What are the official regulations for an official softball bat?
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.
Is ASA and USA Softball bats the same?
What to keep in mind is this – products with the USA Softball logo are legal for ASA play. The specifications have not changed, the rules have not changed, only the logo has changed. Bats and balls with the USA Softball stamp ARE legal for ASA play!
Are composite softball bats legal?
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.)
What does BPF mean on a bat?
Bat Performance Factor
Little League, USSSA, and NSA use the Bat Performance Factor (or BPF) to regulate bat performance.The BPF involves the bat-ball coefficient of restitution or BBCOR. Its definition is similar to that used for the ball (Eq. 2.1).
What is the latest USA Softball non-approved bat list?
USA Softball Non-Approved Bat List with Certification Marks 1/28/2020 USA Softball Non-Approved Bat List with Certification Marks1/28/2020 Bass Quake Combat VIRSP3 Lady Virus Easton New SCN1 Easton New SCN11BH Easton New SCN1B Easton New SCN2B Easton New SCN3 Easton New SCN4B Easton New SCN5 Easton New SCN5B Easton New SCN6B Easton New SCN7 Easton
Are softball bats ASA approved for fast pitch?
All bats that are approved by USA Softball, formally ASA, for use in fast pitch play shall bear one of the markings shown below. Additionally, any bat with one of these certification marks must not appear on the list of the USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks.
Where can I find a list of ASA approved bats?
For your convenience, USA Softball’s website has a listing of all approved bats and bats that have ASA Certification Marks and are no longer approved.
What is the NFHS bat marking for softball?
In order for a bat to be legal for use in NFHS softball it must be marked with the ASA 2000, 2004 or the USA Softball All-Games Certification Mark. All bats that are approved by USA Softball, formally ASA, for use in fast pitch play shall bear one of the markings shown below.
