So...NCAA just decertified my kid's bat for use in NCAA play. For those of you who've seen things like this go down. What do you think think the chances NFHS will do the same? The didn't give any explanation in their press release. Should I be digging for the receipt?
https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.c...rDecertification.pdf
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I'm guessing it must have failed a test - exceeded allowable limits. So, I'd say chances are very good, probably just a question of right away or slight delay. Yes, I would find that receipt.
If this is same as in the past, the manufacturer will substitute with one of their other bats.
Seems DeMarini's philosophy of flirting with edge of the standard has spread to the other Wilson brands. If the bat failed the BBCOR test it should be banned for HS play as well.
Just purchased this bat for son a month ago. Called and talked to online site. They said they were just made aware and they have contacted Louisville Slugger and are waiting to hear back. It is just the 33 inch model and they think it is because the bat is out performing. They said that they would be taking care of their customers.
At this point, my son is in his senior year of HS and it has so far not been banned for use there, but concern is that it will be.
What’s interesting kid that only the 33” is banned. 🤔
hshuler posted:What’s interesting kid that only the 33” is banned. 🤔
What I find interesting is that the red 2019s seem hotter than the blue 2020’s. Think they’ll trade me a red for the blue?
In an effort to convince me to layout the cash, my son told me the Meta is "the best bat in the world"; apparently the rules committee thinks it is unfairly good. A bat that cannot be used in games will likely lose its market value quickly. I feel like I just found a $500 bill on the sidewalk
hshuler posted:What’s interesting kid that only the 33” is banned. 🤔
Unless things have changed in recent years, each size has it's own unique mold and separate production runs. That is why they are tested individually as well.
cabbagedad posted:hshuler posted:What’s interesting kid that only the 33” is banned. 🤔
Unless things have changed in recent years, each size has it's own unique mold and separate production runs. That is why they are tested individually as well.
Got it, thanks!
That's the bat my son and teammates like. Not sure if they're swinging 33's or not. But the Meta was the most popular this summer/fall.
Eokerholm posted:That's the bat my son and teammates like. Not sure if they're swinging 33's or not. But the Meta was the most popular this summer/fall.
Over half of our travel team had either the Meta Prime (red) or Meta (blue). Since most of the boys are over 6’ I’m guessing a lot of blue 33s in there.
Lefty’s been in a bit of a slump lately. Thinks he’ll go back to his Solo if his Meta can’t be used for HS. Get some different juju going.
Eokerholm posted:That's the bat my son and teammates like. Not sure if they're swinging 33's or not. But the Meta was the most popular this summer/fall.
6 batters in the lineup of my son’s HS team use a 33 Meta. My son uses a 32
TerribleBPthrower posted:Eokerholm posted:That's the bat my son and teammates like. Not sure if they're swinging 33's or not. But the Meta was the most popular this summer/fall.
6 batters in the lineup of my son’s HS team use a 33 Meta. My son uses a 32
If it is too hot for college, your son should swing the 33 
I was in the thick of this when the Demarini CF Zen youth bats were known to be the hottest bats around. They were selling on eBay for hundreds above retail. Just like the Meta Prime BBCOR from last year. When they started to ban the Zen it was a few specific lengths first then the entire model year. Once the sanctioning body is onto the design they will keep testing in all lengths and likely find enough that are out of spec to ban the whole model year in every length.
For the Zen, they did not go back and ban the CF8 which was the same bat from the previous model year. I would not be surprised to see the entire Meta model year decertified and the Meta Prime selling on eBay for North of $1,000 pretty soon.
So, what is the most comparable bat to a Meta if they get banned in HS?
It is ok for hs, I saw the article. Son has one, I’d sell it for 1k! 
22and25 posted:
Insane! The reds and the blues do have a different sound. But I still think the reds had more pop. It will be interesting to see how this goes down. Lefty plans to swing his 33Meta until it’s banned by CIF here in CA, but he’s carrying a LS Solo And Prime in his bag just in case.
Any more info on this? I went to the NCAA site and there is a list of decertified bats (in addition to the memo regarding the LS Meta) but many seem to be decertified due to a color scheme, as opposed to having too much pop. I don't think the memo specifies why the bat was decertified, but my reading comprehension has been getting worse as I get older. I wish I was being sarcastic about that, but I'm not. My own fallibility becomes more obvious every day...
Louisville Slugger has the most up to date info on their website. At this point, I have not found anything written anywhere giving a definitive answer for the declassification. So far it's just banned for use in NCAA. If you own the bat, you can fill out a form on the website, send the bat back and receive a voucher for $500.
