Bat Rolling?!?

[bigmick1019]

1.) Is it legal?
2.) Anyone know a local guy who does it?

Thanks.

[Larks]

Hint: You probably wont get any replies on this.

[MstrBlaster44]

Its then called a "Blunt" when you roll a bat? LOL

[SW52]

We've got some fat guys on TPE that roll pretty well. And they're all waaaaayyy over 21, so they are legal too.

[bigmick1019]

Larks, why would I not get replies? Is it illegal or not?

[cbaker]

Basically what I believe Larks is saying is that you won't get any replies because most people that do that kind of "work" to a bat don't want it advertised. I don't believe that there is a clear cut rule against it, because basically you are not changing the make up of a bat, just speeding up the breakin time, but it is not looked upon favorably.

[bigmick1019]

Well thanks for the responses...or lack there of. I guess I am confused as to why if something is not illegal and pretty much everybody does it...then why is it looked upon as unfavorable?

[Hard Hitting]

It is illegal. It is altering a bat. A lot of people use these bats and don't want anyone knowing that. Actually, if someone using the bat was to hurt someone like a pitcher with a line drive, then they could also be prosecuted because it is illegal. Although, it is hard to notice a bat that has been altered, it is still not a good idea to have it done because if found you are suspended for a year (i believe), and you lose your $300 bat and whatever money it cost you to have it done. Hope that helps you.

[cbaker]

If you buy a bat and go out and take a few rounds of BP with it, you will break that bat in. If you roll it, you are compressing the inner and outer walls of the bat down to like an inch, and then the bat goes back to its origional shape. At that point, you have compomised the integrity of the bat. Have you altered the make up of it? No, but you are now seinging a brand new bat that is going to be at it's breaking point very soon.

This is strictly my opinion on the matter, and if I am wrong, then I am wrong. I just know that I see plenty of guys out there doing it the right way. Rolling a bat will not make you a better hitter the way BP will, rolling a bat will just take those 280 foot pop outs and put them at 305 foot HR's.

[jasonsanders1]

DONT roll it DONT shave it DONT vice it... if you cant hit hrs then stop trying, altering the bat is stupid thats why softball isnt what it used to be. and i cant wait til the freak is banned for good i know you can use it in usssa next year but take that bat away from alot of ppl and you will see how good some of these upper players are..... but just leave the bats alone EVERYONE!

[MstrBlaster44]

I actually saw on Ebay where a guy is on there selling the roll machine for like $500.00 It don't look like a very complex device.

[phatneff]

I believe the USSSA rules say that you can't roll it, or even hit it against a tree or a telephone poll. If someone is seen doing that, you can be reported. But honestly, who would report someone, other than if they get caught at a park doing it in front of a USSSA official?

[BT44]

I believe the USSSA rules say that you can't roll it, or even hit it against a tree or a telephone poll. If someone is seen doing that, you can be reported. But honestly, who would report someone, other than if they get caught at a park doing it in front of a USSSA official?
Actually I bleieve Rumpke has a wrapped up Pole next to Field 1 to hit your bat on?

[UFreak]

Actually I bleieve Rumpke has a wrapped up Pole next to Field 1 to hit your bat on?

yeah,..and like 1 foot on either side of it. You'll need to move the bleachers to hit it....but it is taped up nice a purrrty.

[bigmick1019]

Phatneff, can you get rid of that pic...you're gonna get me in trouble at work!

[pineapple]

take bp or go to eaby

[phatneff]

Actually I bleieve Rumpke has a wrapped up Pole next to Field 1 to hit your bat on?

And how many USSSA tournaments does Rumpke have???

[phatneff]

Phatneff, can you get rid of that pic...you're gonna get me in trouble at work!

Uhhhhh....no. Are you serious????

[BT44]

And how many USSSA tournaments does Rumpke have???


City Slam?

[phatneff]

Great! Overflow games from one tournament. My point, Bob, is that the rule says that in the USSSA book, but not the ASA book. So Rumpke having a "bat pole" (kind of like what the lady bootycallers call my......well, you know) is fine and dandy!

Don't you have a grill to get replaced or something?!?!? ;o)

[Chunk-o-Matic]

You have other bootycallers besides "lady" ones..... Neff you disappoint me.

[phatneff]

Easy there, Chunky.......don't let me get those LKD nightwalkers to come work their late nights over by your house. You may see me more than you like to!!

[Chunk-o-Matic]

That's quite alright. You keep them on Washington and Wyoming.