Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

[joecoco]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

What a great bat!! Based on the evidence I would say it is a total match. The pine tar ordered by the Yankees is the "Horse Health" type, which is thicker than what you can buy in stores, but still will smudge when handled. In addition, when rosin is added to pine tar, eventually it will set in after a few days and not leave the whitish color anymore. If you notice on this bat there is a hint of white color in the top of the Louisville slugger logo, evidence of the rosin placement. Again, a great bat that I am jealous is not in my collection Cheers - Joe Coco

[gameused]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

This is a no brainer here...definate photomatch. It amazes me how you guys find such exact pics. There was a guy on here with a Youkilus helmet some time ago that amazed me. Number 9 and the guy with that Youkilus helmet...if you are not doing forensic work as a career you have a calling...

RK

Mike,

Thats a definite photo-match! Great job in finding the match.

RK, I'm the guy with the Youk W.S. helmet, it's time consuming looking for a match, but it's all worth it when you finally find it.

Thanks, Bobby

[skyking26]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

Bobby - where did you get that helmet anyway? I'm guessing Steiner?

[Rob L]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

Oops. Missed an obvious one:

[Rob L]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

This time with the photo:

[gameused]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

Bobby - where did you get that helmet anyway? I'm guessing Steiner?

Skyking,

I got it from Steiner, would like to have picked up Manny's beat up-pine tarred helmet but Manny kept it. This was the next best thing, I had it matched before I purchased.

Bobby

[Number9]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

Thanks for the kind words guys.
And Rob thanks again for making it a LOT clearer.
Joecoco, thanks for the info about the rosin/pine tar.
From what I have seen you have the best Mientky bats around, I don't think any of mine are as good as yours, I'm just happy to have a few solid ones.
It's a great reflection on you that you collect Mientky bats yet you are so unselfish and classy that you can be happy for another collector. I feel the same about your stuff you have posted before, I am happy for you that you have them as I know you have consistently looked for the best ones for some time so you deserve them.
If I ever need to sell this one, and you are interested, I will e-mail you first.
Thanks.

Mike

[joecoco]

Re: Consider this bat to be photo-matched? Opinions?

Wow Mike- Thanks a lot for the kind words! Beleive me, I feel the same way about your bats as well It is a funny thing with this hobby as you really have to put in the time and patience looking for a piece for it to pay off. 9Unless you have crazy team-connections, which I can only dream about!) I guess that is what makes those moments so special when you get a bat you really want! Keep up the pics of your collection as it is always nice to see a hammered Mienty gamer like yours Thanks for keeping me in mind too- happy collecting to all - Joe Cocozzella
jcocozz1@jhmi.edu