The solid core ball must be stamped NSA, with a co-efficient of no more or no less than .47 stamped on the ball, and must be black stitched. The optic yellow softball is optional in all slow pitch programs, but will be mandatory in all programs in the year 2002. The men s division will use the twelve-inch softball. The women s division will use the eleven-inch softball. No top lacing, webbing or other device, between the thumb and body of the glove or mitt, worn by any player shall be more than 5 inches in length.
Multicolored gloves are acceptable for all players, including the pitcher.
A shoe shall be made with either canvas of leather uppers or similar materials. The sole may be either smooth or have soft or hard rubber or polyurethane cleats. Metal cleats or any type of shoe that has exposed metal on the sole, other than a rivet, may not be worn in any division of play.