So after having time to read the somewhat confusing info that has been coming out of all organisations in regards to the new bat rules moving forward....
What do you think?
Does this help or hinder your game for 2012 and beyond?
Here is my take on it...first SPN 's new rules:
On the surface not alot has changed as ASA rules are still in effect with the addition of 2012 USSSA Approved bats now allowed. My belief in this reasoning is that they(SPN) have taken this tack to make the move while not completely losing face with their customers(you) in going back on their long term stance that the USSSA rules were dangerous and the ASA rules safe.
As you know, there has been alot of info pushed around from, players in the know, to bat and ball manufacturers that the difference between ball speed in the infield whether you are using a 47 core or the new ball is minimal , the lower core balls are flight restricted which obviously doesn't affect "through the infield speed"
In fact some of the more interesting comments coming back on the new restricted balls is that the bounces in the infield and the "knuckleball " effects are bigger and almost impossible to predict.
Talk about ducking and diving!
This is coming from players who participated in SPN provincials this year.
But enough about balls... we are talking about the new bat rules...
So here is a scenario, Team A is playing Team B and Team A is using all ASA approved bats and team B is hitting with 2-3 USSSA 2012 approved bats, same talent, no "doctored" bats for arguments sake and they hit the same, who has the advantage?
Second to this , not all leagues and teams are going to use new ball, what happens then?
I believe this is going to be an interesting year for all SPN followers as the rules are going to be open to interpretation with whatever ball, which bat etc.
After swinging the new Combat Averice to test for upcoming reviews on this blog, this would be the weapon I would want in my hands over ASA tested bats, it has a great feel and pop.
In regards to the SPO ruling this is going to make an absolute mess of the retail market place as with an extra year of old USSSA bats allowed, you have now created the marketplace where "trunkers" are going to be running around selling extra product bought in the states and on line.
I have nothing against trunkers and bat whores who provide a good product at a good price and back it up with warranty and good customer service, what I have a problem with is there is a bigger percentage of "fly by nights" who will bang out some big deals and leave customers high and dry if there are any issues associated with the product sold.
SPO has made this extension saying they did it with the players and retailers in mind....
Talking to some of the retailers in Ontario, they are worried that there is some pressure from SPO 's partners to let them "blow out" their extra product.
This is going to create a great buyers market, but not a good sellers market.
We will have to see how this goes but expect to see some crazy things for 2012 plus some new and interesting products.
I will keep updating as more news becomes available
I want to hear from you, the player on what your thoughts are, please send your emails to
canadianslopitchblog@gmail.com
I will do my best to answer any and all questions that come in.
Stay tuned for some bat reviews this week
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