MLB's rules for bats in 2010

[treant985]

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but is MLB still requiring maple bats to be two-toned for 2010? I ask because I've already seen several solid-black M9's just in the few games I've catched.

Also, is the ink dot still required? I haven't seen anything about them changing the rules, but then again they don't publicize that stuff very well.

[MLB_Authentic]

Colored handles are allowed, but an inch square must be left unfinished with the dot in it to test for slope of grain.

[treant985]

Colored handles are allowed, but an inch square must be left unfinished with the dot in it to test for slope of grain.

Thanks. I was getting tired of all those two-toned bats!