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Originally Posted by UMP 64
Any bats that has 2000 ASA approval are not approved.
Slow pitch bats, as long as they do not  appear on the non-approved ASA bat list. and have a 2004 stamp. are good to use. |
Bats with a 2000 stamp need to be on the "approved" list to be legal in NFHS.
Since the "approved" list is very long, here is the process I use when inspecting HS bats:
1) Does the bat have a 2004 stamp? No - toss it out.
2) If 1) is 'yes', is the bat on the disapproved list? Yes - toss it out.
3) If 2) is 'no', inspect the bat for physical damage, etc.
A bat tossed in 1) will be let back in the game if the coach produces the "approved list" marked up showing where this bat is legal.
There have been several long threads on other boards on whether merely looking for a stamp, any stamp (2000 and/or 2004) and using the non-approved list is sufficient. It boils down to the question for the ASA, "Are ALL bats that historically had the 2000 stamp applied and would NOT pass the 2004 test on the non-approved list." So far, nothing from ASA officially. A few people with very vocal opinions on the matter.
BTW, you are unlikely to see a slow pitch bat in a HS game due to the weight and balance of the bat - MOST HS girls would not be able to swing the bat effectively against HS varsity pitching. But, if you do, it is legal / illegal according to the same process as a fast pitch bat. A bat is a bat.