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Miken

» kika: I have two red miken bats on one bat with the senior softball bat ...
      »DaveDowell: That's a testing standard (old technical spec) ... What it means, as ...
      »Webbie25: One of the best bats I ever had was a Miken Ultra 1.20 back in 2012 ...
2 Sept. 14, 2022 1012

Bats Stamped "NTS Certified' or. "NTS Tested' with the SSUSA Logo are they approved.

» Jamie53: Been finding SSUSA bats with 'NTS Tested' with the SSUSA logo. Can ...
      »DaveDowell: YES ... That's the "new" compliance testing certification ... Those ...
1 Sept. 3, 2022 1030

Bats

» garyheifner: Shaving a bat is illegal. What is the ruling on rolling a bat? Heard ...
      »Dbax: Seriously?
      »garyheifner: I am very serious. I watched Dave's (senior softball bat reviews) ...
      »DaveDowell: ROLLING A BAT IS ALTERNING A BAT ... PERIOD
      »garyheifner: Thanks Dave-I have heard so many different conversations/opinions on ...
      »DaveDowell: Hi Gary ... That's the easy statement of the rule prohibiting ...
      »jimperry19: Wait, what? Rolling a bat is now illegal? Can I use the ones I had ...
6 Aug. 29, 2022 1648

Hitting

» garyheifner: Been watching a bunch of bat reviews and instructional videos. I ...
      »MurrayW: Unless the ball is coming straight down (it would be illegally high) ...
      »Turning2: gary - if you change to a chest high and/or even shoulder high pitch ...
      »garyheifner: Thanks-what mostly prompted my question was watching Dave on senior ...
3 Aug. 23, 2022 1216

MIKEN GAMER

» big cat7: Im thinking of getting one of the new ultra game ready bats has ...
      »Rob64: I was an Easton fan but AT18 , Mach1, Miken Ultra all good! I don't ...
      »Eurskine: Big Cat7 ... I have the 14" gamer (Miken)..and i Love it. When i ...
      »G MAN: I swing a lot of bats and as of today AT18 once broken in is off the ...
      »Eurskine: I agree with the statement G-Man...Miken and Worth has really stepped ...
      »cheezhed1: I'm an "Old Fart" senior softball player. I am a Miken/Worth believer ...
      »garyheifner: Bought one even though I usually swing balanced. Loved it. Ball ...
      »GMCinCOS: It is pretty new, has anyone swung the 2022 JOHNNY BAILEY ULTRA ...
7 Aug. 18, 2022 2684

new bats-23

» garyheifner: Talked with an individual who works with the bat companies. She said ...
      »garyheifner: OK, Let me be more specific. "Allen Tanner" what do U have coming ...
1 Aug. 11, 2022 1465

Illegal tournament bat

» SoftballlRocko: Just finished a tournament in Hemet. Trying to get feedback on why a ...
      »DaveDowell: It's easier when you ask the question, then answer it for us ... Like ...
1 June 24, 2022 1627

Enough Said

» big cat7: Is the enough said as good as all the hype thats been put into it?I ...
      »Perl: I have one with around 75 swings on it. There is no webbing yet. ...
      »Lefty: What made me buy enough said break end time is 100 to 200 BP swings ...
      »NYGNYY: Just purchased their 854 one piece 24.5 oz. I still need to put ...
      »Montanapnc: Is there any difference in any broken in senior bat vs another? ...
      »bearman: Since the Florida HALF CENTRY IS NOW CHECKING BATS i would sugest you ...
      »Bruce M: I compared it swing for swing with the Suncoast Blue Knob (12 inch ...
      »big cat7: I agree it definately isnt a gamechanger and maybe i need more cuts ...
      »Mr Wolf: My three favorite bats, Adidas Melee 12” 25oz. EL, I use this only ...
      »lb16: Montanapnc - Since no else replied about rolling yes it is illegal. I ...
      »Mr Wolf: 1b16, When you alter a bat, as in shaving, that’s illegal. But ...
      »FOFO: My understanding is rolling IS illegal as when it is rolled t ...
      »AJC: Rolling a bat is 100% illegal
      »Bruce M: Section 3-4 (6) Penalty for using an altered bat – If a bat is ...
      »DaveDowell: Bruce M (and others): There is no "..could reasonably.." about it ... ...
      »Bruce M: Shazam! Bruce and Dave actually agree upon something. You see, my ...
      »DaveDowell: Bruce ... Don't tell anyone ... Both of our reputations could be at ...
      »FOFO: Thanks for your input Dave. That answers the question but doubt it ...
      »DaveDowell: Totally agreed, Bert ... I've been pasting that standard reply for ...
      »FOFO: Could not agree more Dave. Lifetime ban should be the standard for ...
      »mnball: Just adding my 2cents on the Enough said bats - my first time hitting ...
      »MurrayW: mnball, just curious. If you think the white one-piece bat was great, ...
      »mnball: MurrayW - The black 1 piece is supposed to be a different barrel and ...
      »Jeff50: I know a lot of people "altering" the bats by using harder balls ...
      »DaveDowell: Jeff50 ... In the order of your "opinions" ... • I know a lot of ...
      »Scott Harder: But seriously, if you are altering a senior bat you may need help. ...
      »Scott Harder: Before you alter a bat in any way (rolling, shaving, tennis balls, ...
      »DaveDowell: ▲ ▲ BEST post of this entire thread ▲ ▲
      »Dbax: Players that alter bats are to stupid to care about injuring someone.
      »Jeff50: Name one tourney my team could have entered that had a 203 to 243 ...
      »DaveDowell: • Be more specific ... We have FOUR tourneys with over 200+ teams, ...
30 May 19, 2022 4992

Cold weather

» dkrollw364: Any recommendations for senior bats in cold weather (mid 40's)???
      »Benji4: Buy a small propane heater and keep your bats next to the heater.
      »stick8: Use an ASA or USSSA bat if you have access
      »CaliBraves: Purchase a $30 Walmart bat and swing away. If you decide to use your ...
      »dkrollw364: Can I use my DeMaraini Flipper Aftermath (ASA) bat even though its ...
      »Minnesota_Pete: I have a Miken Johnny Bailey and a Dudley Bobby Nifong that both hold ...
      »Bruce M: My POV: Don't swing a senior bat in those temperatures. Instead, ...
      »Mr Wolf: What we use for our BP session in cold weather, 300 compression 52 ...
7 May 6, 2022 1816

LS TPS Bats

» Soytinly: I just returned to Softball after a 20 year absence. My last game was ...
      »Turning2: S - can't help with the older bats but if you still have them you ...
1 May 2, 2022 1157

Miken Ultra Gamer Series 14" Maxload

» spider9188: Hey Cowboy19...its Oz..(Bob Darrah). I wanted to know if you have ...
0 Feb. 3, 2022 1642

New Miken and Worth GAMER SERIES BATS

» Tri18: Guys, It’s been awhile but we have been hard At work at Miken and ...
      »Tri18: Hello Everyone, While it’s still cold in most places and even here in ...
1 Jan. 30, 2022 2757

Pure bats

» AC: Is the pure bat Meagan in SSUSA?
0 Jan. 4, 2022 987

stote balls

» big cat7: How is the stote ball that SSUSA is going to use next year compared ...
      »NEW TEAM: VERY GOOD BALL USED IN OUR LEAGUE
      »J R: We used the Stote M.C.T. in 2020. Great Ball. We switched the Rock ...
2 Dec. 13, 2021 1311

Comparison between Senior Ultra II (msu2) and Senior Suncoast Melee 3 One-piece ...

» OrlandoErik99: Appreciate thoughts from those who have hit both...TIA
      »raiderman66: Pretty simple, if your playing our team and come up with an ultra 2 ...
1 Dec. 7, 2021 2230

Bat suggestions help. Just tuned 55 and wanting to get back playing...

» OrlandoErik99: 6-7 years ago was swinging a 26oz OG Flex & Extended and 26oz (Light ...
      »msw4indy: The Suncoast Melee 3 balanced is a one piece that will be somewhat ...
1 Nov. 29, 2021 1784

Suncoast Melee Diamond 2021 End load-opinions

» irishmike: Love Suncoast. Going to buy either a 2 piece 2021 Diamond end load or ...
      »mck71: im - if you are used to swinging a 1 pc (Melee2), then go with the ...
      »DirkPitt: I have both and if you like the 2017 Melee 2 then the Melee 3 is the ...
      »Rusty47: Does the 2021 Melee Diamond have a 1/2 oz end load or 3/4 oz end ...
      »DRobb: The Melee Diamond is 1/2 oz end load
      »Rusty47: Does the 2021 Melee 3 12 inch End Load have a 1/2 oz end load or 3/4 ...
      »DRobb: The Melee 3 end load 12” has a 1/2 oz end load.
      »Allan55: If I was changing bats from the old Dudley black bat with yellow ...
      »Bruce M: I was that guy. I needed to know 1/2, 3/4 ounce, full ounce end load ...
      »mck71: This one Allan: ...
      »Allan55: Thanks for the info Bruce M and mck71. I purchased a few of the last ...
      »shortstopchic10: I can answer any Suncoast questions or help get what you need. Can ...
      »shortstopchic10: @Rusty. The melee reloaded 1 piece is the 12" 3/4oz endload. The ...
      »Allan55: I appreciate the additional info shortstopchic10 and offer to help.
      »Rusty47: I also appreciate the additional info shortstopchic10. Made the ...
14 Nov. 7, 2021 4398

Selecting a New Bat

» Rusty47: Have been reviewing the new Suncoast Melee3 one piece EL and the ...
      »softball4b: xxxhttp://www.seniorsoftballbatreviews.com/xxx read between the lines
1 Oct. 18, 2021 1999

2021 Onyx Senior Bat BL29 Sports Endload 13" barrel

» AC9er: I wanted to inquire as to why there are no warranties offered with ...
0 Sept. 9, 2021 1533

2021 Suncoast Ruckus Max USSSA, 13" endload

» yankeeFAN: Anyone swing this bat yet? Looking for reviews all over the internet ...
0 Aug. 16, 2021 1145
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