To become certified, a bat must pass a particular standard set by the governing body. The NFHS has been informed by the NCAA that the BBCOR decertification process has been implemented for the Marucci CAT5 33-inch model baseball bat. Contact: Elliot Hopkins. But, with its massive sweet spot, swing speed, and superb construction, the BEAST is about as close a youth bat will get to the COMBAT B2 until USABat Standard is in place. It also tops our 2020 list of Best USA Bats. All bats in USA Softball Championship Play, except Seniors, must pass the ASA Bat Performance Standard. USA Baseball decertified (made illegal) the USA Easton Ghost X bat in a 30-inch drop 10 in the 30/20 on 5/3/2018. Any wood bat that meets the NFHS standards as detailed in section 1-3-2 and 1-3-3 of the NFHS baseball rules book. Withdrawn and/or Non-Compliant Baseball Bat Models. And, we should note, several of the KAMO’s are still permitted. I have a 33 inch meta pwr, is that also illegal in high school play. Also, here is a photo guide for the popular Ghost Bat: LEGAL GHOST BAT NON-APPROVED GHOST BAT 2020 VERSION OF LEGAL GHOST BAT For a list of ASA approved and banned bats, click here. #7: Rawlings BBR53 -3 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat. And is it legal for usssa standards. However, the CX2 losing its certification appeared to mark the beginning of the end for the Nike Bat experiment. Drop 11 is the JBB version of the bat and legal. NOTE 3: Any bat with a USSSA logo is illegal. We are sure it is a massive headache to deal with, but they might take some solace in knowing they are in good company for what it’s worth. It does not look to be updated very recently but was useful nonetheless. Illegal Bat List Sources. NFHS Rule 1-5-1d is listed below for your convenience. A few years back, Nike made a serious run at the baseball bat space. With another Rawling bat on this list of high school baseball bats, the BBR53 is something to behold. Holding the distinct honor as the only drop 12 bats to lose its certification, Louisville Slugger’s 2012 Dynasty was one of the very first BPF bats to be banned. Now you have to go buy a brand new one from them! These bats are the banned KAMOs (including three drop 8’s and two drop 10’s). *Extension for 1A Baseball Only Following the Regional Semifinal Round, advancing 1A teams will have 2 weeks to certify their Regional Final Round. BAT "ROLLING" AND "SHAVING" To: TASO Baseball Beaumont Umpires Subject: Alteration of Bats: The possibility of BBCOR bats being altered by “rolling” and “shaving” has … Effective immediately, this bat (33" length Louisville Slugger Meta composite bat) should be considered a non-compliant bat. (NFHS). These governing bodies can buy the bats directly on the shelf or take them from tournaments directly. But we have no idea. Those three lost their certification in both high school and collegiate play. 0 They sold out very quickly of those. **The NFHS has banned hollow composite bats unless they meet the Ball Exit‐Speed Ratio (BESR) and the Accelerated Break In (ABI) procedure. Effective September 1st, 2019, NCAA, the governing body for college baseball, will adopt a rule that effectively bans the use of any primarily white BBCOR bat. Would love your thoughts, please comment. That is, the college said you’re out while high school told you’re safe. As an example, let us picture the ASA bats that have been decertified up until 2014 only. This one is perfectly legal). In addition, all bats shall meet the other specifications in Rule 1-3-5. The DSB KAMO (BB KA 8) has been withdrawn from USSSA play. %PDF-1.5 %���� The Meta PWR was never made illegal for 2020. But, in that case, they do allow USA Bats to be used in USSSA leagues—just not the other way around. NO Grandfathered Bats: As of now 7/9/2019 there will be no grandfathered bats. That thing sent rockets. As the only non-BBCOR bat on the list, the CF ZEN 2 3/4 was a dynamite bat that people raved about. Are they (DSB) going to be able to withstand the capital and inventory issues associated with getting a marquee bat of theirs recalled? Indeed, the TLS was legit. The conclusion of this additional testing resulted in the NCAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) removing this specific model from their approved-for-play bat list. All bats in USA Softball Championship Play, except Seniors, must pass the ASA Bat Performance Standard. We have not heard that it is illegal even in NCAA play. sure would like to know what the testing specs are; right now, the whole thing seems arbitrary and political as ice skating or a beauty contest; So are the ’17 CF Zen in 2 5/8 still legal then? Marucci’s 33-inch Cat 5 bbcor baseball bat has been banned by the NCAA and NFHS: February 20, 2012. NOTE 1: All bats 31 inches and over must meet the NFHS bat guidelines and contain the BBCOR label. See DeMarini’s commentary here. Friday, February 5, 2010. A list of such approved BESR‐ABI bats for the 2011 baseball An independent sports science lab performs these tests at a major university. Yes. NOTE 3: Any bat with a USSSA logo is illegal. Rule 1-5 … On the baseball side, one league site has at least some information on what bats are banned. Serial numbers that start with: WTDXCBR & WTDXCBZ. All bats having the 2000, 2004 or 2013( Slow Pitch, Men's Adult Fast Pitch, Junior Olympic Boy's Fast Pitch and Men's Modified Pitch ONLY ) Certification Mark and not listed on the list of Non-Approved bats with Certification marks will be allowed in USA Softball Championship Play. As of 2/21, the 2020 Lousiville Slugger Meta in a 33-inch has been, On 3/2/2020, the 2020 Meta Prime in a 33-inch is also illegal for play in NFHS. UPDATE: A list of APPROVED non-wood bats meeting the new BBCOR standards and ABI test will soon be posted on the NFHS Web site. be used by the NFHS members. See the … 1. The USSSA ghost does have it. The green drop 10 and drop 8 are illegal. The 919 Prime is legal. The BBCOR 33 inch was banned in both high school and collegiate play. The drop 5 green one, as well as the drop 11 blue one, are illegal. Even more, proof we were right when we named that bat the. During the extended certification period, teams are limited to playing 1 game during a school week. I dont see it online anymore. For bats that meet NFHS high school playing rules until December 31, 2011, go to the “League Approval” drop-down list (located at the bottom of the page) and select “NCAA 2010 Season”. The NCAA announced the decertification on Friday. d.) all bats made completely of wood that are not altered or defective are legal. Two-piece Bats. No. endstream endobj startxref The blue drop 10 is illegal. A lighter baseball bat than others like the Louisville Meta and Omaha, this bat makes up for it with a fast swing speed. Bat Digest is reader-supported. NFHS and NCAA Certified Baseball Bats For a list of NFHS and NCAA BESR and BBCOR certified bats for 2010, 2011 and 2012 see the NCAA Certified Bats Web Site hosted by the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. **The NFHS has banned hollow composite bats unless they meet the Ball Exit‐Speed Ratio (BESR) and the Accelerated Break In (ABI) procedure. Mattingly bats never quite took hold, and, as of today, they’ve yet to produce a new bat in years. Their results, however, provide an opportunity for interested parties to check if a particular bat is compliant with NFHS high school playing rules. **An aluminum or composite bat meeting the BBCOR standards is legal immediately. A couple of sites had a good list of softball bats that have been banned over the years. For 2019 (as of April), there have been no high profile bats made unlawful. If a bat does not pass, it is removed from play and becomes “decertified.”. Look at the chart above and go off the serial number. Although it has the same barrel, the MOI (swing weight) of a bat help determine its BBCOR in a round about way. Hope that helps. The NCAA recently conducted additional testing of the previously-certified 33 in./30 oz. Just Bat Reviews, LLC DBA Bat Digest Company. i have the Easton 1 piece bat but i can use it what is the difference. Effective April 6, 2017 – Updated June 5, 2018. In the baseball space, we have found only three in the last, five and we have yet to find a fastpitch bat to get the boot. not. Bats: For the 2019 softball season, National Federation playing rules again require that all non-wood bats must display the ASA certification mark from 2000 or 2004 to be a legal bat and not appear on the USA/ASA “banned bat” list. BBCOR Baseball Bat Update UPDATED: 6:30PM EST MARCH 2, 2020 NFHS (High School) Has Now Also Banned the 2020 META 33 in/30 oz BBCOR Bat from Play Immediately The NCAA recently conducted additional testing of the previously-certified 33 in./30 oz. But, it’s still legal in a 32 and it is a AMAZING. NFHS and NCAA Certified Baseball Bats For a list of NFHS and NCAA BESR and BBCOR certified bats for 2010, 2011 and 2012 see the NCAA Certified Bats Web Site hosted by the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. But it became decertified, and Reebok never quite recovered in the bat space. Friday, February 5, 2010. Picture it much like random drug testing at the Olympics. Approved BBCOR Baseball Bats The link above lists the baseball bat models that are currently approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). ��7�&N;v~�^dmޒ�E&(��1�V-�����%���"�SMAĩ%���U]�2�N��`����e�e��8��0���_o��3r5Zbed�4Z*P*Z�t&l������1WNQ���{Ĝ��d80EK_��G^6'� X��.�K�s�ƛ�?dΪu��t�l���U�p� 0�:�-_����9gϰ�lX�t(Z�W�OΌH�Lq����NL��0_�椟��M]�FYQz�/$��/=�����~�j���r6�����}��e^�u�aT��g�բ��Y����A̘t)�X�U;?H'�N%&�}S16 �~TT�z��b�8ͱE�9e���h�zsҝW7��ew�u�T%t@���hp����\�r>���U#��i)r. Most were not aware Reebok made a baseball bat. Manufacturers are the ones behind it! We have updated the information below. Return questions via Easton can be directed to Easton via email at ghostreturn@easton.com or 1-844-531-7079. It is not easy to find such a list. The Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA)/USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, in working with Easton Baseball/Softball Inc. (Easton), announced today that Easton is voluntarily removing the following softball bat models from the ASA/USA list of certified bats: SCN1, SCN11BH, SCN1B, SCN2B, SCN3, SCN4B, SCN5, SCN5B, SCN6B, SCN7, SCN7B, … Click here to see the list. Each legal wood, aluminum or composite bat shall: ***The DSB KAMO lost its 1.15 certification in the 31 and 32 drop 10 (so 31/21 & 32/22) as well as the 30, 31, and 32 drop 8 (30/22, 31/23, 32/24). c.) usa bats are approved. UPDATE: The CIF Federated Council has affirmed new baseball bat standards that will affect the upcoming 2010-11 baseball season and beyond. If you need to return your 33-inch (Blue) 2020 Meta, here is Slugger’s process. They are removed from the banned list. Just Bat Reviews, LLC DBA Bat Digest participate in affiliate marketing programs including but not limited to Amazon and eBay. All banned for Perfect Game starting 2021. Fall Sports. We don’t know of any low profile ones either. Pursuant to NFHS Baseball Rules 1-3-2d and 7-4-1a. At their December meeting, the MIAA Board of Directors voted to adopt the baseball bat standards established by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee and NFHS Board of Directors earlier this school year. As well, the bats zero dark thirty and custom versions are also decertified. After their first further consideration, all sizes in the CBZ drop 10 DeMarini 2018 CF Zen are LEGAL for play. The CIF will have a link to the site as soon as it is available. Tennis - Boys Track & Field Volleyball - Boys. Baseball Lacrosse - Girls Lacrosse - Boys Softball. insight/return information via DeMarini here, “temporary” decertification of the 2 3/4 DeMarini CF Zen drop 10, Texas Association of Sports Officials appears. NFHS MarkNFHS Mark A current list of NFHS authenticated products can be found on the Web site: www.nfhs.org. Louisville Slugger 2020 Meta (-3) BBCOR baseball bat. This bat ban will not go into effect until the 2020 Fall NCAA Season and will only effect NCAA Baseball Play NOT High School or any other Leagues or Sanctions. Same story with certification process in softball! Louisville Slugger 2020 Meta (-3) BBCOR baseball bat. 1-3-2 The bat shall have the following characteristics and components. Any non-hollow (filled core) composite BESR bat (listed as category D on the UMLBRC site), 4. Although it does not tell you what bats are decertified, the WSU site tells you what bats may have been initially certified. After a huge amount of clamor, USSSA decided that the 2018 CF Zen is now re-LEGAL for play. The bat … It is tough for us mere peons to interpret what the brilliant minds running all these shows are trying to say because we don’t sit in on the meetings and don’t have access to ALL the paperwork flying around. Bat performance is measured in a controlled laboratory environment using an air cannon as described in the glossary. Any aluminum BESR bat (listed as category A on the UMLBRC site), 2. @Mark, You sure you don’t see a USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp on it? must be baseball bat. NOTE 2: All bats with a 2 1/4" barrel diameter are illegal. ?cant seem to find info. NO Grandfathered Bats: As of now 7/9/2019 there will be no grandfathered bats. ... PIAA / NFHS Non-Approved Bat List. 2. Fall Sports. • or NFHS approved BBCOR wood barrel baseball bat: 17U Championships 16U Cup 17U Cup 16U NTIS 17U NTIS: Women's National Team • No longer than 34 inches • No specific weight/length ratio limit • Wood or metal is allowed • Non-wood and multi-piece wood bats must be BBCOR or USABat certified Long live the King of Little League. Do you think the 2020 33″ meta will be banned in high school? I just bought my son the Easton Ghost bat. What about the 2019 Louisville Prime 919? 3. Louisville Slugger 2020 Meta (-3) BBCOR baseball bat. b.) h�b``c`` NOTE 1: All bats 31 inches and over must meet the NFHS bat guidelines and contain the BBCOR label. ... PIAA / NFHS Non-Approved Bat List. The NFHS rule also means that many two-piece bats will be illegal, as they have barrels that overlay the handle, creating a small bump at that point. They also clarify the 2018 Ghost X USA will NOT be allowed in USSSA games. More information can be found on USA bats decertified bats page. The USSSA announced on 4/12/2018 at 4 pm PST that the Dirty South KAMO with serial number BB KA 8 is illegal for play in the following sizes: two drop 10’s and three drop 8’s (30/22 31/21 32/22 31/23 32/24). A couple of sites had a good list of softball bats that have been banned over the years. The Texas Association of Sports Officials appears to be keeping at least some tabs on what bats are illegal. UPDATE on March 2, 2020: According to Iowa Westen CC Head Coach, Marc Rardin, the NJCAA (Governing Body for Junior College Baseball) will NOT allow the use of any white barreled bats for the 2020 season and beyond. I have a 2017 limited edition cf-zen zero dark 30/20 with an orange end cap as well orange “R” on it. The manufacturer has been advised that it has the right to appeal this decision. *The 2017 CF Zen USSSA lost its 1.15 certification in all sizes and lengths of the drop 10 2 3/4 and drop 8. They include the CF ZEN 2 3/4 Drop 10, the Marucci CAT 5-squared in 32 and 33 BBCOR, and the Reebok TLS. NCAA has decertified the bat for college play (high school has since followed suit), and the META is no longer on the list of approved bats for NFHS which also governs the high school game. Nonetheless, there it is. Effective immediately and until further notice, this bat (Marucci CAT5 33" length) should be considered a non-compliant bat and subject to NFHS Baseball Rules 4-1-3b and 7-4-1a. The list of unlawful softball bats is longer than we care to write about. As of 6/6/2018, the bats are LEGAL for play. BBCOR Baseball Bat Update UPDATED: 6:30PM EST MARCH 2, 2020 NFHS (High School) Has Now Also Banned the 2020 META 33 in/30 oz BBCOR Bat from Play Immediately The NCAA recently conducted additional testing of the previously-certified 33 in./30 oz. Turns out it was a bit too hot (read illegal) for it’s own good. Therefore, these bats are no longer permitted in NFHS contests. Been a few weeks, trying to see if NCAA decertification has trickled down. So, if you do see one online it’s likely an insane price. The 2019 version was never made illegal although it is the same bat as the 2020 META. For a list of ASA approved and banned bats, click here. That is, the 33-Meta is illegal in high school too. The short answer is no. **The 2018 CF ZEN USSSA lost its 1.15 certification, then gained it, then lost it, then gained it. The barrel is not smooth. You can also follow the NCAA and NFHS BBCOR Approved Baseball Bat list to watch as it changed. PIAA / ASA Non-Approved Bat List … This means, in not so many words, the bat is now banned for play. For bats that meet NFHS high school playing rules on and after January 1, 2012, go to the “League Approval” drop-down list and select “NCAA 2011+ Seasons”. You can find insight/return information via DeMarini here. If the bat passes, then it is eligible to carry the stamping of the association. There are still plenty of 2017 Zens with the white cap floating around. Learn More. USSSA adds the 28, 29, and 30-inch 2018 CF Zen to the banned list, including the 31 and 32 of the same bat. We most likely earn a comission from companies we link to on this site. **An aluminum or composite bat meeting the BBCOR standards is legal immediately. Will it still be legal for high school play? As well, SFsoftball has a similar list. (See our DSB Made USA Bat Review. NCAA has decertified the bat for college play (high school has since followed suit), and the META is no longer on the list of approved bats for NFHS which also governs the high school game. The NFHS states the bats are only banned until they meet BBCOR, which does not make sense without the inclusion of the ABI test. be considered a non-compliant bat and subject to NFHS Baseball Rules 4-1-3b and 7-4-1a. %%EOF Effective with the 2011 baseball season, these new rules ban hollow composite bats unless they remain BESR-compliant after undergoing the Accelerated Break-In (ABI) protocol. From what we’ve read on social media, Easton is offering a $500 voucher on their website for the return of a legitimately purchased USA Ghost X. Apparently, too hot. The 33-inch model of the 2011 Marucci Cat 5 Adult Baseball Bat has been decertified by both the NCAA and NFHS, and it will be illegal this season in college or high school baseball.. Any aluminum barrel BESR bat (listed as category A on the UMLBRC site), 3. And, although it is hard to believe, we think this one is here to stay. With the recent, and rather high profile, “temporary” decertification of the 2 3/4 DeMarini CF Zen drop 10, we wondered what other bats have been de-certified over the years. Withdrawn and/or Non-Compliant Baseball Bat Models. Roaring onto the baseball scene since its debut, the Easton MAKO BEAST (YB17MK12) will also be banned from USA Baseball Leagues starting in 2018. Most of the illegal ones are no longer for sale anywhere so it’s unlikely you’ll find them out there. Certain approved hollow composite BESR baseball bats (found on the NFHS … These bats are listed on the ASA bat list, but may . d```t{ŀ Under the new high school baseball bat rules, bats must have a “smooth cylinder implement from the top of the cap to the top of the knob.” This includes the 30/22 31/21 32/22 31/23 32/24. 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