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Does the softball bat really make a difference?
Written by on May 29, 2008 – 4:07 pm -
Im playing in men’s league softball. Several of these teams crank home runs on us 6,7,8 a game. They also all have $300-$400 bats. We use $40-$60 bats from Walmart. Can the bat really make that much difference and if so what would be a good, moderatly priced bat. I have a hard time when thinking of dishing out $300+ on a bat that I can buy for $50! Any thoughts?
Tags: Bats, Crank, Game, Hard Time, Softball Bat, Walmart
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By DarkHelmet on May 30, 2008 | Reply
ya it does. but maybe they are just better tahn you guys.. but if you spend like 150 on a bat it will help
By David G on May 30, 2008 | Reply
Cheap bats have no pop. Those $400 bats allow guys who have no business hitting home runs crush the ball. It is difficult to compete when those bats are allowed and you don’t have one. Some leagues will outlaw certain types of bats. If you want to compete, forget Wal-Mart and think about Easton. Go to this website
By ashley.dennis on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
Yes, all bats are made differently and they are all weighted differently as well. You should try a “Play it again” sports store. They usually have a ton of used softball bats for cheap. But you should definatly spend more on a bat than $50.
By Jim G on Jun 6, 2008 | Reply
yes it does, more technology in the better bats and u get more pop out of them. I noticed it the last year i played….
By Dr. J on Jun 8, 2008 | Reply
Kind of the same premise as golf. Give Tiger my driver, and he will hit is far, but no where near as far as he hits his Nike.
The more expensive bats have a better compression.
By Brian J on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
Yes the better bats will hit the ball harder and further. But they only enhance your own ability. If you can hit a ball 260 with a single wall bat, that may be 280 with double wall, 300 with composite.