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  1. SoftballDadnWV

    Knee surgery next month sadly

    Well, we knew it was coming but did not think it would be this soon, but my middle DD who is in the 6th grade and 11 yo will have to get her knee fixed. Dr. Jasko at Marshall Sports had told us, after an MRI, that DD has Discoid Meniscus, which is a thickening of the meniscus and hers was...
  2. SoftballDadnWV

    Sampling bats

    Trying to figure out which bat she may want for Christmas at Dick's Sporting Goods and I thought I would video her swing...I had not in awhile. Any suggestions on the swing? At times she gets away from what she is doing here...this swing I like. It may not be perfect, but has worked this...
  3. SoftballDadnWV

    Second Sport

    My two youngest DD's (8 and 11 years old) are now participating on a swimming team that likely will practice most of the year and have meets in Winter and Spring. I am a new parent to the competitive swimming sport, maybe they swim year around, just not sure. But anyone else's DD swim...
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    Another bat question

    My middle DD (11 yo) has taken a few swings with the various bats she was thinking of asking for Christmas. I thought she would settle for something her friends had, but surprisingly, she likes the Demarini CF - I think it was a 2022 model 32/-10. Much pop? Experiences? I do know the 2023's...
  5. SoftballDadnWV

    Champro Optimus Pro leg guards

    Anyone else buy Champro Optimus Pro leg guards for their daughter and have the metal rings and latch/clip rust? DD has had a pair since May and already the rings and clip have rusted. She says they are really comfortable and they have taken a beating this summer, but rust already??? Maybe I...
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    Bat comparison

    My DD is 11 and has a 2016 Xeno Plus 31/-11 and a 2020 Xeno 32/-11. She uses both well (no over the fence HR's yet...though getting closer) and switches between the two, I think, depending on her mood. :) But she wants a bat similar to what her friends on her team have - Ghost's and Meta's...
  7. SoftballDadnWV

    Jen Schro Helmet...Need a visor

    Any recommendations for a sun visor that would work well with a Jen Schro The Very Best helmet?
  8. SoftballDadnWV

    First pitch foul ball

    DD's behind the dish and making plays on foul balls; the first link is the first pitch of game #4 in Concord NC this past weekend at the 10u Top Gun World Series and the other is the last out of the game in league ball 12u. She hustles whether Catching, playing First or CF - I just wish she...
  9. SoftballDadnWV

    Which cleats???

    My middle DD is needing new cleats...and she is catching 75% of her teams games this summer in the heat. She needs comfort and something with good ventilation. She is only 10 (but wears a women's 8 or 8.5), so no metal cleats? Catchershome.com says Mizuno 9 Spike Advanced Finch Elite is the...
  10. SoftballDadnWV

    Catching Gear

    I purchased, at different times over the last two months, catching equipment for my daughter - much thought went into all of it - too much thought actually LOL. She is 10, just a bit over 5' tall at the moment, and I didn't want to spend $400+ on equipment that may or may not fit her after the...
  11. SoftballDadnWV

    Champro helmet

    Anyone have knowledge of where I could find a Champro rubberized helmet in black (model CM76M)? My daughters both have used the small size helmet and one needs an adult in black - they hard to find right now.
  12. SoftballDadnWV

    Complete game lapse of swing

    My 10 year old DD has a great swing. I like it...in practice and hitting into the net pre-game. She does really well...until a game begins. She may be nervous, but it really does not show...but she "baby" swings, as one of her coaches says. The power swing is gone and a 5 yr old appears to...
  13. SoftballDadnWV

    This is what it is all about IMHO

    DD#3 high fiving one of her fantastic and patient coaches after winning a 6-8 year old rec league championship game...she was ecstatic all evening afterward.
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    Jen Schro or not to Jen Schro?

    What is the big advantage of the Jen Schro catching equipment? Or is there? Is it lighter than most? The leg guards do seem lighter than the LS set my 10u DD has- she tried on the set which includes the 14" chest guard and leg guards; but that chest guard seemed very heavy, or stiff, which may...
  15. SoftballDadnWV

    Masks for practice & games

    Two of my DD's are in private lessons at the moment, and one will resume regular team practices as soon as the Governor in WV lifts the ban on team practices. With that said, anyone have recommendations for masks that will stay in place and provide the necessary protection when...
  16. SoftballDadnWV

    Mizuno GXS102 32.5" Catchers Mitt ***Already Purchased***

    Possibly interested in purchasing a used Mizuno 32.5" mitt. Anyone have one? If so, how much?
  17. SoftballDadnWV

    Mizuno 32.5" Prospects Catcher Mitt break-in

    How much is the Prospects mitt broke in when purchased new? My DD has a Mizuno Prospects 12" and it was not too hard to break it in, but wondering about the catchers mitt. If it is difficult to break in to game ready, I may just buy used...any thoughts?
  18. SoftballDadnWV

    Metal Cleat Question

    Are metal cleats not permitted in USA Softball until a certain age or is it just a local preference in which metal cleats may or may not be worn? I looked on the USA site but did not find the rule I was looking for...but I did not spend a whole lot of time either.
  19. SoftballDadnWV

    Mental Aspect and support

    I have read several posts about Dads trying to help their DD develop both mental and physical abilities for the game. That is what we are supposed to do...I think. Anyways, I never thought I would be that pain in the rear dad who constantly corrected their daughters. I was always "No, hold it...
  20. SoftballDadnWV

    Another glove question

    I have searched many threads, but cannot get exactly what I am looking for in an answer. I have 3 daughters playing softball but only one plays summer travel ball. She is 8 and is 4' 6" (I think) and about 75 lbs and growing. She played 3rd base in league ball and centerfield in the summer...

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