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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-
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 -
Rawlings Raptor USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 USZR10
Rawlings Raptor USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 USZR10 The Rawlings Raptor USA baseball bat drop 10 USZR10 is a bat every youth ballplayer should consider purchasing. Performing well at the plate is essen...Regular price $38.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$41.95 USDSale price $38.95 USDsold outSold out -
Easton Topaz Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Easton Topaz Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Topaz fastpitch softball bat drop 10 has a durable alloy construction. The ALX50 military grade aluminum provides enhanced durability. The bat...Regular price $59.95 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 Prime C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271
Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271 The Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271 Baseball Bat is a great piece of wood with many features. This model uses MLB Ash and...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 10 is one of the best senior league bats to date. The hybrid...Regular price $299.95 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 -
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini ZOA USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 10 is the perfect weapon for those looking to excel on the diamond. This big barrel bat has a ...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Meta One USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 12
Louisville Slugger Meta One USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 12 The Louisville Slugger Meta One USSSA baseball bat drop 12 is one of the best bats available today. To start, the bat is 100% composite. It is...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Meta Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Louisville Slugger Meta Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Louisville Slugger Meta fastpitch softball bat drop 11 is one of the best bats on the market today. These bats are 100% composite which is...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA baseball bat drop 10 is a full alloy bat with a massive 2 3/4 inch diameter barrel. The ball jumps off of this...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Akadema 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 -
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 Legacy Ash Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy Ash Baseball Bat If you want to cement your place in baseball history, and leave a wonderful baseball legacy behind you, you need to get this Louisville Slugger Legacy ash...Regular price $58.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Select C243 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select C243 Maple Baseball Bat While many wood material bats give you a mixed bag of good and bad features, this Louisville Slugger Select C243 maple baseball bat gives you nothi...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$99.95 USDSale price $99.95 USD -
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 $159.95 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 -
Rawlings Ombre Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 FPZO11
Rawlings Ombre Fastpitch Softball Bat FPZO11 The Rawlings Ombre fastpitch softball bat drop 11 FPZO11 is an outstanding bat for the modern fastpitch softball hitter. The price tag along with the ...Regular price $37.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Rawlings Mantra 2.0 Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3M10
Rawlings Mantra 2.0 Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3M10 Every inch of the Rawlings Mantra 2.0 fastpitch softball bat drop 10 RFP3M10 is tested and designed to absolute perfection. The experts at...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Mach AI USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 RUT4MC8
Rawlings Mach AI USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 RUT4MC8 The Rawlings Mach AI USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 RUT4MC8 provides players with a quick swing to put up big offensive numbers. All of the distinctive...Regular price $279.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Rawlings Icon BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB3I3
Rawlings Icon BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB3I3 The Rawlings Icon BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB3I3 will have you standing out in the batter's box, even before you send a pitch over the wall. Aft...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
B45 Pro Select Stock B110 Birch Baseball Bat
B45 Pro Select Stock B110 Birch Baseball Bat Features: This amazing B45 Pro Select Stock B110 Birch Baseball Bat is now available to purchase right here. This bat is truly unique in that it combin...Regular price $119.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$129.95 USDSale price $119.95 USDsold outSold out