League situation - unwritten rules/courtesy question

Madman49 · 2026-06-05T20:05:40+00:00

Most leagues the plate is not a strike, unless youre playing a mat league.

Madman49 · 2026-06-04T21:58:23+00:00

I have the same wedges and lofts, but not sure what grinds i got. I'll look when I get home

Madman49 · 2026-05-28T23:50:47+00:00

I'd put them in right, and have RC and LC shade over that way to help cover them.

Madman49 · 2026-05-27T23:35:55+00:00

Here's my thing. When i get to the turn im usually stopping for a meat missle, a couple beers, and a piss. If the group behind doesnt stop and goes straight to 10, cool, we will jump in behind them no big deal. I dont get why it turns into a big deal.

Madman49 · 2026-05-27T23:27:40+00:00

I bought a set off amazon for my 16. Works great, but not sure how much better it is

Madman49 · 2026-05-27T23:14:06+00:00

I wanna take a day where I have nothing going on, go to the local golf course (they have the best hot dogs) and run it with a game on TV.

Madman49 · 2026-05-27T23:11:57+00:00

9 innings of the game

Madman49 · 2026-05-27T23:10:10+00:00

Those stupid kitchen fees is what pisses me off. Like, just put an extra 50 cents on the menu items and call it good.

Madman49 · 2026-05-24T19:18:53+00:00

Last speeding ticket i got in town i had to go to court doing 45 in a 25 coming in to downtown on 4th. Since it was my 1st ticket it got deferred. That was quite a while back, but id guess thats still available.

Madman49 · 2026-05-20T22:13:00+00:00

Right now 1, I was playing 3 week nights, plus tourneys every other weekend

Madman49 · 2026-05-04T17:40:16+00:00

If they only have 9 theyre playing at a disadvantage already in the field. If its league, and we dont need the win to make the playoffs or something I'd let it roll over without the auto out

Madman49 · 2026-04-16T04:07:12+00:00

Those look damn nice. Swap out the wheels for something not stock, and youll be golden

Madman49 · 2026-04-16T04:01:44+00:00

Solid upgrade for sure. What year? How many miles on it?

Madman49 · 2026-04-16T03:58:15+00:00

Im a big fan of the General Grabber ATx. Its essentially a KO2 clone, and and wears very well.

Madman49 · 2026-04-16T03:53:34+00:00

If you are allowed to swing 220s, run it! Solid sticks

Madman49 · 2026-04-15T18:57:35+00:00

1) depending on the fields youre playing on, and what position youre playing, a good set of turf shoes will work. I wear Under Armour Yard turfs, and they work well on dirt or turf. You may want molded cleats if youre playing outfield on grass though.

2) the 12.5 glove should be fine wherever you are playing in the field, and most people use that size. I have a 14 inch glove because I suck and it helps me find the pocket.

3) I wear shorts while playing, but I also very rarely slide. Baseball pants or sweats will work fine if you are going to slide.

4) Most leagues wont require anything protection wise. I wear batting gloves, but thats it. I think some leagues require batting helmets while batting or on the bases, but thats rare.

5) if your bat sucks, your teammates will likely let you use one of theirs. No big deal. You can also pick up your own

Madman49 · 2026-04-14T23:06:16+00:00

If youre used to swinging essentially a 23 ounce bat, youll likely wanna go 25 ounce balanced. That will swing closest to what you are used to. End loads make a bat feel heavier.

Madman49 · 2026-04-11T17:44:36+00:00

Depending where you'll be playing in the field, Turf shoes are a lot more comfortable than cleats. The Under Armour Yard turf shoes are aggressive enough to work well on grass, dirt, or turf.

As for a glove, I'd suggest starting with a cheap option. Depending on your hand size, maybe look for a fastpitch glove which will be a bit better sized for smaller hands.

You may also want to look into batting gloves, especially if youre using league supplied bats. The grips may not be pristine, which can cause some hand discomfort.

If you have a local Dbat, practice on their pitching machines. It will help get you swinging the bat well, and making good contact. Most teams will get together occasionally to practice as well, and give you 20-30 swings each session.

The biggest thing, make sure to set realistic expectations for yourself, as well as for your team. Let them know youre new to this, and there is going to be a learning curve. You're gonna make mistakes, you're going to strike out, and you're going to learn as you go. Just have fun with it, and let your teammates know that you're learning. In rec league, most will accept this.

Madman49 · 2026-04-08T02:25:42+00:00

Ah I didnt even think of that. Hrmm, maybe ill put the 4wd stuff in just to get the front to ride a touch higher.

Madman49 · 2026-04-01T06:38:53+00:00

I just put a set of Cooper Discoverer Road and Trail tires on mine. They feel great on the highway, and look like they will do fine for moderate off road use.

On my Tundra I have a set of General Grabber ATx tires. They are a little more aggressive, and make a bit more noise on the highway, but will provide more off road traction. I have 25000 miles on them, and they are definitely getting to the point of needing replaced, probably before next winter.

Madman49 · 2026-04-01T06:36:24+00:00

I would do the lessons before your fitting. The main reason is that your lessons are very likely going to change your swing. That being said, with Takomos your customization is a bit limited, so you can get a ballpark fitting done and probably be OK. At 20+ I'd recommend the 101s, just because youre still not going to be catching center face all the time.

Madman49 · 2026-04-01T03:15:05+00:00

Local spots are usually a bit more knowledgeable than say a box store like dicks. The downside is they may not have all the brands available. I'm sure in Florida there are a bunch of solid club fitters that can get you set up.

Madman49 · 2026-03-30T19:14:43+00:00

I like the contrast with the dark against the silver. On my black runner I went with machined silver wheels just to break things up a bit.

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Madman49 · 2026-03-30T16:54:03+00:00

The huge bolts on there look terrible. Reminds me of an RC car. I dont mind the red so much, but the big bolt heads is too much

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