Official ASA Approved Changes

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Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

And... speaking of!

ASA JUST released the 2012 rule changes on their website. I think the final verbiage has been written.

http://downloads.asasoftball.com/abo...20Comments.pdf

It appears that they again use the phrase "grip region." I interpret that to mean that players can put adhesive substances up to 15" from the safety knob, even where there is no safety grip present.

The word "safety" no longer appears in this rule, so there may be another way this can be viewed.

A permissible "grip" must be added to the handle region of the bat with no exposed metal, wood, composite, etc. being exposed. The owner has the option of applying that grip in a range of 6" to 15".

However, the "grip region" could only be that which the owner has elected to cover. And since there shall be no exposed areas where the grip is applied, any exposed areas not covered by the grip is simply part of the handle region to which an adhesive is not permitted.

Not saying that is the case, just another way this rule can be viewed.