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What bats are illegal in softball?
All Composite Bats Are Illegal Except in Open B, Open CC and Open C divisions. For safety reasons, the League limits the use of bats with composite exterior barrels to Open B, CC, Open C only. Titanium bats and all bats that appear on the ASA’s official list of banned bats are illegal in all divisions.
What is the best bat for high school softball?
BEST FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BATS
- Easton Ghost Advanced 2020. The 2020 Ghost Advanced Bat provides players with a barrel that’s longer, lighter and stronger than ever before to help hitters consistently rake at the dish.
- DeMarini Prism 2020.
- Louisville Slugger Xeno X20.
- DeMarini CF 2020.
- Louisville Slugger LXT X20.
What slowpitch softball bats are illegal?
Three such bats, the Miken Ultra and Ultra II and the Easton Synergy, have been banned by most – if not all – softball associations and are no longer manufactured. In fact, when the Miken Ultra was first banned in 2003, several softball associations threatened to completely ban all composite bats.
Is the ghost softball bat 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 is the hottest softball bat ever made?
Miken Ultra II
Miken Ultra II Most of the world’s hottest softball bats are found in single piece composites. And while many could make the top of our list, we like the Miken ULTRA II as the hottest softball bat in the universe.
Are AXE softball bats legal?
Cone shaped and axe handle bat are illegal. Devices, attachments or wrappings are permitted that allow the knob to become flush with the handle. The grip shall extend a minimum of 10 inches, but not more than 15 inches, from the small end of the bat.
What is the hottest softball bat 2020?
Hottest Softball Bats Of 2020
- Ghost Advanced. The Ghost Advanced made its debut on January 16 and began selling like crazy shortly after due to the popularity of the earlier models of the Ghost bat known for insane pop.
- Louisville Slugger Xeno 2020.
- DeMarini Prism 2020.
- Louisville Slugger LXT 2020.
- Easton Ghost 2020.
What is the hottest softball bat of 2021?
5 Best 2021 Fastpitch Softball Bats
- Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat (WBL2452010)
- DeMarini CF Zen Fastpitch Softball Bat (WTDXCFP21)
- Anderson RockeTech Carbon Fastpitch Softball Bat (FPRTC21)
- Mizuno PWR CRBN Fastpitch Softball Bat (FP21PC10)
- DeMarini FNX Fastpitch Softball Bat (WTDXPHP21)
What Easton ghost bat is illegal?
Effective immediately the Easton YBB18GX10 Ghost X-30, Easton’s new 2018 baseball bat made for the new USA Baseball regulations, has been decertified in the 30” -10 size.
Why are some softball bats illegal?
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.
Is it legal to use a softball bat in high school?
The NFHS Softball Rules Committee made the determination that clarification was needed to ensure each batter comes to the plate with a bat displaying the proper certification mark making it legal for use in high school play. Bat manufacturers produce several models of bats for multiple organizations.
What kind of bats are used in softball?
Bats can be made from aluminum or other metals; fiberglass, graphite or other composite material; or wood. Bats can be made from one or multiple pieces. Check out USSSA’s Equipment Rules for more information. ASA is considered the most highly regulated association in softball, followed by USSSA.
What kind of certification do you need for a softball bat?
Softball bats must have ASA certification mark. This usually shows the 2004 mark. The 2013 mark is for slowpitch players only. The bat must be enlisted on the official approved bats models established by the ASA National Office. The bat must be evaluated to meet ASA standards by the umpire.
Is the USSSA ghost legal for high school softball?
The USSSA Ghost will not be listed on the USA approved, or non-approved list, as it was never a USA bat. It is illegal for HS play acoording to NFHS which uses the USA approved bat list. I cannot find any ruling that the USSSA Ghost is legal for high school. The blue ghost is legal, the gold ghost is illegal.