TG is working to get something official from ASA to put on their website so customers can provide to umps.
My email exchange.
Sent May 12th:
"DD was in a tournament this weekend (Park Forest, IL) and another kid on her team had the clear TG on her bat. At her 2nd at bat, Umpire tells her she has to use a different bat because the grip is not OEM.
Do you have anything that we can print out and put in her bag that we can hand to the umpire if any question it again to prove that it is ASA legal? After the game the kids's dad found the UIC and straightened it out. It was just the question messes up the momentum of the game."
reply (same day, great cust serv):
"I will try and get something up on the website from ASA as I spoke with their rules director and he said he sent an email out letting everyone know Tater Grip is legal, but some of these umpires do not pay attention to this stuff especially the old timers.
I will try and get something from ASA by next week"
my follow-up (May 30th)
"I just checked your website and didn't see anything yet. Did you get an email or notice or anything?
reply (next day)
"I have left several messages and spoken with their rules guy and they tell me the grip is legal and they will put a letter together for me soon. I can put up on our website if you want and say that Tater Grip is legal for use in all Pony, Little League, and ASA events/leagues—will that help?"
My point - this company is very responsive and working to get something from ASA. Unfortunately they can't demand a response.
I am wondering if any other umpire has the email from ASA (mentioned above) that says the grip is legal? Would be great to get a copy of that communication.