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| May 5, 2014 DBurke23 | Topic: General and miscellaneous Discussion: Pitching masks revisited I have been reading posts on here for a while and the post by Duke is the first I've read concerning a screen. Based on the negative reaction to the new DBO rule and requirement of a mask I thought there would be more discussion about the possibility of using a screen. Both leagues I currently play in started using screens and there have been no issues. If you hit the screen you're out. No middle wars, no retaliation, and no time-wasting trash talking. The screens are about 3 feet wide and 7 feet tall so you can still hit the middle without fear of hitting the pitcher. Surprisingly the screen gets hit quite often, even in the unlimited HR league. But it's better than hitting the pitcher - even if he has a mask. |
| March 28, 2014 DBurke23 | Topic: Product review Discussion: Miken Senior Bat Review- shich is the best bat of the 3? Composite bats get "hotter" with use. The "trampoline effect" becomes greater with each swing. So I think a bat can be hot out of the wrapper (none of mine have been) based on what the user believes is hot. In response to the original post, the 2 piece Ultra II's (gray and white) ARE THE SAME BAT !!! If you get a chance to see the show "How It's Made" on the Science Channel they have a segment on composite bats. When they are finished with the bat they add the weight to the bat to meet manufacturers requirements. Depending where they add the weight dictates end loaded or balanced. So, as Alan and others have said on this board numerous times it is your swing that dictates which bat is best for you. I have both white and gray (end loaded and balanced). I personally have great difficulty pulling the ball effectively with my end loaded bat. I hit longer and more frequent home runs with my gray bat pulling the ball. But it's just the opposite when going up the middle. For me, it just depends on which way the wind is blowing that day !! |
