Composite Bats Banned By NFHS
By Wayne | July 21, 2010
On July 7 the NFHS has banned composite baseball bats indefinitely after testing showed they exceed its performance standard. While many of the composite bats adhere to the regulations when they are manufactured, they get more productive with age.
This has been no secret over the years. Most customers purchased the bat knowing that after a break-in period the bat will perform better through regular use. Why not? The idea of the game is to win and if you have talent to hit the ball these composite bats will give you an edge by expanding the “sweet spot” which allows batters to get a better hit then they would have if they have used a wood or aluminum bat which has a smaller “sweet spot”.
Easton Sports markets their premium baseball equipment under the Stealth label. The company slogan “ Play with It. Or Against It.” It made sense. While you’re on the field you might as well use the best equipment that is available to give you an advantage.
I certainly don’t say that Easton make the best bat. In fact the DeMarini Voodoo & CF4 sold better at SiriusSportsOnline.com.
So, what’s going to happen. At this point the manufacturers are appealing the decision & asking the NFHS to rescind their decision. If the appeal is not granted then manufacturers have a plan in place to handle the exchanges with the customers that have purchased the composite bats. They have also suspended all shipments of their current composite bat inventory.
For the player that does not want to wait and be without a bat during play time I suggest buying a VooDoo or an Anderson bat. You can visit our website or call 866-333-7764.
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