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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-
Louisville Slugger Kryo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Kryo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Kryo fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is one of the best fast pitch bats on the market. This bat is going to get you the ...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $449.95 USD -
Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat This brand-new Mizuno MZM 271 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat is a bat to take a close look at! This bat supplies everything a hitter wants from b...Regular price $119.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $119.95 USD -
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 -
Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 271 Bat
Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 271 Bat: The Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 271 Baseball Bat is a BBCOR certified offensive weapon. It features a Cupped End for an optimized, lighter swing weight. The bat also in...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $89.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Omaha USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Omaha USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Omaha USA baseball bat drop 10 is a fantastic bat for young ballplayers looking to take their game to the next level. The Lo...Regular price $119.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$109.95 USDSale price $119.95 USD -
Mizuno Finch 26 Fastpitch Softball Bat -13
Mizuno Finch 26 Fastpitch Softball Bat -13 The Mizuno Finch 26 Fastpitch Softball Bat -13 is created in collaboration with Jennie Finch's premier softball brand. It is constructed with the soft...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $99.95 USD -
Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 243 Baseball Bat
Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 243 Baseball Bat: The Mizuno Bamboo Elite MZE 243 Baseball Bat is a BBCOR certified powerhouse. Its optimized Cupped End provides a lighter swing than any other on the marke...Regular price $94.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $94.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Legacy Ash Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy Ash Baseball Bat If you want to cement your place in baseball history, and leave a wonderful baseball legacy behind you, you need to get this Louisville Slugger Legacy ash...Regular price $58.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $58.95 USD -
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 / perSale price $179.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Savanah Bananas USA baseball bat drop 10 is a full alloy bat with a massive 2 5/8 inch diameter barrel. The ball ...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $129.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat drop 3 is one of the best bats available, and it isn't even Louisville Slugger's...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$399.95 USDSale price $399.95 USD -
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 62 Baseball Bat
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 62 The Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 62 Baseball Bat honors the traditional bat and opens the door for the modern bat as well. It s not fully wood, nor is it fully composite. ...Regular price $69.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $69.95 USD -
Mizuno Maple-Carbon 271 Elite Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno Maple-Carbon 271 Elite Wood Baseball Bat The Mizuno Maple-Carbon 271 Elite Wood Baseball Bat is a BBCOR certified offensive juggernaut. Its Maple/ Carbon wood combination and composite mater...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $149.95 USD
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Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 is going to get the job done for you. This bat will be able to elevate your hitting t...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $349.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Dynasty USA Baseball Bat Drop 11
Louisville Slugger Dynasty USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 The Louisville Slugger Dynasty USA baseball bat drop 11 is a great bat for youth players today. It is legal in all leagues that follow USA baseba...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $109.95 USD -
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 271 Baseball Bat
Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 271 Baseball Bat: The Mizuno Bamboo Classic MZB 271 Baseball Bat is the player preferred choice in BBCOR. While not completely wood, it is as traditional as they come, as ...Regular price From $59.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price From $59.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 Ash WTLW5A271A16 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 Ash WTLW5A271A16 Baseball Bat This Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 Ash WTLW5A271A16 Baseball Bat should have no issue helping you thrive at the wood bat level. Not all...Regular price $48.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $48.95 USD
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Marucci CATX2 Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat
Marucci CATX2 Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat Two-Piece Composite Construction: Features a longer barrel with a wider sweet spot for enhanced performance Mid-Loaded Barrel: Offers a slight end-load ...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $499.95 USD -
Demarini Lotus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Demarini Lotus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini Lotus fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is the most powerful bat available. These bats feature new Gapped Barrel technology that has two barr...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $399.95 USD -
Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Marucci CATX Drop 10 Bat Features Tightened production tolerances allow barrel diameters to be built to the maximum limit, creating more surface area and higher overall performance. Patent pending...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $199.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Quest Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 12
Louisville Slugger Quest Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 12 The Louisville Slugger Quest fastpitch softball bat drop 12 is an ideal bat for beginners and young slap hitters. Are you on a quest to becom...Regular price $64.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $64.95 USD -
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 RFP3MP11
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 RFP3MP11 The Rawlings Mantra Plus fastpitch softball bat drop 11 RFP3MP11 has arrived. After a seemingly endless number of hours of hard work, Ra...Regular price $449.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $449.99 USD -
Easton Ghost Advanced Drop 11 Fastpitch Softball Bat
Easton Ghost Advanced Drop 11 Fastpitch Softball Bat The Easton Ghost Advanced drop 11 fastpitch softball bat just turned it up a notch. In the game of fastpitch softball maximizing your potential ...Regular price $499.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $499.99 USD -
Easton Speed Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat
Easton Speed Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat The Easton Speed Alloy BBCOR baseball bat empowers ALX50 aircraft grade aluminum construction to create extended durability throughout all of its components. T...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / perSale price $89.95 USD





