Illegal Bats List
Updated monthly with banned bats from USSSA, USA Baseball, Perfect Game, NCAA, and NFHS.
July 2025
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Banned Bats
Latest Ban: Easton Hype Fire Drop 5 (Perfect Game Only)
April 8, 2024: Perfect Game banned all drop 5 Easton Hype Fire bats. This only affects Perfect Game events - the bat remains legal in USSSA play. Drop 8 and drop 10 versions are NOT affected.
Complete Illegal Baseball Bats List
As of July 28, 2025
| Year | League | Brand | Model | Specifics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | PG Only | Easton | Hype Fire | Drop 5 only | Banned |
| 2022 | BBCOR | Stinger | Missile II | 33-inch only | Banned |
| 2020 | BBCOR | Louisville Slugger | Meta | 33-inch only | Banned |
| 2018 | USA | Easton | Ghost X | 30/20 only | Banned |
| 2018 | USSSA | Dirty South | KAMO BB KA 8 | See size list* | Banned |
| 2017 | USSSA | DeMarini | CF Zen | Drop 10 2¾" & Drop 8 | Banned |
| 2015 | USSSA | Easton | XL1 | Drop 5 only | Banned |
| 2014 | BBCOR | DeMarini | Voodoo Paradox | 32-inch only | Banned |
| 2013 | BBCOR | Rip-It | Prototype II | All sizes | Banned |
| 2012 | BBCOR | Mattingly | Balistk | All sizes | Banned |
| 2012 | BBCOR | Nike | CX2 | All sizes | Banned |
| 2011 | BBCOR | Louisville Slugger | TPX Dynasty | All sizes | Banned |
| 2011 | BBCOR | Marucci | CAT 5² | 33" & 34" only | Banned |
| 2011 | BBCOR | Reebok | TLS | All sizes | Banned |
| 2011 | BBCOR | Easton | Speed Brigade | All sizes | Banned |
Important Notes:
- *DSB KAMO banned sizes: 30/22, 31/23, 32/24 (drop 8) and 31/21, 32/22 (drop 10)
- The 2018 DeMarini CF Zen was re-certified and is now LEGAL for play
- Always check with your specific league for the most current information
Perfect Game Specific Bans
Perfect Game Tournament Rules
As of 2021, Perfect Game has banned all USSSA-banned bats, including:
- All DeMarini CF Zen models on the USSSA banned list
- 2015 Easton XL1 drop 5
- 2024 Easton Hype Fire drop 5 (PG specific ban)
- Any bat with the older USSSA stamp (pre-2018)
Perfect Game may have additional restrictions beyond standard USSSA rules.
Always verify with tournament directors before play.
How Bats Become Illegal
Bats must pass specific performance standards set by governing bodies. These tests are performed at independent sports science labs at major universities.
The Decertification Process:
- Random Testing: Governing bodies randomly test bats throughout the year
- Acquisition: Bats are purchased from retail or taken from tournaments
- Lab Testing: Bats are sent to certified labs for performance testing
- Decertification: If a bat fails testing, it's banned from play
Fun Fact: They don't ban poorly-performing bats - only those that exceed performance standards and give unfair advantages.