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Triple Crown Sports (TCS) publishes national bat rules, but franchise markets can vary — always check the tournament rules section of that event.

13U & youngerUSSSA · USA · BBCOR · wood

14UUsually BBCOR / wood

15U+−3 BBCOR (or wood)

Banned modelsSee TCS list

Published Triple Crown bat rules

13U and younger: permanent USSSA 1.15 BPF or official USA Baseball logo or BBCOR.50 or single-piece wood. No weight/length restriction in the base rule — some markets vary.
14U: BBCOR.50 or single-piece wood in the base rule; some markets publish variations.
15U and older: −3 only; BBCOR stamped (wood allowed).
Bat rules follow the age division you play in, not the player’s birthday.
TCS publishes a specific list of banned older models (certain 2015–2017 DeMarini/Easton/etc.).

Market overrides: TC Midwest and other franchises sometimes differ — open that weekend’s rules PDF.

Maximum barrel diameter (inches) commonly published for this program. Length and drop limits are separate — check the notes.

Age / division	Max barrel	Notes
13U & younger (typical)	Up to 2¾″ if USSSA	Stamp-family default
14U+ BBCOR brackets	2⅝″ max	When BBCOR is required

Triple Crown does not publish a separate barrel chart beyond stamp rules. Confirm event sheet.

Confirm with your event: Exact barrel caps can differ by weekend, age group, and director PDF.

Rules change. Always confirm with your tournament director before game day.

Page reviewed: October 23, 2026