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 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 Birch Wood Bat MH17
Victus Pro Reserve Birch Wood Bat MH17 The Victus Pro Reserve Birch Wood Bat MH17 has a slightly end loaded feel. Swing the same model as Seattle Mariner slugger Mitch Haniger. Crush everything wit...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12
Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12 The he Victus Pro Reserve Maple Wood Bat EB12 is the most advanced model for power hitters yet from the Victus bat company. The EB12 is modeled after the 318 ...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Victus Pro Reserve Birch Wood Bat TA7
Victus Pro Reserve Birch Wood Bat TA7 The Victus Pro Reserve Birch Wood Bat TA7 has an end loaded feel. This bat produced by the Victus Wood Bat company is a big league grade birch bat. The TA7 is ...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat RBSC110
Rawlings Big Stick Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat RBSC110 The Rawlings Big Stick Maple Composite wood baseball bat RBSC110 has become beloved by users at all levels of the game. The main idea be...Regular price $139.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Velo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop11 | FP9V11
Rawlings Velo FP9V11 Fastpitch Softball Bat (-11) The Rawlings Velo FP9V11 Fastpitch Softball Bat (-11) provides maximum swing speed. In the modern fastpitch softball game, pitchers are throwing at...Regular price $279.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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Rawlings Velo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop10 | FP9V10
Rawlings Velo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop10 | FP9V10 The Rawlings Velo FP9V10 Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 is a bat every softball player should consider purchasing. Teams will always find a lac...Regular price $279.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 8 YBB19GXE8
Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 8, YBB19GXE8 The Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 8 YBB19GXE8 maximizes a youth s power potential by overcompensating for a diminished b...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$349.95 USDSale price $349.95 USD -
Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 5 YBB19GXE5
Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 5, YBB19GXE5 The Easton Ghost X Evolution USA Baseball Bat Drop 5 YBB19GXE5 won t do anything short of instilling confidence in the youth baseball pla...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$349.95 USDSale price $349.95 USD -
Easton Ghost X Evolution USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5 SL19GXE58
Easton Ghost X Evolution USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5, SL19GXE58 The Easton Ghost X Evolution USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5 SL19GXE58 is an offensive juggernaut. It complements its 2 3/4 counterpart almos...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$349.95 USDSale price $249.95 USDsold outSold out -
Eason Elevate Alloy USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20EL108
Eason Elevate Alloy USSSA Drop 10 Baseball Bat SL20EL108 The Easton Elevate alloy USSSA drop 10 baseball bat SL20EL108 is a bona fide offensive juggernaut. It employs ALX100 Military Grade alloy fo...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Elevate Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat BB19EL
Easton Elevate Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat, BB19EL The Easton Elevate Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat, BB19EL takes ALX100 Military Grade Alloy to new heights. Conveniently, this material takes baseball to n...Regular price $69.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$109.95 USDSale price $69.95 USDsold outSold out -
Easton Fuze 360 Aluminum USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat YBB20FZ10
Easton Fuze 360 Aluminum USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat YBB20FZ10 The Easton Fuze 360 aluminum USA drop 10 baseball bat YBB20FZ10 is a one-piece offensive juggernaut. It provides barrel to handle acceler...Regular price $179.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Fuze 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop10 Baseball Bat SL20FZ10
Easton Fuze 360 Aluminum USSSA Drop10 Baseball Bat SL20FZ10 The new Easton Fuze 360 aluminum USSSA drop 10 baseball bat SL20FZ10 has an all alloy construction. This is Easton s best alloy bat this ...Regular price $229.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Beast Speed Hybrid USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 YBB19BSH10
Easton Beast Speed Hybrid USA Baseball Bat Drop 10, YBB19BSH10 The Easton Beast Speed Hybrid USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 YBB19BSH10 has re-defined the youth bat market. These Easton Beast Speed USA ba...Regular price $159.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$259.95 USDSale price $159.95 USDsold outSold out -
Easton Beast Pro USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5 SL19BP58
Easton Beast Pro USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5, SL19BP58 The Easton Beast Pro USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 5 SL19BP58 2 5/8 aligns itself nearly identically with its 2 3/4 counterpart, just with a lighter b...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Split Hybrid BBCOR Baseball Bat
Easton Split Hybrid BBCOR Baseball Bat The Easton Split Hybrid BBCOR baseball bat comes with CompCore technology that widens the sweet spot and makes this bat deadly for any player that uses it. Fe...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44
Marucci Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44 The Marucci Anthony Rizzo Pro Model Maple Wood Bat RIZZ44 is the model used by the New York Yankees first baseman. Marucci works with MLB play...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Gleyber Torres Pro Model Maple Wood Bat GLEY25
Marucci Gleyber Torres Pro Model Maple Wood Bat GLEY25 The Marucci Gleyber Torres Pro Model Maple Wood Bat GLEY25 gives you an slightly end loaded light feeling bat with a great look to dominate yo...Regular price $189.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci JB19 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat
Marucci JB19 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat The Marucci JB19 Pro Model Maple Wood Bat is one of two models for the slugger Jose Bautista that lets players play like a pro. This second design gives anothe...Regular price $119.95 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 Trea Turner Pro Model Maple Wood Bat TVT
Marucci Trea Turner Pro Model Maple Wood Bat TVT The Marucci Trea Turner pro model maple wood bat TVT is designed for contact. Trea Turners quick play style is the inspiration behind this maple bat...Regular price $189.95 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 $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci Echo DMND Composite Fastpitch Bat - Drop 10
Marucci Echo DMND Composite Fastpitch Bat - Drop 10 The Marucci Echo DMND Composite Fastpitch Bat Drop 10 is one of the best options for a fastpich bat, and allows players to fly through the zone w...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
