approved bats

[justmom]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

which means the 2004 seal and not bats with just the 2000 seal unless they are on the approved list. Is that correct?

ASA website says: ....must bear either the ASA approved 2000 certification mark or the ASA 2004 certification mark as shown below, and must not be listed on an ASA non approved list, or

so, it appears that neither mark is the ultimate authority. You need to consult a list anyway. This must be a lot of fun for you guys

[CecilOne]

Originally Posted by justmom

ASA website says: ....must bear either the ASA approved 2000 certification mark or the ASA 2004 certification mark as shown below, and must not be listed on an ASA non approved list, or

so, it appears that neither mark is the ultimate authority. You need to consult a list anyway. This must be a lot of fun for you guys

And also says: "Beginning January 1, 2004, all bats in ASA Championship Play must pass the ASA 2004 bat standard. All bats having the 2004 certification mark will be allowed in ASA Championship Play. Bats that have the 2000 certification mark will not be allowed in ASA Championship Play unless they are listed on an approved bat list on the ASA website. For convenience, the ASA website has a listing of bats that do not pass the ASA 2004 bat standard." (my underlines).

[justmom]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

And also says: "Beginning January 1, 2004, all bats in ASA Championship Play must pass the ASA 2004 bat standard. All bats having the 2004 certification mark will be allowed in ASA Championship Play. Bats that have the 2000 certification mark will not be allowed in ASA Championship Play unless they are listed on an approved bat list on the ASA website. For convenience, the ASA website has a listing of bats that do not pass the ASA 2004 bat standard." (my underlines).

I can see what you're saying here. But why does ASA keep updating the banned bat list? It seems to imply that there are bats with the 2004 mark that are banned, or is it just new models that don't meet the standard? Does anybody know if there are actually bats on the banned list that have the 2004 mark on them?

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by justmom

I can see what you're saying here. But why does ASA keep updating the banned bat list? It seems to imply that there are bats with the 2004 mark that are banned, or is it just new models that don't meet the standard? Does anybody know if there are actually bats on the banned list that have the 2004 mark on them?

That is because the manufacturers make and distribute bats that are not in spec, yet placed the certification mark on them. They also produce bats that are not meant to be ASA approved.

The Cat FP305 was placed on the non-approved list AT THE MANUFACTURER'S request.