Can you use ASA softball bats in USSSA?
Can you use ASA softball bats in USSSA?
A couple years ago virtually all ASA bats could be used in USSSA now if you buy an ASA bat is most likely only legal in ASA. The demarini mentioned above will be a good option but if you want somethng for both leagues make sure you do your homework. It is not as cut and dry as it used to be.
What is the difference between ASA and USSSA softball bats?
Similar to the stamp for fastpitch bats, the USSSA slowpitch stamp is a popular one to have or need. Just like for fastpitch, USSSA allows for higher performance than ASA so a USSSA only stamp bat will typically be hotter than a bat with an ASA stamp.
What bats are illegal in USSSA softball?
Starting in 2021, Perfect game bans all the USSSA banned bats, see below, and the 2017 DeMarini CF drop 5, the 2016 USSSA CF8 line of bats (5, 8, 10), the 2015 CF7 in a drop 5 and the 2015 Eaton XL1 in a drop 5. All banned for Perfect Game starting 2021.
Is ISA and ASA the same?
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ASSOCIATIONS ASA: Amateur Softball Association. ISA: Independent Softball Association.
What bats are illegal in softball?
Different types of illegal softball bats include bats made of titanium, altered bats, and damaged bats. Wooden baseball and softball bats used to be the only kind available. Today, however, manufacturers make softball bats out of other materials, including aluminum, graphite , composites, and titanium.
What is ASA in softball?
ASA stands for the Amateur Softball Association, and USSSA stands for the United States Specialty Sports Association. When selecting your bat, you will be able to find one of the organizations’ stamps on the barrel.
What is the size of a softball bat?
Sizes may vary but they may be no more than 34 inches (86 cm) long, 2.4 inches (6 cm) in diameter, or 38 ounces (1.1 kg) in mass. The standard bat barrel diameter for both slowpitch and fastpitch softball is 21⁄4 inches. Many players prefer a smaller barrel, which reduces mass and allows higher swing speed.
