Is there a difference in softball bats?
At the youth level there is no difference in bats for softball and baseball. The dynamics of the game at the youth level are quite different than when played by adults who are stronger and more experienced. But, at the adult level, baseball and softball bats are designed to match their respective games.
What type of softball bat should I get?
If you have you hitters that need to pick the right softball bat, you should likely pick a bat that is either 26 or 27 inches. Going by the guidelines above, that would be anywhere between 12 and 15 ounces. Like selecting baseball bats, you want the bat to come up to just about hip height, no further, for the hitter.
What are the different types of softball bats?
Softball bats come in a variety of lengths and weights, just like baseball bats, to accommodate every hitter. There are three main types of softball bats: slow pitch, fastpitch, and youth. The first thing to determine when deciding which softball bat to pick is what type of league you’ll be playing in.
What is the difference between 220 and 240 softball bats?
The New Stamp bats will have a higher starting compression and a higher passing compression of 240. This means you can use the current USSSA stamped bats with a lower failing compression of 220 for USSSA Indefinitely.
Is a heavier bat better for softball?
1) Softball Bat Weight
As a general rule, bigger, stronger players usually prefer a heavier bat for maximum power. Smaller players usually benefit from a lighter bat that allows greater bat speed.
Are ASA or Usssa bats better?
USSSA allows for higher performance than ASA so if you purchase a bat that is only USSSA approved and not ASA then that bat will be hotter in most cases. Be aware that USSSA Fastpitch is getting a new stamp that will be on all our new 2021 models later this year.
Do end loaded bats hit farther?
End Loaded Baseball and Softball Bats
By placing more mass directly in the hitting zone, stronger hitters can generate more momentum with similar swing speeds resulting in the ability to hit the ball a greater distance. We recommend that older, stronger players experiment with end loaded bats.
Are ASA or USSSA bats better?
Are 220 bats hotter than 240?
The USSSA came out with new higher compression threshold of 240 for all bats with manufacturers starting June 1, 2020. The 240 threshold bats should be “less hot” than the original 220 threshold the USSSA is moving away from.
Is a lower compression bat hotter?
The only truth to compression is lower the score relative to the bat you are swinging means it is hotter.
What happens when your bat is too light?
A bat that is too light will cause batters to swing too fast, which also affects rhythm and keeps the batter from doing their job. A light bat also sometimes causes the shoulders to get ahead of the hips. In an effective swing, the hips should lead the rest of the body.
Will a heavier bat hit farther?
So, using a heavier bat should result in faster hit balls, which means the hit ball will travel farther. If a player can maintain the same bat swing speed with a heavier bat, the heavier bat will produce higher batted ball velocity and an increase in distance.
Why do USSSA bats hit farther?
With 1.5 BPF and a larger barrel diameter, USSSA bats offer much more pop when hitting the ball, increased springiness, and thus a greater trampoline effect. According to several research testings, USSSA bats provide a 5 to 10 percent increase when it comes to how fast the ball flies and how far the batters hit it.
What does USSSA stand for?
United States Specialty Sports Association
USSSA | United States Specialty Sports Association.
Is balanced or end loaded better?
End-loaded bats have more weight toward the end cap, more and have a relatively higher swing weight for that reason. More balanced bats have their weight distributed more evenly and have a relatively lower swing weight for that reason.
Should I get an end loaded or balanced bat?
Typically, end-loaded bats are seen more prevalently in slowpitch softball. This is because the majority of slowpitch hitters have much bigger builds and have powerful, home run hitting swings. Therefore, if you are a power hitter with a stronger build, a heavier end-loaded bat may be best for you.
Do softball bats expire?
Surprisingly you will hear that some bats lasted longer than most, but in the end, all bats and sports equipment, in general, have an expiration date. It doesn’t matter how expensive those bats might be or how well they are made. As bats come closer to their expiration date, some signs show.
What makes a softball bat illegal?
Bats that are broken, altered or that deface the ball are illegal. Materials inside the bat or treatments/devices used to alter the bat specifications and/or enhance performance (e.g., shaving, rolling or artificially warming the bat barrel) are prohibited and render the bat illegal.
Is lower compression better for softball bats?
The lower the compression reading the better the bat will perform or the more the bat barrel with trampoline creating greater ball exit speed. Understand that USSSA and ASA have compression standards that disallow bats for use in tournaments and league play if they exceed their established standards.
Is it better to use a lighter or heavier bat?
If a player can maintain the same bat swing speed with a heavier bat, the heavier bat will produce higher batted ball velocity and an increase in distance. But, any player who has experimented swinging bats with widely different weights knows that it is easier to swing a light bat than a heavier bat.
Does 1 oz make a difference in a bat?
Yes, every ounce makes a difference. Two ounces doesn’t seem like much but I’ve seen it make a large difference. 1 inch in length is huge. My 12u daughter is still on a 30″ despite her having a brand new zeno 31″ and brand new 454 31″ in the bag.
How do I know if my softball bat is too heavy?
The first, simple test is to have your kid hold the bat straight out in front of them, parallel to the ground, with their dominant hand. If they can’t keep the bat steady in this position for 20 seconds, then the bat’s probably too heavy. Another test to try is evaluating your hitter’s soft toss performance.
Why is a USSSA bat illegal?
Difference between USA Bats and USSSA Bats
I knew that the leagues in our area had outlawed “USSSA” bats, because they had way too much pop, and adopted the “USA” bat standard, which strove to make bats that hit like wood ones, but maintained the durability of metal bats. It was partially a safety issue.
What bats are banned in USSSA?
Starting in 2021, Perfect game bans all the USSSA banned bats, see below, and the 2017 DeMarini CF drop 5, the 2016 USSSA CF8 line of bats (5, 8, 10), the 2015 CF7 in a drop 5 and the 2015 Eaton XL1 in a drop 5. All banned for Perfect Game starting 2021.
Does a heavier softball bat hit farther?
A heavier bat will hit a ball farther than a lighter bat, when the speed of the bat swing, the pitch speed and the ball mass are kept constant. Increasing the mass of the bat gives the ball more momentum.