2011 NFHS changes

[zm1283]

This is the only part I can't figure out:

No BESR label, sticker or decal will be accepted on any non-wood bat.

This is in the part talking about prior to December 31, 2011.

So are all BESR non-composite bats LEGAL until the end of 2011? This sentence contradicts that it seems.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by zm1283

This is the only part I can't figure out:



This is in the part talking about prior to December 31, 2011.

So are all BESR non-composite bats LEGAL until the end of 2011? This sentence contradicts that it seems.

When BESR was first implemented, bats could have a sticker. Now, the logo / certification must be screened onto the bat.

This requirement is not new and has nothing to do with the composition of the bat.

[johnnyg08]

right...because a company was developed that sold a sheet of BESR stickers.

[SAump]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

right...because a company was developed that sold a sheet of BESR stickers.

I can't tell if your kidding or reporting an obvious reason for FED to transfer certification procedures away from BESR and onto BBCOR.

Is there real money at stake? IOW, do the major sporting good companies whose products are produced in 3rd world countries {specifically China and Vietnam} control the rights to make these products?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

right...because a company was developed that sold a sheet of BESR stickers.

I don't think it was because of that. It was because some bats already in use met the requirement and rather than making the bats illegal, or waiting another year (or more) to implement the strategy, FED chose to allow the stickers.

I'm not saying that "cheating" didn't happen. I will say that I don't recall seeing any stickers on bats in my games.

[njdevs00cup]

Is the Reebok Vector bat (bat with vent holes in the taper) legal or illegal this year?

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

Is the Reebok Vector bat (bat with vent holes in the taper) legal or illegal this year?

According to an email by MSHSAA (Missouri): Under the new rule, bats with composite handles and tapers would still be legal

[zm1283]

Had a fall FED game tonight and we checked bats of course. One team had a bat with the composite handle and the alloy barrel. Other team had the Demarini composite bat that is the only one listed as being legal this year. CF4 I believe it is.

I hate checking bats. I feel like a dope.

[johnnyg08]

I don't know FED's reason but when the sticker was the only requirement, I had a coach/friend show me a sheet of "BESR" stickers (I saw them) that he had in his bag. This was during a casual conversation away from the field in a driveway over a cold beer.