What makes a bat illegal in softball?

Bats that are broken, altered or that deface the ball are illegal. Materials inside the bat or treatments/devices used to alter the bat specifications and/or enhance performance (e.g., shaving, rolling or artificially warming the bat barrel) are prohibited and render the bat illegal.

What bat is illegal?

The green drop 10 and drop 8 are illegal. The blue drop 10 is illegal. The drop 5 green one, as well as the drop 11 blue one, are illegal. However, they retooled them to have an orange end cap and those are legal.

What are the official regulations for an official softball bat?

As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 1/2 oz in weight. Bats must also be marked with the USA/ASA Certified stamp. These bats should perform within the limits of the 98 mph batted ball speed standard.

Why are shaved bats illegal?

Bat shaving is the illegal process by which a composite bat has the inside of its barrel cored out to become more flexible and have better performance. The practice is uncommon and considered dangerous. Our data indicates that those who shave their bats think it more prevalent than it actually is.

Are titanium bats illegal?

The long range result was bat performance standards, but the immediate result was a complete ban on titanium bats.

What is the difference between a softball bat and a baseball bat?

The baseball bat is 1-inch shorter, but has a larger diameter barrel than the softball bat. Same make bat in youth (top), softball (middle) and adult baseball (bottom) models. Barrel diameters for the youth and softball bats are the same, and the adult baseball bat is wider.

Which Easton ghost bat is illegal?

Effective immediately, the bat identified as the Easton Ghost X YBB18GX10 30/20 2 5/8" (or the "Easton Ghost X 30/20 5/8" at retail) has been decertified by USA Baseball and is no longer an approved bat under the USABat Standard. This applies to the 30-inch drop 10 variation of the Easton Ghost X only.

Is rolling your bat illegal?

Is It Illegal? Bat rolling is not illegal. As a matter of fact, all composite bats must be rolled in testing before they are deemed legal for play. This is to make sure that as the bat gets hotter after more use, and it will not exceed the bat performance standards put in place.

Is heating a bat illegal?

Re: Rule 3 Section 7 - Warming/Cooling Devices

So the ruling is bat warmers are illegal.

Can you tell if a bat has been rolled?

Those who are in the business of rolling bats often advertise their services this way, guaranteeing that no umpire will be able to tell that your bat has been altered. In case when rolling wasn't performed perfectly, the biggest tell-signs are the roller marks along the length of the bat.

How do you know if a bat is legal?

The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick, and made of wood or of material and color tested and proved acceptable to the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat).

What Fastpitch softball bats are illegal?

Multi-wall bats that have composite in the barrel are illegal. It has a barrel made of composite material. (The entire barrel of a LEGAL bat should be made entirely of metal, typically aluminum. By contrast, composite bats are made of a carbon fiber blend.)

Are USSSA bats legal in softball?

New USSSA Bat Stamp 2020/2021 - UPDATED 11/25/19

VIERA, FL (October 30, 2019) — The current approved 1.20 “Thumbprint” stamp for USSSA Slowpitch Softball bats will NOW be LEGAL for USSSA play Indefinitely (Previously until January 1, 2023).

What happens if you use an illegal bat?

1) If a batter gets on base using an illegal bat (NOT MARKED WITH THE USA STAMP), and the opposing team brings it to the attention of the umpire BEFORE the next pitch is thrown, the batter will be considered as an automatic out, and if any runners had advanced or scored as a result of the at bat, the runners will then ...

Are Ghost softball bats illegal?

Please be aware there are two ghost bats – one is legal in USSSA but not certified by USA Softball and therefore not legal in High School or College; the other is certified by USA Softball but not USSSA so it is illegal for USSSA use but legal in High School or College.

What softball bats are illegal in Little League?

Bats that have cracks or sharp edges, or that cannot pass through the approved Little League bat ring for the appropriate division must be removed from play.

Why are some bats illegal?

Generally, any tampering that changes the original specifications of the baseball bat will cause the bat to be illegal for any baseball league. Illegal tampering includes adjusting the bat's weight, length, or surface area. Certain levels of the game also have bat specifications that must be adhered to.

Are bat warmers legal in USA softball?

Bat Warmers have always been legal; they are an important part of the game and for the player.

What does rolling and shaving a bat do?

This process artificially increases the bat's trampoline effect. It also lowers the bat's swing weight. Shaving a bat requires the removal of an end cap where a type of lathe then removes shavings on the bat's inner diameter. This thinner bat is both lighter and likely contains more trampoline effect than is allowed.

Why is the Marucci CAT 5 illegal?

Admittedly, the Marucci CAT 5 BBCOR bats (MCB2) weren't all banned, just the 33 inch and 34 inch models. The reason for the decertification was because the CAT 5 made any player a homerun threat. The bats were hotter than the sun's surface and it didn't take long for the governing bodies to notice.

Can you tell if a bat has been shaved?

The most obvious way to tell if a bat has been shaved is to open the top end cap and look inside. This is because a bat will be shaved along the inside wall of the barrel and the only way to tell if this has happened is to look on the inside of the bat.

Do softball bats need to be broken in?

Looking to learn more about composites? As you may know, composite baseball and softball bats require a “break-in” period to reach their optimum in-game performance level. Unlike alloy bats that are ready to use straight out of the wrapper, composite bats need a little warming up.

Are Axe bats allowed?

The Axe handle is approved in all major, amateur, and professional leagues in baseball, fastpitch softball, and slowpitch softball. Every Axe Bat is tuned to the maximum legal performance under all new bat regulations.

What bats are illegal for high school softball?

THE OFFICIAL BAT.

Only bats that pass through a 2-1/4-inch (5.7150 cm) diameter bat ring are legal. Each bat shall be no more than 2-1/4 inches (5.7150 cm) in diameter at its thickest part, no more than 34 inches (86.360 cm) in length, and not exceed 38 ounces (1077.30 g) in weight.

Why is the gold Easton ghost bat illegal?

For some undisclosed reason the Ghost X-30, only in the 30 inches with a -10 drop, has been deemed unfair by the regulatory body and thus USA Baseball has made its use illegal.