Bat question

[DaveASA/FED]

Originally Posted by Andy

The reason the bats with the 2013 stamp are allowed in the male FP game is that field studies were done and with the average swing speed in that game, the bat still meets the exit speed standard of 98 mph.

It was my understanding that similar studies were to be done in the female FP game to determine if the 2013 bats would be allowed. To the best of my knowledge those studies have not been done or the data is still being analyzed.

That is correct and the answer to Crabby Bob's question. they had the data to show swing speeds and batted ball speeds were acceptable in the men's game. They are working on getting the data to prove it's acceptable in the Women's and JO girls game before allowing it. They are very data driven in making changes to bats and balls!!