USSSA, Bat Stinger

[NCASAUmp]

Okay, I haven't called U-Trip in about 13 or 14 years, and I only call ASA. However, their rulebook is available online at the following address:

http://www.usssa.com/sports/home.asp?Sport=17

Go to the bottom, and you'll see the link to download their rulebook.

The top of page 13 (Rule 2-2-B) says...

The knob portion must be welded, or mechanically attached to the bat.

Sounds like USSSA's intent is that the knob must be permanently fixed, and those bat stinger knobs are out. Personally, I couldn't agree more.

[Bandit]

"Sounds like USSSA's intent is that the knob must be permanently fixed, and those bat stinger knobs are out. Personally, I couldn't agree more."

But the stinger is not a "knob" the "knob" is still there. May I ask why you agree with this? What possible danger does this $2.95 piece of rubber pose?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Bandit

"Sounds like USSSA's intent is that the knob must be permanently fixed, and those bat stinger knobs are out. Personally, I couldn't agree more."

But the stinger is not a "knob" the "knob" is still there. May I ask why you agree with this? What possible danger does this $2.95 piece of rubber pose?

I don't want anything on a bat that isn't permanently fixed. Swinging a bat is an aggressive motion, and anything that could potentially fly off (even if it is extremely unlikely) should be out. Period.