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Your fast pitch bat is your most important piece of equipment if you are to be successful in fast pitch softball. Bats in fast pitch softball come in various sizes and can be made of wood, metal or high tech composites.


Fastpitch Bat Construction

A softball bat fast pitch can come in different sizes and weights because not all players are the same size. Bats are usually manufactured of aluminum which allows for a lighter weight and an increased hitting power. The lower the weight of the bat the more speed and power can be placed behind a swing to hit the ball harder and further. To decrease the weight of a bat and the vibration felt when contact with the ball, a variety of aluminum alloys in combination with copper, zinc, aluminum and magnesium, graphite and titanium are used.

A fast pitch softball bat can be no more than 34 inches long and 2 1/4 inches in diameter. Also, a “drop” of no more than 12 is allowed. The drop refers to the difference between length and weight. It is calculated by taking the length of the bat in inches and subtracting the weight in ounces. For instance, if a bat is 34” inches long and weighs 30 ounces, its drop is -4. The drop will change depending on the level of skill.

Most of the top end fastpitch softball composite bats are made from high technology composite materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber combined with aluminum. All softball bats must have an Amateur Softball Association (ASA) approved stamp with a Bat Performance Factor (BFP) rating of 1.20 on them and be included in a list of approved bats models published by ASA national office. Such rating is used to compare the performance of one bat to another.

Easton, DeMarini, Miken & Worth

Easton, DeMarini, Miken and Worth are the four top makers of quality fast pitch softball bats:

  • A DeMarini fast pitch softball bat is among the best on the market. Ray DeMarini is was a softball superstar. He gained worldwide attention when he became the host and main character of the classic ESPN series Reflex Hitting System. He emerged on the professional softball scene at the age of 40 with a scientific approach to training. He  had a batting speed of 96 miles per hour. DeMarini has become one of the standout names in the softball bat industry. The company has created several legendary bats.
  • A Miken fast pitch softball bat is one of the hottest bats on the market today. Their bats have thinner handle that allows better control and larger sweet spot. Their top bat models for 2010 are Rain, Rain light and the Epic HT.
  • Worth fastpitch softball bats are leaders in the use of composite construction for their frames and are renowned for quality and stability. They used NANO composite construction including titanium and other materials to improve performance. Their latest fast pitch bat models for 2010 are the Mayhem Comp, the PST Quad, the Titan FP and the Toxic Titan.
  • An Easton fast pitch softball bat uses carbon nanotube technology or CNT. Easton fast pitch bats are very strong, flexible in the sweet spot, very robust and will generally last longer. They offer a large range of reasonable priced bats made from specialized alloys, high tech composites and wood for all league levels. Their latest fastpitch bat models are the CV12 SCRIB, the Stealth Clarity, the Stealth Speed and the Synergy Crystal.

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