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What Equipment is needed for Softball?

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:20:17 +0000

Glove, Softball for at home, cleats, batting golves, sliding pads.
Bats are optional because the team usually has a few different types to chose from.

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what other equipment for softball?

admin — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:23:16 +0000

im starting softball in about a week 4 high school, its my first year (im a freshman) ive played for about 6 years so i have most of the equitment but im still wondering what else i would need?

I already have:
2 bats (just bout one last year so it shold work?)
a glove (im a lefty)
batting gloves
cleats
bat bag

im trying to think about what else i can buy to be more sucsessfull?
any ideas would be great.

thanks in advanced

Having things wont make you better. The effort you put in to get better, makes you better.

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whats the difference in cathers equipment in baseball and softball?

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 04:41:38 +0000

my girlfriend has been doing softball all her life and she is great at it. she plays catcher. now i used to play baseball for a year or two but i kinda let it go.
now i wanna get back into it and i wanna try for catcher and see how it is and so we have something we can relate to and help eachother with.
i know the chest guard is different but i dont know if the helmet, glove, and shin guards are different.
we play for the school and the seasons are at different times of the year so i was wondering if id have to buy a whole new set of catchers equipment or if i could use some of hers if it fits?
also if you guys have some sites i can look at or tips for playing catcher that would greatly help... thanks

plz help
thanks alot and much love
appreciate it.

in softball you don't need a cup

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Where is the largest sports (softball) store in Texas?

admin — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 04:14:15 +0000

Looking for a large selection of softball equipment. Thanks

Sports authority in Houston Tx.

Westgate Marketplace
1210 Fry Road
Houston , TX 77084
(281) 599-1944

Hope this helps.

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i want to try out for my high school softball team?

admin — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:18:19 +0000

i want to try out for my school softball team. but i don't have all the equipment for softball. i have a bat and a glove, but its a baseball glove that wouldn't help. i have the talent but none the equipment so what do i need?

talk to some of your friends that have the equipment, see if they have any old things they can give to you, or they can suggest equipment and you can buy the right gear. one thing that may help is contacting the coach. coachs know a lot about proper gear, and if you have a coach like the varsity coach at my school, they could get you settled with some good gear.

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what equipment does a softball player need?

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:28:15 +0000

to start

softball bat,
glove,
softball,
cleat.

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Has anyone seen this equipment used by softball coaches?

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:34:21 +0000

During my daughter's softball practice today I saw another team (teens) used this 2-string thing tied to the fence behind home base. It has a white ball strung in the middle of those 2 strings. The coach held these 2 strings by 2 handles on the other end. While each player was in batting stance the coach released the white ball (quite rapidly) from the handles end right to the strike zone.

What is this equipment called? Where can I buy it? What's the average price?
The ball was attached to the 2 black strings through the entire release process, from handles end to stopping right at strike zone.

It might be a Zip and Hit Pro. You can get these at Wal-Mart for around 16 bucks.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4645845

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anybody know of any good softball/baseball equipment magazines?

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:09:04 +0000

or any good online sites

nope, but i do know some good brands. look for demarini bats/mits and mizuno bats/mits/batting gloves/cleats. these are like some of the best softball/baseball brands. and defently nike for cleats, it all depends on the person.

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Best slowpitch softball bats and equipment?

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:00:26 +0000

My boyfriend and I just joined a co-ed softball team, and I was wondering what kind of bats we should get? What's the difference between single and double wall bats? Any particular metals better than others? We're both looking for something with a large sweet spot and distance. Obviously, we're each getting our own bat. I'm 5'3", and 120LBS, so I need something that isn't too heavy, or too long to get around when I swing. He's 5'10", and 220LBS, so I think he could handle a heavier bat if necessary. We're looking to buy off of ebay, so we're not too concerned with price. Also, if you have suggestions on fielding gloves, batting gloves, cleats, or other equipment, please feel to include that info. 10 points for a good answer! =)

There are too many other variables to answer this thoroughly.

What association are you guys playing? (ASA, USSSA, etc....as some bats are not legal in certain situations).

Let's start with size. standard size bat is 34 inches in length by anywhere from 26-30 oz. The most popular being the 28oz weight. I have seen girls use 26oz, or even 25oz bats made for slowpitch, the other option would be to use a so called fastpitch bat that weighs less (there isn't a difference as far as rules, a softball bat is a softball bat). So pick a weight you would be comfortable with.

If you are playing in a USSSA league, your options are almost endless. The best bat regardless of price is an older Easton model SCX23 . They are getting harder and harder to find, and prices are skyrocketing. But Eastons are top of the line (except the new extended SCX14...it sucks), and you get 2 returns if it breaks within a year, other manufacturers only offer one...and you MUST buy from an authorized dealer.

I would look into an Easton, Miken or Worth bat. The Eastons due take some time to break in, but will last awhile. Worth bats tend to be the best out of the wrapper, and the new worth resmondo titan is the "it" bat to have right now, and can be found for around $225. Other options to look into would be Combat, decent bats for the money.

If you play ASA, then your options are less. Again, stick with the big 3 companies, and be sure to look for the ASA approved stamp on them. Worth does not have a new ASA bat this year, but they do have some excellent models from last year, (look for the mayhem, orange with blue graphics). Arguably, the best ASA bat of all time is the Easton Extended SCX3...but again, getting hard to find, and will cost a fortune.

If you play in a single wall aluminum league, you really only have a handful of choices...the best one currently out is the Anderson Pyrotech. The Demarini Ultimate Weapon can be had for $60 at www.closeoutbats.com and is a decent bat for a small person, I suspect your boyriend will dent this bat rather quickly.

If you want a fastpitch bat, the Combat fastpitch is excellent, as is any Worth fastpitch.

DO NOT GO TO A BIG NAME SPORTS STORE. They don't carry the best stuff, and NEVER have the best prices. No reason to go to ebay either, you can find stuff cheaper at reputable dealers online. Checkout www.softballfans.com and www.softballerz.com call them and ask for their best price, it is against the manufacturers rules to advertise cheaper prices online, but if you call, they can give you a better deal.

For cleats, I would stick with Turfs, they are much more comfortable, and cleats are unnecessary unless you play in wet conditions. Mizuno has a great line for both men and women, but my favorite is Tanel. Check them out at www.Tanel360.com very good prices and they run a lot of specials on their site...as do the other 2 stores I mentioned, they carry them as well.

you guys will need a bag most likely, maybe share one backpack for the both of you, I know tanel was giving away a backpack with the purchase of two pairs of turf shoes just recently.

Gloves are really a personal thing. You almost have to try some on and get a good feel. This is where you must decide if you just want a cheap glove that will do the job for a season or two, or if you want a glove that will last you 10-15 years. For a cheap option, just go to your local store and pick something, but don't expect it to last forever. Remember, the general rule of thumb is the softer the leather, the lesser the quality is, and will not last. If you find a glove that you can't close, it is high end, and will take time to break in, but if done properly, it may be the last glove you ever own. For these, expect to pay $150 and above. Some brands (and models, as all big brands sell high quality and low quality) to look for are:

the Mizuno Classic Pro Line....one of the best gloves for the money ($160), and the easiest of the high end gloves to break in...it is the choice of major leaguers such as Chipper Jones, Ichiro, Matt Cain, etc.

Rawlings Pro Preferred. The top choice of the pros, kind of pricey and hard to break in.

Akadema: The Pro line, NOT the cheaper soft models

Nokona: Some of the best gloves, and TOP NOTCH customer service.

Vinci: again, their $150 gloves compare to alot of other's $250 stuff

average length for softball is 12.5 inches to 14 inches, but again, go with what feels good. You might consider a fastpitch glove made for women, as the finger stalls will tend to be smaller.

I hope I started you on the right path, and welcome to the world of softball. Any questions, email me at j_loden@yahoo.com I might even be able to score you some very good prices, as you can see, I have bought my fair share

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I want to play softball, what equipment do I need?

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:46:26 +0000

The first item that we will look at in softball equipment is that of the helmet. This helmet is made from material which is lightweight to hold and yet this material is very strong. The strength is needed as the force of the softball is very fast and without the helmet the players face or head would be severely injured.

To help protect the face you will find that on the front of the helmet there is a face guard. This guard makes sure that the ball will not have any chance of impacting with the face and causing massive damage.

Now having covered the face we will travel to the body. This piece of softball equipment is one that you will only see on the catcher as this person is directly behind the hitter and is liable to getting injured by the fast flying ball.

The next piece of softball equipment which we will look at is one of the more important items around. This item is that of the softball bat. As the game of softball is one that is wielded by young children the boys are preparing for baseball and the girls for softball and women you will find that there is a need for a bat which is not too heavy to wield.
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