy for them ... »mad dog: dan/stick,this has been something i asked someone from this board(a ... »stick8: Mad Dog in a weird way that rep is correct, it's really a problem for ... »mad dog: stick,and that is the problem,everyone turning their heads and not ... »FOFO: I have seen the problem playing and officiating games in Vegas. Good ... »Gary19: Bad rule. I understand its intent, but bad rule. So any time you ... »Gary19: Seems like the moral of the story is still "don't hit balls near guys ... »mad dog: moral of the story.....really....guess its ok for the cheaters to use ... »FOFO: I think it's a good rule. It's the only way to attempt to catch bat ... »neck10: well usssa will like that all the players will go back there.why not ... »stick8: Mad Dog I understand and admire your passion on this and trust me ... »mad dog: STICK and even that is not fool proof.i have played in some utrip ... »titanhd: Simply because a bat doesn't pass the compression test doesn't mean ... »stick8: Mad Dog every bat you see in the plastic container at a USSSA ... »stick8: Well said titanhd. What you stated applies mostly to bats that are a ... »mad dog: stick i understand that each time they get tested in conf play...our ... »stick8: That's just it Mad Dog. The conference has a system to deal with ... »Gary19: "That's why we put in a rule if the pitchers gets drilled without ... »stick8: I will say it's not the best rule Gary because it doesn't really stop ... |
21 | Nov. 9, 2012 | 1746 |
Ambush.» Avis: Hey Alan I guess ur talking about my AMBUSH? Thats my luck..lol |
0 | Nov. 6, 2012 | 545 |
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