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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 Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat The new Louisville Slugger Select C271 maple baseball bat W7M271 is one of the best wood bats in the new lineup. This bat is maple and is very stro...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $99.95 USD -
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 Select Birch Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select Birch Baseball Bat If you are looking for a high performing wood bat with a classic wood bat design, the Louisville Slugger Select Birch baseball bat definitely has what y...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$99.95 USDSale price $89.95 USDSale -
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7M271A18G
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7M271A18G With the Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7M271A18G , Louisville Slugger is combining two am...Regular price $94.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 USDSale price $94.95 USD
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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 Select Ash C271 Baseball Bat W7A271
Louisville Slugger Select Ash C271 Baseball Bat W7A271 This Louisville Slugger Select Ash C271 baseball bat W7A271 is one of the coolest...or should we say hottest performing bats around. Want a ba...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$99.95 USDSale price $89.95 USDsold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Select Mixed Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MMIXA18G
Louisville Slugger Select Mixed Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MMIXA18G With the Louisville Slugger Select Mixed Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MMIXA18G you get a mix of great Louisville Slug...Regular price $94.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 USDSale price $94.95 USD -
Louisville Slugger Select I13 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MI13A18G
Louisville Slugger Select I13 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MI13A18G The Louisville Slugger Select I13 Maple Baseball Bat with Grip WTLW7MI13A18G has just so much to offer. This wood bat is a d...Regular price $94.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$94.95 USDSale price $94.95 USDsold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Select I13 Maple WTLW7MI13A17 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select I13 Maple WTLW7MI13A17 Baseball Bat This bat features one of the more unique designs in the game today. Its barrel is covered in black, and it has a tan coloredhandle. Thi...Regular price $86.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple WTLW7M271A17 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple WTLW7M271A17 Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Select C271 Maple WTLW7M271A17 is a very affordable maple wood bat. Looking for a high quality wood baseball ba...Regular price $86.95 USDRegular priceUnit price / per
