94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 I’ve got two kids playing in a USSSA travel baseball tournament tomorrow. The temperature is supposed to be a low tomorrow morning of 29 with a high of 55. I know that their composite bats are out of the question tomorrow. Should I let them swing their good aluminum alloy bats or Should I get a cheap throwaway bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Condolences to them. Hitting a baseball in cold weather is fucking painful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxchoboian Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, 94Packer said: I’ve got two kids playing in a USSSA travel baseball tournament tomorrow. The temperature is supposed to be a low tomorrow morning of 29 with a high of 55. I know that their composite bats are out of the question tomorrow. Should I let them swing their good aluminum alloy bats or Should I get a cheap throwaway bat That's balmy. We used wood because there was nothing else. Seriously, the weather never dictated what bats were being used when I coached. They used what they had. And we play in cold-ass weather. Good hitters can hit with whatever they use. The wealthiest kids don't always win. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 19 minutes ago, 94Packer said: I’ve got two kids playing in a USSSA travel baseball tournament tomorrow. The temperature is supposed to be a low tomorrow morning of 29 with a high of 55. I know that their composite bats are out of the question tomorrow. Should I let them swing their good aluminum alloy bats or Should I get a cheap throwaway bat Travel ball and composite bats? Well you've already broken the bank to get him under a spotlight, so what's another Benjamin or two? Let him swing what he's used to and comfortable with, that will probably have the most performance 'impact'.... If he toasts a bat, just buy another then.... Just my 2 cents... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 https://blog.justbats.com/can-i-use-my-bat-in-cold-weather According to this blog... Marucci BBCOR is the best cold weather bat. You're in luck today. 100 dollars off the price. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, concha said: Condolences to them. Hitting a baseball in cold weather is fucking painful. To make it worse it has been raining here this week so there will still be a lot of moisture in the dirt @concha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Where are you playing? Sounds like the forecast here in ATL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, maxchoboian said: That's balmy. We used wood because there was nothing else. Seriously, the weather never dictated what bats were being used when I coached. They used what they had. And we play in cold-ass weather. Good hitters can hit with whatever they use. The wealthiest kids don't always win. @maxchoboianTrue enough. I checked and the tournament we are playing in wont allow wood bats unless its 14U and older so it will probably be aluminum tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Just now, concha said: Where are you playing? Sounds like the forecast here in ATL. were about 3hrs south so not much difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concha Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 Been raining like hell here lately. Nearly 18 inches in Atlanta since the new year. The ground is super-saturated. My son plays on his high school's varsity squad and they have a game tonight, but fortunately on turf. Good luck to you and your boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Troll said: Travel ball and composite bats? Well you've already broken the bank to get him under a spotlight, so what's another Benjamin or two? Let him swing what he's used to and comfortable with, that will probably have the most performance 'impact'.... If he toasts a bat, just buy another then.... Just my 2 cents... @Troll you sound surprised at composite bats? Composites are the standard in the normal curve for travel ball and the bats are A LOT hotter and have a lot more pop. Its a given, but some of it depends on the style of the batter. If they are a power hitter the end loaded big barrel composites are great. If they are a contact hitter the balanced bats work fine which is where the traditional 1 piece aluminum alloy's work really well. The composites can run $300 to $350 so using discretion in cold weather is a must. If it is to cold they will bust and it isn't pretty. In the tournaments we use USSSA bats because of the better performance. In rec ball we are limited to USA bats. The cost is like anything else. You do have to pay for the improved performance of the bat. Its kind of like an analogy I can make about Steak. You can buy a steak out of a freezer on the back of a guys truck for $2.00 or you can buy a high quality steak from the butcher for $20.00. They are both steaks, they will both fill your stomach. But there is a difference in the quality and you have to decide whats important to you. I don't have deep pockets to throw money away so I try to be careful with what I have. I want to provide my kids with the training and equipment to succeed, but I wont be frivolous with they money I work hard to earn, so we try to avoid toasting bats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 13 minutes ago, concha said: Been raining like hell here lately. Nearly 18 inches in Atlanta since the new year. The ground is super-saturated. My son plays on his high school's varsity squad and they have a game tonight, but fortunately on turf. Good luck to you and your boys. Same here and good luck to yall too. I have one in 12U and 1 in 10U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, HawgGoneIt said: https://blog.justbats.com/can-i-use-my-bat-in-cold-weather According to this blog... Marucci BBCOR is the best cold weather bat. You're in luck today. 100 dollars off the price. @HawgGoneItThat is a really nice bat! I actually have video of my 9yr old swinging with one in the cage at BP this past weekend. Their team has a little practice facility in the warehouses behind the BBQ Pitt. IMG_1972.MOV 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawgGoneIt Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 48 minutes ago, 94Packer said: @HawgGoneItThat is a really nice bat! I actually have video of my 9yr old swinging with one in the cage at BP this past weekend. Their team has a little practice facility in the warehouses behind the BBQ Pitt. IMG_1972.MOV He's looking pretty good. Those extra lessons paying off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 9 hours ago, 94Packer said: @Troll you sound surprised at composite bats? Composites are the standard in the normal curve for travel ball and the bats are A LOT hotter and have a lot more pop. Its a given, but some of it depends on the style of the batter. If they are a power hitter the end loaded big barrel composites are great. If they are a contact hitter the balanced bats work fine which is where the traditional 1 piece aluminum alloy's work really well. The composites can run $300 to $350 so using discretion in cold weather is a must. If it is to cold they will bust and it isn't pretty. In the tournaments we use USSSA bats because of the better performance. In rec ball we are limited to USA bats. The cost is like anything else. You do have to pay for the improved performance of the bat. Its kind of like an analogy I can make about Steak. You can buy a steak out of a freezer on the back of a guys truck for $2.00 or you can buy a high quality steak from the butcher for $20.00. They are both steaks, they will both fill your stomach. But there is a difference in the quality and you have to decide whats important to you. I don't have deep pockets to throw money away so I try to be careful with what I have. I want to provide my kids with the training and equipment to succeed, but I wont be frivolous with they money I work hard to earn, so we try to avoid toasting bats All good info... and not a surprise for me. I coached little league 😁 The obvious answer is aluminum alloy in cold but if it is over freezing it should not be that bad. it gets colder up here and yes composites don’t hold up very well (unless some of the newest bats are better) was more making fun of the cost than you wanting to pay it. You sound like you have the right idea with it tho. Ripping up a bat is only fun for the kids 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaGoodBoyNow Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 5 hours ago, HawgGoneIt said: https://blog.justbats.com/can-i-use-my-bat-in-cold-weather According to this blog... Marucci BBCOR is the best cold weather bat. You're in luck today. 100 dollars off the price. That bat is about $99.99 more than his pool in his backyard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaGoodBoyNow Posted February 21, 2020 Report Share Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, 94Packer said: @HawgGoneItThat is a really nice bat! I actually have video of my 9yr old swinging with one in the cage at BP this past weekend. Their team has a little practice facility in the warehouses behind the BBQ Pitt. IMG_1972.MOV Kid hits dingers, whose the Dad? Because he ain’t get that from you 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossacks Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Problem solved. Rain, sleet or snow ain’t gonna slow down this bad boy. You’re welcome @94Packer 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 hours ago, imaGoodBoyNow said: That bat is about $99.99 more than his pool in his backyard That pool was disposed of a LONG time ago😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Cossacks said: Problem solved. Rain, sleet or snow ain’t gonna slow down this bad boy. You’re welcome @94Packer Wonder if you can shave and roll that bat😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 3 hours ago, imaGoodBoyNow said: Kid hits dingers, whose the Dad? Because he ain’t get that from you I only played high school baseball. His mom played softball on scholarship through college and he has a cousin that plays softball for UGA now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaximumHornetSting Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Cossacks said: Problem solved. Rain, sleet or snow ain’t gonna slow down this bad boy. You’re welcome @94Packer These Mofos right here are durable... They also hurt... If you swing hard enough... I killed a bird with one... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommygun58 Posted February 22, 2020 Report Share Posted February 22, 2020 Head to Mexico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaGoodBoyNow Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 2/21/2020 at 9:30 AM, 94Packer said: I’ve got two kids playing in a USSSA travel baseball tournament tomorrow. The temperature is supposed to be a low tomorrow morning of 29 with a high of 55. I know that their composite bats are out of the question tomorrow. Should I let them swing their good aluminum alloy bats or Should I get a cheap throwaway bat Soooo how was it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94Packer Posted February 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, imaGoodBoyNow said: Soooo how was it It was freakin cold! Lost no bats in the process though. 10 yr olds team got out out in an elimination game of the 10U tournament but the 12 yr olds team won their tournament. They are stacked and it wasn’t even funny. It was a circus all day having 2 play on different fields... sometimes at the same time. My GF and I had to divide an conquer. We got there at 8:00 yesterday morning and left at 11:00 last night.I went home got a heating pad for my lower back and crashed 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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