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Which type of bat are you looking for?

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Are you a slow pitch or fast pitch player?

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Do you know the player's approximate height and weight?

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Height and weight of the player are key factors when choosing the correct length and weight of a fastpitch softball bat. If you do not know the players height and weight, however, the Bat Coach will still provide a suggested list of bats based upon answers given to the remaining questions.

How old is the player?

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Knowing the player's age is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate height?

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Knowing the player's approximate height is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate weight?

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Knowing the player's approximate weight is used more to determine the proper weight of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the length of the bat.

Do you have a preference on the material of the bat?

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Composite Bats- Composite bats are made from carbon fibers that produce great durability and strength while offering outstanding performance. Composite bats are offered in full one piece and two piece bats.

Aluminum Bats- These bats come in one piece or half and half. The half and half bats have aluminum barrels with composite handles while the one piece bats are made of only aluminum.

Do you have a price preference?

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Do you have a manufacturer(s) preference?

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If you have a preference for certain manufacturers products then please select 'Yes' for a list of available manufacturers for you to choose from. If you would like to see all the available bats from every manufacture that match your personalized results then select 'No'.

Please select your preferred manufacturer(s).

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Please select the manufacturer(s) you would like to see available products from that match your personalized search.

Bat Coach Suggestion

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Using the information you provided the Bat Coach, we suggest you use a  inch bat. Most  inch bats will range in weight from  to  ounces. The heavier bats usually produce more power behind each hit, where the lighter bats create faster bat speed to catch up with the faster pitchers.

However, if you are a bigger or stronger player in your age group you may want to go up an inch to a  inch bat if a larger size is available. If you are a smaller player for your age group, you may prefer to possibly move down an inch to a  inch to help generate more bat speed.

What type of bat would you like?

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Composite Bats- Composite bats are made from carbon fibers that produce great durability and strength while offering outstanding performance. Composite bats are offered in full one piece and two piece bats.

Aluminum Bats- These bats come in one piece or half and half. The half and half bats have aluminum barrels with composite handles while the one piece bats are made of only aluminum.

Wood Bats-There is several different kinds of wood slow pitch softball bats to choose from.

Which weight of bat are you looking for?

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The most popular weight for slow pitch softball bats sold weigh 28 ounces(35%). The second most popular weight is the 27 ounce, followed by 26 ounce, then 30 ounce. When deciding on a size, you can use the 28oz as a starting point. If you feel like you are average to above average strength the 28 ounce is your weight.

If you feel you would like greater bat speed or a little more control of where your hits are going, you should select a lighter bat. Typically the 26-28 ounce bats are for the line drive/gap hitters.

If you are a power hitter or a stronger player, the 30 ounce would be the bat of choice. Softball Bats greater than 30 ounces are for the strongest of players, or a great bat to use in practice.

Do you play under a softball association?

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Many organized recreation and competitive leagues play under the rules of an association such as ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA or ISF. If you are unsure what association your league plays under, or if they even play under one, you may want to contact either your coach or a league official.

Which association(s) do you play in?

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Do you have a price preference?

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Do you have a manufacturer(s) preference?

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If you have a preference for certain manufacturers products then please select 'Yes' for a list of available manufacturers for you to choose from. If you would like to see all the available bats from every manufacture that match your personalized results then select 'No'.

Please select your preferred manufacturer(s).

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Please select the manufacturer(s) you would like to see available products from that match your personalized search.

Thank you for using the Bat Coach, based on the information you have provided we have selected the bats that meet your needs the best.

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What type of wood bat would you like?

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Maple - Maple bats are currently the most popular choice amongst Major League players, although choosing a bat is a lot of personal preference. Maple is a strong, stiff, and durable wood, making it ideal for power hitters and players that do not like much flex in their bat.

Ash - Ash is one of the most common woods used to make bats. Ash bats have a lightweight feel and provide more "give" than maple bats which makes them perfect for players looking for a wood bat with flex.

Bamboo - Since bamboo is naturally hollow, bamboo bats are constructed by compressing strips of bamboo together. This creates a very strong and durable, yet lightweight and elastic wood bat.

Birch - Birch is a relatively new wood for baseball bats. Birch offers players more flexibility than maple, with a lower breakage rate than ash.

Composite Wood - Composite wood bats are made from a combination of wood and various composite materials. These bats are extremely durable, but may not be legal for use in some leagues.

What kind of baseball bat are you looking for?

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Adult Bats- Adult bats approved for high school and college play all have a -3 length weight ratio and a 2 5/8 inch barrel diameter.

Youth Big Barrel Bats- Youth Big Barrel Bats are typically designed for youth players we are ready for a heavier bat or are transitioning from youth to adult bats. Youth Big Barrel bats will typically have a length to weight ratio between -5 and -10. Youth Big Barrel bats are approved for leagues who allow barrels larger than 2 1/4 inch, as Youth Big Barrel bats will feature either a 2 3/4 or 2 5/8 inch barrel.

Youth Bats- Youth bats are designed for players anywhere in the age range of 6 to 12. All Youth bats will have 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter and typically length to weight ratios between -13.5 and -9.

Tee Ball Bats- Specifically designed for the beginning player entering Tee Ball, typically 4-5 years of age. All Tee Ball bats will have a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter and will have length to weight ratio that range from -10 to -14.

Do you know the player's approximate height and weight?

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Height and weight of the player are key factors when choosing the correct length and weight of a bat. If you do not know the players height and weight, however, the Bat Coach will still provide a suggested list of bats based upon answers given to the remaining questions.

Do you know the player's approximate height and weight?

* Please select an answer to continue.

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Height and weight of the player are key factors when choosing the correct length and weight of a bat. If you do not know the players height and weight, however, the Bat Coach will still provide a suggested list of bats based upon answers given to the remaining questions.

Do you know the player's approximate height and weight?

* Please select an answer to continue.

or  Start Over
Height and weight of the player are key factors when choosing the correct length and weight of a bat. If you do not know the players height and weight, however, the Bat Coach will still provide a suggested list of bats based upon answers given to the remaining questions.

Do you know the player's approximate height and weight?

* Please select an answer to continue.

or  Start Over
Height and weight of the player are key factors when choosing the correct length and weight of a bat. If you do not know the players height and weight, however, the Bat Coach will still provide a suggested list of bats based upon answers given to the remaining questions.

How old is the player?

* Please choose an age to continue.

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Knowing the player's age is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

How old is the player?

* Please choose an age to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's age is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

How old is the player?

* Please choose an age to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's age is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

How old is the player?

* Please choose an age to continue.

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Knowing the player's age is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate height?

* Please choose a height to continue.

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Knowing the player's approximate height is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate weight?

* Please choose a weight to continue.

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Knowing the player's approximate weight is used more to determine the proper weight of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the length of the bat.

What is the player's approximate height?

* Please choose a height to continue.

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Knowing the player's approximate height is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate weight?

* Please choose a weight to continue.

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Knowing the player's approximate weight is used more to determine the proper weight of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the length of the bat.

What is the player's approximate height?

* Please choose a height to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's approximate height is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate weight?

* Please choose a weight to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's approximate weight is used more to determine the proper weight of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the length of the bat.

What is the player's approximate height?

* Please choose a height to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's approximate height is used more to determine the proper length of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the weight of the bat.

What is the player's approximate weight?

* Please choose a weight to continue.

or  Start Over
Knowing the player's approximate weight is used more to determine the proper weight of bat that the player should use, but is also considered in the length of the bat.

What type of bat would you like?

* Please choose an option to continue.

or  Start Over
Composite Bats- Composite bats are made from carbon fibers that produce great durability and strength while offering outstanding performance. Composite bats are offered in full one piece and two piece bats.

Aluminum Bats- These bats come in one piece or half and half. The half and half bats have aluminum barrels with composite handles while the one piece bats are made of only aluminum.

Wood Bats-There are several different kinds of wood baseball bats to choose from: Birch, Maple, Composite Wood, Ash, and Bamboo.

Do you have a manufacturer(s) preference?

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If you have a preference for certain manufacturers products then please select 'Yes' for a list of available manufacturers for you to choose from. If you would like to see all the available bats from every manufacture that match your personalized results then select 'No'.

Please select your preferred manufacturer(s).

* Please choose at least one manufacturer to continue.

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Please select the manufacturer(s) you would like to see available products from that match your personalized search.

Do you have a price preference?

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If you would like to see all available bats under any price range then choose 'No' for price preference. If there is a price range or a maximum price that you would like to stay between then please choose 'Yes' for setting a price preference. Price, in general is related to the grade of material used in the bats. The higher grade of material being used, the higher the cost to the manufacturer to produce the bat. This also translates into higher performance and higher durability. This does not mean the higher priced bats are necessarily better in all cases, but, this is a general explanation of the price as it reflects to the material used in the bat.

What is your price preference?

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If you are looking to spend around $100 or less then please select the price preference option for $99.99 or less. If your price range is around $200 then select the $199.99 option and for no maximum price preference please select 'No max price', which will retrieve all matching bats.

Bat Coach Suggestion

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Using the information you provided the Bat Coach, we suggest you use a  inch bat. Most  inch bats will range in weight from  to  ounces. The heavier bats usually produce more power behind each hit, where the lighter bats create faster bat speed to catch up with the faster pitchers.

However, if you are a bigger or stronger player in your age group you may want to go up an inch to a  inch bat if a larger size is available. If you are a smaller player for your age group, you may prefer to possibly move down an inch to a  inch to help generate more bat speed.

What type of bat would you like?

* Please choose an option to continue.

or  Start Over
Composite Bats- Composite bats are made from carbon fibers that produce great durability and strength while offering outstanding performance. Composite bats are offered in full one piece and two piece bats.

Aluminum Bats- These bats come in one piece or half and half. The half and half bats have aluminum barrels with composite handles while the one piece bats are made of only aluminum.

Wood Bats-There are several different kinds of wood baseball bats to choose from: Birch, Maple, Composite Wood, Ash, and Bamboo.

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What kind of barrel are you looking for?

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What type of wood bat would you like?

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Maple - Maple bats are currently the most popular choice amongst Major League players, although choosing a bat is a lot of personal preference. Maple is a strong, stiff, and durable wood, making it ideal for power hitters and players that do not like much flex in their bat.

Ash - Ash is one of the most common woods used to make bats. Ash bats have a lightweight feel and provide more "give" than maple bats which makes them perfect for players looking for a wood bat with flex.

Bamboo - Since bamboo is naturally hollow, bamboo bats are constructed by compressing strips of bamboo together. This creates a very strong and durable, yet lightweight and elastic wood bat.

Birch - Birch is a relatively new wood for baseball bats. Birch offers players more flexibility than maple, with a lower breakage rate than ash.

Composite Wood - Composite wood bats are made from a combination of wood and various composite materials. These bats are extremely durable, but may not be legal for use in some leagues.