I bought a new bat later last year that I want to break in. However, everyone always says to not hit with certain bats if it is cold. But I have never heard anyone say how cold to cold is. Could someone tell me until what temp. I should leave the new bat in the bag till it reaches a certain temperature.
Bud Wiser
January 10, 2013 6:10:54 PM
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Above 15 your good to go if you want to be cautious, if it were mine I'd be alright swinging it at 10 degrees and up. Also depends on the balls you use, old gold dots are going to put some strain on a bat faster than hot dots or evils.
Faux
January 11, 2013 12:52:48 PM
Entry #: 4026661
The temp does not matter, swing away.
Fureza
January 13, 2013 8:22:33 PM
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Most bats are not recommend to be swung if the tempature is not over 12 degrees.
HR Leader
January 15, 2013 9:21:53 AM
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Composite bats tend to be much more sensitive to temperature than alloy bats. Many manufacturers have their own suggestions on minimum temperatures that their bats should be used in. However, as a rule of thumb, alloy bats should never be used in temperatures under 50 degrees, while composites should not be used in temperatures under 60 degrees. There isn't a maximum temperature that you should avoid using your bat in however composite bats tend to have slightly increased pop in hotter weather.
Matches
January 16, 2013 7:33:20 PM
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Who plays games when the tempature is under 60 degrees, come on man!
Woodsucks81
January 19, 2013 9:11:20 PM
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The key to hitting a cold bat is..... Griping the bat..... If you bat righty, you will put your right hand above your left and opposite if you bat lefty. Grip close to the handle, but feel free to choke up if you need greater control.
Use this trick on those cold spring or fall nights.
CC & Coke
January 23, 2013 10:58:12 AM
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The key to hitting is warm weather and cold beer.
Knight
January 29, 2013 7:49:07 AM
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Who wants to play in cold weather any way and why do people continue to use illegal bats ?
Jets6400
January 30, 2013 11:23:04 PM
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Does anyone know the section and rule number that states Grip N Rips are now allowed to be used?
Faux
February 4, 2013 8:10:27 PM
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There are several methods to break in your new bat. The key to breaking in a bat is simply to use the bat. Typically, batting practice or hitting off of a tee is recommended to get your bat game ready. The Grip is not legal buddy.
HR Leader
February 5, 2013 10:43:45 PM
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I saw the new Easton Slo-pitch bats today.......looks like I'm gonna need more room in my bat bag.
Purelife
February 8, 2013 9:15:15 AM
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Make sure all of the new bats are legal, hurting someone with a illegal bat, may lead to a lawsuit.
fazoolie
February 10, 2013 6:13:24 PM
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Looks like someone is getting ready for the new season.
Fureza
February 17, 2013 11:47:46 AM
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Okay, so here is the situation I was just thinking about while reading some of these other posts, and as I am just getting into the USPL, there are certain rules that are difference from my old league, so I’d like to be clear...
In a league where there is a plus 2 home runs rule..and we will assume the other team does not hit any for this situation!
What happens IF!... I hit a homerun... that 1....followed by the number 2 hitter, he hits one out BUT he steps on home and gets called out... then batter number three comes up and hits one out! (yes I know my hypothetical team is full Duchess like players)... would the third guys homerun count or for runs or not...
because the way I see it is... we have hit one by batter 1... batter two has hit one but the RUN does not count.. however, regardless, he still hit a homerun according to the rules, just the run doesn't count! its just his stupid fault he stepped on home, so I think that that they should ALSO not get the run for player 3 hitting his homerun!
however what I think compared to the rules, is different what do you all think?
Jim_the_Ump
February 18, 2013 9:26:59 AM
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In the USPL, this strategy of stepping on home plate to avoid a HR makes absolutely no sense, since the penalty for hitting an HR when your team is +2 is a ‘walk’. But assuming your scenario plays out, the batter who hits the HR and steps on home plate is OUT, plus the HR counts towards the ‘plus’ count. So, a doubly-stupid stunt.
See you guys in May, Jim
fazoolie
February 19, 2013 10:37:20 PM
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fazoolie
February 19, 2013 10:38:15 PM
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the hottest new bat around
Kruk34
March 2, 2013 7:04:08 PM
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Does that have enough pop to hit them out of Milliken? Crosby is easy.
Korky
March 5, 2013 10:36:14 PM
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When you slow down, step back a moment and put things in perspective, you can realize that we probably average less than five dingers per game.
Larry))
March 7, 2013 12:14:36 AM
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What is the deal with hitting home runs?
HR Leader
March 11, 2013 2:28:33 PM
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If you gents open your eyes to all the beauty in the world, you would be overwhelmed with joy when you yank a ball over the fence. Hitting a long ball is a special thing.
Moulton
March 13, 2013 6:04:10 AM
Entry #: 4038794
When you swing hard for the fences remember this. Self-improvement is the name of the game, and your primary objective is to strengthen yourself or your team's position, not to destroy an opponent.
MBA89
March 14, 2013 9:33:24 PM
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It is a complete injustice that we give a guy a walk for hitting a HR.
LEFT-RIGHT-OUT
March 15, 2013 10:52:01 AM
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That's for sure! A home run, when hit while your team is +2, should be treated like a foul ball.
Again, you didn't or shouldn't be, trying to hit a homer, in that scenario. The rule is there, to be a deterent and help move the game along.
It's a foul ball on first, second or third strike. Keep the ball fair and in the park or it's a strike. C'mon man!!!! How hard can that be?
Burgas
March 17, 2013 12:26:26 PM
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Why do we feel the need to penalize someone for hitting the ball hard and over the fence? It is a rare accomplishment for 90% of the players.
LEFT-RIGHT-OUT
March 17, 2013 2:50:37 PM
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You know what else is rare? Hitting the ball over the rink and on to Main ST. Why do we penalize guys for hittinbg a ball THAT far?
Faux
March 18, 2013 10:36:45 AM
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Why go we have a home run rule ?
Korky
March 24, 2013 6:52:41 PM
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The HR rule is driven by weak players who are jealous of the big bombers that can hit them out.
HR Leader
March 25, 2013 8:07:55 PM
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The nice weather today is making me think of what's to come. Slo-pitch and beers. Man I can't wait to hit bombs over the fence. I just vote against the plus two rule. How do you guys want to penalize someone for a good swing?
