ASA Bat rule for excessive wear and rattle...
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Joker
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It might have been in U-trip... Thought there was a rule if the paint on the bat was inch or so written of near the endcap in wasn't allowed to be used.
FatBoy28
SBF is a cruel Mistress
USSSA Rule 2 Sec 2. L.3
No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. For example, even if the only graphics that have worn off are not Key Graphic Information and are only items such as the patent no., a manufacturer logo, or the approval mark of another association, the bat should be removed from play for being too worn.
No bat is legal for USSSA sanctioned play, if any of the graphics of the bat have worn off. For example, even if the only graphics that have worn off are not Key Graphic Information and are only items such as the patent no., a manufacturer logo, or the approval mark of another association, the bat should be removed from play for being too worn.
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NCASAUmp
Un-Retired
Not exactly. Here's from ASA's Rules Supplement #3:
Please note that they're referring to the Easton Synergy product line (such as the Reveal) where they have the means to identify rolled bats by their delamination. Watch the video below to see what I'm talking about:
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi4JHaovWUs[/ame]
FatBoy28 does bring up the correct USSSA rule regarding identifying marks on a bat, and ASA does not have such a rule.
VF500Racer
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:mod:Tournament Bat Check List::mod:
1.) Rattles?
2.) End cap wear?
3.) Any Spirals/Webbing/Delaminating?
4.) Any wear on stamp(s)?
5.) Bat testing sticker(s)? (if tested)
6.) Any "modifications"?
1.) Rattles?
2.) End cap wear?
3.) Any Spirals/Webbing/Delaminating?
4.) Any wear on stamp(s)?
5.) Bat testing sticker(s)? (if tested)
6.) Any "modifications"?
Iballsohard
Here for the pitches
The only issue in ASA i have had dealing with wear was when the actual ASA stamps wore off my Recoil. they would not allow it in play even though you could see every other graphic on the bat. only thing that was gone was the ASA stamp. Damn shame.
NCASAUmp
Un-Retired
No, the damn shame is that Miken put that stamp in such a stupid location.
By rule, we have to be able to see that stamp. Have I allowed red Recoils where the stamp is prematurely worn off? Yes. Do I have to? No.
Can I blame an umpire for not wanting to allow a bat that appears to be missing its stamp? No.
At least ASA doesn't disqualify a bat if the U-Trip stamp is missing. U-Trip, on the other hand, does disqualify a bat if the ASA stamp is missing, even though their stamp might be totally fine.
Iballsohard
Here for the pitches
Yeah. we started using clear nail polish to preserve the recoil stamps. Miken wasn't thinking that through when they placed them where they did.
I do understand that it is a judgement call most times with the umps. Can't blame them, they are just doing their job.
EAJuggalo
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And now you've just altered a bat and are subject to the ban.