Bats Not Approved for Play with Softball Nation
(SoftballNation Reserves the right to change this list at any time for any reason.)
- Miken Ultra
- Miken Ultra II
- Miken Ultra Maxload
- Louisville Slugger Genesis SB34
- Easton Synergy SCX 2
For every division contained inside the SoftballNation Rule Book all equipment must be 100% conforming, 100% of the time.
SOFTBALLNATION reserves the right to approve or reject any softball related equipment for its intended use in the SOFTBALLNATION Program.
SOFTBALLNATION reserves the right to ban from sanctioned play any piece of equipment that it believes may in any way shape or form be considered dangerous and/or not acceptable for fair play. This includes any equipment that may meet minimum industry standards. Any such ban will be immediate.
SOFTBALLNATION has adopted a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.20 or less. All bats with a BPF of 1.20 or less for the entire length of the barrel or hitting surface are approved for use in SOFTBALLNATION Program.
All bats used in SOFTBALLNATION play must be stamped with a BPF of 1.20 or less (exception: Wooden Bats do not have to be stamped with a BPF of 1.20 and may be used and are legal in all SOFTBALLNATION play if they meet the standards set forth in these rules).
NOTE: Any bat that does not comply with these guidelines must be removed from the game, and the bat may no longer be used in any SOFTBALLNATION Sanctioned Play.
NOTE: If a bat is designated age / gender specific it may only be used in that respective division of play. Fast Pitch bats may only be used in Fast Pitch play. Penalty: See Illegal Bat.
