Cracked softball bats

kssa · #1 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 29, 2003, 08:53pm

Mens slow pitch Asa league. Is their any rule about cracked bats ??? I had found that one team had the Miken ultra II bat that was cracked, so I took it out of the game....Thanks G

oppool · #2 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 29, 2003, 09:09pm

SHAPE. The official bat shall be round and shall be smooth. It shall be free of burrs and CRACKS.....etc

Don

scottk_61 · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Jun 29, 2003, 09:26pm

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Originally posted by kssa
Mens slow pitch Asa league. Is their any rule about cracked bats ??? I had found that one team had the Miken ultra II bat that was cracked, so I took it out of the game....Thanks G

I regularly take bats out of games due to cracks and flat spots or being out of round.
With the composite bats like the Ultra II, you often see the layers coming apart and it will leave a rough edge, so out it goes.
The Easton Synergy is really common to have a "crack" like appearance on the surface. I am told that it is structurally sound but if it is rough enough to feel with my fingers, then it isn't smooth.
Needless to say I get a lot of grief from certain players, ie MOOSE, when his favorite stick is taken away.

CecilOne · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 30, 2003, 01:06pm

Can I assume you only eliminate bats for flat spots or dents that prevent them from passing through a bat ring.

Dakota · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 30, 2003, 01:33pm

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Originally posted by CecilOne
Can I assume you only eliminate bats for flat spots or dents that prevent them from passing through a bat ring.

According to POE3, that is how ASA wants it called. Through the ring - legal. Can't go through the ring - illegal.

scottk_61 · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 30, 2003, 01:41pm

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Originally posted by CecilOne
Can I assume you only eliminate bats for flat spots or dents that prevent them from passing through a bat ring.

Right you are, I have rarely seen a flat spot that doesn't "swell" the bat somewhat.

IRISHMAFIA · #7 (**permalink**) Mon Jun 30, 2003, 02:22pm

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Originally posted by Dakota

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Originally posted by CecilOne
Can I assume you only eliminate bats for flat spots or dents that prevent them from passing through a bat ring.

According to POE3, that is how ASA wants it called. Through the ring - legal. Can't go through the ring - illegal.

True, but don't be so quick to make the ring the ultimate test. This POE is basically referring to dinged bats.

I've seen creased bats pass through the ring. That doesn't mean I allow the bat to be used though.

It is also permissible to give the ring a little help, but should not be forced over the bat. Make sure the barrel is cleared of dirt.