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| Feb. 5, 2013 Lefty_20 2 posts | Recommended ASA single wall bats So I have used the White Steel & Raw Steel. Anybody have any suggestions on some ASA stamped Single Wall bats. They seem to be hard to find... |
| Feb. 5, 2013 BudLeftField 86 posts | I have used the Louisville slugger TPS-Advanced player series model sb30-1.20 BPF stamped approved by ASA - C405 plus .this is a great bat if you can find one. Good luck |
| Feb. 8, 2013 Wayne 37 Men's 65 773 posts | Miken has come out with a bat that is called Ultra, white in color, and has the new ASA 2013 sticker on it. That is the only sticker on it also. It seems ASA is allowing a much hotter bat. I bought one, just haven't used it yet so I cant tell you how it performs. It sounds, and bounces like it could be very hot. |
| Feb. 8, 2013 Paco13 424 posts | I just got one from Alan, I am going to mainly play locally with the flat bellies...I believe that it is hotter than any Utrip bat on the market right now. It is not Utrip or NSA approved. My concern is the durability, but it does have a limited warranty and I don't hit as hard as you Gents. Alan thanks for the expeditious and courteous customer service. PR NINJA OUT JESUS TE AMA!!! |
| Feb. 8, 2013 ju25 Men's 60 235 posts | Miken Ultra ASA is a hot bat, but it is not a single wall. Check out the Anderson line, Nanoteks are nice but costly. Demarini has the Ultimate Weapon or the Vexxum. Easton has the Rival. Try E-bay for some of the old single walls such as TPS Ritch's Superior or a Worth Carl Rose Powercell, or my personal favorite the TPS Gold. |
| Feb. 8, 2013 5ToolsinOhio Men's 50 160 posts | Rip-It makes some nice single wall models. |
| Feb. 8, 2013 Wayne 37 Men's 65 773 posts | Alan, Already got one from Kelly Ultimate sports for $175.00 free shipping on a make offer on eBay I see that the the majority of them are running for $199.00. I don't know what you want to get, but if anyone else wants one, I can direct them your way. Yes, it does come with a one year warranty. You will still have to use your USSSA or NSA when warranted. I've heard the Worth 454 is pretty hot also. |
| Feb. 13, 2013 Lefty_20 2 posts | Thanks a lot guys, appreciate the feedback. Been looking at the Ultimate Weapon. I'll check out the Vexxum, Easton Rival and some of the Andersons... |
| Feb. 26, 2013 Wayne 37 Men's 65 773 posts | Been able to hit with my ASA only approved bat. It really has some good pop. It hits well. The new USSSA approved bats aren't as hot as they used to be. The old USSSA are not allowed to be used at some softball complexes. You need a 2013 USSSA sticker on it for it to be legal. They know which models models could try to be made fake. End caps are different too. Most places though are going to grandfather the older USSSA in though. So don't get rid of them yet. In summation the 2013 ASA bats are hotter. The USSSA bat not as hot as in the past. Irony abounds. |
| Feb. 27, 2013 Paco13 424 posts | I swong my ASA Ultra last weekend at a local tourney and it is as hot as any old Utrip or hotter...I pewrsonally like it a lot, swinging it again this weekend at tourney. I have the 27EL...durability still an issue will see, but like Alan said for the price you can't go wrong. Mis 2 centavos JESUS TE AMA PR NINJA OUT |
| March 4, 2013 Ugly Stick Men's 60 20 posts | Not sure about your testing abilities. I did not know that there was so much testing to do to a senior bat. What about the two guys from Texas? They look like they really know what they are doing. Hitting on a baseball field with a glove as home plate 25 feet behind home plate. I heard this was key in breaking in the bats. I have learned a lot listening to their info. I would like to know more about the testing procedures. Ugly Stick |
| March 6, 2013 Ugly Stick Men's 60 20 posts | So what you are telling me is that you and Kevin are the ones with all of the softball knowledge about bats and balls. That for the last 25 years you are the brains behind all of the softball equipment. Just being curious? Ugly Stick |
| March 6, 2013 Ugly Stick Men's 60 20 posts | There are so many bats out today it really makes it difficult to choose one. I don't underestimate your knowledge of the game, you or Kevin. It is just hard to pick the right one. You say everyone has their own style. I play but am not that good at all. I just want to make sure I am spendin my money the right way. Sorry if I come off wrong. Ugly Stick |
| March 6, 2013 5ToolsinOhio Men's 50 160 posts | Well Tri18 some people just don't know who you are! Ugly you need to go back and read some of this guys post, then you will understand more hahaha |
| March 7, 2013 bkb555 301 posts | I purchased 2 bats last year from Alan (Tri18) and only so because of his testing and recommendations...I have NO complaints at all...My only complaint is just when I get a new bat, a HOTTER, better, more durable bat comes out 2 months later....as for the ASA bat, it seems so ironic that a Division that has been so strict over the years on ball speed etc now surpasses the standards (according to performance by reviews) of U-trip bats......I don't get it....and are ASA bats legal in senior ball????? |
| March 7, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | bkb555, ASA legal? If they have a BPF of 1.21 or less. yes of if they have a asa stamp for 2002 or 4. Easier to find older ones with the BPF to use in cold weather. I use a EsT C405P for bP. |
| March 9, 2013 JMJIT Men's 65 35 posts | I bought the New ASA Combat Derby Boys 34/26El.I know others that bought the New Ultra ASA,When they hit my Combat.they all bought one.3Guys on my team now own the Combat Derby Boys ASA bat. |
