What bats can you use in 50 70?
Either USABat Standard bats or BBCOR bats must be used at the Intermediate (50/70) Baseball and Junior League Baseball Divisions.
Is Rolling a bat illegal in USSSA?
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.
What makes a baseball bat illegal?
Generally, any tampering that changes the original specifications of the baseball bat will cause the bat to be illegal for any baseball league. Illegal tampering includes adjusting the bat’s weight, length, or surface area. Certain levels of the game also have bat specifications that must be adhered to.
What drop bat should a 13 year old use?
Weight drops vary in Senior League baseball, but players 10 years old and under often use -10 weight drop bat. Players 11-12 years old will often use a -8 weight drop, and 13 year old players often use a -5 weight drop.
Are bat chokes legal?
Cone shaped and axe handle bat are illegal. Devices, attachments or wrappings are permitted that allow the knob to become flush with the handle. However, choke up devices are illegal. A one-piece rubber knob and bat grip combination is illegal.
Does bat rolling increase distance?
We found rolling did increase the bat’s average exit velocity but not by much. In our focused test (one bat, one hitter, 20 measured exit speeds) we found an increase of 1 mile per hour and just over 5 feet of distance. This was after we deceased the bats compression from a 1450 reading to a 1300 through rolling.
What are the rules for a USSSA bat?
USSSA Bat Rules. 1 Must have the 1.15 BPF USSSA stamp on the taper OR. 2 Have the Certified .50 BBCOR stamp (-3) OR. 3 Be a Wood Bat. 4 Barrel diameter cannot exceed 2 ¾”. 5 All must be manufactured by an approved USSSA bat manufacturer*.
What is the standard taper for a USSSA bat?
The USSSA Baseball Bat standards have not changed since 2005. They continue to require a 1.15 BPF certified thumbprint stamp of approval on the taper of all eligible bats. There can be exceptions that we will touch on, however as a general rule-of-thumb if you are allowed to use a USSSA bat – use it.
What is the new bat restriction for the 13U age group?
A maximum of drop 8 (-8) will be the new bat restriction for the 13U age group. This will only apply to 13u events and teams playing in 13U events. See USSSA rule below.
What is a USSSA bat?
USSSA regulations are generally utilized for tournaments or “travel ball.” They provide a performance advantage over alternative options such as USA, BBCOR, and Wood Bats. Another competitive advantage provided by a USSSA bat can potentially be found in the barrel size.