What bats are banned in USSSA?
USSSA adds the 28, 29, and 30-inch 2018 CF Zen to the banned list, including the 31 and 32 of the same bat. They also clarify the 2018 Ghost X USA will NOT be allowed in USSSA games. You can read about the CF Zen’s legal problems in more detail here.
Is my bat USSSA approved?
The USSSA Baseball Bat standards have not changed since 2005. They continue to require a 1.15 BPF certified thumbprint stamp of approval on the taper of all eligible bats. There can be exceptions that we will touch on, however as a general rule-of-thumb if you are allowed to use a USSSA bat – use it.
What is the hottest USSSA baseball bat?
Best USSSA Bats 2020
- Combat B2.
- DeMarini Voodoo Balanced.
- Easton ADV 360.
- Easton Maxum.
- Louisville Slugger Prime.
- Louisville Slugger Solo.
- Rawlings VELO ACP.
- Rawlings Quatro Pro (See Rating)
Why are USSSA bats banned?
Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats I knew that the leagues in our area had outlawed “USSSA” bats, because they had way too much pop, and adopted the “USA” bat standard, which strove to make bats that hit like wood ones, but maintained the durability of metal bats. It was partially a safety issue.
Is the 2017 CF Zen banned?
DeMarini has concluded its youth baseball bat BPF audit for USSSA and the following bats have been officially withdrawn from USSSA baseball play as a result of the audit: 2017 CF Zen Balanced (-8) 29″ 21 oz.
Is Rolling a bat illegal in USSSA?
Is It Illegal? Bat rolling is not illegal. As a matter of fact, all composite bats must be rolled in testing before they are deemed legal for play. Bat rolling is most prevalent amongst the slowpitch softball community, but in some occasions, fastpitch softball players also take to bat rolling.
What is difference between USA and USSSA bats?
The difference between the two standards is actually very simple. The USSSA BPF 1.15 bats will be more lively and will, simply put, hit the ball further and the USA bats. In conclusion, USSSA bats are not permitted to be used in game play in any of the USA Baseball member organizations (Rec League).
Are ghost bats illegal?
The 30 inch, 20 ounces Ghost is illegal to use in all the leagues that have adopted the USA Baseball regulations; AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and PONY Baseball.
What are the bat rules for USSSA?
Effective January 1, 2020, USSSA, a governing body for youth baseball, will adopt a rule requiring that all players 13u players must swing a bat with no lighter than a drop-8 length-to-weight ratio and 14u players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop-5.