BBCOR 2012: Approved Bat List

BBCOR is all the talk on the baseball fields.  What is it?  Who does it apply to?  When will the rules take effect?  What bats will be allowed in 2012?  Almega Sports has you covered with the answers to your BBCOR questions.

BBCOR, simply explained, is the measurement of the trampoline or flexibility effect of a bat. This is in sharp contrast to the BESR method which measured the balls exit speed after a bat hits the ball.  The NFHS has ruled that the BBCOR standard actually includes the BESR standard. So why the change?  According to the NFHS the new standard was established as follows:  "The new standard ensures that performances by non-wood bats are more comparable to those of wood bats. It’s also expected to minimize risk, improve play and increase teaching opportunities." See the full press release from the NFHS.

BBCOR standards apply to middle school, high school, and college players.  In some instances, some associations senior league players may be required to comply with the BBCOR standard.  The new rules for BBCOR will apply in January 2012 for NFHS play and all bats will be required to have the BBCOR stamp.  The rules already apply to NCAA (college) player as of January 2011.  The NFHS states:  The new rule also states that non-wood bats must be labeled with a rectangular certification mark “a minimum of a half-inch on each side and located on the barrel of the bat in any contrasting color.”

So now you know what BBCOR is and when it takes effect.  Next up, you will need to know the bat that are going to be approved for 2012?  We have complied a list of the new 2012 premium BBCOR stamped bats.

2012 BBCOR Bat List

2012 Akadema Apocalypse

2012 Combat B3

2012 Combat Caliber

2012 Demarini CF5

2012 Demarini Vexum

2012 Demarini Voodoo

2012 Easton Brigade Series

2012 Louisville Slugger Exogrid2

2012 Louisville Slugger Omaha

2012 Louisville Slugger Z-1000

2012 Marucci Cat 5

2012 Mattingly Ripped

2012 Nike Aero MC2

2012 Nike Aero MI

2012 Rawlings 5150

2012 Worth Toxic

As always, Almega Sports has you covered with everything you need for your 2012 BBCOR baseball season!