Cowbell Hall of Fame Update

We’ve had over a dozen people, including myself try and hit the cowbell in the cage. Well NO ONE has hit it yet. There have been a few close calls, but that’s all they were, close.

Mr. Elite gave it a few tries and found that hitting the cowbell is mega frustrating. Brian Killeen of PSTS must have tried hitting the bell at least 20 times and still couldn’t get it to ring. He even tried throwing balls at it and missed.

Just to give you an idea on which bats we’ve been using for this. In the cage we have the Combat Virus Plague, Combat Derby Boy’s and once in a while you’ll see the new Combat JM26 Wood bat (100% composite).

So if you’re in the area, and want to try your luck in getting on the Cowbell Hall of Fame, then make sure you pay us a visit at Elite OC. Here’s a little extra incentive, if you pay $10, we’ll give you 5 chances to try and hit the bell. If you hit it, you win a 2010 Elite Back pack.

My favorite Bat(s)

This may come as a surprise to you, but yours truly does not play softball. I ride mountain bikes. In fact Elite was the one that designed our jerseys. I don’t play softball because I don’t like balls going towards my face over 100mph.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t know a thing or two about bats. Shoot I’ve spent enough time in the cage that sits behind the other side of my office wall. In fact I’m in there anytime Mr. Elite isn’t here. Oh man…not sure if that was a smart thing to say. But I do it for research. Ya, that’s it research. In order for me to blog about softball, I have to at least know something about it, right.

Anyhow there’s a couple of bats that I REALLY dig. I’ve swung them enough in the cage to give an educated response to the question that most players will get, “what’s your favorite bat, and why?”

The Combat Virus Plague has to be one of the hottest bats I’ve swung. The bat feels great, and the ball literally jumps off the bat. I forgot to mention that I my hands don’t ache with this bat if I hit off the end cap (common occurrence with me).

The other bat I like is the Dan Smith Plague Team Edition. Man this bat is pretty hot too! Anyone that comes to the Elite OC Cage and swings one will agree, the bat is smokin’ hot.

Though I can hit the ball passed the L Screen, I’m no where near the level as most of you are at. But when I put the ball on the T, I can hit the back tarp with vengeance!

If you refuse to take account for anything I’ve said here regarding the bats, well that’s your loss, jk! To find out how these bats feel in your hands, come down to Elite OC and you can test them out yourself. While you’re here, ask about testing the Combat Derby Boy’s Bat.

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Softball related movies

I bet you didn’t know that there are a few softball related movies. Here’s a few of my favorites.

Inglorious Basterds. Eli Roth is swinging the Combat Dan Smith Plague Team Edition in the movie.

Clash of the Titans, not the new CGI stuff, but the real cheesy version. In this photo, Perseus just whacked the head off Medusa with the Combat Virus Plague

In the classic film Walking Tall, Joe Don Baker is ready to get some business done with the Combat Dan Smith Plague Team Edition.

Chicks dig guys that can hit bombs!

It’s a known fact that women are VERY impressed with a man that can hit bombs. Just check out this picture. It’s obvious that the women are super impressed. But look at the guy in the middle…don’t be like him. Hit bombs with bats available at TAISports.com.

Here’s a few bomb droppers that are currently available.

Combat Dan Smith…oooh its HOT!

Combat Virus Plague…its sick! (get it, sick, plague…get it?)

Jeff Hall Mutant ASA…this bat is Diiiiiiirty! By the way, we’ve got a boat load of these bats. From what I understand, we have the largest inventory of the Jeff Hall Mutant ASA west of the Mississippi.

Miken Long Haul Bomber Edition Bat…dude, the name says it…”bomber”

So what are you waiting for? Get some bomb dropping bats at TAISports.com

In search for the ever elusive “Left Handed Bat”

Some say they don’t exist, other say they do. The ones that believe these bats are real, are the ones that have said that these bats can help you hit 450ft…

Most of the bats in this world are “right handed” bats. What do I mean by that? Just look at the following bats. The knob is to the left and the label reads to the right.

Right handed Miken Psycho

Right handed Easton Synergy

Right handed Virus Plague

You see, what I’m looking for is the rare left handed bat. These bats will have the knob to the right, then the the label will read left to right. This won’t work if all you do is flip a right handed bat, if you do, then you’ll see that the label will be upside down and facing the other way.

If you happen to have a left handed bat, please contact me right away send me an email lookingforlefthandedbats@taisports.com

Kyle Decker-The Catalog Model

I was checking out the new 09 Combat Catalog and guess who I found in there? Kyle Decker!

He’s swinging the Combat Virus Plague. I think this shot was taken at Disney.


We have the Combat Virus Plagues available in 27,27,28,30 Full Load for only $299.99. Call us directly to place an order. 714 685 9460.

O Canada! My tribute to a great country

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