PGF, Alliance & other travel fastpitch bat rules (2027)
Bat rules for travel fastpitch organizations. Several of these defer to the event's published rules.
| Division | Season | Stamp | Barrel | Max length | Drop limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages Ages 6+ | Current | NSA or Wood | 2 1/4" | 34" | — |
| National qualifiers & Nationals Ages 9–18 Varies by event | Current | USA Softball | — | — | — |
| National & sanctioned events Ages 9–18 Varies by event | Current | USA Softball or USSSA FP | — | — | — |
Notes by division
- All ages: The bat needs the NSA 2012 logo and must come from a company on NSA's approved list. A USA-only or USSSA-only bat is not NSA-legal. Wood bats must be stamped "Softball" or "Official Softball".
- National qualifiers & Nationals: PGF plays NFHS rules with modifications and uses USA Softball's approved and non-approved lists, but doesn't name a required stamp. Bats are compression-tested and stickered. Check your event.
- National & sanctioned events: Alliance-sanctioned events accept bats with a USA Softball (ASA) or USSSA stamp, per Alliance's own site. Bats on the non-approved lists, or altered (rolled or shaved), are banned. National events play NFHS rules, and event directors can add their own.
Stamps used in PGF, Alliance & other travel fastpitch
- NSA 2012 logo, from an NSA-approved bat company: NSA requires the NSA 2012 logo, and the maker must be on NSA's Approved Bat Company list. A bat marked only USA or only USSSA is not NSA-legal. Official list.
- one-piece solid wood: One-piece solid wood is legal almost everywhere without a stamp. Multi-piece, laminated, bamboo and composite-wood bats usually do need a certification mark.
- USA Softball mark (ASA 2000, ASA 2004 or USA Softball "All Games"): The most widely required fastpitch stamp. USA Softball events also require the bat to be on the approved list and off the non-approved list. The ASA 2013 mark isn't legal for girls' or women's fastpitch. Official list.
- USSSA fastpitch mark: USSSA's fastpitch certification, permanently applied by a licensed maker. Stickers and decals don't count. Official list.
Sources
- https://playnsa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-NSA-Fastpitch-Rulebook-P.pdf (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- https://www.premiergirlsfastpitch.com/home.php?layout=12656705 (checked Oct 23, 2026)
- https://thealliancefastpitch.com/national-events-rules-policies/ (checked Oct 23, 2026)
This page summarizes published rules. Your league or tournament can add its own, and its ruling is final. Confirm your bat isn't on a decertified or non-approved list before you buy. Questions about a specific model? Check the official list linked above. More bat questions.
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