Posted by: Moe () on Fri Apr 12 08:27:06 2002

Since there isn't a search feature on this site, I don't know if this topic has already been covered, but it would be great if you guys replied anyway.
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> > > In case you guys don't know what they are, turbo slots are basically batting gloves with padding in between the thumb and index finger, which is supposed to help your hitting. The website is [URL=http://www.rsgsports.com/turboslots.htm]http://www.rsgsports.com/turboslots.htm[/URL]. It says that it will increase power.
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> > > Well, I have them and there isn't any difference in bat speed, which it says it guarantees(I have a batspeed computer). Anyway, I am still debating wether to use them in games. I was wondering if they had any other benefits possible besides the batspeed they promised. Like if it provides extra resistance to your swing so your bat will swing through the ball stronger.
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> > > Any replies will be great.
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> Seano,
> I don't know if they really help with bat speed, but they do help to keep you from holding the bat too deep in your hand[more in the fingers] and they last a long time.


I bought them because they promised to do one thing. Keep the bat out of your palm. And they do just that. If you already have the proper grip, I'm not so sure that they would benefit you as much. But for me, they helped cure my tendancy to overgrip or strangle the bat. Which caused wrist bind, put a wave in my swing and slowed my bat speed. Now that I know what the proper grip SHOULD feel like. I went back to hitting w/o them and feel that I am hitting better than I ever have. They taught me a good lesson.