Bats for USA Slowpitch Softball

[dbinion]

Does anyone no the answer to using USSSA and WBSC Bats in USA Slowpitch Softball. Can they use them this year or is it just for Fastpitch

 

[eddieq]

In general, for USA Softball bats must bear the USA Softball certification mark, be on the approved list, and not be on the "non-approved" list.

Based on your question, I'm guessing you saw the exception in the 2023 rulebook in Rule 3.1:

Exception: Any bats bearing the USA Softball, USSSA, or WBSC Certification marks and pass our Fast Pitch Compression testing thresholds are allowed in the USA Softball Men’s Major and Men’s Open Fast Pitch Championships.

Yes, it's just fastpitch. Slowpitch needs to ASA/USA approval marks. Rule 3, section 1 https://www.teamusa.org/-/media/USA_Softball/Documents/Rulebook/2023_Rulebook_Digital.pdf