The safety of players is paramount. This is why the Jersey Softball Association follows the recommendations of the BSF and ASA with regards to banned bats. Players are reminded that bats are routinely banned when the ball speed off certain types of bats becomes dangerously high. This rule is enforced, without exception, to protect the pitcher.

To be approved for play in JSA, BSF or BSF-sanctioned tournaments, a bat must:

1. Have an ASA 2000 or ASA 2004 certification mark.

2. NOT appear on the ASA non-approved bat list (even though it might have a certification mark).

Players should note that further bats might be added to the ASA non-approved list (which currently consists of only 24 bats) over time. This is out of the JSA and BSF's control, and can be checked on the ASA website.

The safety of players is paramount. This is why the Jersey Softball Association follows the recommendations of the BSF and ASA with regards to banned bats. Players are reminded that bats are routinely banned when the ball speed off certain types of bats becomes dangerously high. This rule is enforced, without exception, to protect the pitcher.

To be approved for play in JSA, BSF or BSF-sanctioned tournaments, a bat must:

1. Have an ASA 2000 or ASA 2004 certification mark.

2. NOT appear on the ASA non-approved bat list (even though it might have a certification mark).

Players should note that further bats might be added to the ASA non-approved list (which currently consists of only 24 bats) over time. This is out of the JSA and BSF's control, and can be checked on the ASA website.