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-
Dream Bat Pro Grade Maple Wood Baseball Bat | DB-M110
Dream Bat DB-M110 Pro Grade Maple Wood Baseball Bat Features Ink Dotted Pro Grade Maple Meticulously hand crafted Natural handle/ Black barrel Barrel: Medium 110 Turning model DB-M110Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$109.95 USDSale price $89.95 USD
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Rawlings Bryce Harper Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMBH3
Rawlings Bryce Harper Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMBH3 The Rawlings Bryce Harper Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMBH3 is a great bat every ballplayer should consider purchasing. Performing well at the pl...Regular price $179.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini D271 Pro Maple WTDX271BW18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat (-3)
DeMarini D271 Pro Maple WTDX271BW18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat Drop 3 The DeMarini D271 Pro Maple WTDX271BW18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat drop 3 is a fantastic hybrid bat made of both pro maple wo...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Sold outAkadema Hybrid Fungo Bat
Akadema Hybrid Fungo Bat Features: Looking for a specially designed bat, to help your team s fielding practices run a lot smoother. Well this wood bat from Akadema is truly the ultimate coach s too...Regular price $59.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Youth Ash T Ball Bat
Louisville Slugger Youth Ash T Ball Bat There are all different ways to help kids learn how to be a great hitter. In some cases, coaches may recommend using a wood bat, to help your young players d...Regular price $29.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 LTE Ash WTLW5A271C16 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 LTE Ash WTLW5A271C16 Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Legacy C271 LTE Ash WTLW5A271C16 Baseball Bat maximizes bat speed. Previously, the goal with wood bats was to...Regular price $48.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Mako Maple Youth Wood Baseball Bat
Easton Mako Maple Youth Wood Baseball Bat The Easton Mako Maple Youth Wood Baseball Bat is a hitting tool that every youth level player can benefit from using. Young players in need of a quality wo...Regular price $44.49 USDRegular priceUnit price per$44.49 USDSale price $44.49 USDsold outSold out -
Mizuno MZM 110 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZM 110 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat The development of the Mizuno MZM 110 Pro Batch Maple Wood Baseball Bat is the newest bat by experts at Mizuno. The bat offers a hitter everything t...Regular price $119.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM271
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM271 The Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM271 is an elite-quality Maple bat from Rawlings. This model brings the dedicated player an incr...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$55.95 USDSale price $99.95 USD -
Mizuno MZP271 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZP271 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat The Mizuno MZP271 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat will not be matched by any other maple book on the market. Hand built using Mizuno s legendar...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Jasson Dominguez Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci Jasson Dominguez Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci Jasson Dominguez Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat provides young players with the ability to emulate Jasson Dominguez. Let the qua...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Savannah Bananas VG27 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime Savannah Bananas VG27 Maple Baseball Bat This Svannah Bananas Louisville Slugger Prime maple bat is designed for the team taking the baseball world by storm. This VG27 ...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime T141 Birch Baseball Bat WPB141
Louisville Slugger Prime T141 Birch Baseball Bat WPB141 The Louisville Slugger Prime T141 birch baseball bat WPB141 uses MLB grade birch wood. The ink dot appears on the handle to show that it is M...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Pro Preferred JT39B Torpedo Barrel Birch Baseball Bat
Rawlings Pro Preferred JT39B Torpedo Barrel Birch Baseball Bat The Rawlings Pro Preferred JT39B Torpedo Barrel Birch Baseball Bat is made with pro grade birch wood. Every model produced passes the...Regular price $179.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat TATIS21
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat TATIS21 Here is the Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat TATIS21, the next wave in Victus' Tatis lineup from San Diego Padre star Fernando Tatis Jr.The TATIS21 mo...Regular price $199.95 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 -
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 -
Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSB110
Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSB110 The Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSB110 will improve your performance. Performing well at the plate is essential for any ballplayer...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$94.95 USDSale price $99.95 USD -
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243 The Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243 is known for its performance. Containing the highest quality wood bats that Rawlings ha...Regular price $99.99 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 -
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime C243 Birch Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime C243 Birch Baseball Bat This Louisville Slugger Pro Prime C243 birch baseball bat has an awesome two toned design. It also comes with a major league quality constructio...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini D110 Pro Maple WTDX110BO18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat (-3)
DeMarini D110 Pro Maple WTDX110BO18 Wood Composite Baseball Bat Drop 3 The DeMarini D110 Pro Maple WTDX110BO18 is a great option fro a wood composite bat on the market today. The three types of mat...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Akadema 20 inch Training Baseball Bat
The best hitters and coaches know that hitting awards are not won during games, but during practice and training sessions. In order to be ready for those crucial in game at bats, players need to pu...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$49.95 USDSale price $44.95 USDsold outSold out
