Baseball and Softball Bats
The most obvious difference between Baseball and Softball Bats is their respective lengths. The most commonly used length for each type of bat is: baseball - 32", fastpitch softball - 33", slow pitch - 34" youth - 30".
Another difference between softball and baseball bats is the weight. Adult slow-pitch bats the most popular weight is 28oz. However, variations in the location of the balance point in individual bats can make the of 28oz bat feel much lighter. It can also make it feel much heavier than its actual weight. A Fastpitch softball bat is lighter than a slow-pitch model. This allows for better bat speed and control. The range of weights for adult baseball bats is much smaller because of the rules requiring a weight/length ratio that does not exceed -3.
Other than length differences, the second most glaring distinction between baseball and softball bats is the barrel diameters. Those on baseball bats are traditionally thicker than those on softball bats. The barrels of baseball bats, which are used for play under college and high school rules, are 2-5/8" in diameter. Adult softball bats are thinner, with barrel diameters of only 2-1/4". Youth bats have the same diameter as adult slow pitch bats.
Fast-pitch bats often have a barrel that takes up almost half the length of the bat. These create a shorter taper region and are design to provide an expanded and more responsive hitting surface while allowing a hitter to make better contact.
Youth Softball Bat Differences
Youth softball bat differences with youth baseball bats are hard to detect. The weight drop and certification are the main differences. A youth softball bat and a youth baseball bat have very similar construction. At the adult level, they design baseball and softball bat models to match their respective games. Conceivably you could use a baseball bat to play softball, as long as you can adjust to the slightly shorter total length, and the heavier weight. You could use a slow-pitch bat in a fast-pitch softball game without damaging it but with the larger weight you would probably not make as much contact. However, none of this would be legal for league or tournament play as they require bats with baseball or softball specific certifications. Below is our selection of baseball and softball bats-
Old Hickory Mike Trout Maple Bat MT27
Old Hickory Mike Trout Maple Bat MT27 Mike Trout’s Old Hickory MT27 is now available! Swing the same Old Hickory bat that Mike does. You can now order Mike’s exact bat, complete with his name eng...Regular price $174.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Maple Pink Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Maple Pink Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Maple pink baseball bat is the latest version of the baseball bat that was originally designed to bring about breast cancer awarene...Regular price $49.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Akadema BP Maple Weight Trainer Bat
Akadema BP Maple Weight Trainer Bat Features: Looking for a heavy bat to help improve your skills at the plate. Give this Akadema BP Maple Weight Trainer Bat. This is a bat that you can use during...Regular price $69.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Maple Blue Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Maple Blue Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger maple blue baseball bat is a bat designed to be used to promote prostate cancer awareness. Due to the success of the pink bat used...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash Baseball Bat is a high performer, and should help you be a natural in your next wood bat league. Some hitters like a l...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini Uprising Fastpitch Softball Bat (-12)
Demarini Uprising Fastpitch Softball Bat (-12) Getting a great grip of your bat can go a long way in helping you excel at the plate. The Demarini Uprising Fastpitch Softball Bat (-12) features one ...Regular price $84.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$99.95 USDSale price $84.95 USDSale -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat RA13 - Ronald Acuna Jr
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat RA13 - Ronald Acuna Jr The Louisville Slugger Prime maple baseball bat RA13 - Ronald Acuna Jr model features the same major league quality wood as the Ro...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Old Hickory JD Martinez Maple Bat JD28
Old Hickory JD Martinez Maple Bat JD28 The official bat of J.D. Martinez is now for sale! You can now order J.D.'s exact bat, complete with his name engraved. The JD28 features a long barrel ...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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Akadema Travel Ball Barbell Training Bat
Akadema Travel Ball Barbell Training Bat Are you a ball player playing on a team that is constantly traveling? Well here is one item you will want to make sure is in your equipment bag. Make sure y...Regular price $79.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$89.95 USDSale price $79.95 USDsold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR baseball bat drop 3 features new technologies from Louisville Slugger that will simply change everything when you...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Players Cut Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Players Cut Maple Wood Baseball Bat You will struggle to find a more genuine bat than this Louisville Slugger Players Cut Wood Baseball Bat. What does it mean to be genuine? It m...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Proven Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 13
Louisville Slugger Proven Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 13 The Louisville Slugger Proven fastpitch softball bat drop 13 is a great bat for young players starting out. Louisville has proven time and t...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini D243 Pro Maple WTDX243BN18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat (-3)
DeMarini D243 Pro Maple WTDX243BN18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat Drop 3 A classic look to a wood bat is always a great option for a bat. With the DeMarini D243 Pro Maple WTDX243BN18 Wood Composite B...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 243 Baseball Bat
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 243 Baseball Bat: The Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 243 Baseball bat is a staple of the BBCOR composite market. It honors the traditional bat in profile and paves the way for ...Regular price $59.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Atlas BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
Louisville Slugger Atlas BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The Louisville Slugger Atlas BBCOR baseball bat drop 3 uses a one-piece design. This is the model that replaces the popular Louisville Slugger Oma...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$199.95 USDSale price $349.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Genuine Mixed Ash Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Genuine Mixed Ash WTLW3AMIXC16 Baseball Bat The quality of the wood in this low priced Louisville Slugger bat is not good. It s great! This may seem like a cheesy sales pitch, bu...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Old Hickory Yasiel Puig Maple Bat YP66
Old Hickory Yasiel Puig Maple Bat YP66 The YP66 is now available! The YP66 has quickly become one of the most popular models in the game today. The YP66 features a long barrel with great balance ...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Adirondack R212AB Ash Wood Baseball Bat
Rawlings Adirondack R212AB Black Ash Wood Baseball Bat Features: The Rawlings Adirondack R212AB Black Ash Wood Baseball Bat is a reengineered Wood Bat from Rawlings that combines their unparalleled...Regular price $39.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$39.95 USDSale price $39.95 USD -
Marucci Pro Cut Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Marucci Pro Cut Maple Wood Baseball Bat The Marucci pro cut maple bat is an affordable way to swing the pro grade wood that Marucci offers to the pros. It was only a few years ago when we starting ...Regular price $114.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini Zenith Fastpitch Softball Bat (-13)
Demarini Zenith Fastpitch Softball Bat (-13) Demarini is a company that really cares about fastpitch hitters. This company designs bats built to meet very specific player needs. That is why some of...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3MP10
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3MP10 The Rawlings Mantra Plus fastpitch softball bat RFP3MP10 is a high quality piece of equipment. In fastpitch softball purchasing a high q...Regular price $449.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mizuno Finch Fastpitch Softball Bat -13
Mizuno Finch Fastpitch Softball Bat -13 The Mizuno Finch Fastpitch Softball Bat -13 is created in collaboration with Jennie Finch's premier softball brand. It is constructed with the softball p...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime C271 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime C271 Maple Baseball Bat Louisville Slugger is the official bat provider of Major League baseball. For years now they have been providing players all across the country...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat This brand-new Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat is a bat to take a close look at! This bat supplies everything a hitter wants from...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
