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Bats in general

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by cheeze105, Feb 16, 2009.

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  1. Feb 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM #11
    fastpitchndad

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    OMG that is $10,000 worth of bats in the picture. No wonder the bat manufacturers want tighter regulations.
     
  2. Feb 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM #12
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    Why not go back to the old wooden bats? I could hit a softball pretty good with a bat made from a tree limb back in my day.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:04 PM #13
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    ...nice! No doubt 'ol comet was an athlete, he could catch a BB in the dark!:51:
    Fishman
     
  4. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:08 PM #14
    marlinfan1

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    ...help the Fish out here Cheeze. I've got a couple of "leftover" bats from my older DD, can my younger DD use them now?
    I've got 2 black RTs with a 2000 stamp.
    A couple of silver RTs as well.
    Fishman
     
  5. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM #15
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    Heard through the grapevine

    Don't know all the particulars but I have heard that ASA was looking past the bats, due the expense dumped on a manuf. for re-tooling to create new bats. What I've heard is they are looking into changing the ball again. The ball being considered is a 52 cor with I think a 175 or 225 compression. This is a softer compound ball with a lot less "pop". We'll just have to wait and see. They did it with slowpitch several years ago.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:52 PM #16
    marlinfan1

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    ......BAM! They changed the slowpitch ball? No wonder I can't hit it out anymore. I thought my slump was due to my getting old!
    They must have moved the bases further apart too. Sure seems that way. lol
    Fish
     
  7. Feb 17, 2009 at 9:53 PM #17
    cheeze105

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    still legal as of now, want to sell the black rt's????? pant pant pant!!!!
     
  8. Feb 18, 2009 at 12:26 PM #18
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    As much as I didn't recommend the quality, I have two players looking for a white Easton (Easton SCN6B Stealth Comp CNT), 32-inch length. Does anyone have one or two to sell?
     
  9. Feb 18, 2009 at 4:29 PM #19
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    Maybe the bat companies can get some stimulus money from Obama......
     
  10. Feb 18, 2009 at 4:47 PM #20
    Gman13'sdad

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    beginning of the "Dead Ball Era" in softball???

    Quoting CardCoach... "This is a softer compound ball with a lot less "pop"."

    The hazard is defensive players too close to batters...

    again, I say consider 50' pitching distance and 70' bases.

    Softball won't be half as much fun if it sounds, and performs, like hitting a cantaloupe.... splat!... dribble, dribble, dribble...
     
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