PLEASE KNOW YOUR RULES

Many associations and leagues have their own specific rules regarding bats.

Ask your local officials and league administrators for updated rules.

98 MPH : Meets ALL Association rules as of today, including the new 2004 ASA Bat Rule. Bats must test lower than 98 MPH to pass the new 2004 ASA bat testing standard and can be stamped with a 2000 or 2004 ASA marking. These bats also meet the 1.20 BPF standard used by the USSSA, NSA, ISF and other associations.

100 MPH : Meets ALL Association rules as of today.  Manufacturers stopped production of these models on June 30, 2004. However, players may continue to use these models indefinitely in accordance with ASA’s license agreement with the bat manufacturers. These bats will only be stamped with the ASA 2000 marking. These bats also meet the 1.20 BPF standard used by the USSSA and ISF. Check with the association you play under for specific rulings.

100+ MPH : These bats are not ASA approved. DOES COMPLY with Most Other Major Softball Association Bat Performance Standards in effect as of January 1, - USSSA, NSA, ISA, SSUSA, & ISF. 1.20 BPF Certified. Check with the association you play under for specific rulings.

1.20 BPF : The old standard for ASA, but still legal in MOST other associations.  Most are rated at 100+ MPH.  They are legal in USSSA as well as most other leagues.  These bats have been manufactured after June 30, 2004 and are not legal in ASA championship play.  Check with the association you play under for specific rulings.

Fastpitch or Slowpitch?

There is no technical difference between Fast Pitch and Slow Pitch softball bats.  They are all softball bats legal in either game you play.  Fast pitch bats are marketed more for young girls and some have bottle barrels for inside pitches.  Ninety nine percent of slow pitch bats are 34" and between 26 and 30 ounces.  Fast pitch bats are made shorter and lighter.  As long as the bat is ASA certified and does not exceed 1.20 BPF, you can use it for slow or fast pitch, men or women.