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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 Maple Baseball Bat KS12 - Kyle Schwarber
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat KS12 - Kyle Schwarber EXOPRO: Gives the Maple Prime bat a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat. It not only drastically increases surf...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 / persold outSold out -
Demarini Prism Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Demarini Prism Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The DeMarini Prism fastpitch softball bat drop 11 utilizes new Doublewall Gapped Barrel technology to create the lightest swing weight bat with the gre...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat
Rawlings Pro Preferred Maple Wood Baseball Bat The Rawlings Pro Preferred maple wood baseball bat is made with pro grade maple. Every model produced passes the Pro ink dot test. This Rawlings bat ...Regular price $179.95 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 Wood Bat TATIS23
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat TATIS23 This Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat TATIS23 is designed to meet the needs of one of the up and coming stars of Major League Baseball. Bring the heat wit...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
DeMarini Sabotage USA Baseball Bat Drop 12 DXUML-20
DeMarini Sabotage USA Baseball Bat Drop 12 DXUML-20 The DeMarini Sabotage USA baseball bat drop 12 DXUML-20 is the perfect bat for those looking to have an extremely fast swing. DeMarini designs th...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini CF Zen USA baseball bat drop 10 DXUFX-22 is a tool that will simply make you a tenacious hitter at the plate that pitchers fear. DeMarini desig...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20AL108
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20AL108 This Easton Alpha 360 aluminum USSSA drop 10 baseball bat SL20AL108 has a 2 5/8 inch barrel. This model is legal is just about all le...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat YBB20AL11
Easton Alpha 360 Aluminum USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat YBB20AL11 The Easton Alpha 360 aluminum USA drop 11 baseball bat YBB20AL11 will help you perform at the plate. In the game of baseball performing ...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3MP10
Rawlings Mantra Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 RFP3MP10 The Rawlings Mantra Plus fastpitch softball bat RFP3MP10 is a high quality piece of equipment. In fastpitch softball purchasing a high q...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Icon USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 RUS3I10
Rawlings Icon USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 RUS3I10 Rawlings Icon USA baseball bat drop 10 RUS3I10 is an offensive weapon. Since the American League created the designated hitter offense has become more...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM243
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM243 The Rawlings Big Stick RBSM243 Maple Wood Baseball Bat is known for its performance. Containing the highest quality wood bats that Rawlings has to...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat RBSC243
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat RBSC243 The Rawlings Big Stick maple composite wood baseball bat RBSC243 is not your ordinary bat. Every player wants to have a career year in t...Regular price $139.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Easton ADV 360 Composite USSSA Drop 8 Baseball Bat SL20ADV8
Easton ADV 360 Composite USSSA Drop 8 Baseball Bat SL20ADV8 The Easton ADV 360 composite USSSA drop 8 baseball bat SL20ADV8 is a staple of the youth market. It is eager to revive a pre-modern piece...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Easton Rope Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat
Easton Rope Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat The Easton Rope Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat, is a bona fide offensive juggernaut. With a revolutionary 2-piece construction, this full composite bat is mad...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8
DeMarini ZOA USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8 The DeMarini ZOA USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 8 is an enormous source of power. The ZOA name is taking the baseball game by storm. The drop 8...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
DeMarini Voodoo USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 DXUD2-21
DeMarini Voodoo USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 DXUD2-21 The DeMarini Voodoo USA baseball bat drop 10 WTDXUD2-21 meets the USA standards. To meet the USA standard of bats, DeMarini is releasing this Voodo...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Marucci CATX Alloy Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 becomes one of the top notch bats on the market just by adding a few different wonderful fe...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Victus NOX 2 BBCOR Baseball Bat
Victus NOX 2 BBCOR Baseball Bat The Victus NOX 2 BBCOR Baseball Bat is a hybrid model with a composite handle and alloy barrel. This comes out of this great Victus NOX series that allows players to...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Easton Amethyst Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Easton Amethyst Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Easton Amethyst fastpitch softball bat drop 11 is for the player looking for some mass behind the ball in addition to an affordable price tag. The...Regular price $64.95 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 Birch M110 Baseball Bat - Pennies
Louisville Slugger Prime Birch M110 Baseball Bat - Pennies This Louisville Slugger Prime Birch M110 baseball bat has an awesome two toned design. It also comes with a major league quality construct...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Solo USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 UBS6B1120
Louisville Slugger Solo USA Baseball Bat Drop 11 UBS6B1120 The Louisville Slugger Solo USA baseball bat drop 11 UBS6B1120 is a great bat for youth players today. It is legal in all leagues that fol...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / persold outSold out