I have not been following what is legal and not. Can anyone give me a brief rundown?
This is for a High school boy who plays on a Showcase in the Summer. Thanks.
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I'm pretty sure this is a no-no...
Seriously...anyone out there with the answer?
What's legal?
What's not?
Who's been naughty?
Who's been nice?
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I'm pretty sure this is a no-no...
Seriously...anyone out there with the answer?
What's legal?
What's not?
Who's been naughty?
Who's been nice?
.
As far as my expertise goes, the only legal issue that can probably arise is whether you have a composite bat or not. Some leagues will allow it while others not so I guess for starters make sure they allow composite bats.
If I wanted to be the wise guy though, I'd say what's legal is what is allowed and what's illegal is not allowed. Just a bit of dry humor there. I know some posts don't receive replies until it's too late.
If I wanted to be the wise guy though, I'd say what's legal is what is allowed and what's illegal is not allowed. Just a bit of dry humor there. I know some posts don't receive replies until it's too late.
I think it's just composite bats are illegal next year. But this coming year, you're ok.
Composite bats are still ok for HS,but coming Jan.1,2012 bats must maintain a smooth cylinder the length of the bat.So bats like the Demarini and Nike will not pass as it stands right now.
http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=2772
http://www.nfhs.org/content.aspx?id=2772
This is very vague to me. What about the Easton Comps? And what's this about "smooth cylinder the length of the bat" statement. My son as a Easton Speed and it has that quality. Like I said, very vague to me at least.
I see two things in the article:
a.They are seeking further clarification, and
b. If the NFHS contiues to define the bat specifications in the current rule change, effective on January 1, 2012 which specifies the bat should be a smooth cylinder implement from the top of the cap to the top of the knob, that defintion will eliminate 2-piece bats like Easton's Stealth and Demarini's Voodoo et,al.
Interesting, as the NCAA temporary ban does not effect 2-piece bat construction as long as the barrel is not constructed of a composite material.
GED10DaD
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b. If the NFHS contiues to define the bat specifications in the current rule change, effective on January 1, 2012 which specifies the bat should be a smooth cylinder implement from the top of the cap to the top of the knob, that defintion will eliminate 2-piece bats like Easton's Stealth and Demarini's Voodoo et,al.
Interesting, as the NCAA temporary ban does not effect 2-piece bat construction as long as the barrel is not constructed of a composite material.
GED10DaD
Upon further review, I see they have received that clarification, and the bat specifications stands. Very interesting..... GED10DaD
Okay, so the new high school rule prohibits 2 piece bats. What's to keep bat makers to continue making 1 piece comps that are BBCOR in the stores but exceed that after use, which we all know happens with comps? Will the BBCOR be that of a wood bat and when the comp "breaks in" it will act like a normal metal bat? Interesting, no doubt.
Well that is disappointed, I just bought a 2010 Demarini Voodoo for this season and hopefully can still use it next season. However I have a Exo that I will hopefully grow into, are they allowed?
EXO is fine.... 
Thanks all. Next question - what do you think a life of the Demarini is? Would he need to replace it in 2 years anyway (assuming there were no bans)?
My boy plays Spring, Summer and Fall.
My boy plays Spring, Summer and Fall.
quote:Originally posted by ...:
Thanks all. Next question - what do you think a life of the Demarini is? Would he need to replace it in 2 years anyway (assuming there was no bans)?
My boy plays Spring, Summer and Fall.
The Demarini seems to die after one year. He will need a new one anyway.
It has been my experience most kids outgrow a bat before it needs to be replaced, if it is not a team bat or mistreated (emphasis = most).
I know at age 14, (5'09 160lb) GED10 hit with a 31/28, at 15 he hit with a 32/29, briefly, and a 33/30. Now, at (6'01 190lb) 16 he's hitting a 34/31 Voodoo. I know the previous years we passed the smaller/lighter bats down to JV or Freshman friends and some are still bangin' away with them.
As a side - I wonder how the 2012's will hit differently between their Jr and Sr year if they continue to use a banned bat up till 01/2012. It will be interesting to watch players adapt to the new specs, just like older players did after the -5 days.
Either way, I'm gonna enjoy the ride 'cause the train only comes by once! GED10DaD
I know at age 14, (5'09 160lb) GED10 hit with a 31/28, at 15 he hit with a 32/29, briefly, and a 33/30. Now, at (6'01 190lb) 16 he's hitting a 34/31 Voodoo. I know the previous years we passed the smaller/lighter bats down to JV or Freshman friends and some are still bangin' away with them.
As a side - I wonder how the 2012's will hit differently between their Jr and Sr year if they continue to use a banned bat up till 01/2012. It will be interesting to watch players adapt to the new specs, just like older players did after the -5 days.
Either way, I'm gonna enjoy the ride 'cause the train only comes by once! GED10DaD
quote:Originally posted by GunEmDown10:
As a side - I wonder how the 2012's will hit differently between their Jr and Sr year if they continue to use a banned bat up till 01/2012. It will be interesting to watch players adapt to the new specs, just like older players did after the -5 days.
GED10DaD
That's a good question GED. My son is a 2012 and swings a 2010 speed in games. He does hit with a baum in BP so I'm hoping the transition won't be too awfully difficult. The real difference I see will be pop or lack thereof.