broguearcher
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Do dfresh27, sun5150 or Roland365 still frequent the boards?
Much has changed in the world of softball....
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vipvanilla
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no idea, but you could search their names and find out the last time they were online
broguearcher
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will do. thanks.
vipvanilla
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so what's making you get back in the game and what made you leave?
broguearcher
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I stopped playing (and dealing in bats) for various reasons... some of them related to the fact that I had contracted Lyme Disease and was dealing with those effects. I'm just itching to play again and I'm also still interested in the state of bat technology and how it's being developed. During the 2002-2008 period softball bat performance really took off and then it seems like it was slowed down with the introduction of these new, lower performance softballs.
vipvanilla
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Gotchya. A good friend of mine has lyme disease and it's tough to see her struggle with it all the time.
The technology is definitely very cool! I'd say there was quite a lull between 2010 and 2012. Then again, it was up in the air about what associations would do what. USSSA changed their stamp which made a ton of bats obsolete and pissed people off. Then ASA changed their way of testing bats requiring a new ASA slowpitch stamp. But once the ball was figured out and it was apparent the direction of most associations, the bat companies became smart. It used to be rare to see "ASA-only" bats as they were considered "inferior" to the 1.20BPF bats for so long. But with the new ball and testing, you see a ton more ASA-only bats that just kill the 52/300 ball. Really feels like the gap between 1.20BPF and "98mph" has shrunk to almost being non existent. Not sure what others think, but there was a ton of talk last year about "my ASA bat is out performing my utrip, WTH??"
Welcome back, though! Game is still a blast to play.
I don't see those guys on much anymore, but some of the old guys are still around.
The biggest difference with the new balls is the sound. If you hit it with the older bats it sounds like a pillow. Some of the newer bats are designed enough for it you still get that good crack sound, but it's still not like hitting a good 375 or 525. I agree with the others though, I prefer the new ball.
With the higher cor and lower compression they're better in the extreme heat and then don't bust bats as badly in the cold. I don't know if it'll bring the participation numbers back like they used to be, but it should be a step in the right direction.
The biggest difference with the new balls is the sound. If you hit it with the older bats it sounds like a pillow. Some of the newer bats are designed enough for it you still get that good crack sound, but it's still not like hitting a good 375 or 525. I agree with the others though, I prefer the new ball.
With the higher cor and lower compression they're better in the extreme heat and then don't bust bats as badly in the cold. I don't know if it'll bring the participation numbers back like they used to be, but it should be a step in the right direction.
broguearcher
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Good deal. Sounds like to me like the game is still enjoyable even with the new ball types.
I don't have much left on hand... and from what I'm told most of those bats are no longer allowed locally in ASA!
They are allowed in ASA. York league went to strict bat rules, though.
broguearcher
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rockandroller44
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Gotchya. A good friend of mine has lyme disease and it's tough to see her struggle with it all the time.
The technology is definitely very cool! I'd say there was quite a lull between 2010 and 2012. Then again, it was up in the air about what associations would do what. USSSA changed their stamp which made a ton of bats obsolete and pissed people off. Then ASA changed their way of testing bats requiring a new ASA slowpitch stamp. But once the ball was figured out and it was apparent the direction of most associations, the bat companies became smart. It used to be rare to see "ASA-only" bats as they were considered "inferior" to the 1.20BPF bats for so long. But with the new ball and testing, you see a ton more ASA-only bats that just kill the 52/300 ball. Really feels like the gap between 1.20BPF and "98mph" has shrunk to almost being non existent. Not sure what others think, but there was a ton of talk last year about "my ASA bat is out performing my utrip, WTH??"
Welcome back, though! Game is still a blast to play.
way to sum it up! straight and to the point.
saint
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Us old people like softball too. :biggthumpup:
Jimmy34
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Good ole days...
Miss ya brother, hope all is well...I've had a few "broguearcher" bats, SILLY!!!
You're not that old but you walk like you're 100+
Jimmy34
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You should just shhhh, old man or I'll post "the" video...
broguearcher
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broguearcher
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Jimmy! Man a lot of the old crew is still around... Very cool. Been pretty well overall, thanks. Looking forward to the coming months...might be looking for some people to test a demo bat for me... Plans are brewing
Jimmy34
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Let me know, I'm in a whole different world down here, these Floridians are ridiculous...
broguearcher
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Sounds good. I'll have to see if I'm able to come by and visit. :biggthumpup:
Pylon #00
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What is this "Mohr Board" you speak of???
I did a search on the intrawebz and only found a religious message board....
smarkley3
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I grew up in York, is Hoffman the only place to play league still?