How do you know your bat is dead

Is he still hitting the ball clean ...line drive and the ball doesn't jump?

How does tapping it on the carpet going to make it vibrate? The carpet is a cushioned surface and will absorb the impact to not let it vibrate.

A sure sign: My sons' Nike bat literally broke into two pieces at a game last weekend.

Even a UVA grad would figure it's dead...

My sons Stealth stiff flex started losing its 'pop' after 2 years of extreme continuous use of cages,practice,games. He called Easton and they said that most bats are good for about a year, depending on use. If you look real close, you may spot some small stress cracks. Ask your local shop if you can try a demo bat, you should see a difference.

I think this is a good indication:

PATENTED DINK/DOINK TEST

If you make good contact and the bat sound is 'DINK', the bat is fine.

If you make good contact and the bat sounds is 'DOINK', the bat is dead.

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No other choice than to call in the expert.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-JsC0YeoTk


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Originally posted by themez:
I guess the coach and some players were saying my sons
Omaha TPX bat is dead. It is a 32 29 -3
How can you tell if its dead? we tapped the handle on the carpet. It did vibrate but not much. It is 2 years old. It was used in batting cages rarely with real baseballs and 1/2 a season.

If getting in your coach's face didn't work, it must be a dead bat.

I knew mine was dead when it rolled over on its back with its four stiff legs in the air --right there in front of the dugout. Right then I saw it was time for a new one

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Originally posted by TRhit:
I knew mine was dead when it rolled over on its back with its four stiff legs in the air --right there in front of the dugout. Right then I saw it was time for a new one

How many hits should a solid bat last?

A lot has to do with the weather you use it in as well as if you use it BP---most don't last more than a year

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Originally posted by KnightTime:

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Originally posted by themez:
I guess the coach and some players were saying my sons
Omaha TPX bat is dead. It is a 32 29 -3
How can you tell if its dead? we tapped the handle on the carpet. It did vibrate but not much. It is 2 years old. It was used in batting cages rarely with real baseballs and 1/2 a season.

If getting in your coach's face didn't work, it must be a dead bat.

KT let it go. your frustrated.

I took the bat back to the store. the manager said it was dead. it should vibrate like gang busters when you tap it on the ground. I got a box from them and it wil be sent back and a new replacement will be sent to me. I bought a demarini vexom 33 30 -3 for a replacement. very good reviews on this bat. The team will love it.

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Originally posted by biggerpapi:
I think this is a good indication:

You can see the tire tracks where the car rolled over it.

we found it best to tap the bat, not on carpet, but very lightly on a bottle of Stoli ...

the bats were all fine but the bottles of Stoli are now dead

testing sessions were well attended ...
many bats were orphaned by the kitchen table

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Ok boys...on the count of three..."Bee>, Bee>...where the bottle be?




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You took a two year old bat back to the store and they are replacing it for you? Where do you buy your bats?

I was wondering the same thing.

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Originally posted by themez:

You can see the tire tracks where the car rolled over it.

Those marks are from yellow batting cage balls.

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Originally posted by biggerpapi:
Those marks are from yellow batting cage balls.

Don't be so sure papi!




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Originally posted by biggerpapi:

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Originally posted by themez:

You can see the tire tracks where the car rolled over it.

Those marks are from yellow batting cage balls.

never use a good bat on those balls. use a cover

I like the note on the aluminum bat "Official bat of Major League Baseball"---when did MLB go to aluminum ? Did I miss spmething ?

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Originally posted by Randy Powell:
You took a two year old bat back to the store and they are replacing it for you? Where do you buy your bats?

Chicks Sporting Goods. They gave me a box for the bat and the address the 1-800 number. This place is the Cabelas of Sporting goods. They even had my registration card from when I bought it. I am the customer and demand customer service for a inferior Product. The manager said he has seen new bats come back the next day cracked in 1/2 after a game.
If you want to throw away over $200.00 dollars with your tail between your legs go ahead. I won't.

I was going to respond but after reading that last post, I'm not going to waste my breath.

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I am the customer and demand customer service for a inferior Product

I'd say after two years of use, you got your monies worth.

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If you want to throw away over $200.00 dollars with your tail between your legs go ahead. I won't.

How long do your son's cleats last?
Do you turn those back in also, after two years of wear and tear, and claim " inferior product " ?

Just curious.

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Originally posted by themez:

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Originally posted by KnightTime:

If getting in your coach's face didn't work, it must be a dead bat.

KT let it go. your frustrated.

I was going to agree with themez.

I've changed my mind now.

TR: I also got a chuckle out of that "Official Bat" nonsense.

I have a feeling I know who owns this shirt:

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Originally posted by Randy Powell:
Thanks for asking, but I just went to the mirror in the restroom and checked, and I am certain that my tail is not between my legs. I appreciate the concern. I actually was more interested in how you get around the standard 1 year warranty issue in getting your bat replaced. My guess is either:
1. You buy a heck of a ot from this store for some park or school, so they bend the rules a little for you, or
2. You didn't tell the truth about the date you bought it.

I can't think of a third option.

You forgot about getting in the store manager's face and demanding customer service. Works every time. After all, he was the customer, and buying a $200 bat two years ago must be really important to Chicks.

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Originally posted by KnightTime:

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Originally posted by Randy Powell:
Thanks for asking, but I just went to the mirror in the restroom and checked, and I am certain that my tail is not between my legs. I appreciate the concern. I actually was more interested in how you get around the standard 1 year warranty issue in getting your bat replaced. My guess is either:
1. You buy a heck of a ot from this store for some park or school, so they bend the rules a little for you, or
2. You didn't tell the truth about the date you bought it.

I can't think of a third option.

You forgot about getting in the store manager's face and demanding customer service. Works every time. After all, he was the customer, and buying a $200 bat two years ago must be really important to Chicks.

I have never seen so many vindictive, jealous people
on this forum. It is human nature for people to be this way when you can't have what someone else has.
HeY!!!! I got an extra bat for sale anyone interested.

Is it in good shape?

What kind is it?

Can you tell me something about it?



Hang around themez...and if you can dig up Eddie Gaedel out there San Diego way tell him to give us a shout. Thanks themez.

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Originally posted by themez:
It is human nature for people to be this way when you can't have what someone else has.

Uh, lets see, what is it that Dr. Themez has that I want? Brains? Education (English degree)? Baseball knowledge? Ability to spell? Thought provoking forum topics? Ability to communicate effectively with JV coaches and sporting goods store managers?

If only I had such gifts, I wouldn't be so jealous.

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Originally posted by KnightTime:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by themez:
It is human nature for people to be this way when you can't have what someone else has.

Uh, lets see, what is it that Dr. Themez has that I want? Brains? Education (English degree)? Baseball knowledge? Ability to spell? Thought provoking forum topics? Ability to communicate effectively with JV coaches and sporting goods store managers?

If only I had such gifts, I wouldn't be so jealous.

Trust me nobody wants what you got. Its contagious.
Please spell check for me. At least you can handle that.

"How do you know your bat is dead?"

When it stops flying around and you notice a "dead" smell.

Thank you, thank you.
Try the veal and don't forget to tip the waitress. I'll be here all week.

Ba bump. (Cymbal crash)

That "dead" smell? Yeah...I've wondered about that smell.

Question: What can I do about my children's stinky feet that smell like...well..."dead"?

Expert Answer:
Dr. Footlove, pediatric podiatrist extraordinaire

It's not unusual for children to have strong foot odor that is very similar to week old roadkill. Some kids are active and often sweat all over their bodies and since feet are frequently wrapped up in shoes and socks and "breathe" very little, they tend to sweat the most and smell the worst of all of their smelly body parts.

Keep your children's feet as clean and dry as possible. Keeping them in your windowed china cabinet may be a bit too extreme, but nonetheless it is effective. If they insist in playing outside then grant them their desire. Not many kids really like being cooped up with the china anyway. For these "outdoor" type children when they're done playing and are safely indoors, take off their shoes and socks so their feet can air out, dry off, and the stench can leave them and settle elsewhere for everyone's enjoyment.

Leave their feet naked or have them put on clean, dry socks. Bathe their feet daily to remove any dirt, old skin, or small appliances. For safety's sake please make sure the small appliances are unplugged and your bathroom is equipped with Ground Fault Interruptor (GFI) outlets.

You may also have to wash their shoes or just toss them out. Their shoes can harbor odors, dirt, fungus, bacteria, renegades, or just plain old horse thieves that contribute to your children's stinky, "dead" smelling feet. You can throw most non-leather shoes into a washing machine with a little bit of laundry detergent, baking soda, or industrial strength degreaser and odor eliminator to diminish or at least mask the "dead" smell. Do not, under penalty of law, remove the tags. Kill off or maim any lingering odors with a little foot powder, talc, or crushed charcoal briquettes sprinkled into your children's shoes.

"Happy entrails to you!"

themez- What you seem to have is an incredible amount of arrogance and no semblance of levity or humor. Why don't you just use a wood bat.

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How can you tell if its dead?

Why is it you always hear from you son that their bat is dead after they go 0 for 4? It couldn't have been their swing might have been what was bad could it?