ASA Proposed Rule Changes of Note

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

So the new ASA rules for 2010 have been posted on ASA's website here: http://downloads.asasoftball.com/abo...thcomments.pdf

In it, they talk about allowing an item such as the Grip-N-Rip (pictured here), but also requiring them to be taped. They also mention that the tape must be a continuous spiral. Does this mean that the tape securing the G-n-R must be continuously spiral?

My though is "no," as the G-n-R is a grip in and of itself, and securing it to the bat with tape should be enough. However, I'd like your opinions first.

Actually, it doesn't mention any item other than tape and a finger molding grip. The GNR isn't the only finger molding on the market and not all GNR products are finger molded.

My opinion, for now, is that any attachment should be under the tape, but you never know.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Actually, it doesn't mention any item other than tape and a finger molding grip. The GNR isn't the only finger molding on the market and not all GNR products are finger molded.

My opinion, for now, is that any attachment should be under the tape, but you never know.

I do believe that the rule requires it to be firmly attached with tape. My concern, of course, is that the rule also specifically states that the tape must be continuously spiral. I think that in the case of the Grip-N-Rip pictured in my link, keeping it continuously spiral without completely taking away from the effects of the finger molding might become difficult.

[NCASAUmp]

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but I was wondering if anyone had any other thoughts regarding requiring a "continuous spiral" over these knobcuffs? I'd promised another person on another forum that I would ask around.

My interpretation is that the tape must be continuously spiral, but can go under the finger-forming/flare/cone grip, so long as the finger-forming/flare/cone grip is also securely taped to the bat (umpire's reasonable judgment) AND that there is no exposed metal in the 10-15" area.