Are drop 10 bats illegal?

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).

Which baseball bats are illegal?

What is considered an illegal bat?

An illegal bat is defined as when any player bats or punches a loose ball in the field of play. This can occur anywhere on the field, including the endzones. Batted balls mostly occur during fumbles. Teams who are trying to recover the ball may miss the ball and then not gain possession.

What bats are legal for 10u baseball?

Major Division (Ages 9-12)

All youth baseball bats that are used in the Major League division of Little League must not exceed 33-inches in length and cannot have a barrel diameter larger than 2 5/8-inches.

Why are USSSA bats illegal?

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.

Illegal Bat

Can you use a drop 10 bat in 13U?

Between these extremes, USSSA Baseball Bats are also available in drop 10 and drop 8 bat drops. According to USSSA guidelines, all 13U players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop 8 bat drop, and all 14U players must swing a bat no lighter than a drop 5 bat drop.

What USSSA bats are illegal?

Starting in 2021, Perfect game bans all the USSSA banned bats, see below, and the 2017 DeMarini CF drop 5, the 2016 USSSA CF8 line of bats (5, 8, 10), the 2015 CF7 in a drop 5 and the 2015 Eaton XL1 in a drop 5. All banned for Perfect Game starting 2021.

Can you use a drop 10 bat in 12U?

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Although not directly affecting the 12U age group, USSSA no longer allows 13U to swing drop 10s or 14U to swing drop 10s or 8s. So, if you'd like your bat to last you more than a year in the 12U space and you play a lot of USSSA then make sure you go with the drop 8.

What drop bat should a 10-year-old use?

Generally speaking, for the average 10-year-old, we'd recommend a 30-inch big barrel bat with a drop 8, 9, or 10. (The drop is the numerical difference between the bat's length in inches and its weight in ounces).

How heavy should a bat be for a 10-year-old?

The right bat size for a 10-year-old, as determined by usage, is a 29 or 30-inch drop 10 or 11 bat. The drop is the numerical difference between the length of the bat in inches and the weight in ounces. 29 and 30-inch bats in the 18 to 20-ounce weight range make up more than 90% of total 10U bat usage.

What bats are legal?

Adult baseball bats must have a -3 length to weight ratio and 2” barrel. In high school and collegiate sanctioned leagues, bats must be 31"-34" long to be legal.

Is a chipped bat an illegal bat?

A damaged bat will now be defined as a bat that was once legal, but is broken, cracked, dented, rattles or has sharp edges that might deface the ball (Rules 1-5-1, 7-4-2, 2-4-3). Previously, a damaged bat was considered an illegal bat, with the penalty being an out when the batter entered the batter's box.

Can you use a drop 5 bat in high school?

Weight drops vary in Senior League baseball, but players 10 years old and under often use -10 weight drop bat. Players 12 years old and under often use a -8 weight drop, and 13 year old players often use a -5 weight drop. These are recommendations.

Is getting your bat rolled illegal?

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. This is to make sure that as the bat gets hotter after more use, and it will not exceed the bat performance standards put in place.

Are shaved and rolled bats legal?

Bats that are broken, altered or that deface the ball are illegal. Materials inside the bat or treatments/devices used to alter the bat specifications and/or enhance performance (e.g., shaving, rolling or artificially warming the bat barrel) are prohibited and render the bat illegal.

What bats are banned in college?

Effective 9/1/2019 the NCAA governing body for College Baseball will be adopting a new rule which will ban the use of any primarily white BBCOR Baseball Bats. 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.

Is a drop 8 or drop 10 better?

Fundamentally, there are no differences between Drop 8 and Drop 10 bats other than the scale weight. Although each USSSA brand and model has its own vibe, the industry generally holds to these rules when moving from a drop 8 to a drop 10.

Is a drop 10 bat good?

Drop 10 is still the most popular drop, but some power hitters prefer a drop 9. *Bat Weight is also a preference. There are some over 14 players that prefer and use lighter bats. This can vary depending on their strength or type of hitter they are (power vs slap hitter).

How heavy is a drop 10 bat?

A drop 10 bat means a bats whose length (in inches) is 10 units higher than the bat's stated weight (in ounces). So a 31 inch drop 10 bat has a scale weight (roughly) of 21 ounces.

What drop should a 14 year old use?

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.

Why are bat donuts illegal?

However, long-term use of batting doughnuts increases upper body strength therefore increasing bat velocity. For safety reasons, some leagues have begun to prohibit the use of baseball doughnuts.

Are AXE bats legal?

The Axe handle is approved in all major, amateur, and professional leagues in baseball, fastpitch softball, and slowpitch softball. Every Axe Bat is tuned to the maximum legal performance under all new bat regulations.

How do I know if my bat is USSSA approved?

As per the USSSA Baseball Bat standards, the bat must have the 1.15 BPF USSSA stamp on the handle and have a length-to-width ratio of -10, -8, or -5. In any conditions, the barrel diameter of the bat should not exceed 2 3/4″ & an approved USSSA baseball bat manufacturer should manufacture all bat.

Do USSSA bats have more pop?

All USSSA bats have a 1.15 Bat Performance Factor, which essentially measures how fast the ball comes off the bat at impact. In general, this standard allows USSSA bats to have more “pop” than other youth bats.

What bats are USSSA approved?

USSSA Baseball Bats are USSSA approved youth baseball bats with a length-to-weight ratio from Drop 5, Drop 8, Drop 10, Drop 11, and Drop 12. These bats have a barrel range starting at 2 5/8in and up to 2 3/4in.