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| May 20, 2013 BoiseBat Men's 65 9 posts | Solar Bat Warmes Who is the guy that made the bat warmers in clear box with reflective material in the back. Hoping to connect up at Rock n' Reno. |
| May 20, 2013 armiho211 Men's 70 449 posts | cold balls and warm bats, not sure of the outcome. hope the bat survives. use an ASA bat for batting practice in the mornings until the day warms up. good luck. |
| May 21, 2013 Player 86 posts | Most of the players that use these have made them. Make a small box (an old trunk lid works), use household aluminum foil on the inside, then cover with a clear plastic sheet (the big-box stores carry this). You can add props, feet, or set them against the fence. Like armiho211 suggested, cold balls (or wet ones) might be a problem though. |
| May 23, 2013 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | Wet balls don't seem to hinder performance - cold might ..... ( 8 |
| May 26, 2013 curveball Men's 65 705 posts | 4X4 I have found the opposite; 2 things that have killed my composite bats are wet, heavy BP balls. |
| May 27, 2013 4x4 Men's 65 601 posts | LOL - Rob - the world is made up of more than just composite bats my friend. Just a fun post to keep the OBP high. Gotta keep swingin' - "I don't always contradict myself - but when I do = I don't.....Keep active my friend..... |
| May 27, 2013 curveball Men's 65 705 posts | LOL Thanx "big guy" |
| Aug. 21, 2013 Cougar Men's 65 26 posts | It might have been me.......I've made several |
| Aug. 21, 2013 titanhd Men's 60 639 posts | BoiseBat I think that this may be the post that you are refering to. Jan. 16, 2006 a420pirateguy Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Solar bat warmers I have a solar power bat warmer that holds 8 bats. On sunny days (which doesn't happen to often up here) you can put the bats in there for about 20 minutes, pull them out and hold on to the barrell! Burns your hand in 5 seconds! As for hitting, it absolutely makes a difference! You don't even feel the ball coming off the bat! The one you get up here goes for about $100 Can.Our whole team swears by that bat box! |
| Aug. 22, 2013 gott2play Men's 60 212 posts | Boise, A better alternative to the bulky boxes are the ones made out of heavy plastic with the reflective material behind a thick clear plastic cover. There's a guy out here in So Cal named Max Edmond (619-855-8474) who plays senior ball and owns an upholstery shop. His versions are lightweight, fold up in a backpack bag, made to order in the color of your choice, and he'll make to hold one or multiple bats...mine hold two but he can do whatever. They come with clips so you can hang on the fences. He'll ship to you quickly. Give him a call. Tony Baltazar So Cal 55 - Major |
| Aug. 22, 2013 Duke Men's 65 908 posts | Thanks Tony! Just ordered one and he was going to ship it to me today. I told him to bring it to the Hemet tournament in September. It was good talking with him, because we both played with the same players from 30-40 years ago, like Rick Adams and Billy Messina. We just never played on the same teams. Very reasonable price too($25). Good luck in San Clemente this weekend. My team will be in Morro Bay this weekend. Hope to see you and say hi in Hemet. Take care, Andy Smith, 60/55 Major |
| Aug. 22, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | I believe it's been proven that bat Warner's are useless. |
| Aug. 22, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Warmers! |
| Aug. 22, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Warmers! |
| Aug. 22, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Warmers! |
| Aug. 23, 2013 hemi racer Men's 65 237 posts | Dbax, what info makes you think warmers DON"T work? I'm certainly not as they say a rocket scientist, but considering the material these bat are made from, looks like heat would make them more flexible. So I would assume that would help with the trampoline effect, course you know where assuming will get you. Just wondering. |
| Aug. 23, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Maybe I should have said, there is no scientific proof that a heated bat will increase distance and performance. |
| Aug. 23, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | ou might want to read these post on warming bats from this year: http://seniorsoftball.com/?messageboard&viewby_thread=101527&message_topic_id=bats I'd go with the warmers in colder weather if allowed or lying them in the sun to get more warmth. The do work. Tatooball, (Kervin), Knows his stuff. |
| Aug. 23, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | He says in a post, it will help durability, but not performance. |
| Aug. 23, 2013 . 22 posts | All bat manufactures will tell you that all composite bats are NOT supposed to be used when the temperature is under 60 degrees.....BAT WARMER OR NOT! Don't know of any bat manufacturer that makes bat warmers. Does anybody know just what is the ideal operating temperature range (low being 60 degrees and a high of ? degrees)of a bat? Is it 60-130 degrees? Is there such a thing as getting the bat too hot, temperature wise? |
| Aug. 23, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Kevin is correct & you always give up something in the construction, either performance or durability to some extent. Bats are getting better in both respects too, so it should get interesting fairly soon in regards to new bats coming out for next years models. As for the warmers, I doubt any 'bat' manufacturer makes any per se, but there are many makers of out there. Easy to make a home made too. Micro-wave versions also that serve as a barrel protecter as well, just a little bulky bot a bat sleeve. You might find your 'proof' on B&N web site but don't have the paid rights to enter it. |
| Aug. 23, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Kevin is correct & you always give up something in the construction, either performance or durability to some extent. Bats are getting better in both respects too, so it should get interesting fairly soon in regards to new bats coming out for next years models. As for the warmers, I doubt any 'bat' manufacturer makes any per se, but there are many makers of out there. Easy to make a home made too. Micro-wave versions also that serve as a barrel protecter as well, just a little bulky bot a bat sleeve. You might find your 'proof' on B&N web site but don't have the paid rights to enter it. |
| Aug. 24, 2013 hemi racer Men's 65 237 posts | Speaking of next year, competition in the bat wars must be heating up. My last Combat Ambush I received had a 1 year warranty decal on the bat. Never seen a senior bat with any kind of warranty. Think that is a sign of things to come? |
| Aug. 24, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | My Ambush does not have that & was told it didn't have a warranty i believe...If i remember right over the last year plus. Only that it is a 1.21 limited bat. The GSC is to carry the years warranty and your post is the only other bat I've heard of with one. If so, it will put pressure on the others I believe especially if at competitive pricing like the GSC will be offering on it. ($239.00) Not sure if that is shipped or just the bat. Latest 'news' is that around end of Sept- first of Oct some demos should be sent out to the reps. Please send me a pic of that Ambush with sticker warranty. tait_ebay@yahoo.com Thanks. |
| Aug. 24, 2013 Bubble Gum 122 posts | Speaking of GSC.... Is their warranty voided if the bat is used in temps under 60 degrees? If so, by the time the GSC bats are released (Sept/Oct)and delivered, many parts of the country will be too cold to use them. Maybe I'll wait until spring before considering buying. |
| Aug. 24, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | I can't answer that with certainty, however I would imaging it to be like most bat companies that have some disclaimer, for many things. Quite frankly I wouldn't blame them. As for your last though, use an old alloy bat though they are prone to problems but you can find the very cheap. Why risk it. |
| Aug. 24, 2013 PJ3P Men's 50 94 posts | It isn't the bat that is the problem under 60 degrees people! It's the ball. The ball gets too hard as it gets colder and will damage your bat. |
| Aug. 24, 2013 Dbax Men's 65 2101 posts | Exactly!! |
| Aug. 25, 2013 hemi racer Men's 65 237 posts | Taits, will try to get that picture of decal to you. I still have the wrapper on the bat while breaking it in. Haven't unfolded it and read contents but I did see where you have to register the bat. |
| Aug. 25, 2013 Bubble Gum 122 posts | taits Thanks for the tip about using old alloy bats for the cold weather. It is for that reason there is no need to buy a GSC bat if they are sold in the last few months of this year. I can't see any reason for buying a GSC bat in October or November and not be able to use it until spring 2014. Also since GSC announced that their bats are approved I have had to buy 2 replacement bats for bats that broke. STILL WAITING!! |
| Aug. 25, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Hemi racer. Will be looking forward to pic. |
| Aug. 25, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Hemi racer. Will be looking forward to pic. |
| Aug. 25, 2013 taits Men's 65 4548 posts | Bubble gum, Don't forget the Alloy also have issues with cold weather. Just should be able to get one cheaper that is still good for games. The balls will be the main problem if cold or wet. Not all absorb water if playing on wet fields, some shed it pretty well. (Synthetic covers). Leather balls tend to absorb, thus can weigh more in time, cold will make them harder. |
| Aug. 25, 2013 michael697 22 posts | The Team was Sonoma Crush...Rick Marion |
| Aug. 25, 2013 hemi racer Men's 65 237 posts | Taits, pictures on the way. Sunday Night |
