Bat Sizing
Bats By Age
Success at the plate often comes down to this: making consistent hard contact against live pitching. To do this, it’s important to swing the right bat for you. That means a bat that’s long enough to cover the strike zone, light enough to swing with ease, heavy enough to generate power, and, of course, permitted in your league.
In order to find the ideal size for you, consider the following guidelines:
Age | Weight Drop |
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8-12 | -12+ |
8-13 | -11 |
12+ | -10 |
14+ | -10 or -9 |
16+ | -10, -9 -8 |
Most Popular Length by Age | ||||||
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Age | 5 to 7 | 8 to 9 | 10 | 11 to 12 | 13 to 14 | 15 to 16 |
Length | 24"-26" | 26"-28" | 28"-29" | 30"-31" | 31"-32" | 32"-33" |
LENGTH, WEIGHT, WEIGHT DROP – AND WHY THEY MATTER
Many fastpitch players think a longer bat will give them better plate coverage – but that’s not always the case. A longer bat is often swings heavier, and if it’s too long for you, can reduce your swing speed and keep you from catching up to certain pitches. When choosing your bat length, keep plate coverage in mind – but also consider your swing and stance, as well.
SHOP BY DROP
*This is for example purposes only. The best way to find the right size bat for you is to demo the bat, preferably against live pitch speeds.Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight.
Bat Technology
What goes into a bat?
A fastpitch bat is more than just a hunk of metal. It is a carefully engineered tool that allows players to get the most out of every swing. Each component of the bat, from knob to end cap, is designed to maximize every ounce of performance. There are four main tech components you should understand when it comes to bats: material, barrel diameter, construction and weight balance.
COMPOSITE
Our fastpitch lineup features bats made from groundbreaking composite materials.
Leagues
Governing Bodies
Governing bodies set unique standards for bat performance. Bat manufacturers build to those specifications – in fastpitch, all of our DeMarini bats are approved by the five major governing bodies: Amateur Softball Association (ASA), United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA), Independent Softball Association (ISA), National Softball Association (NSA) and International Softball Federation (ISF).
These logos are found on the bats and certify the bat is legal for those leagues and tournaments. If you’re looking for your specific league regulations and standards, we strongly recommend consulting your local league official or coach prior to purchasing a new bat.