[ronald]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

IMO, it is quite specific. You can use tape, cork or any other synthetic material as long as it is permanently attached and covers the region of the handle. Something omitted above. Don't really care how much it weighs because it is not forbidden and it has no altering effect on the bat except the hitter must swing extra weight though miniscule. And can you imagine these guys today swinging a 36-38 oz bat like we did?

The exception to an altered bat negates the weight argument. As the rule stands now, you can attach a molded piece of steel to the handle as long as it is permanently attached. The weight distribution noted in the altered bat issue refers to that within the bat.

Mike,

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