jeff, Author at Fastpitch Softball Gear

The Definitive Review of the Akadema ATS77 Fastpitch Series Glove

There was actually a time long ago when people just assumed that boys (who were of course right-handed) played baseball, and that’s it.

But then, lefties came out to play as well. Then softball became more popular, and there were even two types called fast pitch and slow pitch softball.

Women soon become interested in the ball game, and even girls started showing up for summer time fun.

So naturally, today we have the Akadema ATS77, which is a special glove for a specific function—fast pitch softball.

Akadema ATS77 Fastpitch Series Glove (Right, 12.5-Inch)

This glove was designed for a lady or girl’s hand providing small and thin fingerstalls, easy break-in, and a shorter distance between thumb and index finger, allowing the glove to be more manageable.

Top 5 Fastpitch Softball Hitting Drills To Increase Performance

by jeff

Fastpitch softball isn’t that difficult to learn, as the rules are very much like baseball, and the key to scoring hits is to have good hand-eye coordination, bat speed and practice.

While there are literally dozens of drills that can be practiced, a select few are considered essential. Among these, the following are the top 5 Fastpitch Softball Hitting Drills.

1. The Knob Drill

This focus of this drill is to keep your hands in the ball by leading the swing with your bat’s knob.

Choke up the bat handle and get the tee ready so the ball is close to the top of the strike zone.

DeMarini CF8 Fastpitch -11 Review: Power and Precision

by jeff

The DeMarini CF8 Fastpitch -11 is the latest offering from DeMarini, and anyone who’s played baseball or fast pitch softball will be familiar with the name.

They’ve definitely released some good bats in the past, but is the 2016 any different, and is it worth getting if you already have a bat?

If you’re not sure if this is worth the price then this review might help.

Wilson Demarini 2016 CF8 Fastpitch Bat (-11), White/Electric Blue/Bright Pink

Mizuno Performance Sock – Can It Really Make a Difference?

by jeff

If you or your daughter is playing softball, no doubt you spend quite a bit of time and money on getting the proper gear, because no matter how good you are at the game, having the right equipment still makes a huge difference.

But what about the socks?

According to the Mizuno Performance Sock G2, it will, in terms of making you feel comfortable, but is this true?

Nokona X2f-1250 Elite Fastpitch – Usable Right Out of Box?

by jeff

Choosing a softball glove is never easy as there are a lot of factors that need to be considered such as how you play the game, the position, hand size, and age among others.

One name that’s frequently being mentioned as one of the top softball gloves is the Nokona X2f-1250, so how does it hold up against the competition and in actual play?

Under Armour Glyde Softball Cleats Review

by jeff

The Under Armour Glyde softball cleats for women have been available online for a while and it’s gotten some very good feedback, so is it really the ideal cleats if your child is going to play fast pitch softball?

If you’ve heard of the Glyde before but haven’t made up your mind yet, this review can serve as your guide.

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