This last fall we played on a team where this one girl had three composite bats, several gloves, and who knows what else was in that bag. Her last two bats arrived within days of each other. She'd been hit with a pitch recently, and wouldn't swing when at bat. Parents yelling at her, she's crying, and I'm scratching my head wondering what the heck are these parents thinking?
Little League Bans Composite Bats
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I'm not a fan of expensive equipment for my kid. Maybe I am too cheap or maybe I think if she can make the cheaper equipment work for her its a bigger testament to her ability. I also think by using less technically advanced gear she is forced to improve her game in order to have the same results.
But while I don't want to buy it, I have no issue with someone else spending $300. I may not understand the rational, but its their money and if that's how they want to spend it. Well more power to you.
But while I don't want to buy it, I have no issue with someone else spending $300. I may not understand the rational, but its their money and if that's how they want to spend it. Well more power to you.
A parent trying to buy game is one of the worst situations. Bring a consular to all your practices and games.
- Mar 11, 2009
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I like to buy last years bats for @ $100, used and broke in. I have never sent a bat for warranty ever so I am not worried about having a reciept.
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Maybe I read too fast, but I didn't see that softball wasn't included in the ban. they did mention the ban didn't apply to Junior and senior league which I know are softball divisions, don't know if it's the same for baseball.
The CF4 already has a waiver for baseball anyway.Approved Composite Bats
Is the league mandate that you can't use a composite bat different than a league mandate that you must wear a facemask for certain positions?
The CF4 already has a waiver for baseball anyway.Approved Composite Bats
Is the league mandate that you can't use a composite bat different than a league mandate that you must wear a facemask for certain positions?
from littleleague.org -
Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately.
“Today’s decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League Baseball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12-year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process.”
Local Little Leagues were first informed of the research last September.
“From the beginning, and throughout this process, we wanted to keep everyone informed,” Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Little League International, said. “Our intent was to provide local league constituents clear direction regarding composite bats. There is a process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Going forward, we will let our leagues know which ones meet the standards for the Little League Baseball (Majors) 12-and-under divisions, if any.”
On Sept. 1, Little League International placed a moratorium on composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League. Subsequent to that moratorium, some composite bat models have received a waiver and may be used in those divisions. Information on the composite bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League may be found here:
Approved Composite Bats
At present, no composite bats for the Little League (Majors) Division and below have received a waiver. If and when any models do receive a waiver, Little League International will inform its leagues of that decision.
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League.
Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately.
“Today’s decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League Baseball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12-year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process.”
Local Little Leagues were first informed of the research last September.
“From the beginning, and throughout this process, we wanted to keep everyone informed,” Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Little League International, said. “Our intent was to provide local league constituents clear direction regarding composite bats. There is a process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Going forward, we will let our leagues know which ones meet the standards for the Little League Baseball (Majors) 12-and-under divisions, if any.”
On Sept. 1, Little League International placed a moratorium on composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League. Subsequent to that moratorium, some composite bat models have received a waiver and may be used in those divisions. Information on the composite bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League may be found here:
Approved Composite Bats
At present, no composite bats for the Little League (Majors) Division and below have received a waiver. If and when any models do receive a waiver, Little League International will inform its leagues of that decision.
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League.
That's for Junior/Senior and Big Leagues ( i.e: 13u and up)
Nothing has been waived for Little League ( 12u) and below yet... yet
Is LL Majors still at the small diamond (baseball) and pitching from 46 feet? That might be the reason for not allowing composites at that age. By the way, that CF4 (softball) is the hottest bat that I have ever been around.
- Jul 28, 2008
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Yes they are.
Curious how you know how many hits a used bat has on it? With practice alone, you could reach 200 hits in a week. Are there a lot of families getting rid of a hot $300 bat after a few weeks?
