Recertification Procedure of Bats Out Of
Compliance or on Banned List
Demarini
Clicking on the link www.demarini.com
will show the players who have DeMarini Doublewalls that need to be recertified
how to get this done. All doublewall models (except the F2) regardless
of the model year need to be sent back to DeMarini for factory installed
retrofit and ASA recertifcation. Those models are Doublewall Classic,
B-52, Demolition, Doublewall Distance and FatBoy. Please note that any
bats that would not pass a standard umpires review (ex. cracks, dents,
will not pass through bat ring etc.) CANNOT be ASA recertified. All details
and an easy to follow format will walk players and coaches through the
procedure. ALL 2003 MODEL BATS SHIPPING AFTER SEPT. WILL HAVE BEEN RECERTIFIED
BEFORE THEY LEFT THE FACTORY. We are also in the process of taking back
dealer stock and recertifying as well. From Tom Berl: Wilson DeMarini
Rep, Pittsburgh, PA
Louisville Slugger
Last month the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) announced
that Louisville Slugger slow-pitch model SB103 Genesis was withdrawn from
ASA Championship Play until further notice due to noncompliance. Note
this ASA ban does not apply to model SB34 Genesis bats. Louisville Slugger
is announcing its re-certification program for SB103 Genesis bats that
will bring them into compliance with the ASA Bat Performance Standard:
Consumers & Dealers should contact our Louisville Slugger Customer
Service Department either by phone at 800-282-BATS (2287) or visit the
web site at www.slugger.com to request
a return authorization number and shipping instructions. Upon receiving
your SB103 Genesis bat, Louisville Slugger will make any necessary modifications
to bring it into compliance with the ASA Bat Performance Standard. Actual
turnaround time will vary. Our goal is to have your SB103 Genesis bat
back to you within 14 days of receipt. Louisville Slugger will accept
SB103 Genesis bats for re-certification through December 16, 2002. Sincerely,
Louisville Slugger
Easton
Easton Sports will provide recall information and retrofit instructions
on their website
(www.eastonsports.com) and via e-mail and letter to their sales reps
and authorized retailers. The new ASA Recertification Mark will be added
to the bat after the retrofit process has been completed.
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