Spazsdad wrote:Actually they do not say it is legal.
And they rarely do specify a specific brand as "legal" in the rules, however they will cite brands as an example.
Safety Grip: In reviewing the safety grip of a bat we again must refer to ASA rules. If a grip meets Rule 3 Section 1D then the grip is legal. ASA does not list any bat grips as legal or not but looks at them to see if they meet our rules. An example of this is a product named Tater Grip. When you look at it, it is a different looking grip but as long as it meets Rule 3 Section 1D it should not be ruled illegal. So when reviewing a grip on a bat regardless of looks as long as it meets Rule 3 Section 1D of ASA rules then it is legal.
Following the wording of Rule 3 I don't see how any umpire could rule the grip is illegal but it is obviously happening out there. I don't know if this memo would help if you have some crazy umpire that is trying to micromanage the game.
Actually, there should be a notation concerning application. It is noted in the video that it would shrink from both ends and that there are rubber or "gum" bands included in the package to aid in holding the grip in place during this process.
It should note it "must" be held in place against the knob. If an umpire sees exposed metal between the knob and grip, they may throw the bat out of the game.
