It's a sad time for DFP....and it makes me angry. Core/Todd has helped dozens - hundreds, maybe - of DFP members select the correct bat for their DDs, has provided them the best possible pricing, and given excellent service every step of the way. Not only that, but he did it by rules dictated to him by Wilson. Todd also made an extra effort to generate a tremendous amount of data for the Bat Weight Database - this is a time consuming process. A majority of the weights listed are from the data Todd provided from each new shipment of bats he received. There have also been multiple instances where Todd has donated equipment to local players in need of assistance.
The decision by Wilson to put Core out of business hurts the softball community. Their decision isn't about selling more bats. It's about pushing the business to their dealers that sell bats at full retail price. It's about squeezing more out of the pockets of softball families. It's pure corporate greed.
Personally, this will affect my own buying decisions, and my recommendations to those who ask for my opinion. Unfortunately, Wilson's crushing of Core has made it so I no longer have a good place to send someone to buy a different brand. At this point, the best I can suggest is to refuse to buy at full retail price. If a Demarini or LS bat is the best fit for your DD, buy last year's model.
I hate this...
The decision by Wilson to put Core out of business hurts the softball community. Their decision isn't about selling more bats. It's about pushing the business to their dealers that sell bats at full retail price. It's about squeezing more out of the pockets of softball families. It's pure corporate greed.
Personally, this will affect my own buying decisions, and my recommendations to those who ask for my opinion. Unfortunately, Wilson's crushing of Core has made it so I no longer have a good place to send someone to buy a different brand. At this point, the best I can suggest is to refuse to buy at full retail price. If a Demarini or LS bat is the best fit for your DD, buy last year's model.
I hate this...