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BackSpin Batting Tee» SOFTBALLNUTZ: Does anybody have any info on the BackSpin Batting Tee? I am ... |
0 | May 27, 2017 | 2101 |
Best lower back support for slowpitch softball» Kev: Has anyone used a lower back support playing softball? Seen the ...»DieselDan: Spend some time searching on line, check out your local sports store, ... »Jethro: Davey Reed wears a support and kills the ball. Check which one he ... »Bruster55: I use the Pro orthopedic back brace & it works great. ... »Fred S: Having had back problem for years and have used many different braces ... »DOERBAUM: I HAVE PLAYED WITH A BAD BACK SINCE MY LATE 20'S. TWO BACK SURGERIES ... |
5 | May 8, 2017 | 3472 |
bat break in» tc4whlr: has anybody tried the new process of bat break in offered by Kelly's ...»marcster13: Not sure what that heat process is but i remember before rollers came ... »Fred S: It is illegal but who is going to know. Any alteration to a bat not ... »yellowjacket95: Fred... agreed. Hit the bat to break it in... rolling it in your ... »fennellwg: Based on the few times that SSUSA staff has been willing to comment ... »fennellwg: Im sure their "proprietary" heat process is an important part of the ... »PoollShark: On their site it reads: "Unlike the rolling of a baseball bat which ... »fennellwg: https://www.clubrollers.com/services/heated-bat-rolling-services-with- ... »DieselDan: A smooth barked tree works well. »PoollShark: SSUSA...........comment please »SSUSA Staff: We do not have an opinion on what process(es) may be used by ... »dug8: Pretty clear already, but to be clearer(IMO)....unless it comes ... »SSUSA Staff: At the risk of needlessly "picking at nits", an illegal and an ... »yellowjacket95: You aren't picking SSUSA Staff! A lot of guys are playing with ... »stphillips: If you need to alter a senior bat to hit farther, it's probably not ... »BruceinGa: or tweaking mechanics. »DOERBAUM: .... OR NOT BE A PUSSY!! TRIED A BAT THAT WAS SHAVED AT B.P. LAST ... »Doug60: My $.02: The best way to break in a bat is by hitting it. Using an ... |
17 | April 23, 2017 | 7409 |
Pitchers Chest Protection» Chief144: I have seen many pitchers using a form of chest protection. Any ...»DieselDan: Try on some of the youth/HS age catcher chest protectors. You don't ... »titanhd: I don't pitch but, played with a guy that uses Paintball chest ... »marcster13: There are some nice sternum protector shirts around. Do a Google ... »Downs: CHIEF 144. I shopped for quite a while to find what I felt was ... »Omar Khayyam: Downs, what a wonderful, informative post! One of the best in the ... »sbswat24: When i was pitching I would wear an EVO SHIELD chest protector, its ... »Chief144: Thanks for all of the info! I will look at a couple of different ... »Chief144: Jim, are you the Jim Downs from Fresno? If you are I play with ... »Downs: CHIEF 144: Boy a guy sure has to be careful. Yes, the same Jim ... »Chief144: Jim, I found the same protector on Amazon for the same price. It will ... »Downs: CHIEF 144: Glad I could help and hope it works out as well for you ... »Jethro: all well and good....but what is it like to hit in?? »Chief144: Jethro, I'll let you know after Vegas next week. Chief »Downs: JETHRO & CHIEF 144: I am very pleased to see the latest response ... »Chief144: DOWNS & JETHRO...Received it today & have tried it on & have been ... »Chief144: I just finished my league game wearing the chest protector. It ... »Downs: Now that really deflates my pride. I'm on my way to packaging up the ... |
17 | April 12, 2017 | 5249 |
Trump Rock» Capt Kirk: Is the Rock softball, 44/375, to expensive to be the standard bearer ...»J R: Tournament directors have to buy the balls Regular Trump 39.00 and ... »B94: If they are going to continue to use the Trump Stote they need to up ... »Dbax: We already swing hot bats. Now you want the hottest ball too? I say ... »curveball: Rock has been in play at the SW Worlds played in Las Vegas also. »B94: I agree the Rock is too hot however a ball that plays in the middle ... »Fred S: The price for the MCT at $60.00 is retail. In quantity they would be ... »Capt Kirk: This may explain why LP hit one out in the Rocking Reno several years ... »J R: Fred how many dozen.We buy 100 dozen @ a time paying 30.00 for the ... »Tri18: JR, If in fact you are buying 100 dozen balls at one time and are ... »Bobby Buggs: JR, Next to the standard Trump balls no one buys more Trump products ... »JamesLG: I don't know what the best ball would be but the Trump Stote we use ... »Capt Kirk: PH.D's breaking the down the science: "Softball" - A Contradiction ... »fennellwg: Thanks capt Kirk. That a pretty good read. I believe their point is ... »CaliBraves: I rarely respond to any discussions on here, but this time wanted to ... »B94: The 52/300 ball is relatively consistent in all weather. It would be ... »Matt43: I remember hitting the double wall bats in the 1990's and just as ... »Omar Khayyam: I am not a fan of the Trump Stote since we only hit it in SSUSA ... »mad dog: omar...you are exactly right..about the MCT BALL.....yes the MCT ball ... »Gorilla Boy: I have to say that I would always use a 44/375 ball no matter what ... »Omar Khayyam: mad dog, I am coming around to your opinion about using the 52/300 ... »mad dog: and omar..kevin (tattooball)has made the ball better.....its an all ... »SS11: I get that SSUSA provides teams with a set number of balls per ... »SSUSA Staff: SS11 ... That works fine for us so long as every team and every ... »SS11: Original question I asked- "Why not allow a few different balls to be ... »SSUSA Staff: SS11 • The principal reason we do it our way is to maintain ... |
25 | Jan. 4, 2017 | 6951 |
Senior Softballs-44/375» Capt Kirk: I know that this topic has been discussed, which 44/375 senior ...»lb16: For performance the rock is the best ball hands down. The Baden is ... »Lefty: I agree with lb16 »sager25: The ISSA Tattoo is no joke either. Right up there with the X-Rock. »HJ: Sorry for the late entry, but what is a "ISSA Tattoo? I am familiar ... »mck71: ISSA is another Senior Softball Assoc. and they use the 44 375 Tattoo ... »Tri18: Captain, I worked with Trump and have a fantastic 44/375 ball that ... »FOFO: Used the ISSA Tattoo ball in Palm Springs last weekend. ... »SilverGhost: The Rock is a great ball both The Rock and Tattoo are great balls, ... |
8 | Nov. 14, 2016 | 4260 |
Trump ASA 52/300 softball» cheezhed1: Would like feed back on this ball. One of the local Senior leagues I ...»Fred S: We have been using them in our league for the last 4 or 5 years and ... »MN26: The ONLY 2 bats so far to hit that ball with are the Monsta and the ... »BruceinGa: Monsta has several models of the Torch. I've used a Torch, the DNA ... »Mark 44: I play ASA with the 52/300 ball & you guys are missing the boat by ... »MN26: Combat was out of business last we heard. »Mark 44: MN26 - Combat is out of business. Kelly's Ultimate Sports has plenty ... |
6 | Nov. 11, 2016 | 4093 |
NSA (52/275) and ASA (52/300) Ball Review» southerinman: Still playing local leagues and tournaments so thought I'd put a ...»tattooball: The Tattoo NX3 ball last the longest of any ball every and does not ... »mad dog: i agree with tattooball....we use the tattoo(not the NX3 yet tho) for ... »hitman: Have had two leagues switch to the new NX3 ball and nothing but good ... »rgmeier3: Our neighborhood league is thinking of switching to the 52/30 balls ... »DCPete: Not at all like a lo-comp golf ball; all your players will lose at ... »DOERBAUM: NX3 BALLS ARE THE BEST OUT THERE. I HAVE OVER 100 OF THEM IN BOTH ... |
6 | Nov. 2, 2016 | 5706 |
TCB or simliar ball» k man: At a previous tournament I saw a team using the total control ball or ...»coop3636: We use them before every game I have had mine all season. They still ... »tc4whlr: love 'em, worth the money. teaches you to hit center of the ball, ... »k man: Coop- not sure what you mean by you can't really practice going ... »BruceinGa: I was on Coop's 55m team this past year and I also have one TCB. I ... »LoopDaddy: These balls are meant to be training balls for "practice", not before ... |
5 | Oct. 27, 2016 | 3038 |
need some advice for uniforms.» Jethro: Looking at buying some new shirts for senior teams. What is the most ...»Steve44: The best I have worn and we bought a new set for the 2016 season we ... »southpaw: Epic Sports.com; unbelievable array of products; great prices. |
2 | Sept. 28, 2016 | 3503 |
ProSwingEZ» phantomf4j: I came across a product that I am curious about. It is called ... |
0 | Aug. 18, 2016 | 3374 |
Batting tee» DCPete: Any comments on whether batting tees are helpful in re-habbing your ...»surf88: I use mine all the time and I am a pre rotator cuff patient. I find ... »DCPete: Thanks Surf; had 2nd rotator cuff repair 3 weeks ago & hoping to be ... »Llabtfos: I returned to playing softball 3 years ago, when I turned 50, and ... »Wayne 37: Don't buy a tee made of plastic. Soft rubber will last for an eon. ... »Tmac26: I hit off the tee all the time and very seldom ever hit live because ... »Tmac26: Tanner Tees are about $70 a piece but they are worth every penny. »BudLeftField: I have used many tees over the years. The best one is the G-tee at ... »StevenL.Imlay: I use the G-Tee and very satisfied with the quality and durability of ... »bogie: Steve when do you ever struggle...hopefully just one game against u ... »DieselDan: This is the one I've had for 2+ years now. Easy to pack, the top ... |
10 | Aug. 16, 2016 | 4273 |
Miken Team Shorts?!» Tri18: Shorts?! Now we are doing reviews on shorts and since when does a bat ...»Dbax: How long is the inseam? »Tri18: Dbax, They came down right about to the top 1/2 of my knee cap. I ... »Wayne 37: I bought a pair of baggy long softball pants for $1.88 made by ... |
3 | Aug. 15, 2016 | 3067 |
Best Batting Glove for Pratice» oroblec: Hi guys i will like to know your comments what all of u are wearing ...»DieselDan: My BP/rec game gloves are from H. Depot. »oroblec: Hey thanks diesel what brand name post some picture or intagram link. »rh25: Mechanix original work gloves are better than batting gloves. They ... »oroblec: Woww rh25 i never though that before but it sounds great i will order ... »DieselDan: Oroblec: I bought the three pack of "FG" work gloves for under $12. ... »oroblec: thanks dieseldan i have that on local store here in dominican ... »Enviro-Vac: rh25 is correct. Mechanix make a lot of different versions and their ... »softball4b: Nitrile work gloves $5 per pair. Water resistant, I never need grip ... »crusher: I started using MG golf gloves, they fit and feel good. You know U ... »16wood: I used to buy the Rawlings batting gloves with the heel pads... they ... »oroblec: it's great to read all this new tips and people think on this before ... »softball4b: I want to stress my practice gloves are different from my game gloves ... »BruceinGa: I agree with nitrile work gloves, especially for cooler games/bp ... »Dqmtv: Look at libra safety products on web for work gloves, less $ and ... »Tri18: You guys have hit on a tough subject sometimes. I hit hundreds of ... »Wayne 37: If you can find some made of goat skin, you will be forever ... |
16 | Aug. 15, 2016 | 5075 |
Which .44 375 To Use» HJ: Playing in a rec league which purchase all balls from 1 vendor before ...»taits: Baden Fire,.. travel well and hold up. »ffdonnie: x2 Baden Fire. »miken44: baden fire should be used in all senior tournys travels well holds up ... »J R: We use Tattoo 44x375 very good »Foothills: The Baden is the second best option in my opinion . We use it for our ... »5ToolsinOhio: Trump...Micro-cell cover. »southernson: If you can find some old Thunder Advance 44/375 that is an excellent ... »hombre: Be careful which Baden Fire softball you purchase. Model 2sb550 ... »taits: 47\525's FLY & hold up well. The ball was once the staple of the T ... »stew44: hombre, I been talking to Baden senior quality control manager and I ... »mad dog: stew44....not sure/or why how that info was given to ya....but the ... |
11 | June 2, 2016 | 7458 |
New Mizuno Erupt Turf/Cleats» Tri18: Hi guys, A lot of discussion back and forth of cleats this season ...»STL0: Thanks for the info Alan. Do they feel more solidly built than the ... »Tri18: STL0, Without a doubt a better built shoe. I have tested several ... »Steinbrenner: How about the fit for wider feet? »Tri18: I have pretty much a standard D foot and they fit fine. I think an E ... »nofencetoofar: How much do these shoes weigh? »Tri18: Fence, They don't list that info so I grabbed a pair of 10.5 in the ... »mad dog: mizuno in their ads say to get at least a .5 size bigger......i had ... |
7 | May 23, 2016 | 4331 |
best distance ball» hurdler52: Ok, for anybody who has hit the following softballs. All things being ...»tattooball: Try the Tattoo NX3 not only do they hit well they last a very long ... »hurdler52: I have and so far, it hasn't impressed me. Will update later if it ... |
2 | Feb. 21, 2016 | 2705 |
Total control balls?» mikensoftball: Which total control balls are you using?»Home Plate: I have the 82's! »grayhitter59: I have the same, great for warming up when space is limited. »B94: We also use the 82s - great for a quick BP in a small space... »stacks59: I use the 74's. Aim small hit small-like shooting at a target. »BruceinGa: I have an 82. When I as at Elite Sporting Goods in Lawrenceville, ... |
5 | Feb. 10, 2016 | 3764 |
Jackslapp?» qdup1: I was watching a bat review on Youtube by a gentleman named David I ...»qdup1: I forgot to mention that it is a neoprene wrist strap that is ... »rlspls1974: It's called Whip Strip ».: They are great. Get them before they sell out. Buy 2 and get the ... »bigmatt: How do you get to the website to buy one? I can't get to their ... »Perl: Google Whip Strip Baseball and it will take you to a site with video ... »PJ3P: not one of you know what the original post is talking about. It ain't ... »PJ3P: sorry Perl, you must have posted while I was typing. The whip strip ... »Pull My Finger: "There's a sucker born every minute" is a phrase most likely spoken ... »bigmatt: I've typed in the website he gives at the end od that video....Says ... »Az Iz: Did you "really" type out that website address? »bigmatt: yes...is there another website for it?..If there is let me know... »bigmatt: Guess it's a joke...Seems like a pretty interesting concept... »B94: Oh my... »grayhitter59: Guys, the Brooklyn Bridge still has some available pieces for sale, ... |
14 | Feb. 10, 2016 | 5649 |
tattoo nx3» hurdler52: Has anybody hit the Tattoo NX3 softball? Please share your experience ...»jim16: Hurdler, This new ball is the ball of the future. It will last ... »mad dog: jim do you have any at this time.....not sure why i'm asking as you ... »jim16: yes I have a few »dgary30: Jim, I bought some softballs from you about 7 yrs ago and you were a ... |
4 | Sept. 26, 2015 | 3404 |