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-
Easton Maxum 360 Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat BB20MX
Easton Maxum 360 Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat BB20MX The Easton Maxum 360 composite BBCOR baseball bat BB20MX is a one piece model with a speed balanced swing weight to allow the hitter maximum con...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat JRODSHOW
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat JRODSHOW The Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat JRODSHOW has a large barrel and a medium handle to help create end-loaded feel. This provides the whip action power ...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Victus Pro Reserve Wood Bat JC24
Victus Pro Reserve Wood Bat JC24 The JC24 is arguably the most well balanced and most durable maple bats produced by the Victus Bat company. The JC24 is constructed similarly to the C271. Howeve...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Tango Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat
Easton Tango Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat The Easton Tango Alloy BBCOR baseball bat will have hitters who seek perfection feeling satisfied at the plate. For the hitter that is always tinkering with th...Regular price $114.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat POP PIECE
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat POP PIECE The Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat POP PIECE is unlike any other bat that has come before it. Its top quality maple wood is super tough and will help ...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Buster Posey Pro Model Maple Wood Bat Posey28
Marucci Buster Posey Pro Model Maple Wood Bat Posey28 The Marucci Buster Posey Pro Model Maple Wood Bat Posey28 offers a top notch wood with a pro model cut for players to take their game to the ne...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Freddie Freeman Pro Model Maple Wood Bat FREEMAN5
Marucci Freddie Freeman Pro Model Maple Wood Bat FREEMAN5 The Marucci Freddie Freeman Pro Model Maple Wood Bat FREEMAN5 is Freddie Freeman's model of a Marucci bat, and it simply doesn't di...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci M-71 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci M-71 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci M-71 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat gives players a sharp looking option that hits extremely well and lets you transition to wood easier. When you decide...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM4UBOA1
Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM4UBOA1 The Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM4UBOA1 is a top of the line wood baseball bat. Your performance at the plate all start...Regular price $179.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM5MM13
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM5MM13 The Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPM5MM13 is a great wood baseball bat. Choosing a wood bat can be a very difficult proce...Regular price $179.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime M110 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime M110 Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Pro Prime M110 Maple Baseball Bat is a great wood bat with many features. This model uses MLB maple and it is a very str...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Akadema M6 81 Maple Baseball Bat
Akadema M6 81 Maple Baseball Bat There is a lot to love about the new line of Akadema Maple bats. They can help hitters put up huge eye-popping stats during their next season of play. One of the un...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Birch Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Birch Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Prime C271 birch baseball bat is as break resistant a bat as you can find. Are you still getting used to swinging wood materi...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat CY22 - Christian Yelich
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat CY22 - Christian Yelich The Louisville Slugger Prime maple baseball bat CY22 - Christian Yelich model is the sluggers actual game model. "Now battin...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini CFX Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat WTDXCFI-19 Drop 10
Demarini CFX Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat WTDXCFI-19 Drop 10 If you want to pad your stats, you should buy the Demarini CFX Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat WTDXCFI-19 Drop 10. Demarini has created a...Regular price $349.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per$349.99 USDSale price $349.99 USDsold outSold out -
Easton North American Maple Slowpitch Softball Bat A110194
Easton North American Maple Slowpitch Softball Bat Features: The Easton North American Maple Slowpitch Softball Bat from Easton is perfect for the leagues with tons of bat restrictions. Typically s...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$44.95 USDSale price $44.95 USDsold outSold out -
HeavySwing 34 in 60oz Training Bat 3460
HeavySwing 34 in 60oz Training Bat Features: The original HeavySwing dual-weighted training Product for pre-hitting stretching and swing conditioning. Dual-weighted handle Length: 34 inc...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime CB35 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime CB35 Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Pro Prime CB35 maple baseball bat is a tribute to MLB superstar Cody Bellinger. This Louisville Slugger Pro Prime maple b...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Mantra Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 RFP6M11
Rawlings Mantra Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 RFP6M11 The Rawlings Mantra fastpitch softball bat drop 11 RFP6M11 is tested and designed to absolute perfection. The experts at Rawlings have made so...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Party Animals C243 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime Party Animals C243 Maple Baseball Bat Louisville Slugger just came out with an C243 model with the Savannah Bananas rival colors and logo. This Party Animals Prime maple b...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Party Animals RA13 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime Party Animals RA13 Maple Baseball Bat Louisville Slugger just came out with an RA13 model with the Savannah Bananas rival colors and logo. This Party Animals Prime maple b...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Savannah Bananas C271 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime Savannah Bananas C271 Maple Baseball Bat Louisville Slugger is the official bat provider of Major League baseball. For years now they have been providing players all acros...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci CATX2 BBCOR Alloy Baseball Bat with Puck Knob
Marucci CATX2 BBCOR Alloy Baseball Bat with Puck Knob The Marucci CATX2 BBCOR Alloy baseball bat with puck know is meticulously calibrated to push the limits of performance. The CATX2 Alloy - Puck ...Regular price From $379.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Trea Turner Pro Model Maple Wood Bat with Puck Knob
Marucci Trea Turner Pro Model Maple Wood Bat with Puck Knob The Marucci Trea Turner pro model maple wood bat with puck knob is designed for contact. The quality of wood of a bat truly makes it eith...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
