OT - I'm Joining a softball team - NEED HELP!!

[mvandor]

Re: OT - I'm Joining a softball team - NEED HELP!!

Hmm, never used my own personal bat in softball league, just glove. Always just grabbed an available bat I liked. Had my own glove but that was it.

[suave1477]

Hey guys so some friends of mine who are in a big softball league here in New York asked me to join them. I said ok.

I know I am datingmyself but I havent played softball in years and I do mean years, since the local toy store sold regular thick aluminium bats. lol lol

So for my first time back on to the field (in years) I do not want to make a complete fool of myself.

I would like to buy the best possible equipment to help me look like I have an idea of how to hit a ball, but I do not want to spend mega millions either on an item get out of it the same thing I can get out of an average softball bat.

Here is the League - high arch soft ball - metal bats (not wood)
They also mentioned to me to buy cleats but metal isnt necessary.

So here is what I am asking whats the best Bat to use? and plastic cleats to wear?

I was looking at some bats and so far I heard these are some of the best.
Easton Brett Helmer reveal srv2 bat
Worth Gold Est5

Are these the best out there? They seem expenisive!! Are there ones that are just as good but cheaper?

So whats the best bats?
Whats the best cleats?

Any help is appreciated?