2009 ASA Rules Approves Gorilla Gold for Softball Pitchers
(Approved by ASA at 2009 Council Meeting in Oklahoma City)
Resin-based grip enhancer can be kept in pocket
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) 2009 Rule Book has included Gorilla Gold, the world’s leading producer and marketer of resin-tackified grip towels, as the only approved drying agent allowed in a pitcher’s pocket.
The new ruling aligns the ASA with NCAA Softball, which has allowed pitchers to use Gorilla Gold for the past four years.
The new ASA ruling states: “Rule 6 Section 6 A Fast Pitch: an Approved manufactured drying agent that is included on the list published by the ASA, may be used by the pitcher. The Resin must be left on the ground and the approved drying agent in the pitcher’s pocket. Effect: If any other substance is found in the pitcher’s pocket the pitcher shall be ejected.”
“Some drying agents are resin and need to submitted to ASA for approval before they can be used by the pitcher. Currently only Gorilla Gold is approved.”
The Amateur Softball Association (ASA), a volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization has evolved into the strongest softball organization in the country with over 250,000 teams as members.
Gorilla Gold president and inventor, Patrick Dugan was extremely pleased with the ruling. “It’s great news,” Dugan said, “The ASA is a prominent and respected leader of the softball universe, and like NCAA, they don’t make decisions without very careful testing and consideration.”
Each Gorilla Gold towel is impregnated with a light resin formula that can improve feel and control without contaminating the ball.
Former 3-time All-American, Michelle Delloso, has been a long-time advocate for the product. “Gorilla Gold improves the game for both players and fans. We’ve all experienced games where the conditions are so bad, that the ball’s not going over the plate for the hitters to hit. With Gorilla Gold, better pitching control in cold and wet conditions is good for the game,” Delloso commented.
