Best/Worst Brands

[ElCaminoSS]

Id like to hear what you guys think are the best and worst brands of baseball equipment i say rawlings is #1
BTW this is my 100 ::slaps high fives::

[YankeesCatcher]

Well, I like Rawlings. Wilson isn't too bad either, but Rawlings definatly takes the cake on this one.

[cong]

McGreagor is the worst brand of equipment I have expereinced. Very cheap and you get what you pay for.

You must also realize that there are some brands that just relable other manufacturers product to fill up their equipment line.

[hellborn]

I say Champro is the worst overall brand. The best for gloves/mitts is Nokona (or Nocona?). For wood bats I like LS, Easton for metal, Mizuno for plastic (not much competition there). Bike baseball clothes are great.

[runningshoes]

They sell a line of George Brett equipment here in The Philippines...it's horrible stuff.

[PopTop]

Originally Posted by cong

McGreagor is the worst brand of equipment I have expereinced. Very cheap and you get what you pay for.

My last two mitts have been McGregor's, and they've proven to be just fine, thank you. I don't recall either being very cheap at all, but no matter what the initial expense, no brand is going to hold up long if you don't take care of it, i.e., keep the leather oiled and out of the elements. My Easton chest protector (for umpiring) has worked out well, at least after I beefed up some of the padding right at the old shoulder bone area.

[riverhawk]

Nakona for gloves with out a doubt.

[score4]

Louisville Slugger Bats, Easton Catching Equipment, Speedline Uniforms,

[chisox2k5]

Stay away from Mizuno wood bats.

[riverhawk]

For amateurs I like Baum Bats. People say that they don't have as much of pop, but you can't break them and you don't lose that much in pop.

[Capt2712]

easton bats for metal
Rawlings Gloves - #1 brand
Wilson Gloves - #2 Brand
Easton makes good catchers equipment

[ElCaminoSS]

Originally Posted by Capt2712

easton bats for metal
Rawlings Gloves - #1 brand
Wilson Gloves - #2 Brand
Easton makes good catchers equipment

Completely right

[hellborn]

Originally Posted by riverhawk

For amateurs I like Baum Bats. People say that they don't have as much of pop, but you can't break them and you don't lose that much in pop.

Aren't those the warmup bats with the red plastic shell?
I think that you're busting on us...

[riverhawk]

Originally Posted by hellborn

Aren't those the warmup bats with the red plastic shell?
I think that you're busting on us...

You're thinking of the Bratt Bat. Baum bats are a composite bat.
http://www.baumbat.com/.

[echy88]

No question Louisville Slugger for aluminum bats
Rawlings for gloves then Wilson

[hellborn]

Originally Posted by riverhawk

You're thinking of the Bratt Bat. Baum bats are a composite bat.
http://www.baumbat.com/.

Sorry, my mistake! Never seen these before...I bought a few Hoosier composite bats years ago that were finger-jointed sections of ash, hickory, and maple, but these are a little more sophisticated.

[riverhawk]

Hellborn,
Did you like the Hoosiers?

[Joltin' Joe]

Originally Posted by echy88

No question Louisville Slugger for aluminum bats

Agree 110%!! My Louisville Slugger TPX Platinum(32in/29oz) is hands down the best bat I have ever owned. Expensive but well worth it.
There is a batting cage near my house that whips out pitches at 91mph. At 91 mph, needless to say, if I don't hit it right on the barrel, I used to get a shock in my wrist and hands. Ever since I got the TPX, I don't get that shock. And despite my limited skills and many balls being hit away from the barrel, the balls still travel nicely in a line drive. Plus it makes the sweetest sound I ever heard from an aluminum bat.

[hellborn]

Originally Posted by riverhawk

Hellborn,
Did you like the Hoosiers?

Hey Riverhawk,
They felt very unbalanced to me...the hickory barrels were very heavy and I found the whole effect very strange with the ash handle. I had two and used each a few times in BP, never tried them in games. I had a teammate who was extremely strong, powerlifter I think, and he took a liking to one and used it in several games. I seem to remember that he had trouble getting the ball in the air with that bat, though, mostly hit sharp grounders with a lot of bite through the infield.
If you're interested in one or both and have any bats that you would like to trade, let me know! My Hoosiers are over 10 years old now, but should still be in pretty good shape...they are very well made, good quality materials and workmanship. The finger joints are things of beauty.

[Yankeesfan1234]

Originally Posted by runningshoes53

They sell a line of George Brett equipment here in The Philippines...it's horrible stuff.

Lol think again the line of Brett bats are the most durabulable wood bats out now... its become the most popular bat out today i have bought 3 just recent ago because im going to a wood bat torny in Peoria, Arizona

[Yankeesfan1234]

they are made of bamboo forgot to put that in

[ElCaminoSS]

then just edit your old post next time

[Yankeesfan1234]

ight sry im new at this... how do i get my pic by my name

[ElCaminoSS]

Ya I didn't mean it that way. To get a picture (it doesnt have to be yours because Im obviously not Al Capone) Okay go to User CP up near the top of the page where you see User CP, FAQ, Members list, its the first one. Then, on the page it brings you to click on edit avatar (on the left side of the page) and then you can choose one of theirs, which are pretty good, or put in your own custom that is lees than 60x60 pixels

[Yankeesfan1234]

thanks man