Indicators - 3 or 4 Dial?

[mepperson]

Which do you use/prefer?

[Umpire in Chief]

I use the 3 dial with balls on top, some places call a natural style, which I think is fitting as you announce the count balls then strikes.

[littleleagueump]

3 is better. The innings is just something else to keep up with and you will probably forget to set it at the end of each inning anyhow. The 3 dial has strikes on top or balls on top. It is your choice to train yourself to work with. The one I like is the metal one, I have three or more in case someone needs to borrow one or I lose one.

[Bigdog]

Hey all,

I prefer a three dial, have a second one for a backup. I will use a four dial in case of emergency. I have two of these for backups to the backup.

I prefer large metal (large hands) with oversized numbers(easier to see discretely).

Bigdog:cool:

[blue bomber]

I use a 4 dial. Not that I really give a rip about the inning dial, but it's what I've used so far so I don't want to deal with the change. I keep a 3 dial in my pocket, too. I can already see dropping my main one and having it go crunch under some catcher's size 12.

[Wally]

Which ever you use have a few I must own a dozen indicators and know where 3 or 4 are. Between lending them and not getting them back, the kids, breaking them, etc.. you should always make sure you have a few.

[okump96]

i use the 4 dial "braille" one that +pos sold, when i have to (no scoreboard).

[JohnT]

I use four dial. I never keep track of the innings, but i like the feel of it better in my hand. It seems easier to use for me for some reason. I am just used to it.

[strike3scott]

I have alot of indicators and keep several types in my bag. Two are 20 year old 4 dials (Mizuno & +POS) and the others are the 3 dial (Gerry Davis & +POS). I love the 3 dial. I never used the innings anyway but the newer ones are easier for me to use. I can flip through with little to no looking and have the count straight.

[Chris32]

I prefer the 4 dial. To me it just feels more comfortable in my hand. I don't really keep track of the innings but it just feels better. :eek:

[semperfiguy]

3 dial and plenty of back ups. plastic begins to wear over time with dirt and sand, adn it begins to grind instead of smoothly rotating to the next number. balls and strikes baby!!!

[SanDiegoSteve]

Three dial +POS style w/only 3 balls, 2 strikes, and 2 outs, top to bottom. I can't stand the ones that have the strikes on top, and when they first came out with the large number, 3/2/2 style, I was hooked right away. They make keeping the count a breeze.

Only behind the plate though, no indicator in the field for me, thank you kindly.:confused:

[catoblue]

when I'm coaching a game, I use a four dial, but behind the plate I like the 3 dial - makes it easier to use my left hand to remove my mask.

I own probably 5 of the 3 dial and 2 of the 4 dial. I always have a spare 3 dial in my back pocket when working a game.

[gv59]

I use the 3 dail (+POS) with 3 balls and 2 strikes and outs. No need for ball 4 or strike 3 and its larger and fits my hand well

[BrianC14]

Which do you use/prefer?

I don't use an indicator, but the one in my kit is a 4-dial, because it fits in my hand better.

[Stan W.]

+pos 3 dial.........I dont care about innings

[mstaylor]

I use the 4 wheel. I have used the three wheel and keep several of both in my bag but I like the feel of the four wheel. I do catch a lot of bull from my upper guys in my group but pay it no attention. :o

[blindumpire99]

I use a 3 position plastic, balls on top, always carry a spare in a pocket or my 2nd ball bag, and have all my indicators notched at the "0" for each position...

I've tried the 4's but have never been able to feel comfortable with them...