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Not necessarily. Here's what we know so far...
- The NCAA will have a new bat rule which takes effect 1/1/2011.
- The NFHS will follow that rule on 1/1/2012.
- Aluminum barrel bats that are BESR certified now will Probably meet the new standard and grandfathered in.
To avoid internet hearsay and self-proclaimed "experts", for the most current regulation approved high-school / college (BBCOR) legal bats, see perpetual link below.
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Are BESR baseball bats legal in high school in 2012?
Yes, onlyBBCOR certified bats will be used in the 2012 baseball season In high school. However, the BBCOR bats are terrible. I prefer you save your money and buy a wood bat.
Do wood bats need to be bbcor certified?
Yes they do. All Bats need to be besr certified for high school baseball.
Are sv12 bats composite?
The sv12 has a composite handle and a scandium alloy barrel so the barrel is not composite. Even so though the bat is only besr certified so no matter where you play starting spring of 2012 it will be illegal.
What are the types of illegal baseball bats?
It really depends on what league/association you are playing in as some required the new BBCOR certification and others just need a BESR certification which almost all bats have, but if you look at a bat it has the certification printed on it so just look at it before you buy it
Why did baseball bats change to BBCOR certified?
a kid got killed in Georgia with a BESR composite bat. they are trying to prevent that from happening again so BBCOR batshave a lot less pop and "trampoline affect". or they don't jump off the barrel like BESR bats
When did corked baseball bats become illegal in the MLB?
In baseball, corked bats are bats with something like cork on the inside. They have been illegal in the MLB since 1970.
Can you use composite bats in high school baseball?
Most aluminum alloy and composite bat manufacturers recommend against using their bats in a batting cage if the cage uses the yellow dimpled pitching machine balls. If it uses regular balls then it isn't a huge problem. You will just be wasting some of the pop in the bat. It is best to buy a wood bat to use for batting practice. It keeps your game bat fresh and it teaches you to hit the ball on the sweet spot.
What baseball bats are illegal in cal ripken baseball?
Only wooden (or corked or jucied bats (bats that have been altered to hit the ball farther))
What are the new bat regulations for 2011 high school baseball and what bats meet the standards of those regulations?
- Aluminum bats that are BESR certified and labeled as such are legal for play in the 2011 season. .- Any aluminum bat that meets the 2012 standard is legal for play in the 2011 season. .- Any composite bat that meets the 2012 standard is legal for play in the 2011 season. .- If a composite bat is not 2012 compliant (BBCOR and appropriately labeled), it is illegal for play in the 2011 season. .- The BBCOR performance standard positions the performance of non-wood bats to the high end of wood bat performance. .- Composite Bat BBCOR standard requires compliance with Accelerated Break In (ABI) testing; i.e., the bat remains within the performance limits throughout its life. Current composite bats exceed the top performance limit with use. Taso umpires
Are exo bats illegal in college?
The 2012 Exo Grid (BBCOR) is the only legal college exo bat.
Are there yew baseball bats?
Yew: Not sure what that is but i googled it with no luck New: Yes there are 2012 BBCOR bats out now.
Which composite baseball bats will not be allowed in 2012 season?
everythng that isnt bbcor
