I could fix it using a torch and cold, wet rag, but I'm pretty sure that would change the properties of the metals and it most likele wouldn't work as well.
Removing Rocketech flat spot
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Buy a new bat
or get a better hitting coach.
or get a better hitting coach.
ASA 3-1-A "The official bat shall be free of burs, dents, cracks, sharp edges, and audible rattles and show no signs of excessive wear." "The offical bat shall be smooth and round"
If the bat has a flat spot it is dented and no longer round and is not a legal bat. The bat ring has not been used for a number of years now that I know of.
If the bat has a flat spot it is dented and no longer round and is not a legal bat. The bat ring has not been used for a number of years now that I know of.
Bats with the new ASA 2013 certification mark can only be used in SP. Bats with the 2000 or 2004 certification marks are legal for both FP and SP as long as they are not on the non-approved bat list. The 2013 standard was developed in conjunction with the new SP ball.
Yeah, now if it doesn't have the new usssa thumbprint stamp, its not legal for usssa play if umps are checking
I don't believe asa has made anybody go to their new stamp as of yet. I'm not 100% sure for FP, but I know SP hasn't done that yet.
That's what I expected, but I haven't seen the bat in question...
Also, I recommended OP contact Anderson because they would be able to tell him whether it is really repairable. I suspect it being a double-wall bat complicates the issue.
Thought so...thanks. Didn't want to assume
I sent an email to Anderson - but since the original Anderson is no longer with the company I'm not holding my breath.
I there is a way to make these legal, I would love to know! There is a 2005 RockeTech sitting in our neighborhood Play It Again Sports for $20, but it looks like it was used to pound railroad spikes into the ground
They are only illegal if called out
, But if as bad as you say, it has no chance.But to make them round again to passing standards..nope. Plus, even if you played with it, it would only dent right back up. It would be like hitting a aluminum can.
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Just bought a 2013 rocketech on close out bats for $199.... FYI they also have the rocket flex for $220
