Demarini Vendetta Bat

[dash_riprock]

Could be. Or maybe it's not a game - home run derby or something like that. In any event, get her out of there.

Just kidding - she can stay.

[umpjong]

NCAA is pretty specific about it. pg 21 2009 rule book rule 1 sec 12 b

b. non wood bat
1. the entire bat must be round with a constant radius at any point and the finish of the hitting area must be smooth.

Looks like it illegal in NCAA..........

[JR12]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Could be. Or maybe it's not a game - home run derby or something like that. In any event, get her out of there.

Just kidding - she can stay.

Always tough to concentrate when hot mom's, girlfriends, wives are close.

[SethPDX]

Originally Posted by dash_riprock

Could be. Or maybe it's not a game - home run derby or something like that. In any event, get her out of there.

Just kidding - she can stay.

Probably a field-level suite.

I LOLd.

[bbsbvb83]

The following message was posted on 1-23-09 on the IHSA (Illinois) website:

"Boys Baseball

Coaches,

It is very important that you notify your baseball players that two bats have the BESR certification but are illegal by rule since they are not round on the handle. The Vendeta bat has a square spot in the handle and the Vector has holes in the handle that created a flat spot and both bats have been identified by the NFHS as Illegal bats."

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by bbsbvb83

The following message was posted on 1-23-09 on the IHSA (Illinois) website:

"Boys Baseball

Coaches,

It is very important that you notify your baseball players that two bats have the BESR certification but are illegal by rule since they are not round on the handle. The Vendeta bat has a square spot in the handle and the Vector has holes in the handle that created a flat spot and both bats have been identified by the NFHS as Illegal bats."

Let us know how the first protest goes as NFHS rules say nothing about handles being round. It has already been established that the term "round" refers to the surface that strikes the ball, not the handle.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Let us know how the first protest goes as NFHS rules say nothing about handles being round. It has already been established that the term "round" refers to the surface that strikes the ball, not the handle.

1) There are no protests in IL (IHSA) baseball.

2) A state is allowed to change this type of rule.

3) Even if protests were allowed, one on this issue would be denied.

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

1) There are no protests in IL (IHSA) baseball.

2) A state is allowed to change this type of rule.

3) Even if protests were allowed, one on this issue would be denied.

Come on, Bob, you and I both know that this is a BS issue! I think those bats are ridiculous but they are not illegal by any of the 3 codes.

I understand that the State may address certain issues; hell - here in CT, the State does not allow the mercy rule in FED ball! You should see some of the blow-outs we have here!

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

here in CT, the State does not allow the mercy rule in FED ball! You should see some of the blow-outs we have here!

Interesting. Isn't Connecticut the same state that has an automatic suspension of a football coach if his team wins by a 50-point margin?

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by bbsbvb83

The following message was posted on 1-23-09 on the IHSA (Illinois) website:

"Boys Baseball

Coaches,

It is very important that you notify your baseball players that two bats have the BESR certification but are illegal by rule since they are not round on the handle. The Vendeta bat has a square spot in the handle and the Vector has holes in the handle that created a flat spot and both bats have been identified by the NFHS as Illegal bats."

You sure? The Mattingly bat was declared legal by FED and NCAA.

[bbsbvb83]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

You sure? The Mattingly bat was declared legal by FED and NCAA.

I'm just copying and pasting directly from the Illinois High School Association's website.

[d26]

Something from the CA site...

http://www.cifstate.org/sports/rules...0grip%2008.pdf
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April 3, 2008
DON MATTINGLY "V" GRIP BAT
There have been questions about the legality of the Don Mattingly V-Grip baseball bat. The National Federation has ruled that this bat is legal and may be used in all levels of high school competition.