How do I know if my softball bat is legal?

The bat shall be a smooth cylinder with a knob. Only bats that pass through a 2-1/4-inch (5.7150 cm) diameter bat ring are legal. Each bat shall be no more than 2-1/4 inches (5.7150 cm) in diameter at its thickest part, no more than 34 inches (86.360 cm) in length, and not exceed 38 ounces (1077.30 g) in weight.

What bats are legal for fastpitch softball?

As a general rule, all fast pitch softball bats must have a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter and must not be over 34 inches in length and 31 1/2 oz in weight. Bats must also be marked with the USA/ASA Certified stamp. These bats should perform within the limits of the 98 mph batted ball speed standard.

What bats are illegal in slow pitch softball?

Three such bats, the Miken Ultra and Ultra II and the Easton Synergy, have been banned by most – if not all – softball associations and are no longer manufactured. In fact, when the Miken Ultra was first banned in 2003, several softball associations threatened to completely ban all composite bats.

What are the regulations for a softball bat?

Rule 1.10 – Softball The bat shall be no more than 33 inches (34 inches for Junior/Senior League) in length, not more than two and one-quarter (2¼) inches in diameter, and if wood, not less than fifteen-sixteenth (15/16) inches in diameter (7/8 inch for bats less than 30 inches) at its smallest part.

What are the non-approved bats in softball?

USA Softball Non-Approved Bat List with Certification Marks1/18/2022 Bass Quake Combat VIRSP3 Lady Virus Easton New SCN1 Easton New SCN11BH Easton New SCN1B Easton New SCN2B Easton New SCN3 Easton New SCN4B Easton New SCN5 Easton New SCN5B Easton New SCN6B Easton New SCN7 Easton

Are softball bats ASA approved for fast pitch?

All bats that are approved by USA Softball, formally ASA, for use in fast pitch play shall bear one of the markings shown below. Additionally, any bat with one of these certification marks must not appear on the list of the USA Softball Non-Approved Bats with Certification Marks.

What is the NFHS bat marking for softball?

In order for a bat to be legal for use in NFHS softball it must be marked with the ASA 2000, 2004 or the USA Softball All-Games Certification Mark. All bats that are approved by USA Softball, formally ASA, for use in fast pitch play shall bear one of the markings shown below.

Where can I find a complete list of approved bats?

For a complete list of approved bats go to the certified equipment section of www.usasoftball.com Last Updated: January 26, 2016