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This is one of many reasons why I'm not an Umpire....
Personally, unless they're obviously modified I'd have to let it go if the label/stamp is there. I know that there are gloves out there they may not be per spec but I can't bend the rule. The label is there and it's not modified plus the coach says they're legally equipped then they can play with them by rule.
So your two options are to let them play, and if you're truly concerned about the unfair advantage, then I think the correct action is to draft a letter with your experiences with the gloves to your commissioner and have him take it to the state athletics association and they' make a ruling (or not).
Otherwise, you can deem them to be modified and disallow them. The problem here is that you're accusing someone of breaking the rule and in essence cheating so you better be prepared to back that up.
in short, let them play and if the opposing coach has a problem, let them fight it. We have enough problems without worrying about this. You're enforcing the rule...end of story IMO.
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