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-
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 per -
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 per -
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 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 -
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 per -
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 per
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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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
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 per -
Easton Ghost OG Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Easton Ghost OG Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Ghost OG Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 is an evenly balanced double barrel design. This lends the ultimate combination of feel, pop, and s...Regular price $449.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat The new Louisville Slugger Select C271 maple baseball bat W7M271 is one of the best wood bats in the new lineup. This bat is maple and is very stro...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$0.00 USDSale price $109.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 is one of the best fast pitch bat in the Louisville Slugger arsenal. This bat uses a ...Regular price $379.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 BBP9B320
Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 BBP9B320 The New Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat drop 3 BBP9B320 is one of the best bats money can buy. This is the top of the line ba...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$449.95 USDSale price $449.95 USDsold outSold out -
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Demarini CF fastpitch softball bat drop 11 is great for players that love a bat that is light. If you are looking for a beast of a bat, look no furthe...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez Maple Bat AR13
Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez Maple Bat AR13 The Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez maple bat AR13 has the turning model used by the MLB great. The Old Hickory AR13 has a medium barrel. It also has a thin ha...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Cat8 MCBC8CB BBCOR Baseball Bat - Drop 3
Marucci Cat8 MCBC8CB BBCOR Baseball Bat - Drop 3 The Marucci Cat8 BBCOR Baseball Bat – Drop 3 MCBC8CB is an extremely responsive bat that allows for you to be at your best come game time. Marucci ...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5 The Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5 is one of the most popular wood bats on the market and this is because of the great craftsm...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger C271 Maple WTLW3M271A16 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger C271 Maple WTLW3M271A16 Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger C271 Maple WTLW3M271A16 Baseball Bat is not only a great hitting tool, but it comes at a great low price tag on the Ba...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
