What bats are legal for slow pitch softball?
USSSA SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL Moving forward 240 lb Bats are all that can be approved to have a USSSA Stamp on them. Note: In USSSA Conference play only bats with the 240 lb NTS stamp are Legal.
What weight bat should I use for slow pitch softball?
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 is a good slow pitch bat?
Slow Pitch Bats approved for USSSA in 2021 Starting out in the top spot, we’ve got the new Easton Fire Flex CXN. Approved for play in USSSA, NSA, and ISA, the relaunched Easton Fire Flex is back and better than ever. If you’re feeling nostalgic about this model, that’s because it mimics the CXN bats of the past.
What does 1.20 BPF mean?
Bat Performance Factor
NSA (1.20 BPF): Bat Performance Factor for Slowpitch softball governed leagues. Bat Performance Factor (BPF) is simply the increase in the liveliness of a ball hitting a bat compared to throwing a ball against a solid wall. For example a 20% faster rebound = a BPF of 1.20.
Are all slow pitch softball bats 34 inches?
Nearly every slow pitch softball bat will measure 34 inches in length. Some exceptions will exist for wood slow pitch bats. WEIGHT in bats is measured in ounces.
How do you pick a slow pitch softball bat?
What you need to know when selecting a Slow Pitch softball bat:
- The key to a good softball bat is finding the weight and size that fit you.
- All softball bats have a 2” barrel.
- Slow Pitch bats are 34” long.
- Slow Pitch bats range in weight from 26 – 30oz.
- Slow Pitch softball leagues include ASA, ISA, ISF, NSA, and USSSA.
Is a lighter softball bat better?
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 long do slow pitch softball bats last?
anywhere between 1-4000 swings. depends on how hard you swing, how hard the balls you hit are, how durable the bat is, etc. etc.