Ever wonder how some players seem to effortlessly crank softballs 275' and more while you're struggling to put one over a drawn in outfield, and your team's best power hitter is overshadowed by your opponent's bottom three in the line up. Want to know the secret for hitting for power in slow pitch softball?
One word... Bat, or rather Softball Bat. All other things equal... the bat is the greatest single difference maker when it comes to increasing distance and velocity when hitting in slow pitch softball. Now that you are aware of the bat's importance I would think you'd cancel your trip to K-mart or Target to buy a new bat for the upcoming season. It's imperative, if you're serious about becoming a power hitter, to buy the best legal softball bat you can find or afford.
So what's the best slow pitch softball bat available? We're going to review, what I have found to be, the Best 3 Bats available. This is not my personal opinion, but rather a consensus of opinions from several highly competitive slow pitch softball teams, from several different leagues.
The Easton Stealth Speed Slow Pitch Bat was in the top three evaluated. It's one of the best ASA legal bats because Easton engineers somehow figured out how to increase bat speed without altering the barrel length, which is critical to remaining ASA qualified.
It's a proven fact, whether it be baseball or softball, Bat Speed dictates power and distance which the ball travels after being struck. Whether you're a number 4, 5 or 6 hitter looking to increase home run power or the number 1, 2, or 3 hitter looking for increased on base percentage by lacing line drives through the infielder, this is the bat for you.
The only draw back of this bat is it's a little bit pricey at $400 +.
The Worth 20011 Toxic ASA Softball Bat is one of the best bats around for raw power. The beyond composite technology coupled with the advanced tempered alloy construction provides additional power to any player's swing.
In addition, the Tabbed-Taper technology and end-load design gives the bat an elongated sweet spot which turns normal outfield fly balls into soaring blasts over the fences.
The bat is a slow pitch players' favorite and Worth guarantees the bat will outperform a normal composite bat by 3%, although I have know idea how to measure or prove that claim. There is no doubt however, the bat will add power.
The number #1 bat players chose was the Miken FX700 Freak ASA Softball Bat for the best bat for power for immediate use. What do I mean "for immediate use?" Many players do not realize composite bats, whether baseball or softball, requires a breaking in period in order to establish a sweet spot. There are actual requirements and certain techniques for performing this break-in procedure.
A break-in period for the Miken FX700 is not required as it provides excellent pop right out of the wrapper. In addition Miken shortened the FX700 barrel, which moves the sweet spot towards the end of the bat, which produces consistent hard hit line drives with added distance.
If you're a serious softball slow pitch player, you should check out one of these three bats in order to get increased power and distance in your swing.
Jim Bain, former Minor league baseball player, who since retiring has dedicated his life to teaching baseball to youth, shares his advice on pitching baseball drills on his exciting info packed website: http://www.learn-youth-baseball-coaching.com.
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