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Miken bats return policy» big unit: I called miken in regards to a problem with my senior bat that broke ...»crown: Sorry to hear about your Miken Warranty issues. Breaking at the ... »Pepper: Big Unit. I have a very similar situation with my Ultra II. I refer ... »BOURGEOIS: I would try to reach out to Alan Tanner. He is not only a Rep for ... |
3 | May 6, 2019 | 3077 |
Are these bats ASA certified?» Jamiek: Boombah Boss 3.0 Demarini Juggy Dudley lightning legend Miken senior ...»Jamiek: crickets Anyone? »mck71: Boombah Boss 3.0 - No Demarini Juggy - Yes Dudley lightning legend - ... |
2 | May 6, 2019 | 1311 |
New Senior bat technology and performance insights» Tri18: Hello Everyone, I am answering more and more questions on these ...»20boy1: This explains a lot. Some vender selling bats had a compression ... »lb16: Alan, problem is you're average player such as myself doesn't have a ... »crusher: Lb16 a good comment. This is a question l have. What is an average ... »Tri18: All you guys above make great comments especially as this is somewhat ... »marcster13: I agree regarding the barrels getting too soft. I don't have a ... »OZ40: " The trick is to build a bat that takes some break in time, gets to ... »Mont25: Interesting, I suspect your hitting approach has some baring as well. ... »Tri18: Mont, I am speaking in general terms. EVERYONE has a number and when ... »Fabe: Great innformation Alan! Since I don't swing hard can I have one of ... »tattooball: Why don't you post the actual test data and give credit the ones that ... »Tri18: Kevin, (tattooball) I do my own testing in both lab and on the field. ... »Paco12: Sounds like a lot BS to me and another plot to sell more bats. Every ... »tattooball: A little late to the party this was all done in 2013 and it is odd ... »bkb555: why are you ripping on Alan....either buy his bats or don't....new ... »mck71: I have to agree with bkb555 on this. Not sure WHY we need to rip ... »tattooball: I'm ripping him because it's not the first time he's come on here as ... »tattooball: Thanks for the well wishes but I'm still cripple. »Tri18: Kevin I hope your health continues to improve and you are on the ... »Bobby Buggs: While Im not going to get into who's words they are, I agree with ... »DaveDowell: OK ... This one is starting to resemble a high school jocks' debate ... |
20 | April 24, 2019 | 7215 |
dudley bat» garyheifner: Did they ever find out what the breaking problem was with the new 2 ...»lb16: Yea crickets from all the Dudley reps on this. They were all blowing ... |
1 | April 18, 2019 | 1719 |
2017 Miken Platinium Freak» Mr Wolf: I bought a 2017 ASA Miken Platinium Freak 26oz end-load. I thought ...»Fabe: This my Braddah is not allowed! Aloha, Fabe »DaveDowell: Please don't become a self-professed bat cheater ... Fabe speaks ... »mck71: Mr Wolf - As suggested, try and either trade or sell the bat. I will ... »Mr Wolf: To clarify, I don’t want to shave the barrel. I wouldn’t think ... »lb16: Mr. Wolf - Yes changing the weighting in any way from original specs ... »grayhitter59: As stated any change from manufacturing specs is an altered ... »OZ40: If you have a knob cuff on it try removing it and replacing it with ... »Wayne 37: I would surmise their are more than quite a few un-self-professed ... »bkb555: Mr Wolf....those bats are extremely rare in that weight and if you ... »Mr Wolf: After thinking about it, I will probably sell the Miken because if I ... »neck10: wont get $400.00 for it just bought one for $300.00 in the wrapper |
11 | April 1, 2019 | 3755 |
DUDLEY 2019 LIGHTNING HOTW» Elite Sports: Guys please dont take offense if it doesnt apply to you then it ...»Dbax: Very impressive demonstration. »Elite Sports: Thank you. I'm just trying to protect the integrity Dudley has ... »Omar Khayyam: Looking at recent postings about the new Dudley breaking prematurely, ... »Crash1: I've known Carlos for years, done business with him, and he is a man ... »DocJoel48: Thank you Carlos! It’s a great bat. Dudley thanks you too. ... »G MAN: OMG..Its All About Money !!! Whats that bullshit smell ? Oh its the ... »ju25: If I buy a Dudley from you(Elite Sports) and it prematurely breaks ... »Paco12: Don't blame the companies, blame yourselves. Most of you buy bats ... »ju25: Call me a cheap ass, but I will not pay over $170(Worth Wicked) for a ... »Casey#44: I read this forum occasionally, but I just joined to be able to ... »Saratoga2: I had ordered my hot W 14 3 weeks ago and it just came today but I ... »DBurke23: Buy an ADIDAS !!!!!!! Looking for 10-15 feet of distance? Buy a gym ... »DCPete: You might to check back with Dave Velasquez at this point about these ... »mck71: Dave V put out an update on YT today saying that he removed them and ... »mck71: Dave V website: http://www.seniorsoftballbatreviews.com/ »Dugout: Instead of using a senior's bat. Why don't you as a player use a ... »DaveDowell: How about another option? ... Getting in a little better shape, a ... »Dugout: I was going to mention that to Dave...like go to gym and lift etc. ... »DaveDowell: Dugout ... We're second only to golf in falling victim to the pricey ... »Elite Sports1: Ok guys I apologize for the delay. I couldn't log on and SSUSA help ... »Elite Sports1: Now that I have address the response. Please don't turn this into a ... »miken44: if Dudley will replace the bat how long will that take they pushed ... »Casey#44: Elite Sports 1. All good. I Didn't realize you were here or I ... »OMD: I bought 2 of these new bats (12" $ 14") but haven't had a chance to ... »Elite Sports1: miken44 I have surrendered 150 bats from my order to help Dudley ... »leftyodoul: In early February I pre-ordered the Dudley hot W 14 inch from elite ... »Hail Ragna!: I deal with a player in the Kansas area that can get me some certain ... »Elite Sports1: I will take a blue one out of the wrapper this week and post another ... »TheGrinch: Isolated? Seniorsoftball bat reviews just posted there video on ... »ffdonnie: Think this beating a dead horse now, but I just shattered a 14" HotW ... »miken44: there is a solution stop buying the Dudley there is no guarantee that ... »OMD: Has anybody had good results so far - if so, how many hits so ... »Elite Sports1: Guys I dont own Dudley. Though I'm loyal to the brand I am more loyal ... »Bobby Buggs: As bad of a reputation hit this may cause Dudley they know how to do ... »bkb555: Bobby, it may be too late….I get upset when a warranteed bat breaks ... »ju25: This sounds so much like the Reebok Barrage that came out in 2013, ... »Bobby Buggs: Unfortunately its the same old game for bat companies, have to ... »jerrytodd01: This year Im playing on a Dudley sponsored team and we cracked 4 ... »bkb555: Seems like they made a bat for the 40 yard dash and not the ... »AZTOMC: I seem to have gotten a Dudley HotW with the opposite problem. I ... »Hendog: I purchased a 14 inch from direct sports . I’ve put 325 swings on ... »Hendog: Give it time , it will open up and you will not be Disappointed ! I ... »garyheifner: I got my 14W from direct sports about 5 days ago. Being in the ... »Lefty: Hendog I have a 27oz and my SN on HOT W bat is 2112180733. Just ... »Michigan Mike: I just took delivery of my 14W on 3-1-19 after seeing the great ... »Hendog: Gary the serial # on my 14w is 1512180894. »Whitey58: Went to the indoor cages today with a new 14"HotW and new Trump ... »action50: IWhat is the number to call for Dudley if the bat cracks.Does the ... »OMD: Has anybody tried warming up the bat - NOT heat treating! Taking 50 ... »leftyodoul: I hit my new HotW 14” today. It cracked on the 15th swing. Serial ... »Elite Sports1: Guys, Dudley has been on the horn with the Manufacturer trying to ... »bogie: Dudley has made some great bats, and I am sure will fix this and ... »lb16: bogie - Have you ever swung any of the OG or 2.0 Dudleys? Yes they ... »ffdonnie: I completely agree with lb16, and completely disagree with bogie. I ... »mnball: I own 5 dudleys now and have broken 5 in the past - all bats getting ... »TOMMYHAWK77: Just cracked my 14". I think this is the hottest bat out of the ... »swing for the fences : 4 of my friends have told me how hot they are and they all have ... »ffdonnie: Just read Alan Tanners email/ad and his statement that Dudley says ... »Casey#44: Elite Sports1 All As I mentioned before, I will post each step in ... »lb16: Just curious has Dudley stated what they think the issue is? Are ... »Dirtball: Received my DudleyW 14" 25oz bat today. Being in the upper Midwest we ... »TOMMYHAWK77: As requested by Dudley, I sent them my receipt and a pic of the ... »TOMMYHAWK77: I also asked what if I wait a month or two before sending the cracked ... »Bobby Buggs: Guys, when turning in your cracked bat make sure you document the ... »miken44: in reading all of these posts I see a lot of the problem seems to in ... »NYGNYY: I have no skin in this message. Not a Dudley fan but I’m wondering ... »OMD: Has anybody received their replacement bat yet? If you have, do you ... »Casey#44: Hi, yes I have. See above posts. I have received 1 replacement and am ... »PapaDan: I see where a couple of the prominent online sellers are no longer ... »miken44: just came back from hitting at d-bats in solon ohio my buddy bought a ... »Lefty: Cracked the 28oz 14 INCH HOT W on the 2nd swing. So much if your 70 ... »Mikelmart: Finally got to hit my 14" after ordering it in January and receiving ... »db9111: I just got my 14". I don't want to swing it until it warms up a ... »Mikelmart: Contacted Direct Sports about returning my 14" HOTW They referred me ... »Lefty: Sent my cracked 14" back to Dudley. They didn't have any 27oz. asked ... »Brenco13: I have both bats. I think the dudley is a better bat for that is ... »Casey#44: I swung my replacement bat today. It was 80+ in South Florida. I was ... »southpaw: All my teammates kid me that I do not swing hard enough to break a ... »action50: My 14 inch serial # starts with a 2 my 27 oz cracked with about 20 ... »mnball: The easy thing to do if you want to stay with Dudley - is buy the new ... »sbsoftball30: Hot W 26 ounce cracked this weekend in Mesquite with well under 75 ... »the car: the money point was missed years ago when you could buy 1 bat 1 glove ... »SSUSA Staff: **THREAD CLOSED** ... We're going to close this one simply due to an ... |
83 | March 25, 2019 | 12889 |
ASA Approved bats» irishmike: A question for all. Play in a league that only allows ASA Approved ...»mck71: im - so we have the same deal here, ASA Sr League using ASA approved ... |
1 | March 19, 2019 | 1754 |
Dudley number» Lefty: Cracked my 27oz HOT W on the second swing at BP. I need Dudley's ...»Whitey58: Dudley is owned by Spaulding--Customer service 1 800 772 5346 U have ... |
1 | March 11, 2019 | 2008 |
Softball bats on southwest airlines» Westcoastball: My sister is traveling to college this summer and we need to know how ...»curveball: Avoid any travel problems, just ship them USPS. Peace of mind for ... »DieselDan: An old military style duffle bag will carry all the players gear. ... »Gorilla Boy: Just to add my .02 cents. I would ship them UPS or Federal Express.. ... »bkb555: I have traveled with bats and golf clubs using Club Glove travel ... »bkb555: here is just an idea of some of the different types of bags...usually ... »AJC: Most of our guys use Southwest when going to Vegas. We were told that ... »Omar Khayyam: I have flown to Las Vegas for years. I always use my regular ... »Gavin5: Just don't try to carry bats or golf clubs in the cabin, even if ... »lowprofile: You can take full lenght bat bag (roller bag), put the bats in the ... »Wayne 37: Just get those tubes from the USPS or Fed ex. Tape a luggage tag on ... |
10 | March 9, 2019 | 3476 |
2019 Miken Freak Pro Mike Dill Balanced» Mulldog: Has anyone swung this bat yet? How does this bat compare to the 2017 ...»Benji4: Mulldog I believe the Mike Dill bat is suppose to be the best bat ... »Mulldog: Benji, I don't know what you mean. Please explain. »TheGrinch: From everything I’ve heard the 2017,18 & 19 are the exact same ... »lb16: I haven't hit the 2019 version yet , but I have owned the 2017 ... »Elite Sports1: I sold quite a few of these at SSUSA Masters and Huntsman. They are a ... |
5 | March 1, 2019 | 3240 |
New Dudley» J R: I spoke with Direct Sports.They say delivery has been pushed back to ...»Mikelmart: Hopefully they won't be delayed as long as last years Stote balls. »maskedman: I also pre ordered from Direct over a month ago. I was expecting it ... »Lefty: It will be cold in Nashville for a few more months or so. I'd rather ... »Tri18: I spoke to Dudley yesterday and they advised me my shipment would be ... »Saratoga2: I ordered a Dudley Hot W from Direct Sports. It was listed as ship ... »Bomber23: Saratoga2: It says Sold Out because it was never in stock. As soon as ... »Tremor: Im sure they're sold out because all the pre orders are spoken for. ... »Tri18: If you guys are having issues getting bats or getting REAL ... »Fabe: Alan is an awesome resource n give great service...mahalo my Braddah! ... »lb16: So Alan do you have any new Dudley's in stock? And if not when will ... »J R: Direct sports said today no bats no rock solid deliver date »Tri18: I cannot speak for anybody else nor will I speculate on things that I ... »lb16: Alan thanks for your reply! »Tri18: I received my tracking information which tells me my order will be ... »Saratoga2: I discussed the situation with Direct Sports on the 20th and they ... »Saratoga2: Another delay from direct sports. They now say a shipment is leaving ... »Tri18: No delays here....My Dudley shipment just arrived. Call me at ... »maskedman: how do you get a shipment of these bats but get no 28s? I'm very ... »Tri18: Mr. Burke Your wife called me a day and a half ago to order a bat ... »TheGrinch: I have a hard time believing Alan Tanner is/wouldn’t be honest with ... »SALSAKID49: Alan Tanner is a top-notch dealer/seller who communicates very well ... »oldschool13: Disappointed ☹️ on the new Hot Dudley 12 bat. Out the ... »Lefty: That's a shame. Wait for so long and the bat cracks. You would hope ... »OMD: Dang!!! That's about $3.50 a hit - hope they were totally awesome ... »Saratoga2: Go to Dave Velasquez bat review site. He reviewed both the 14 and ... »OMD: Saratoga2 - thanks for the lead. Great videos on these new bats. ... »DocJoel48: Bats began shipping from Dudley on Thursday. Preorders should ship ... »G MAN: Early Warning : We hit with the new Dudley HOT bats today 12 & 14. ... »Saratoga2: G-Man I'm very close to 78. Tell me your a young strong player who ... »G MAN: Saratoga2, No I am unfortunatley not young and I dont breaks bats . ... »G MAN: MAJOR PROBLEM : Today I was asked to help break in a brand new Dudley ... »Hail Ragna!: Yes a friend of mine just got one (don't want to mention people's ... »DieselDan: Give Alan a day or two to check into what the hell is going on. »Mannjo: Buy Miken., Made in USA. Dudley made in China. I always look at ... »G MAN: Diesel Dan, You mean its what Dudley going to ... »DocJoel48: Guys, calm down. Is the bat BROKEN or does it have surface cracks? ... »Bobby Buggs: Looks like Dudley has a problem with the Hot W. In 10 years I have ... »ffdonnie: The bats are breaking. Not stress cracks. And hitting Evil Balls in a ... »rightrj1: Looks like this will be a Dudley issue!!! I don't know about the 14" ... »G MAN: Doc.Joe48 I hate to be so negative but the two bats ... |
40 | Feb. 26, 2019 | 7931 |
Serial Numbers on Miken Ultra II» Pepper: Does anyone know if Miken has discontiued putting a serial number on ...»Gorilla Boy: Pepper, this is Mike Macenko. I am a Miken Rep. Give me your number ... |
1 | Feb. 5, 2019 | 2063 |
1999-2000 Miken Ultra 2» skip_6: Just bought a Ultra 2 at a garage sale. I took off the grip, the ...»SSUSA Staff: skip_6 ... Proceed with some degree of caution on this ... The Miken ... »lb16: skip 6 - I think you got some bad info. The original Gray Ultra ... »Eazy: They did make an Ultra and it is an ASA bat and it should have a ... »pug: I had one in 2000. Id like to talk to you about it. »Bomber23: Pug I have a 27 in excellent condition with the 200 ASA ... »Phoenix26: Eazy..Back then, where in Hayward did you play? Centennial or Mt ... »JDub: Reminder Dave, I was "That Pitcher" nearly Killed by the Original ... »DaveDowell: Gentlemen ... Hopefully this is a "collector's item" discussion only ... |
8 | Jan. 26, 2019 | 7596 |
2018 1and 2 piece Hyper Z endload» Lefty: Has anyone BP with the 2018 1 piece or 2 piece HYPER Z endload. I ...»Benji4: Lefty I have hit every Hyper Z ever made compliments of Ron Parnell. ... »Lefty: Thanks Benji for the info. »Tremor: I had both bats. The one piece 27 was extremely end loaded. I like a ... »BruceinGa: Jeff Hall was at Softball Magazine's Senior Camp and he was testing ... »maskedman: Tremor is right. I have a red one piece 28oz The heaviest endload ive ... |
5 | Jan. 18, 2019 | 2610 |
Is it too soon to compare the new Dudley Hot 14" vs the new Adidas Melee 2 - two ...» Bomber23: Like to hear feedback on these two new bats»Tremor: As far as I know, the only Dudley HotW bats out there right now are ... »DocDuck: Dudley Hot W will out perform the Melee 2. It should have more ... »Mont25: DocDuck, how can you be so sure if there are only prototypes out at ... »Mont25: ...at the same time to be sure. »Omar Khayyam: Mont25, good question. It would seem that DocDuck is a very big fan ... »mnball: I’ve been able to hit both bats and for me personally - I had more ... »raiderman66: Mn you seem to know a good deal amount about the game so I will share ... »youngen: Are you referring to Miken Ultra 2 Black Balanced? About 3 yrs old. ... »mnball: raiderman66 - are you saying the new 2019 white 2 -piece Worth WKD - ... »raiderman66: Nothing personal against Alan since a few other bats he reps are good ... »Tremor: Exactly MN, all the top manufacturers have great bats. Miken, ... »mck71: raiderman, I am confused, you said "It reminds me of the balanced ... »raiderman66: mck71 the Miken Ultra 2 Black balanced came in two versions- the ... »Tri18: Hey Raider, Please send me your Wicked “log” so I can lab and ... »raiderman66: Alan that's nice of you to do that however it wasn't my bat it was ... »RoyHobbs: I purchased a new 27 ounce Worth Wicked XL 2-piece softball bat from ... »GruntRVN: I bought the new Adidas 13" 2piece Balanced Bat. I hit 48 balls today ... |
17 | Jan. 12, 2019 | 5982 |
INDOOR BP AND NEW BAT BREAK-IN» uh-oh kid: It's 30 degrees out and indoor BP season is upon us!! Any concerns ... |
0 | Jan. 10, 2019 | 1292 |
Approved??» BruceinGa: Staff, is the Onyx senior bat approved for SSUSA play? I don't see ...»DaveDowell: Bruce ... The 2019 Onyx Blackout Imua SSUSA Bat (ONXBOI2P) is a ... »BruceinGa: Very helpful!! I hope you and Fran are doing well! »DaveDowell: All is great here, and hopefully the same for you and yours ... ... »West Coast Mayhem #00: Dave, It looks like there is some confusion. This is not a DeMarini ... »West Coast Mayhem #00: Elite Sports: All Elite Sports slow-pitch bats stamped ... »DaveDowell: That's what I get for not checking with the "bat guy" in our office ... »BruceinGa: Well, that explains it. :) |
7 | Jan. 9, 2019 | 2887 |
Miken Freak Pro Jason Kendrick 2pc compared to Worth Wicked XL 2pc» cheezhed1: I am not a bat Guru but would like feed back on these bats. I ...»Tri18: Cheez, Great question but incorrect information that you received. I ... »Hail Ragna!: Tri18, I have been told that the bats are basically the same..1/2 ... »Dbax: I find it hard to believe the Worth is the top selling senior bat in ... »Perl: Tri18 Was curious about you stating the Wicked XL is the top selling ... »Tri18: The Worth Wicked Pro XL has been Miken and Worths top selling senior ... »Dirtball: Tri18 Is the 2019 Miken Johnny Bailey just a 12 inch version of your ... »Tri18: No sir, The new JB bat is a 12” barrel and it was brought up to the ... »DieselDan: If anyone knows of a bat video showing a lousy bat,please post it. »mck71: DD - I own a few "not so great" bats, I could make a video for you! ... »ju25: Dave at senior softball bat reviews has quite a few bats he didn't ... »RoyHobbs: I purchased a new 27 ounce Worth Wicked XL 2-piece softball bat from ... |
11 | Jan. 8, 2019 | 4198 |
Dudley Bat problems» rocky026: OK all your Dudley reps. What do we do with a bat that has all the ...»Benji4: Rocky It's quite simple. Buy an Easton............ Good luck. »k man: Rocky, I had a 2015 balanced Dudley that developed a rattle inside. ... »lb16: rocky026 - Not a rep just curious which dudley bat do you have? What ... »rocky026: I believe it is the 2016 model LLESP 28oz. Probably 1100 to 1200 ... »lb16: You probably won't get anywhere with Dudley on a soon to be 3 year ... »Benji4: lb16 The EASTON Empire and the Senior Helmer are as good or better ... |
6 | Jan. 4, 2019 | 2835 |
The 2019 senior bats» Lefty: Bought the 2019 Adidas 2 piece and the 2019 Miken Johnny Bailey. Over ... |
0 | Dec. 31, 2018 | 2435 |
