I still swing my 30 oz green est and I have the newer est 375 . I think they do just fine and it sure does save my other bats from breaking in the cold weather.. Plus it feels cooler to hit one out with an old metal bat when people are talking poop about what bats people use..
reebok barrage utrip and 2014 demarini aftermath for asa.. but i believe it really depends on the player.. just like a super fast motorcycle or car... any idiot can try and drive it but if they dont know what they are doing my 6 year old will beat them in her barbi jeep..
travel to any area around the midwest.. will play league anywhere around chicago land.. depending on the level is depending on position.. i have played short and third for utrip d/c and first and second and catcher for b and open..
im with ya bro.. what I have found and a lot of the guys on my team have followed.. nike workout pants or any I guess.... get a good pair though.. they are straight legged.. come in many colors to match jerseys.. they breath better and actually hold up better when slidding.. most have stripes...