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Old Sun Dec 01, 2002, 09:30pm
IRISHMAFIA IRISHMAFIA is offline
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Originally posted by Tap
In the 2003 ASA rule changes, I don't see any reference to the ASA 12" ball being max. 375 compression and .44 COR. Am I missing something? I would think that ASA would make the issue of the ball's compression and COR crystal clear, as the ball (specifically its compression value) is the most important factor in ensuring a safer game.

At a minimum, ASA has not made this clear -- or I have not looked in the right place. I heard this was passed during emergency legislation in the summer or fall, but I can't seem to find a clear statement on this anywhere. I assume that the 2003 rule book will be clear.
This change was already passed last July under an "emergency status" vote. This was to give the manufacturers time to comply.

The compression is changed, but I understand they may retain the COR .470 for JO ball.

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