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 ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat The Easton ADV 360 composite USA drop 11 baseball bat is sure to be the most popular USA bat this season. The Ultra-Lite; Launch composite constru...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Meta USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8
Louisville Slugger Meta USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8 The Louisville Slugger Meta USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 8 is the bat you should be looking at if you are playing in a senior leag...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat The Easton ADV 360 composite USA drop 10 baseball bat features a new Launch Composite technology. This combines with 360 engineering to provide an ...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA baseball bat drop 10 will help you succeed in the batters box. With the difficulty of hitting, it is impor...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Maxum 360 Composite USSSA Drop 12 Baseball Bat SL20MX12
Easton Maxum 360 Composite USSSA Drop 12 Baseball Bat SL20MX12 The Easton Maxum 360 composite USSSA drop 12 baseball bat SL20MX12 has an extremely light swing weight. This drop 12 model of Easton M...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 8 Baseball Bat YBB20AL8
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 8 Baseball Bat YBB20AL8 The Easton Alpha 360 aluminum USA drop 8 baseball bat YBB20AL8 has redefined the youth bat market. It s an offensive juggernaut available ...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Voodoo One USA Baseball Bat Drop 11
DeMarini Voodoo One USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 The DeMarini Voodoo One USA baseball bat drop 11 is a one piece bat with great pop. Along with being one of the most popular models of bats in all of ba...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Speed Composite USA baseball bat drop 10 lets young batters experience the balance and luxury of not having to swing a bat too light or to...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Reflex Alloy USA Baseball Bat Drop 12
Easton Reflex Alloy USA Baseball Bat Drop 12 The Easton Reflex Alloy USA baseball bat drop 12 is an offensive juggernaut. It is ideal for the youth batter who seeks the double digit, lightweight le...Regular price From $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Uprising USA Baseball Bat Drop 11
DeMarini Uprising USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 The DeMarini Uprising USA baseball bat drop 11 has changed to the USA certification. As the time passes on the things in life change. This is true with an...Regular price $104.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton MAV-1 Aluminum USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8
Easton MAV-1 Aluminum USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 The Easton MAV-1 aluminum USSSA baseball bat drop 8 is a one piece allow bat with an optimized barrel length. Easton forms this model with their newl...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini The Goods USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
DeMarini The Goods USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini The Goods USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 10 is the one piece design of the new great The Goods series. This awesome bat can...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Posey 28 Pro Metal MSBP28X10 Big Barrel Baseball Bat - Drop 10
Marucci Posey 28 Pro Metal MSBP28X10 Big Barrel Baseball Bat - Drop 10 The Marucci Posey 28 Pro Metal MSBP28X10 Big Barrel Baseball Bat - Drop 10 is an excellent option for players to get the feel ...Regular price $199.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci CATX Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat
Marucci CATX Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat The Marucci CATX Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat gives players a model that gives them a huge sweet spot and an excellent feeling swing. So, this bat allows playe...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Sabotage USA Baseball Bat Drop 12 DXUML-20
DeMarini Sabotage USA Baseball Bat Drop 12 DXUML-20 The DeMarini Sabotage USA baseball bat drop 12 DXUML-20 is the perfect bat for those looking to have an extremely fast swing. DeMarini designs th...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini CF Zen USA baseball bat drop 10 DXUFX-22 is a tool that will simply make you a tenacious hitter at the plate that pitchers fear. DeMarini desig...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20AL108
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20AL108 This Easton Alpha 360 aluminum USSSA drop 10 baseball bat SL20AL108 has a 2 5/8 inch barrel. This model is legal is just about all le...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat YBB20AL11
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat YBB20AL11 The Easton Alpha 360 aluminum USA drop 11 baseball bat YBB20AL11 will help you perform at the plate. In the game of baseball performing ...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton ADV 360 Composite USSSA Drop 8 Baseball Bat SL20ADV8
Easton ADV 360 Composite USSSA Drop 8 Baseball Bat SL20ADV8 The Easton ADV 360 composite USSSA drop 8 baseball bat SL20ADV8 is a staple of the youth market. It is eager to revive a pre-modern piece...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8 The DeMarini ZOA USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 8 is an enormous source of power. The ZOA name is taking the baseball game by storm. The drop 8...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Voodoo USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 DXUD2-21
DeMarini Voodoo USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 DXUD2-21 The DeMarini Voodoo USA baseball bat drop 10 WTDXUD2-21 meets the USA standards. To meet the USA standard of bats, DeMarini is releasing this Voodo...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 becomes one of the top notch bats on the market just by adding a few different wonderful fe...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Solo USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 UBS6B1120
Louisville Slugger Solo USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 UBS6B1120 The Louisville Slugger Solo USA baseball bat drop 11 UBS6B1120 is a great bat for youth players today. It is legal in all leagues that fol...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Mach AI USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 RUS4MC10
Rawlings Mach AI USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 RUS4MC10 The Rawlings Mach AI USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 RUS4MC10 allows players to swing one of the lightest and fastest bats on the market today. With pitc...Regular price $279.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
