Just a bat I've got my hands on. I dont know its history but i do have others with legit cleatmarks. What you think he has done to cause that big one?that's not what happened here
Not aware of many softball leagues that allow metal cleats. Even if that was the case, you'd have to hit your cleats pretty damn hard to chip it like that. That looks like it's near the end of the bat, so you really shouldn't be hitting the ball in that area anyway.Just a bat I've got my hands on. I dont know its history but i do have others with legit cleatmarks. What you think he has done to cause that big one?
And back to original question. Is there anything I can do to give that area a bit more durability again.
I play fastpitch in New Zealand. You'll find more with metals than moulds.Not aware of many softball leagues that allow metal cleats. Even if that was the case, you'd have to hit your cleats pretty damn hard to chip it like that. That looks like it's near the end of the bat, so you really shouldn't be hitting the ball in that area anyway.
Oh, ok, cool. I haven't played fastpitch since the late 80s. That's serious softball. I've watched some videos of Fastpitch Downunder. Hell, after the hop they're like 40' away. Crazy.I play fastpitch in New Zealand. You'll find more with metals than moulds.
I've heard of people putting clear packing tape or gloss nail polish on stamps to prevent from fading. Seems trivial, but not sure if that's even considered legal. As far as that looks, it seems really deep but don't know if a metal cleat would rip out a chunk like that. Doubt there's anything you can do with that gash and it probably might not even be legal.
Are you saying you are in approval and/or endorsing this nonsense? What’s your argument?I think he plays modified with .44’s cap
Are you saying you are in approval and/or endorsing this nonsense? What’s your argument?
Old Easton? That’s nonsense.
I’d rather swing a dual stamp deMarini or maybe even an old Anarchy.
Regardless of the ball, this deal is still ngtg and I hold my position that there’s definitely better bats than this. Bleh.
Are you saying you are in approval and/or endorsing this nonsense? What’s your argument?
Old Easton? That’s nonsense.
I’d rather swing a dual stamp deMarini or maybe even an old Anarchy.
Regardless of the ball, this deal is still ngtg and I hold my position that there’s definitely better bats than this. Bleh.
I’ve never played fast pitch. What do you look for in a fast pitch bat?Never seen an old anarchy in my country and there isnt many demarinis around but I may look to purchase one in the near future and see how they go.
For me and many in this game it's always been easton, easton, easton.
I didn’t know if you’d switch to a lighter bat since the ball is coming in so quickly. Not sure if I could get an end loaded 28 ounce around quick enough.Same as you would with slow pitch I guess. Start with the ball you’re playing with and depends on stamp restrictions. The three leagues I play in each have different stamp rules:
Any Asa or ISF 2005
Asa 2004 or thumbprint
ASA 2004 or ISF 2005
I didn’t know if you’d switch to a lighter bat since the ball is coming in so quickly. Not sure if I could get an end loaded 28 ounce around quick enough.
probably the same as a slowpitch.I’ve never played fast pitch. What do you look for in a fast pitch bat?