How much should my softball bat weigh?

Bigger players looking to swing for the fence should look for a bat in the 28 oz to 30 oz range. Smaller or average sized players or those looking for more bat speed should use a bat in the 25 to 27 oz. range. Slow Pitch bats are 34 inches long and weigh from 26 – 30 ounces.

What size and weight softball bat do I need?

Softball Bat Size Chart

How many ounces should my fastpitch softball bat be?

The bat weight is equally as important as the length in selecting the optimum bat size. Over age 12 range from -10oz to -5oz depending on the players strength and bat speed. *Check with your local league or organization to find out if there are any restrictions on barrel diameter or bat weight.

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.

How do I know what size softball bat I need?

Place the bat knob at the center of your chest and extend the barrel out toward your fingertips. If you can touch the end of the bat with your fingertips, the bat is an appropriate size.

What bat weight should I use?

In general: Children under 60 pounds should swing a bat between 26 and 29 inches long. Children weighing more than 70 pounds should swing a bat ranging from 28 to 32 inches long.

How heavy of a bat should I use?

What weight softball bat should I use?

The most standard way to determine the size of a softball bat is by your height and weight. Players who stand under four feet tall should use a bat measuring 26 to 29 inches in length. Players between four and five feet will best benefit from a bat length of 29 to 31 inches.

How heavy should my softball bat be?

Adult bats for slow pitch are usually 33″ to 34″ long and weigh 26-30 ounces. Youth bats are 29″ to 32″ long and weigh less than 27 ounces. Younger players should choose a light bat, while larger, stronger players should use a heavier bat. The standard diameter for softball bats is 2 1/2 inches.

What weight should my softball bat be?

The maximum bat length is 42 and 34 inches (1.067 and .864 m) for baseball and softball, respectively, while the maximum softball bat weight is 38 oz (10.569 N).

What is the average size of a softball bat?

Sizes may vary but they may be no more than 34 inches (86 cm) long, 2.4 inches (6 cm) in diameter, or 38 ounces (1.1 kg) in mass. The standard bat barrel diameter for both slowpitch and fastpitch softball is 2​1⁄4 inches. Many players prefer a smaller barrel, which reduces mass and allows higher swing speed.