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-
Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA Baseball Bat -10, -8, -5
Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10,8,and 5 The Easton Hype Fire Composite USSSA baseball bat will help you succeed in the batters box. With the difficulty of hitting, it is impor...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR baseball bat drop 3 features new technologies from Louisville Slugger that will simply change everything when you...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Proven Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 13
Louisville Slugger Proven Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 13 The Louisville Slugger Proven fastpitch softball bat drop 13 is a great bat for young players starting out. Louisville has proven time and t...Regular price $124.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 is going to get the job done for you. This bat will be able to elevate your hitting t...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini Prism Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Demarini Prism Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The DeMarini Prism fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is the most powerful bat available. These bats feature new Gapped Barrel technology that has two barr...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 11 Baseball Bat The Easton ADV 360 composite USA drop 11 baseball bat is sure to be the most popular USA bat this season. The Ultra-Lite; Launch composite constru...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Fungodelic Pro Maple Wood Composite Fungo Bat WTDXFUNDE1835
DeMarini Fungodelic Pro Maple Wood Composite Fungo Bat WTDXFUNDE1835 The DeMarini Fungodelic Pro Maple Wood Composite Fungo Bat WTDXFUNDE1835 is soon to be the coaches new best friend. This fungo ...Regular price $109.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini Corndog Wood Composite Slow Pitch Bat
DeMarini Corndog Softball Bat - Wood Composite Bat The DeMarini Corndog is a unique bat that will leave slow pitch players with an original feel that will help them succeed out on the field. This D...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8
Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 8 The Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 8 is the bat you should be looking at if you are playing in a...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 BBP9B320
Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 BBP9B320 The New Louisville Slugger Prime BBCOR Baseball Bat drop 3 BBP9B320 is one of the best bats money can buy. This is the top of the line ba...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$449.95 USDSale price $449.95 USD
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Easton Ghost Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Easton Ghost Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Ghost fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is an evenly balanced double barrel design. This lends the ultimate combination of feel, pop, and sound. ...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Demarini CF fastpitch softball bat drop 11 is great for players that love a bat that is light. If you are looking for a beast of a bat, look no furthe...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Ghost Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Easton Ghost Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Easton Ghost fastpitch softball bat drop 11 features Easton's new double barrel construction. This provides the hitter with the perfect combinat...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat
Easton ADV 360 Composite USA Drop 10 Baseball Bat The Easton ADV 360 composite USA drop 10 baseball bat features a new Launch Composite technology. This combines with 360 engineering to provide an ...Regular price $349.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas Teeball Baseball Bat Drop 12.5
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas Teeball Baseball Bat Drop 12.5 The Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas Tee ball bat is the perfect option for players to enjoy their very first encounters with t...Regular price $54.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$59.95 USDSale price $54.95 USDSale -
Louisville Slugger Xeno Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 FPXND1020
Louisville Slugger Xeno Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 FPXND1020 The Louisville Slugger Xeno fastpitch softball bat drop 10 FPXND1020 is one of the best bats on the fastpitch softball market today....Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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 -
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 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 $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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 -
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 $199.99 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 per -
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Easton Speed Composite USA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Easton Speed Composite USA baseball bat drop 10 lets young batters experience the balance and luxury of not having to swing a bat too light or to...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Demarini Whisper Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Demarini Whisper Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Demarini Whisper fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is the power hitting bat you've been looking for. If you bat in the middle of the lineup and...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
