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PrintLICENSED COMPOSITE-BARRELED BATS (2 1/4 INCH BARRELS) THAT MEET THE BAT PERFORMANCE FACTOR (BPF) STANDARD, AND THE ACCELERATED BREAK IN (ABI) PROCEDURE, ARE LISTED BELOW.
THIS LIST MAY HAVE MORE LICENSED MODELS ADDED TO IT AS MORE BATS ARE TESTED.
THIS LIST IS REPRESENTATIVE OF LICENSED COMPOSITE-BARRELED BASEBALL BATS THAT ARE PERMITTED TO BE USED IN THE LITTLE LEAGUE (MAJORS) DIVISION AND BELOW, AS OF THE LATEST REVISION DATE SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE, WHEN THIS LIST WAS LAST UPDATED, you can also check for the latest on http://www.littleleague.org
Approved BPF-ABI Composite (2-1/4in) Baseball Bats - Visual Guide
| Product Name | Model Number | Approval Letter | Photo |
| Mattingly Balistk | BTKYB |  |
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| Combat 2011 B3 Gear | GEARYB2 (2011 Retrofit) | |
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| Combat B4 | B4YB1 | |
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| DeMarini CF4 | CFL10 | |
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| DeMarini CF4 | CFL11 | |
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| DeMarini CF5 | CFL12 | |
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| Easton Omen XL | LNC1XL | |
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| Easton Omen XL | LNC2XL | |
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| Easton Stealth Speed -12 | LSS6XL | |
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| Easton Stealth Speed -11 | LSS1 | |
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| Easton Stealth Speed -9 | LSS2 | |
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| Easton Stealth Speed -13 | LSS3 | |
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| Easton Stealth IMX - 11 | LCN9 | |
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| Easton Stealth IMX -13 | LCN11 | |
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| Easton Stealth -11 | LCN4 | |
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| Easton Stealth -11 | LCN6 | |
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| Easton Synergy IMX -12 | LZN1 | |
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| Louisville Slugger Catalyst -12 | YB12C | |
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| Louisville Slugger TPX Dynasty -12 | YBDH | |
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| Louisville Slugger TPX Maverick | AYB11M | |
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| Louisville Slugger Triton -12 | YB12T | |
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| Nike Aero Cx2 | BT0573 | |
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| Nike Aero Cx2 | BT0598 | |
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| Nike Aero Cx2 | BT0636 | |
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Last updated: May 25, 2011
Bats Non-Wood
Attention: The latest information on use of non-wood baseball bats
The following is a list of licensed baseball bats with a 2 1/4 inch maximum diameter that are currently approved for use in the baseball divisions of Little League (Little League [Majors] Division and below) because of the moratorium. Little League placed a moratorium on all composite-barreled baseball bats for these divisions, which took effect on Dec. 30, 2010. If and when any 2 1/4-inch composite-barreled baseball bats receive a waiver of the moratorium, it will be noted on this list. Little League reserves the right to add to this list or make other changes as new information arises.
This list was last updated on June 14, 2011.
Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
Little League International Issues Update Regarding Composite Bats: Moratorium Imposed Immediately
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Little League International has placed a moratorium on the use of composite bats in the Little League (Majors) Division and all other baseball divisions of Little League, effective immediately.
“Today’s decision of the Little League International Board of Directors Executive Committee is based on scientific research data from the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), which was contracted by Little League Baseball,” Stephen D. Keener, President and Chief Executive Officer of Little League Baseball and Softball, said. “The maximum performance standard for non-wood bats in the divisions for 12-year-olds and below is a Bat Performance Factor (BPF) of 1.15. The research found that composite bats, while they may meet the standard when new, can exceed that standard after a break-in process.”
Local Little Leagues were first informed of the research last September.
“From the beginning, and throughout this process, we wanted to keep everyone informed,” Patrick W. Wilson, Vice President of Operations at Little League International, said. “Our intent was to provide local league constituents clear direction regarding composite bats. There is a process through which manufacturers can submit individual models for a possible waiver if they wish to seek it. Going forward, we will let our leagues know which ones meet the standards for the Little League Baseball (Majors) 12-and-under divisions, if any.”
On Sept. 1, Little League International placed a moratorium on composite bats in the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League. Subsequent to that moratorium, some composite bat models have received a waiver and may be used in those divisions. Information on the composite bats that have received waivers for the Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball Divisions of Little League may be found here:
http://www.littleleague.org/learn/equipment/approvedcompbats.htm
At present, no composite bats for the Little League (Majors) Division and below have received a waiver. If and when any models do receive a waiver, Little League International will inform its leagues of that decision.
The moratorium on composite bats, which now applies to all baseball divisions of Little League, does not apply to any softball divisions of Little League.
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Note: The moratorium on composite bats only applies to composite-barreled bats. Bats that have only a metal/alloy in the barrel (and no other material, unless it is in the end cap of the bat) are not subject to the moratorium, regardless of the composition of the handle. (This note was added to this article on Jan. 5, 2011)
