Standards

ASTM WK21991

(What is a Work Item? / How to Input to a Work Item)

Work Item: ASTM WK21991 - Revision of F1888-02 Test Method for Compression-Displacement of Baseballs and Softballs


Active Standard: F1888-09

Developed by Subcommittee: F08.26 | Committee F08 Home | Contact Staff Manager



1. Rationale

1. Make consistent temperature and humidity requirements for all methods involving a baseball or softball. 2. Relax temperature tolerance to +/-4F (a range achievable by current test labs). 3. Tighten test lab humidity tolerance to 40-60% RH (baseball COR is sensitive to test lab humidity) 4. Combine test lab and ball conditioning into one requirement (since they are now the same). 5. Increase ball conditioning to 14 days (required to reach moisture equilibrium) 6. Include hourly lab temperature and humidity values, measured within 0.5F and 2% RH over conditioning and test duration, with test results.


Keywords

baseballs; compression-displacement; softballs; ICS Number Code 97.220.40 (Outdoor and water sports equipment)

Citing ASTM Standards

[Back to Top]




Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:11-25-2008
Technical Contact: Lloyd Smith

Item: 005
Ballot: F08 (09-03)
Status: Ballot Item Approved as F1888-2009 and Pending Publication

Standards Tracker

Standards Subscriptions