Softball Fastpitch Bat Reviews | Which Bats For You
Today’s fastpitch bats are better than ever, and performance stats prove it. So which one is right for you? The key to finding the perfect bat is to choose one that enhances your natural hitting abilities and style. Not every player is built to be a power hitter, showing off the long ball. On the other hand, it also takes special skills to make contact in each at bat and place the ball to all fields. In between, good all-around hitters flash power when needed while hitting for a solid average. 
Bat manufacturers like Miken, Anderson, Mizuno, Worth, Rawlings and DeMarini put their engineers to work to craft a range of fastpitch softball bats that are tailored to the different styles players use at the plate. Some bats are all-metal while others are 100% composite, and some feature hybrid design. Let’s take a look.
Hitting for High Average
Every team needs a few players that get on base more often than not. They place them at the top of the lineup, batting them first and second, and often have one bat last as a spark igniter as the game progresses. These players can hit pitches in any part of the strike zone and put the ball in play with authority. If this description fits you, look for fastpitch bats built for high average that offer high bat speed and excellent control. To this end, many feature a length to weight ratio in the -10 to -12 range with lengths from 29 inches to 33 inches. Some of the highest rated fastpitch softball bats in this category are:
Will a $299 bat really outperform a well-built $79 bat like the Easton SX70B Reflex Fastpitch Bat? In most cases, for most players, the answers is “absolutely not.”
Miken Halo Light
You should know right off the bat…that this one is pink. (Although keep pink in mind for cancer awareness). Probably a better choice for the ladies, and with the outrageously light -12 length to weight ratio
Putting up Power Numbers
On the other end of the spectrum are the maulers who are looking to drive the ball hard and deep with a “grip it and rip it” mentality. There are plenty of bats on the rack that will fuel your success as you drive in runs and clear the bases. Since mass is a key component of force these sticks feature lower length to weight ratios, usually -7 to -9. Keep in mind, too, that the longer the bat the more it will weigh, so if you want to swing a big stick choose a 33 or 34 inch bat. The top fastpitch bats for heavy hitters in the middle of the lineup include:
Do your teammates call you “slugger?” Do you bat in the 3, 4, or 5 spot all the time? If your role on the team is to supply the heavy lumber then the DeMarini CF3 White Fastpitch Bat
The debate rages in fastpitch circles as to which material delivers better performance, alloy or composite. When you ask the engineers at renowned bat maker Miken they simply answer “both”
Fastpitch Bats for Balanced Performance
The bat makers also produce sticks for those capable of both hitting for average and taking the ball deep when they get the right pitch. These bats are balanced, usually sporting a -9 to -11 weight ratio for greater flexibility, poking the ball through the hole or driving it into the gap. We should note that not only are these clubs designed for the best of hitters, they are also right for inexperienced hitters since they can do all things well. Until a player knows their particular strengths a versatile bat in the middle of the spectrum makes the most sense. The most balanced fastpitch bats on the diamond come from all the top manufacturers.
Hitting gurus talk about it like it’s their mantra: Bat speed, bat speed, bat speed, and that’s why the Easton Stealth Speed -10 Fastpitch Bat has so many fans. It only makes sense because you’ve first got to get around on the fastball
Anderson Techzilla
The Anderson bat company puts their best efforts into building bats with plenty of attitude and the Anderson Techzilla Fastpitch Softball Bats are absolute beasts. The mean streak is in the technology, and this one is loaded from head to toe
We tried to show you some examples of many options available for many different types of hitters. Age,gender and ability will all make your choices different.
Below are a list of some of the top manufacturers of fastpitch bats around. Take some time and browse the many makes, models and yes even colors of the