I've heard a rumor that next year Illinois will "outlaw" composite bats?
Any truth or just another "urban myth"?
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Quote I received:"Right now the rules state that the current BESR bats can be used through the 2011 season. As of January 1st, 2012, the new BBCOR bats will have to be used."
A link from a MI site but they are going the same way and it has some more info for anyone interested.
http://westmichiganhighschoolb...g-on-january-1-2012/
A link from a MI site but they are going the same way and it has some more info for anyone interested.
http://westmichiganhighschoolb...g-on-january-1-2012/
The IHSA has adopted the NFHS rules and will not be allowing the use of composite bats for the 2011 school year.
Composite bats outlawed for high school baseball
By
Eric-Paul Johnson
on July 15, 2010 12:47 PM
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) approved a handful of changes for the 2010-11 baseball season, the most significant being outlawing the use of composite bats.
The NFHS baseball rules committee voted to forbid the use of such bats until they can meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution performance standards. Among the concerns expressed by the committee were seemingly easy way to tamper with the bat to increase performance.
Bats with composite handles or tapers will still be legal. The new rule applies to bat barrels.
By
Eric-Paul Johnson
on July 15, 2010 12:47 PM
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) approved a handful of changes for the 2010-11 baseball season, the most significant being outlawing the use of composite bats.
The NFHS baseball rules committee voted to forbid the use of such bats until they can meet the Batted Ball Coefficient of Restitution performance standards. Among the concerns expressed by the committee were seemingly easy way to tamper with the bat to increase performance.
Bats with composite handles or tapers will still be legal. The new rule applies to bat barrels.