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TOPIC: Swings |
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| Postie
April 24, 2017
11:27:20 AM
Entry #: 4219216
| As a new member to these forums (wasssssssup!!!) I felt the need to gather some knowledge from some seasoned vets or anyone who wants to add to the discussion. As a slo-pitch pitcher, I want to know what pitches cause you to foul/ be deceived/ or swing for something thats ultimately bad. I know, its slo-pitch, but there has to something that I can do!
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| Guy Smiley
April 24, 2017
2:20:32 PM
Entry #: 4219227
| hmm not so much pitch selection, but pulling your head off the ball easilly does it to me
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| Bigpappi
April 24, 2017
8:19:47 PM
Entry #: 4219251
| After a good BP session or tournament do you guys find yourself cleaning the ball marks off your bats? Why or why not? Curious who does out there or if I just have a problem ????
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| 400 Tab
April 24, 2017
11:53:48 PM
Entry #: 4219272
| I usually wipe mine down after a good game with a little multi purpose cleaner and a soft brush just to inspect for and deformities, webbing and or spiraling which may have occured. Also to see where I'm contacting the ball next time I got out so I can adjust if need be..
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| Winger
April 25, 2017
10:06:35 AM
Entry #: 4219282
| I have buddy's out there who say its not good to wipe em down and the film left behind helps with contacting the ball, not sure the truth to that..
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| Moulton
April 25, 2017
2:40:24 PM
Entry #: 4219320
| Most efficient way I have found thus far to clean up the barrels have been the magic erasers by Mr Clean. I've tried soaps and WD40, and nothing like a good magic eraser scrub gets the barrel looking new again.
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| weetabix
April 25, 2017
8:20:13 PM
Entry #: 4219344
| Cleaning bats,,,,,,,,,,,,really
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| Knight
April 26, 2017
5:36:43 AM
Entry #: 4219369
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Before you tell me to use the search function - I have...lol.
Haven't found a pair of cleats that match my criteria.
I've went through...I think 6 pairs of cleats in the last 3 years. I've had Boombah high cut turfs, Mizuno turfs, Nike (not sure), Rawlings (not sure), Boombah low cut turfs, and Worth turfs.
Still not satisfied, help.
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| Hard Express
April 26, 2017
6:14:51 PM
Entry #: 4219424
| Does running shoes work
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| JAG28
April 26, 2017
6:49:02 PM
Entry #: 4219428
| Not sure if "Hard Express"is serious re:running shoes - but i do know more guys are looking at running shoes to wear playing ball.
Shoes like Saucony "Run Anywhere" shoe are a great boot (better than the cheap Nike/Rawlings boots). and have amble treads for slopes/mountains/running on ice.
Check them out - they can be used for ball
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| Chevylover
April 26, 2017
10:53:09 PM
Entry #: 4219450
| Great post Jagie. They work!
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| Harry Package
April 27, 2017
10:21:54 AM
Entry #: 4219469
| Do they come in extra fat foot size?
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| Postie
April 27, 2017
6:35:13 PM
Entry #: 4219512
| Here is an odd question.
I have a tendency to tear quite a bit of skin on my shin or knee when I slide. I know part of the problem is the ball pants I have aren't the greatest quality. Usually buy eastons they tend to be cheap. So I have two questions.
One is what pair of ball pants are good quality for the money spent and won't rip as easily so I don't tear up my shin. Two, what else do you guys wear so it doesn't happen to your shin and get a nasty wound from the orange dirt?
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| Knight
April 28, 2017
4:10:37 AM
Entry #: 4219537
| Wear knee pads.
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| Yaya
April 28, 2017
8:55:01 PM
Entry #: 4219586
| Don't slide, run fast.
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| xamer
April 29, 2017
5:14:22 PM
Entry #: 4219620
| Sliding pads avoid any scraps and bumps. Wear them on the lead sliding leg. Usually the Leigh's leg. Most stores sell them.
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| LB4LB
April 30, 2017
6:44:13 PM
Entry #: 4219677
| We should put in a no slide rule.
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| Birkey
May 1, 2017
3:04:49 PM
Entry #: 4219743
| Agree.
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| JAG28
May 1, 2017
4:46:34 PM
Entry #: 4219753
| Hey Xamer, not sure about your sliding technique?
Pad should be on the leg bent under body (assuming butt down slide) Not the "lead sliding leg" which is extended to the bag. And, I'm not sure what a Leigh leg is - might be something the millenial generation has grown - boomers dont have one
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| 400 Tab
May 2, 2017
1:38:19 PM
Entry #: 4219827
| Easton Men's M7 Sliding Shorts are the best 4 protection
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| Purelife
May 3, 2017
9:38:39 PM
Entry #: 4219957
| What is the deal with the bells?
I believe red dots are 47 cor/375comp, and greys are 40 cor/375 comp. So why do we use red dots ???
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| Anchor
May 6, 2017
6:07:27 PM
Entry #: 4220172
| Bells.... they ring to loud
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| random0
May 7, 2017
12:52:52 PM
Entry #: 4220219
| After not playing for 4 years due to several injuries starting in 2013, I'm giving it a shot this season and need a bat. Suggestions? In the past I liked a softer feel and won't be using it much so durability isn't an issue. Something soft, quick to break in and that swings nice is the criteria. In the past I swung a 26oz Averice and loved it.
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| 400 Tab
May 8, 2017
12:39:03 PM
Entry #: 4220316
| Easton has some sweet new bats
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| David W
May 9, 2017
9:11:32 AM
Entry #: 4220411
| Softer feel...You might want to try Demarini. I think I just threw up in my mouth. I can't stand Demarini products but if you have a slower swing they are suppose to be good bats. Why not go back to the Avarice it tested higher then it should have out of the wrapper.
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| random0
May 10, 2017
9:39:38 PM
Entry #: 4220553
| Great points, thanks for your comments and advice
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| tuck00
May 11, 2017
8:18:51 PM
Entry #: 4220641
| My bat I purchased last September is now cracked. Do these things have a warranty ?
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| JAG28
May 12, 2017
5:36:40 PM
Entry #: 4220733
| Tucko - ya, if yp[u fill them in or go to the web to register. Come with the bat under the plastic wrapper.
Let's see you got it in Sept (season ends in Sept) unless you were killing raccoons with it in the winter - you got a lemon.
Let us know what it is so we can avoid.
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