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 C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271
Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271 The Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Ash Baseball Bat WPA271 Baseball Bat is a great piece of wood with many features. This model uses MLB Ash and...Regular price $149.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per
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Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA Big Barrel Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Select PWR USSSA big barrel baseball bat drop 10 is one of the best senior league bats to date. The hybrid...Regular price $299.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Youth Prime Maple Baseball Bat Yelich is one of the best youth wood bats in their series. They use youth prime maple which i...Regular price $99.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Kryo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11
Louisville Slugger Kryo Fastpitch Softball Bat Drop 11 The Louisville Slugger Kryo fastpitch softball bat drop 11 is one of the best bats on the market today. These bats are 100% composite which is...Regular price $449.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Atlas USSSA baseball bat drop 10 is a full alloy bat with a massive 2 3/4 inch diameter barrel. The ball jumps off of this...Regular price $249.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Legacy Ash Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy Ash Baseball Bat If you want to cement your place in baseball history, and leave a wonderful baseball legacy behind you, you need to get this Louisville Slugger Legacy ash...Regular price $58.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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 Prime C271 Birch Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Prime C271 Birch Baseball Bat The Louisville Slugger Prime C271 birch baseball bat is as break resistant a bat as you can find. Are you still getting used to swinging wood materi...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat CY22 - Christian Yelich
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat CY22 - Christian Yelich The Louisville Slugger Prime maple baseball bat CY22 - Christian Yelich model is the sluggers actual game model. "Now battin...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10
Louisville Slugger Savannah Bananas USSSA Baseball Bat Drop 10 The Louisville Slugger Savanah Bananas USSSA baseball bat drop 10 is a full alloy bat with a massive 2 3/4 inch diameter barrel. The b...Regular price $199.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger G160 Maple Fungo Bat
Louisville Slugger G160 Maple Fungo Bat EXOPRO: Provides a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat that not only drastically increases surface hardness, but gives you a mirror-like f...Regular price $74.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat EJ74 - Eloy Jimenez
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat EJ74 - Eloy Jimenez EXOPRO: Gives the Maple Prime bat a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat. It not only drastically increases surfac...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat VG27 - Vladimir Guererro Jr
Louisville Slugger Prime Maple Baseball Bat VG27 - Vladimir Guererro Jr EXOPRO: Gives the Maple Prime bat a finish you can feel in an incredibly durable top coat. It not only drastically increase...Regular price $169.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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 -
Louisville Slugger Flylite Poplar Fungo Bat
Louisville Slugger Flylite Poplar Fungo Bat MB37 The Louisville Slugger Flylite poplar fungo bat MB37 is the perfect tool for fielding practice at anytime of the year. A fungo bat is one of the bes...Regular price $89.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$99.95 USDSale price $89.95 USDSale -
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 -
Louisville Slugger Youth Legacy Y243 Maple Baseball Bat WYM243
Louisville Slugger Youth Legacy Y243 Maple Baseball Bat WYM243 The Louisville Slugger Youth Legacy Y243 maple baseball bat WYM243 is a one of kind bat. This is Louisville Sluggers most popular for ...Regular price $36.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per$39.95 USDSale price $36.95 USDsold outSold out -
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 -
Louisville Slugger Legacy T141 LTE Ash WTLW5A141A16 Baseball Bat
Louisville Slugger Legacy T141 LTE Ash WTLW5A141A16 Baseball Bat The special split design appearance of this bat model, is probably what will initially draw your eyes to the item. It is quite the b...Regular price $48.95 USDRegular priceUnit price per -
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
