softball bat

Aluminum hitting tool

A softball bat is a club used to hit the ball in softball, similar to a baseball bat but typically shorter and with a larger barrel diameter.

Softball bats are made of aluminum, composite materials, or wood, with metal bats dominating recreational and competitive play.

Rules vary by league regarding bat specifications.

Related

warm up swings · base hit · dugout · grip · barrel · sweet spot · handle · crack · diamond · pitcher · catcher · glove · leather · infield · strike · foul · on deck · stance

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Opposites
sport type

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Willow blade for hitting

baseball bat · hockey stick · lacrosse stick · tennis racket · golf club

offensive vs defensive equipment

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Padded glove for backstops

catcher's mask · chest protector · shin guards · baseball glove

function in game

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Variant with larger ball

pitcher's mound · home plate · bases

Family

softball, soft, ball, softly, softness, soften, softened, softening, softer

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Top 100,000
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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G