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Which Easton ghost is banned?

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Rachel Ellis

Published Jan 20, 2026

Effective May 3rd, 2018, USA Baseball has banned the Easton Ghost X (YBB18GX10). Their ban only applies to the 30" / 20 ounce option and the leagues that are affected include AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and PONY Baseball.

What is the most illegal baseball bat?

5 Best Illegal Bats Of All-Time

  • DeMarini CF Zen. ...
  • Marucci CAT 5 BBCOR. ...
  • RIP-IT Prototype. ...
  • COMBAT B2 Youth. ...
  • Louisville Slugger oneX Fastpitch.

What bats are banned?

Perfect Game Bat Bans 2021

Starting in 2021, Perfect game bans all the USSSA banned bats, see below, and the 2017 DeMarini CF drop 5, the 2016 USSSA CF8 line of bats (5, 8, 10), the 2015 CF7 in a drop 5 and the 2015 Eaton XL1 in a drop 5. All banned for Perfect Game starting 2021.

Is the 2021 meta banned?

On comparing it to the 2021 version there is hardly any difference between these two versions except the 33” bat which was banned. Even after making some changes to the barrel in the 33-inch meta, it is still the best legal option that they could have made.

Why are USSSA bats illegal?

I knew that the leagues in our area had outlawed “USSSA” bats, because they had way too much pop, and adopted the “USA” bat standard, which strove to make bats that hit like wood ones, but maintained the durability of metal bats. It was partially a safety issue.

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Why is the gold Easton ghost bat illegal?

For some undisclosed reason the Ghost X-30, only in the 30 inches with a -10 drop, has been deemed unfair by the regulatory body and thus USA Baseball has made its use illegal.

Is the 2019 Easton ghost bat illegal?

Effective immediately, the bat identified as the Easton Ghost X YBB18GX10 30/20 2 5/8" (or the "Easton Ghost X 30/20 5/8" at retail) has been decertified by USA Baseball and is no longer an approved bat under the USABat Standard. This applies to the 30-inch drop 10 variation of the Easton Ghost X only.

Is bat Rolling illegal in USSSA?

Is It Illegal? Bat rolling is not illegal. As a matter of fact, all composite bats must be rolled in testing before they are deemed legal for play. This is to make sure that as the bat gets hotter after more use, and it will not exceed the bat performance standards put in place.

Is the 2021 DeMarini CF Zen banned?

The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced yesterday that following further consideration, it lifted its ban on the 29” and 30” models of the popular DeMarini CF Zen ¾” -10 model bats (pictured above).

Is the Meta bat illegal?

On Feb. 21, the NCAA sent out an email to coaches and athletic directors to tell them the 33-inch model of the 2020 Meta (-3) BBCOR Louisville Slugger baseball bat "will not be allowed for use in any NCAA baseball competition," effective immediately.

Are ghost bats illegal?

Please be aware there are two ghost bats – one is legal in USSSA but not certified by USA Softball and therefore not legal in High School or College; the other is certified by USA Softball but not USSSA so it is illegal for USSSA use but legal in High School or College.

Is shaving a bat illegal?

Bat shaving is the illegal process by which a composite bat has the inside of its barrel cored out to become more flexible and have better performance. The practice is uncommon and considered dangerous. Our data indicates that those who shave their bats think it more prevalent than it actually is.

Is the Easton Mako banned?

Roaring onto the baseball scene since its debut, the Easton MAKO BEAST (YB17MK12) will also be banned from USA Baseball Leagues starting in 2018. But, with its massive sweet spot, swing speed, and superb construction, the BEAST is about as close a youth bat will get to the COMBAT B2 until USABat Standard is in place.

Are titanium bats illegal?

The long range result was bat performance standards, but the immediate result was a complete ban on titanium bats.

Are chipped bats illegal in MLB?

Is a chipped bat legal MLB? Wooden, metal, graphite or ceramic bats manufactured for baseball play, which are round and not more than two and five eighths inches in diameter at the thickest part, not more than 42 inches in length, are acceptable. No bat shall be used if dented, cracked, modified or misshaped.

Can you tell if a bat has been shaved?

The most obvious way to tell if a bat has been shaved is to open the top end cap and look inside. This is because a bat will be shaved along the inside wall of the barrel and the only way to tell if this has happened is to look on the inside of the bat.

Is Baum Bat legal?

The Patented AAA PRO model Baum Bat is the only true high-tech wood composite bat that is BBCOR Certified and legal for high school and collegiate play.

Can you use Baum bats in perfect game?

All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed. All bats must have a branding, label, or stamp proving BPF 1.15, and length/weight ratio vary by division. USABat, BBCOR and Wood bats are also allowed.

Are white bats illegal?

Effective September 1st, 2019, NCAA, the governing body for college baseball, adopted a rule that effectively bans the use of any primarily white BBCOR bat.

Can you tell if a bat is rolled?

Those who are in the business of rolling bats often advertise their services this way, guaranteeing that no umpire will be able to tell that your bat has been altered. In case when rolling wasn't performed perfectly, the biggest tell-signs are the roller marks along the length of the bat.

Is heating a bat illegal?

Re: Rule 3 Section 7 - Warming/Cooling Devices

So the ruling is bat warmers are illegal.

Does shaving a bat make it lighter?

Shaved Easton USA bats and shaved baseball bats have a much lower swing weight than conventional bats. In a Just Bat Reviews test, a shaved bat swings 7% lighter than its originally identical counterpart. Removing the shavings from the bat got rid of an additional 1.5 ounces and deceased its MOI from 8800 to 8200.

Which softball ghost bat is illegal?

Effective May 3rd, 2018, USA Baseball has banned the Easton Ghost X (YBB18GX10). Their ban only applies to the 30" / 20 ounce option and the leagues that are affected include AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and PONY Baseball.

Is the Easton ghost advanced legal?

Yes, the 2020 Easton Ghost Advanced -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP20GHAD10 is legal for high school play. It has both the ASA stamp and USSSA stamp.

Which ghost bat is USSSA approved?

The Easton Ghost Fastpitch bat is now available in a BPF (1.20) approved model. This includes USSSA, NSA and ISA. This is the first and only bat available in the market with the NSA “FASTPITCH ONLY” certification.