SBFNJ Chapter 24

thepiombino

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Anyone looking for a couple guys for a weekday league in the Bridgewater/Somerville, NJ area? May be available depending on whether or not a current contact comes through or not. LMK thx
 

ftrain1

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Anybody need a guy for Sunday mornings in Bergen county but, be careful every team I play for likes to disband within 2 season
 

robxpark

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just moved to central nj (scotch plains) from bergen county. PM me if you guys know of any laid back teams in the area. thanks
 

texasAZ

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USSSA Directors:

As there continues to be some confusion on the Demarini flipper model bat, USSSA/GSL legal counsel has provided the following additional guidance to that issued earlier this year by Kevin Naegele, Executive VP USSSA Softball:

It has become apparent that the current rule of not using the compression device on DeMarini Flipper model bats is not a comfortable approach for all USSSA and GSL directors. Therefore effective immediately, USSSA/GSL will allow the use of the at the field compression device on the DeMarini Flipper model bat with a 40 # additional preload to adjust for substantial gap between the outer wall and the rest of the interior of the barrel. So when using the Compression Device, the operator will place the Flipper bat in the device, turn the dial to the set preload and then continue to turn the dial for an additional 40 # of preload before pushing down on the Compression Device lever to see if the bat passes or not.

The DeMarini Flipper model bat remains legal and approved equipment in USSSA/GSL sanctioned tournament and league play. It may be compression tested with an additional 40# preload or allowed without compression testing in the discretion of the event director.

Please note that any failure to follow USSSA equipment rules in a USSSA/GSL event could result in the event not being a sanctioned event.

USSSA/GSL General Counsel
 

blakcherry329

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USSSA Directors:

As there continues to be some confusion on the Demarini flipper model bat, USSSA/GSL legal counsel has provided the following additional guidance to that issued earlier this year by Kevin Naegele, Executive VP USSSA Softball:

It has become apparent that the current rule of not using the compression device on DeMarini Flipper model bats is not a comfortable approach for all USSSA and GSL directors. Therefore effective immediately, USSSA/GSL will allow the use of the at the field compression device on the DeMarini Flipper model bat with a 40 # additional preload to adjust for substantial gap between the outer wall and the rest of the interior of the barrel. So when using the Compression Device, the operator will place the Flipper bat in the device, turn the dial to the set preload and then continue to turn the dial for an additional 40 # of preload before pushing down on the Compression Device lever to see if the bat passes or not.

The DeMarini Flipper model bat remains legal and approved equipment in USSSA/GSL sanctioned tournament and league play. It may be compression tested with an additional 40# preload or allowed without compression testing in the discretion of the event director.

Please note that any failure to follow USSSA equipment rules in a USSSA/GSL event could result in the event not being a sanctioned event.

USSSA/GSL General Counsel
Hmmmm, doesn't quite make sense. If you're adding 40lbs to the test, doesn't that mean the bat will be, technically, not legal? Compression is compression, isn't it?:confused::confused::confused:
So, basically, the Flipper will be this year's Z+. Price of the Flipper will skyrocket, if it hasn't already.

Me thinks Demarini greased some palms for this.:thumb:
 
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