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-
Marucci CATX2 Composite Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Marucci CATX2 Composite Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Marucci CATX2 Composite Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 is one of the best performing USSSA bats on the market. The 2 3/4 inch barrel and...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Easton Maxum Ultra Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat BB21MX
Easton Maxum Ultra Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat BB21MX The Easton Maxum Ultra Composite BBCOR Baseball Bat BB21MX, is a bona fide offensive weapon. With a revolutionary seamless one-piece carbon co...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Meta Prime USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 10 is the perfect bat for players that are looking to incre...Regular price $349.95 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 ADV1 360 Composite USA Drop 12 Baseball Bat YBB23ADV12
Easton ADV1 360 Composite USA Drop 12 Baseball Bat YBB23ADV12 The Easton ADV1 360 USA drop 12 baseball bat YBB23ADV12 is lightweight and powerful. It will turn any good hitter into a great one, an...Regular price $299.95 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 -
Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 11
Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 11 The Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 11 offers a lightweight version of a purely excellent bat that brings fastpitch players to the t...Regular price $399.95 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 -
Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 10
Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 10 The Marucci Echo Connect DMND Fastpitch Bat - Drop 10 brings fastpitch players an excellent option to dominate at the plate this year. There are gr...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Marucci CatFX Connect Fastpitch MFPCC79 Softball Bat (-9)
Marucci CatFX Connect Fastpitch MFPCC79 Softball Bat - Drop 9 The Marucci CatFX Connect Fastpitch MFPCC79 Softball Bat (-9) becomes a top notch bat for fastpitch players to dominate on the diamond....Regular price $349.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 RUT5I8
Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 8 RUT5I8 The Rawlings Icon took the baseball world by storm. It's groundbreaking In/Tense directional carbon composite, material is tops in the industry. H...Regular price $399.99 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini The Goods BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
DeMarini The Goods BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 A great option this year for a BBCOR baseball bat is the DeMarini The Goods BBCOR baseball bat drop 3. This bat will take your game to truly new heights...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3
DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat Drop 3 The DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR baseball bat drop 3 is the newest edition of the legendary CF series that has been dominating the baseball world for years now. ...Regular price $499.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 Powerload USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLSZU18P
Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 Powerload USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLSZU18P The Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 Powerload USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLSZU18P is one of the best bats on the market today. For ...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$299.95 USDSale price $299.95 USDsold outSold out -
Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 End Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLZU18E
Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 End Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLZU18E The Louisville Slugger Super Z-1000 End Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Bat WTLZU18E is a world class bat that has a slight enload. ...Regular price $279.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$279.95 USDSale price $279.95 USDsold outSold out -
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10
Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 10 The Demarini CF fastpitch softball bat drop 10 is a beast of a bat. Built to lend hitters incredible power at the plate, every serious hitter in a fastpi...Regular price $399.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
