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Shorts for Bp, games, the beach....!

» Tri18: Hello Guys, My latest project has been a little time consuming but ...
      »Scooter25: Alan are the shorts available for purchase? If so, where? Thanks
      »Tri18: Scooter, Give me a call at 561-718-7504 AT18 Team 1 Sports
      »Tri18: More and more I am being asked about shorts to play in , swim in, and ...
3 Aug. 28, 2019 4773

Softballs

» Onion: A few questions about softballs: Does the softball we used have to ...
      »TimMcElroy: If you are playing in an SSUSA sanctioned qualifier you must hit ...
      »17Black: What softball are we using in Columbus Indiana for ISA World ...
      »17Black: FYI I'm only asking because I "think" ISA uses Trump "Rocks"
      »DaveDowell: 17Black ... I "think" that was at least partially true last year with ...
      »17Black: OK Thank You Dave, I guess we will see when we get there.
      »Nancy Allen: 17Black, Dave is right that two years ago that there were not enough ...
      »17Black: Thanks Nancy, long time no see :(
      »Nancy Allen: 17Black, I have missed you and your team. Hopefully I will see you ...
      »17Black: We're back :) Quite a few different faces than 2016. Let's play ...
      »Nancy Allen: 17Black, things change, and we keep getting older. I wish you the ...
10 July 18, 2019 3338

face masks

» Norq44: I'm sure this subject has been thoroughly discussed, but I stopped ...
      »B94: I wear the Worth Pitchers Mask and after a couple game to get used to ...
      »pureevil: I also use the worth mask. I think it is a must have cause if you ...
      »mad dog: the worth pitching mask is great.....also the rip-it face mask (metal ...
      »jimmy13: For the past two years I have been using a Lacrosse Helmet. I had ...
      »OlyPenSenior: They are required for the pitcher in our league. I use and like the ...
      »playball5: Often hear complaints.I noticed more middle infielders using them. ...
      »leftyodoul: I have seen the results of what a ball traveling over 100mph can do ...
      »OlyPenSenior: Playball5, I have seen some balls glance off of the masks. One thing ...
      »hitman: Using the Schutt metal and took a bad hop off of chin/cheek area, I'm ...
      »OlyPenSenior: I looked at the Schutt one, but didn't like the rounded piece ...
      »J R: I like the rip it .I wear glasses.the Rip T works well with glasses
      »Cougar: I bought a Rip It a couple of years ago when I played 3rd base but ...
      »FOFO: I wore the RIP It mask and liked it until Sacramento when I took a ...
      »FOFO: Norq44, I also live in NV and only one league that uses Senior Bats ...
      »mad dog: fofo i used a coaches batting helmet with my rip-it.....just turn it ...
      »FOFO: Mad Dog, That's a good idea. All I know is you need something to ...
      »Brown E: I thought I would start wearing a mask at SS this season but would be ...
      »Omar Khayyam: I think it depends on your age group. In the 70s and older, quite a ...
      »outlaw44: since i have been playing(55AAA) senior ball and moved to the infield ...
      »garyheifner: I wear a helmet with the face mask. Over the last 2 years. I have ...
      »SALSAKID49: Not that I pitch, But I was to do so... I would wear a Lacrosse ...
21 April 3, 2019 9093

coaching shorts

» garyheifner: Anybody know where U can get the 4 pocket football style coaching ...
      »Phoenix26: Gonna need a time machine so you can go back to the 80's ;) Seriously ...
      »rlspls1974: try Epic Sports I have found them there in the past.
      »MPB33: What size?
3 March 11, 2019 2149

Batting screens

» stattad: What is the latest/greatest batting screen that you guys are buying ...
      »Nancy Allen: The guys here make their own. They are definitely not portable.
      »Jethro: A lot of us use Pitch Safe screens. Fold up into a nice small unit! ...
      »stattad: Thanks Jethro.
      »Tri18: Stat The pitch safe is very good although expensive. I have a ...
      »Fred S: /Without seeings Alan's IMO there is no other serious option than the ...
      »ju25: My team uses this one for bp during tournaments, at a fraction of ...
      »ffdonnie: I have been using the Juggs Snap-tite slowpitch screen for 12 years ...
      »stattad: Ended up getting a great deal at Amazon. Pitch Safe pitching screen, ...
      »Ozone8: stattad, could you provide a link to that incredible deal?
      »ju25: I could not find a pith safe on amazon, this is the only product I ...
      »stattad: That's it. I had the wrong brand name.
      »chico senior: Our league bought a Pitch Safe 4 years ago and use it in our Masters ...
      »ju25: That's a great price, they retail for $300.00 plus shipping.
      »chico senior: We bought it from: Pitch Safe 1-877-5332 pitchsafe.net Cost now is ...
      »garyheifner: The Chicago Gray Sox use the Pitch safe. We are in Year 5. Very ...
15 Dec. 13, 2018 3532

use of High COR, Low Compression ball

» geesermice: Our co-ed senior softball league is considering moving to a high COR ...
      »ChiPrimeMarty: ASA uses the 52/300 ball, and there is no loss in performance because ...
      »Fred S: I agree. With the new ASA bats and a quality ball there should be no ...
      »geesermice: Thanks guys, your responses agree with everything I have been ...
      »marcster13: I agree the ASA bats are designed for the 52/300 balls. Much better ...
      »Bobby Buggs: Your scores will be much lower and defense will be a premium with ...
      »Dugout: We used this ball In 40 and 50 and over an the scores here in pa were ...
      »PoollShark: I play ASA, USSSA and SSUSA. I pitch in all three associations and ...
      »Jay10: I play ASA and SSUSA and have played with both balls. I'm also a ...
      »Tom M: My weekday team is ASA/USA and we would like opinions on what a good ...
      »ETDave: We've used these balls in senior league for years. Our senior league ...
10 Nov. 20, 2018 5393

Products and vendors

» HAT MAN: I didn't see a polling option but lets try anyway. Admin please ...
      »papa t: I would like to see it. I will usually buy an item or two at the big ...
      »AZBandit7: I would like to see it.
      »HAT MAN: I guess more people want to bash ssusa for bracket updates then ...
      »grayhitter59: Hat Man I am sure it's important to you about buying things in Vegas, ...
      »marcster13: Yes. The more vendors the better!
      »mustang: I also would like to see more vendors.
      »AZBillyD: More vendors would be great...and more cowbell!
7 Sept. 26, 2018 2577

New Anniversary Freak

» maskedman: I hit with my new Jason Kendrick Freak for the first time ...
      »Tri18: Masked man, All of the first series of balls that you mentioned are ...
      »crusher: Our 65+ day team got a Big Cat 28 oz for a team bat. (2018 model) We ...
2 June 26, 2018 2838

2018 Easton Empire Endload 1 Piece (blue)

» gonz: Hi Gang, I just wanted to know if anyone has tried the new bat yet. ...
      »r4pitch: We had the green balanced this weekend at the smokey...Was liked ...
      »gonz: nobody else tried the bats yet. Did they just start to come ...
      »Mont25: Hi Sherwin, Check out this link to Senior Softball Bat Reviews. ...
      »Phoenix26: Sherwin, I have a video up on softball fans in the senior ...
      »lb16: Anyone have any updates on durability on these? I was able to swing ...
      »gonz: finally got to hit this weekend. This bat felt good. Ball came off ...
6 June 18, 2018 3414

bat bags

» justplay: Who makes the best bat bag with wheels?Looking to buy a new bag with ...
      »Jon44: Demarini seems to make the best rolling bag out there, but it's not ...
      »Whitey58: I recently bought the new Miken Pro Rolling Bag Wider wheels than a ...
      »Nancy Allen: Some of the players here have SIS (Smash It Sports) rolling bags, and ...
      »Bruster55: I like the No Errors bag.It has the fatboy wheels and tons of room.
4 June 13, 2018 3623

Anyone ever hit the Decker Shark 44 375 softball?

» KC Jim: How do they comparevto the Trump Evil?
      »maskedman: i have two older sharks in my bp balls.i cant speak for a new shark ...
1 March 9, 2018 2646

Shin guards

» AncientOne: I have seen several discussions regarding shin guards for infielders. ...
      »BruceinGa: Playing first base I have taken shots of my right shin four times. I ...
      »rlspls1974: I've been using Diamond Umpire shin guards for a couple of years ...
      »sbswat24: I use motorcross shin guards they are pretty decent, also I know a ...
      »Omar Khayyam: I have been using martial arts shinguards, they are lightweight and ...
      »Q19: Have you guys ever heard about EVOSHIELD? Lightweight protective ...
      »Turbobob: AncientOne, I went to the site today on Amazon and the price is now ...
      »Wayne 37: As a regard to MRSA or staph infection, clean the spot with alcohol ...
      »Mannjo: Guys,check out epic sports. Brought a pair of soccer shin guards for ...
8 Jan. 25, 2018 4617

Bat Shelf-- Who Has One?

» Jon44: I am considering pulling the trigger on a bat shelf mod that will ...
      »coop3636: I have one in my demarini bag. I love it It does make the bag a ...
      »biggflyy1953: Try grit/ball tower. Bag stands up and does not sag, due to poles ...
      »gott2play: Because my bag sags a bit, I just ordered one for my DeMarini Special ...
      »DieselDan: Back in March 14, I bought this bag since it fits on my Gold Wing ...
      »titanhd: gott2play.This is not noted nor advertised but, what you will receive ...
      »HAT MAN: there are a few out there but I recommend going to batshelf.com. you ...
      »Trooper310: I have a bat shelf for my Demarini Special Ops bag and I love it. ...
      »gott2play: titanhd, Received my batshelf the other day for my Demarini Special ...
      »titanhd: gott2play-Thanks for the info.I did speak to them when I received ...
      »RJB: Have a friend from Arkansas makes them for all locker bags
      »marcster13: Here are the materials and sizes provided on a different site. I have ...
      »marcster13: I left out the part that this is for the Black Ops bag. For the ...
12 Dec. 29, 2017 7647

Batting Practice Balls-- Evil BP balls (orange/white) vs Tattoo NX3 Balls ...

» Jon44: I am posting this to possibly help someone that was in my position ...
      »softball4b: I experience with Evil BP is outstanding, never hit the other. No ...
      »softball4b: SSUSA can we add grammar check to this board. I am starting to write ...
      »DaveDowell: Come on, Mike ... No spelling/grammar check is likely ... Jon44 ...
      »tattooball: Nice review, the NX3 balls never absorb moisture so you don't have to ...
      »DOERBAUM: I HAVE A BUNCH OF NX3 BALLS, BOTH 44-375 AND THE B.P. MULTI COLOR ...
      »Bobby Buggs: Hummm lets see, Your bat broke and almost 10 years of user experience ...
      »Perl: Both balls are great. My preference is the NX3 simply because of its ...
      »mad dog: we use the NX3 now for our asa mens league and senior league ...
      »Marv19: Mad Dog: Is that intergate as opposed to outergate :O)
      »mad dog: marv please reread.....inter-grate....not gate.....also it is what ...
      »Marv19: Probably looking for "integrate": combine (one thing) with another so ...
      »mad dog: yeah most likely....but they didn't give that option for some ...
12 Dec. 17, 2017 5404

Evil B.P. 52+ Softballs

» Kev: I am looking for 24 - 36 good practice balls. Our recreational league ...
      »mad dog: get a hold of addias and ask for the NXS( all weather cover) ...
      »tattooball: Bob are you drunk? Are you referring to the NX3. You can call 845 532 ...
      »jc11: 44 cor balls are not safer on Senior bats, they are very good at ...
      »tattooball: Jc there are many options for bp balls, the cor and compression can ...
      »Bobby Buggs: Kev, Im the inventor of the Evil BP ball and if your interested in ...
      »tattooball: Exactly what did you invent? A poly core? Or a 2 color ball? Because ...
      »Bobby Buggs: I believe you have been told Many times by your employer and perhaps ...
      »Hail Ragna!: I had heard that the Evil BP ball was developed to help break in ...
      »mad dog: hail/kirk......the ball was invented by kevin.......buggs had nothing ...
      »mad dog: oops forgot to say sorry to kevin.....knew it was something like ...
      »Bobby Buggs: John Furlong from Yearflo sports developed the 52-300 polyurethane ...
      »SilverGhost: Hey Buggs your boring..you INVENTED NOTHING.
      »Jon44: I have recently purchased both the Evil BP ball and the Tattoo NX3 BP ...
      »bkb555: wow...I searched this ball issue and it goes back to 2003 and ...
      »DaveDowell: bkb555 ... And the amazing thing over those 14 years is that the ball ...
      »tattooball: Dave you really need to brush up on your senior softball awareness. ...
      »DOERBAUM: TO KEVIN AND JON, I HAVE HIT BOTH AND FOR MY MONEY THE NX3 IS THE ...
      »Jon44: Doerbaum-- appreciate the feedback. Is it also your experience that ...
      »Jon44: Sorry--- a little more on this--- I accept the fact that bats will ...
      »Bobby Buggs: Woodlawn has been using those Evil BP balls for Years without damage ...
      »BruceinGa: I don't hit many Evil ball except in tournaments. For the past year ...
      »BruceinGa: I've had time to think about my last statement. Let me make a ...
22 Nov. 6, 2017 7446

Solomons

» Emmitt: What pair of Solomon's are the best to purchase? What is the price ...
      »NFL4life1: Depends on you, I have had good success with the Speedcross. ...
      »DieselDan: Salomon Men's Speedcross 3 Trail Running Shoe. About $105 at the ...
      »DieselDan: Oh yeah, some don't like the laces set up. Just pull up the laces, ...
      »Emmitt: Thank you
      »k man: Just finished my 1st season using the Adidas turf hog football cleat. ...
      »Emmitt: Let me ask this what is a good comfortable shoe for the infield?
      »DieselDan: Salomon's, for me, are great for any position.
7 Oct. 22, 2017 3289

New Speed Hitter MAX Softball

» Team Texas (SA): Has anyone tried using this and if so did it help your hitting. ...
      »hurricane62: I've used one, liked it a lot. Helps you to snap the ball at the ...
      »BruceinGa: I have one with a slide instead of a ball on it. It does teach ...
2 Aug. 14, 2017 3207

14 inch softball pitching machine

» melkapule: Our 60+ and older softball team is looking to purchase a pitching ...
0 July 11, 2017 2298

Trump Stote Balls

» local: Having played on teams over the years that hit a lot of home runs I ...
      »AJC: Local, it is not the balls. We played recently in Reno with temps in ...
1 June 19, 2017 2862

Cleats

» Homer Simpson: What are some of the better softball cleats out there now? I've been ...
      »yellowjacket95: My last 3 pairs have been Boombah turf shoes. I stay away from ...
      »Dbax: When I'm allowed to play I wear Mizuno 9 spike Blast turf shoes. ...
      »RIK56: Nike trail running shoes works the best for me.
      »#19: I have had 3 pairs of Boombah over the past few years ... All 3 pairs ...
      »yellowjacket95: Agreed #19. There won't be a next pair! Like I said above, I picked ...
      »Trotter25: Well weve been working closely with Adidas and have come out with ...
      »Homer Simpson: Thanks, everyone. I need molded spikes since the turfs are slippery ...
      »Trotter25: We'll have all of our different styles that have been player tested ...
      »lb16: Turf shoes work better in wet grass than you may think. Almost ...
      »Omar Khayyam: lb16, I had a similar experience to yours recently. I was playing at ...
      »lb16: Omar,From my experience yes! But like I try to tell anyone that will ...
      »Wayne 37: Homer Simpson, Get on the adidas website. You can design your own ...
      »tscs000: If you want the best turfs money can buy, look into getting Salomon ...
      »southerinman: I am looking for a set of Turfs in high top if possible or mids at ...
      »stick8: Not sure if it's still true but last year I saw Adidas turf shoes at ...
      »Wayne 37: southerninman, I have a pair of Nike molded cleats that are high ...
      »southerinman: Wayne I appreciate the offer but due to some feet problems I have to ...
      »Tri18: I have had very good luck in the pat year with Mizuno new Erupt ...
      »k man: Homer, just finished 1st use of a shoe you might like. I played ...
      »Tri18: Hi Guys, Due to a lot of response and questions especially about ...
      »DieselDan: https://seniorsoftball.com/?messageboard&viewby_thread=138932&mess ...
      »Wayne 37: As far as the New Balance turf cleats go, they work good, but insoles ...
      »Bigcat55: I have to second the Solomon's. After a teammate recommended them to ...
23 May 30, 2017 10051
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