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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-
Marucci AP5 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci AP5 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci AP5 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat gives youth players a dream to be like one of the best sluggers in the league and take their game to the ne...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMOA1
Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMOA1 The Rawlings Ozzie Albies Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMOA1 is a top of the line wood baseball bat. Your performance at the plate all starts with...Regular price From $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMMM13
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMMM13 The Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMMM13 is a great wood baseball bat. Choosing a wood bat can be a very difficult process...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger S345 Maple Fungo Bat
Louisville Slugger S345 Maple Fungo Bat The Louisville Slugger S345 maple fungo bat is a high quality fungo that will fulfill all your needs as a coach. As a coach, you need a fungo that can get th...Regular price $74.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat Yelich is one of the best youth wood bats in their series. They use youth prime maple which i...Regular price $99.95 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 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 -
SSK RC-22 Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat
SSK RC-22 Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat Features: The SSK RC-22 Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat is brand new to the Baseball Bargains website. Major League Baseball player Robinson Cano undoubtedly has ...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$109.95 USDSale price $109.95 USD -
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 -
Marucci Alex Bregman Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci Alex Bregman Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci Alex Bregman youth pro model maple wood bat is cut to the specifications of Houston Astros star third baseman. Alex Bregman. The AB2...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Marucci Alex Bregman Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AB2
Marucci Alex Bregman Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AB2 The Marucci Alex Bregman pro model maple wood bat AB2 is designed for power and control. This model is cut to Alex Bregman’s specifications. The t...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Marucci BOR Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci BOR Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci BOR Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat provides young players with the ability to emulate Josh Donaldson. Let the quality of this shire as you hi...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Marucci Bringer of Rain Pro Model Maple Wood Bat BOR
Marucci Bringer of Rain Pro Model Maple Wood Bat BOR The Marucci Bringer of Rain Pro Model Maple Wood Bat BOR is Josh Donaldson's model of a Marucci bat, and it simply doesn't disappoint pl...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Marucci Francisco Lindor Pro Model Maple Wood Bat LINDY12
Marucci Francisco Lindor Pro Model Maple Wood Bat LINDY12 The Marucci Francisco Lindor Pro Model Maple Wood Bat LINDY12 is designed for contact. Francisco Lindor's quick hands and power are the...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger G160 Maple Fungo Bat
Louisville Slugger G160 Maple Fungo Bat EXOPRO: Provides a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat that not only drastically increases surface hardness, but gives you a mirror-like f...Regular price $74.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat EJ74 - Eloy Jimenez
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat EJ74 - Eloy Jimenez EXOPRO: Gives the Maple Prime bat a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat. It not only drastically increases surfac...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat VG27 - Vladimir Guererro Jr
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat VG27 - Vladimir Guererro Jr EXOPRO: Gives the Maple Prime bat a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat. It not only drastically increase...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
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Old Hickory Maple Bat P100
Old Hickory Maple Bat P100 The Old Hickory P100 is specifically designed for power hitters! Cut to the C243 profile, the P100 has a huge barrel with one of the largest sweet spots of any bat profil...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Prime U47 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime U47 Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Prime U47 maple baseball bat has a large barrel which gives it a slightly end loaded swing weight. The turning model U47 is t...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12 The he Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12 is the most advanced model for power hitters yet from the Victus bat company. The EB12 is modeled after the 318 ...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Youth Wood Bat TATIS JR
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Youth Wood Bat TATIS JR The Victus Pro Reserve Maple Youth Wood Bat TATIS JR is extremely durable and has tremendous pop. This youth wood bat has a traditional knob and tra...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Victus Pro Reserve Youth Birch Wood Bat Yi13
Victus Pro Reserve Youth Birch Wood Bat Yi13 Durability is the name of the game with the Victus Pro Reserve Youth Birch Wood Bat Yi13. The Yi13 has a slightly flared knob. The thin handle provides ...Regular price $119.95 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 Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44
Marucci Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44 The Marucci Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44 is the model used by the New York Yankees first baseman. Marucci works with MLB play...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per