Keyword: "Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association"

Slow-Pitch Softball's Participation Decline Challenges Rec Professionals
By Paul Steinbach, August 2011
The end didn’t come all that suddenly. In its glory years, the Jock’s Nitch Softball Classic drew 140 slow-pitch teams to Pittsburg, Kan., for three days of camaraderie and competition.

Injuries Renew Debate Over Metal and Wood Bats
By Paul Steinbach, April 29, 2010
A rash of batted-ball injuries has renewed debate over the performance of baseball and softball equipment.