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 Beech Elite MZH 271 Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno Beech Elite MZH 271 Wood Baseball Bat Check out this brand-new Mizuno Beech Elite MZH 271 Wood Baseball Bat. It has been constructed to offer absolutely everything a hitter can want from a m...Regular price $79.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$87.95 USDSale price $79.95 USD
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Mizuno MZP243 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZP243 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat The Mizuno MZP243 Pro Limited Maple Wood Baseball Bat looks new and improved with the grey-black finish. Maple has long since been the preferred wo...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat with Puck Knob
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat with Puck Knob The Marucci Albert PujolsPro model wood bat with Puck Knob is built for power and consistency. Handcrafted out of Marucci’s top-quality...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Austin Riley Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AR27
Marucci Austin Riley Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AR27 Step in the box with Austin Riley’s AR27 Pro Exclusive and start launching. With a tapered knob, medium handle, and large barrel, this end-loaded...Regular price $189.95 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 Pro Prime EDLC44 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Pro Prime EDLC44 Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Pro Prime EDLC44 Maple Baseball Bat is tis engineered with precision and designed for players who demand performance. ...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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 $169.95 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 -
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 -
Rawlings Big Stick Youth Wood Composite Baseball Bat RBSC6151
Rawlings Big Stick Youth Wood Composite Baseball Bat RBSC6151 The Rawlings Big Stick youth wood composite baseball bat RBSC6151 is intended to supply players using it with an super-fast swing that ...Regular price $109.99 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 AM22 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci AM22 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat2 The Marucci AM22 Youth Pro Model Maple Wood Bat provides young players with the ability to play like Andrew McCutchen. Let the quality of this bat erupt...Regular price From $79.95 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 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 -
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 -
Sold outAkadema 18 in Training Baseball Bat
Want to really drive balls deep into the outfield during your next season of hitting. Why not try this great new training bat from the Akadema company? With this bat you train one hand at a time. ...Regular price $44.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$49.95 USDSale price $44.95 USDsold outSold out -
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
