How do you choose a softball bat?
This is a tough question to answer. A softball bat is a very
personal thing. It depends on how old you are, how tall you are,
and how strong you are.
Let me start by stating that the right softball bat is one you
can swing! In fastpitch softball it is all about bat speed. The
heaviest bat you can swing at FULL speed is the right bat.
There are two measurements for a bat. 1) Length, 2)Weight.
Weight can be anywhere from 18oz to 24oz. Length may be from 24"
to 34".
A 5-7 year old may use a 24" bat. While an 18 year old may use
an 34" bat.
There is one more measurement that you will see. The
Weight-Length value. For example, a 20" bat that weights 30oz is a
-10. Bats that are -10, -11, and -12 are very popular.