Best Fastpitch Softball Bats


softball player holding softball bat

As a parent or player yourself, you know that choosing the right softball equipment makes all the difference on the field. One of the most important pieces of equipment in softball is your bat. Our Softball Experts have selected the best fastpitch softball bats for the 2024 season from top brands like Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, and Easton. Our top softball bats will give you a balanced swing and the perfect “pop” of contact so that you can step up to the plate with confidence all season long.

2024 Louisville Slugger LXT (-10) Fastpitch Bat

Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat 2024

Why Our Experts Love It: 

Bat Specs:

  • Barrel: 2 1/4“
  • Bat Drop: -10
  • Barrel Material: Composite 
  • Level: High School, College

Easton Fire Fly (-12) Fastpitch Softball Bat

DeMarini 2023 Prism Fastpitch Softball Bat

Bat Features: 

  • Precision Molding Technology: Weight Lifting Accessories
  • Balanced Swing Weight: Provides optimized balance point for fast swing speed
  • Seamless Carbon Construction: Provides uniform strength and perfectly tuned max performance for a softer, more flexible barrel right out of the wrapper

Bat Specs:

  • Bat Drop: -12
  • Handle: Ultra-thin 29/32"
  • Certification: USA, USSSA (Fastpitch Only), NSA, ISA, WBSC
  • Year Released: 2024

Easton Ghost Unlimited (-10) Fastpitch Softball Bat

Easton Ghost Unlimited Fastpitch Softball Bat

Why Our Experts Love It: 

  • Larger Sweet Spot: Double Barrel EXT Design provides maximum performance across a larger sweet spot
  • Improved Comfort: Power Boost “Soft Knob” Technology gives hitters more leverage and reduces vibration to improve bottom-hand comfort
  • Reduced Swing Weight: Connection between inner and outer barrel reduces swing weight, optimizes the barrel, and maintains vibration on mishits

Bat Specs:

  • Barrel: 2 1/4“
  • Bat Drop: -10
  • Frame: 1-Piece
  • Barrel Material: Composite
  • Handle: Ultra-Thin 29/32”
  • Level: High School, College
  • Year Released: 2023
best softball bats demarini 2024

Why Our Experts Love It: 

  • Huge Sweet Spot: Composite barrel engineered for consistent responsiveness and a huge sweet spot
  • Responsive Feel: Redesigned connection improves barrel performance and creates a responsive feel that delivers energy transfer into the barrel instead of your hands
  • Enhanced Bat Speed: Tracer end cap composed of lightweight composite materials to enhance bat speed while maintaining powerful barrel performance

Bat Specs:

  • Barrel: 2 1/4"
  • Barrel Material: Composite
  • Year Released: 2023
Louisville slugger meta bat 2024

Why Our Experts Love It: 

  • Balanced Swing Weight: An easy-swinging profile with a touch of weight targeted toward the end of the barrel, helping all types of players deliver maximum pop
  • VTX Connection System: A two-piece design allowing for independent movement between the barrel and handle for a best-in-class feel with less vibration on contact
  • F2X Performance End Cap: Maximizes the barrel profile without sacrificing bat control or swing speed

Bat Specs:

  • Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4"
  • Bat Drop: -10
  • Frame: 2-Piece
  • Barrel Material: Composite
  • Year Released: 2024

With any these top fastpitch softball bats, your offense will dominate this season. If you have further questions, check out our guide for how to choose a fastpitch softball bat. Once you get all the softball equipment on your list, you’ll be ready to play ball! Shop our wide selection of softball bats online or speak to a Softball Expert at your local CERBE.