AASL regulates bat use to minimize the potential for any serious injury to pitchers and infielders. With the current state of bat technology, batted balls can reach infielders so quickly that a player does not have sufficient time to react. AASL’s intent is to maintain a high level of on-field safety by limiting the prevalence of this advanced technology on our game, making AASL games safer, more playable, and more enjoyable. (If you want to use these bats, other area leagues may be more appropriate for you.)
An allowed bat must meet the following criteria:
Bat must be approved by AASL and then listed under "Bats Allowed" below.
Bat must carry the ASA 2004 or ASA 2000 certification mark, or be manufactured before 2000 and meet the other criteria on this list.
Bat must be wood or metal, and if metal must be a single piece, other than the knob and end cap.
Bat must be single-wall, not double-wall, triple-wall, multi-wall, multi-shell, tri-shell, or other designation indicating a design more complex than what is reasonably considered single-wall. "Half&Half" is considered more complex than single-wall.
Metal bats may be composed of aluminum alloys or steel but may not contain titanium or composite materials.
AASL has reviewed descriptions of bats to create the "Bats Allowed" list below. For other bats to be listed, be aware of the following:
A bat may not be used unless it is on the list below, or in lieu of being listed, the user of the bat has a printed copy of an e-mail from AASL administrators clearly stating that the specific bat is allowed. Bats in this status will be added to the approved list as soon as website updates are possible.
If a player wants a bat approved, AASL administrators must be alerted by e-mail with sufficient specifications of said bat (manufacturer, model, and hopefully a digital image of the bat). Decision on approval after this information is submitted may take up to 5 days. That bat may not be used until approval is granted.
AASL's goal to run a recreational/semi-competitive league has not required us to establish penalties for players who violate the bat policy to gain an advantage over opponents. If necessary, AASL will establish penalties for 2008 regarding these violations.
League Bats (2008)
AASL provides a selection of bats for players on both teams to use during the season. These are marked with colored tape for easy identification, and have "AASL" grinded into their knobs. These bats should be locked in the equipment boxes after games. Please do not keep any of these bats as your own or for your own team - they're for all of us!
Allowed Bats (2008)
This list was last updated on 8/13/2008.
AASL in working on the updated bat list for the 2008 season. If you have a bat you'd like reviewed, or if you are planning to purchase a bat and want approval on a model before purchasing, please contact matt@actonasl.com.
Manufacturer
Bat Model
Date Approved
Notes
Link
Anderson
PyroTech
6/5/2008
Single-wall Aluminum. Reviewed for Rockets
deBeer
Clincher Silver/New York
4/7/2008
Single-wall
deBeer
Icon
4/7/2008
Single-wall
DeMarini
Ultimate Weapon
2/28/2007
Single-wall
Easton
Cyclone (SK33, SK34)
2/28/2007
Single-wall
Easton
Havoc
2/28/2007
Single-wall, available prior to 2007
Easton
SK2 Hammer
2/28/2007
Single-wall
Easton
SX60 Reflex
2/28/2007
Single-wall
Louisville Slugger/TPS
Dynasty, Dynasty PowerDome
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Louisville Slugger/TPS
Samurai
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Louisville Slugger/TPS
SB23 TPS
Gold
5/1/2007
Single-wall, provided by AASL
Louisville Slugger/TPS
Slash
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Louisville Slugger/TPS
Warrior
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Mattingly Baseball
V-Grip Slowpitch Aluminum MVP Bat
3/26/2007
Single-wall aluminum
Nike
Aero Launch
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Battaboom
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Black Powder
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Bomber Show
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Hawk
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Ignitor
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Kaos
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Keystone
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Storm
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Nike
Venom
8/13/2008
Single-wall
aluminum
Rawlings
Ambush
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Rawlings
Fuel
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Rawlings
Paramount
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Toledo
Buzzsaw
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Toledo
Inferno - BL
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Toledo
Inferno - EL
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Toledo
Nitroglycerin
3/6/2007
Single-wall
Worth
SBE Xcalibur Euro
600
5/1/2007
Single-wall, 2003 model, provided by
AASL
Bats Not Allowed (2008)
Manufacturer
Bat Model
Date
Notes
Link
Akadema
Xtension (all types)
2/28/2007
Multi-wall composite
Anderson
RocketTech (all types)
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
Anderson
Techwrap
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
Anderson
TechZilla (all types)
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
Anderson
Wraptech
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
Bombat
TD2
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
Combat
All Models
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
deBeer
Clincher EST
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
deBeer
Shockwave
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
375
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
DeMarini
B-52
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Classic
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Dark
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Demolition
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Distance (all models)
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Double Wall
4/7/2008
as the name says…
DeMarini
EVO (All models)
2/28/2007
Composite
DeMarini
F2
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
DeMarini
F3
2/28/2007
Multi-wall
DeMarini
FatBoy
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Juggernaut (All models)
4/7/2008
Composite
DeMarini
Juice (All models)
2/28/2007
Composite
DeMarini
Rayzr
4/7/2008
Multi-wall
DeMarini
Venum
4/7/2008
Two-piece "Half & Half" design
DeMarini
Vexxum
5/1/2007
Two-piece "Half & Half" design
DeMarini
White Steel
5/1/2007
Two-piece "Half & Half" design
Easton
Any labeled "C-Core"
2/28/2007
C-core is a carbon graphite lining bonded to an aluminum shell, making this multi-shell.
Easton
Any labeled "Ti-Core"
2/28/2007
Ti is Titanium, with a core making this multi-shell.
Easton
Any labeled "Z-Core"
2/28/2007
Z-core lining is bonded to an aluminum shell, making this multi-shell.
AASL is trying to verify specifications/sources on each bat moved into the Allowed/Not Allowed tables above. Because there are many previous bat models in use in slow-pitch softball and manufacturer sites no longer list these bats, some sources are difficult to verify. If you own one of the bats below -- or if you don't see your bat listed here at all -- and want to use it in AASL, be aware that it must be pre-approved. Therefore, I suggest you contact matt@actonasl.com to get the bat reviewed as soon as possible. Remember, the bat can't be used in AASL until it is reviewed and approved.
Manufacturer
Bat Model
Date Listed
Notes
Link
Anderson
Flextech
2/28/2007
Not listed as a 2007 model. PyroTech replaced the Flextech model. Please alert us for approval if you use this bat.
Bombat
Black Widow
2/28/2007
Not listed as a 2007 bat, approval pending website review for Bombat Sports (site unknown)
Bombat
Johnny Ice/J14
2/28/2007
Single-wall, approval pending website review for Bombat Sports (site unknown)
Catapult
C405
2/28/2007
Single-wall, approval pending website review for Catapult (site unknown)
Worth
Insanity
3/6/2007
Many models of Insanity, some might be OK, others definitely aren't
Worth
PowerCell
3/6/2007
Many models of PowerCell, most are OK, others definitely aren't
Worth
PST
3/6/2007
Listed on B&N as multi-wall, not indicated on Worth site
