Dan Gross Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 and only one of those bats is ASA legal. And for $300... what a deal. 297048[/snapback] From quick reading the Anderson Rocket Tech's get the best review for ASA bats, but they are in the $200 range... consider this Demarini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 oh and BTW sometimes when you try and hit them out the extra 30 feet added by the bat makes it a tape measure shot and is aesthetically pleasing. Nothing like watching a ball you just hit go for a long ride! 297047[/snapback] You just don't get it Pete. Why not just catch the ball with your hand - run to the outfield and toss it over the fence? Just as valid in my book. All you are saying is that you are not strong enough to hit it out yourself with a normal bat. You need help. You need technology to do what your biceps can't. Hardly something to brag about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 You just don't get it Pete.Why not just catch the ball with your hand - run to the outfield and toss it over the fence? Just as valid in my book. All you are saying is that you are not strong enough to hit it out yourself with a normal bat. You need help. You need technology to do what your biceps can't. Hardly something to brag about. 297054[/snapback] You just dont get it Scott. I hit them over the 330 fence with a Worth bat. Sometimes I use the Miken and they go farther-its show. There are both homers regardless- one just goes farther. You sound like a bitter pencil necked geek who cant hit it out of the infield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 You just don't get it Pete.Why not just catch the ball with your hand - run to the outfield and toss it over the fence? Just as valid in my book. All you are saying is that you are not strong enough to hit it out yourself with a normal bat. You need help. You need technology to do what your biceps can't. Hardly something to brag about. 297054[/snapback] who decides what a normal bat is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Its been a couple of years, but I sure don't remember bats costing that much. I picked up 2 bats (Louisville Sluggers), a pair of cleats (Nike) and golf spikes (Lovejoy) for something like $250 from Sports Authority. I guess I missed the bat-tech explosion and/or just got lucky. I'm not into softball enough to drop $100 on one freakin' bat - that price seems outrageous to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 You just dont get it Scott. I hit them over the 330 fence with a Worth bat. Sometimes I use the Miken and they go farther-its show. There are both homers regardless- one just goes farther. You sound like a bitter pencil necked geek who cant hit it out of the infield. 297055[/snapback] I can hit just fine, but I'm not made for HR's. No big deal. It doesn't make me any less of a man. I don't need to spend $300 to join a HR derby. Those banned bats are ridiculous ego builders which you readily admit to, so I don't see why you are arguing with me. If you don't need a crutch then why use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 I'm not into softball enough to drop $100 on one freakin' bat - that price seems outrageous to me. 297061[/snapback] I agree with you and if my hands didn't hurt so bad I wouldn't care to buy a new one. I just hate pinching a few dollars and wind up buying something that needs to be replaced because it got bent in one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 wooden bats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I thought the reason that certain bats had been banned was that the ball comes off too hot and too often results in injuries, especially on come-backs at the pitcher. I can appreciate Pete's point, but I guess I'm just kinda' surprised any league allows them. The local leagues around here I've played in (all city leagues) don't allow them because of risk of injury and liability. Maybe it's just the cities in this area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 wooden bats 297065[/snapback] there are leagues starting to form that use wood only bats in an effort to put an end to these ridiculous illegal bat-centric leagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 6, 2005 Author Share Posted April 6, 2005 I thought the reason that certain bats had been banned was that the ball comes off too hot and too often results in injuries, especially on come-backs at the pitcher. I can appreciate Pete's point, but I guess I'm just kinda' surprised any league allows them. The local leagues around here I've played in (all city leagues) don't allow them because of risk of injury and liability. Maybe it's just the cities in this area? 297067[/snapback] that is exactly why they are banned. Our leagues don't allow them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Easton Bats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Seeds and ropes. I never, ever pop up. I line everything. Sometimes I get under and it goes out, others I get on top and the ball is planted. Usually I hit line drive gappers 297041[/snapback] boy - you are good! or maybe it's just the bat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Easton Bats 297072[/snapback] I was gonna say....wonder when someone was going to bring up Easton. I was considering playing softball this summer. Then I decided that would be too much like exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I was considering playing softball this summer. Then I decided that would be too much like exercise. 297151[/snapback] That's why I signed up for kickball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 $200-$300 for a softball bat? Since when did a bat match the cost of a decent Home Theater Surround Sound receiver? For all you big men hitting Freaks and Synergies - do you hit from the women's tees too? Afterall - artifically adding 30 feet to your swing is like moving the fence in closer - just for you. Does anyone know of a decent bat for $100? You would think that should be able to buy you a good bat, but I'm not so sure anymore. 297014[/snapback] SDS, I still like the DeMarini Double Wall. It's around $100.00 (maybe a little more) but it's a very durable bat in warmer weather and gives you a lot of pop regardless of what core ball is used. Just like golf clubs, the technology gets better but I still go with what works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 DeMarini Doublewall Ok, so it's a little more than 100 but if you shop around you can get them cheaper. I've had my latest one for 4 full seasons now and I average a homer a game so it's durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachChuckDickerson Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I don't need to spend $300 to join a HR derby. Those banned bats are ridiculous ego builders which you readily admit to, so I don't see why you are arguing with me. If you don't need a crutch then why use it? 297062[/snapback] I played in a slow pitch league for a couple years before I left Buffalo. Everytime one of those guys came up to bat with their $300 bat, batting gloves, offical MLB pants and sports goggles on, we would laugh our asses off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomcat Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Its money well spent actually. The Mikan bat is unreal! You can hit bombs with that one. Demarini makes some great bats too Do you bring a knife to a gunfight? 297016[/snapback] These bats are banned in our league. As a pitcher...I am thankful for that....these bats make the ball go so far it not even funny......again, its SCARY being a pitcher even without these bats, but with them....mini-me hits home runs over the fence.... check with your league before paying that type of cash....they are banned at a lot of tournaments as well. Or let some other sucker on your team buy one and use that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Good deals on EBAY Here are some good deals on DeMarini's... They are legal in all softball leagues by the official rules. Individual leagues may very.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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