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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-
Louisville Slugger Prime DJ2 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime DJ2 Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Prime DJ2 Maple Baseball Bat is a tribute to New York Yankee great Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter used a Louisville Slugger bat for ...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 271RAB
Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 271RAB The Rawlings Player Preferred ash wood baseball bat 271RAB is one of the most popular products from Rawlings. Some of the most well known prod...Regular price $64.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$59.95 USDSale price $64.95 USD -
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 / persold outSold out -
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 / persold outSold out -
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5
Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5 The Marucci Albert Pujols Pro Model Maple Wood Bat AP5 is one of the most popular wood bats on the market and this is because of the great craftsm...Regular price $169.95 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 -
Demarini Spryte Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 12
Demarini Spryte Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 12 Colors just explodes off this new Demarini Spryte fastpitch softball bat drop 12 DXSPF-22. This will quickly become apparent to you when you see the w...Regular price $229.95 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 -
DeMarini Voodoo One BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
DeMarini Voodoo One BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The DeMarini Voodoo One BBCOR baseball bat drop 3 is a terrific bat that is created by this great company in a one piece design that allows players to ...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat drop 3 is one of the best bats available, and it isn't even Louisville Slugger's...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$399.95 USDSale price $399.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 is one of the best fast pitch bat in the Louisville Slugger arsenal. This bat uses a ...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Meta T Ball Bat Drop 13
Louisville Slugger Meta T Ball Bat Drop 13 The Louisville Slugger Meta T ball bat drop 13 is the ideal first bat for a young player. The first bat is probably the most important purchase in a ballp...Regular price $79.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Akadema Bamboo Maple Hybrid BM 771 Baseball Bat
Akadema Bamboo Maple Hybrid BM 771 Baseball Bat Get ready to be absolutely blown away by what this special Akadema Hybrid bat model has to offer. The Akadema Bamboo Maple Hybrid BM 771 Baseball Bat...Regular price $79.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$89.95 USDSale price $79.95 USDSale -
Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash WTLW3AMIXA16 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash WTLW3AMIXA16 Baseball Bat Louisville Slugger has plenty of great low priced bat options, like this great looking Louisville Slugger Genuine Ash WTLW3AMIXA16 Baseball...Regular price $52.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Mach AI BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB4MC3
Rawlings Mach AI BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB4MC3 The Rawlings Mach AI BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 RBB4MC3 has been created to give batters the best opportunity to succeed when they step in to face ...Regular price $379.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Mizuno MZM 243 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Mizuno MZM 243 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat Take a close look at this brand-new Mizuno MZM 243 Pro Select Maple Wood Baseball Bat. It has been constructed to offer absolutely everything a hit...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings MLF5 37 inch Fungo Bat
Rawlings MLF5 37 inch Fungo Bat The Rawlings MLF5 37 inch Fungo Bat is very similar to the famous MLF6 Fungo Bat that Rawlings also produces. The biggest difference between the two bats is that the...Regular price $74.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
HeavySwing 36 in 100oz Training Bat | 3600
HeavySwing 36 in 100oz Training Bat Features: The original HeavySwing dual-weighted training Product for pre-hitting stretching and swing conditioning. Dual-weighted handle Length: 36 in...Regular price $129.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
HeavySwing 30 50oz Youth Training Bat 3050
HeavySwing 30 in 50oz Youth Training Bat Features: The HeavySwing 30 50oz Youth Training Bat 3050 is all about mechanics. That is, they use the bodies natural mechanics and memory to improve hittin...Regular price $139.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Mizuno Elite Softball Fungo Bat
Mizuno Elite Softball Fungo Bat Maple hybrid construction Great feel and durability Poplar core for lighter weight Versatile fungo for infield and outfield work Light swing weight Color: Natural h...Regular price $64.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
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Old Hickory Maple Bat J154
Old Hickory Maple Bat J154 The Old Hickory J154 is cut to the T141 profile. The J154 has a medium barrel with medium taper to a medium handle and a standard knob. The J154 is favored by players who...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 13
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 13 The Easton Speed composite USA baseball bat drop 13 is an affordable lightweight full composite offensive weapon. The bat is constructed with Easton...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Wood Composite Fungo Bat R114CF
Rawlings Wood Composite Fungo Bat R114CF The Rawlings R114CF Composite Wood Fungo Bat is a unique bat. Rawlings created a great fungo by combining two great woods, maple and bamboo. The bat gives ...Regular price $53.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSBI13
Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSBI13 The Rawlings Big Stick Birch Wood Baseball Bat RBSBI13 is a bat every ballplayer should consider purchasing. Performing well at the plate is essen...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 USDSale price $99.95 USD