Submitted by webmaster on May 21, 2008 - 12:23pm.
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Websites like kellysultimatesports.com are advertising a last call on 98 mph ASA certified bats because ASA will be going to a new testing system starting with 2009 bats.

ASA has notified all bat companies that starting July 1st all (2009 Models) will have to undergo a new test named the (ABI) Advanced Break in Technique test which is actually ASA rolling the bat with a compression machine on the barrel. The bat would then be put to the 98 mph test and if it fails then ASA reserves the right to ban the bat. This has forced the Bat companies to make the 2009 bats around 93 to 94 mph in the wrapper to begin with instead of how they have been making bats as close to 98 mph in the wrapper as they could. All current models like these one will be grandfathered in indefinitely and will not be subject to the new ABI testing. So get them while you can.