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Most Americans love softball and so they know what is a softball bat. For those who are not familiar with the sport called softball, a player would use a softball bat to hit the ball. A softball bat is generally made of metal, hardwood, and other approved materials. It weighs around 38 oz or 1 kg, 2.25 inches or 6 cm in diameter, and the length is less than 34 inches or 86 cm. Click here to learn more. 

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There are different leagues in the United States and each league has a different set of softball bats. Designs of the softball bats continue to be engineered for a safety and high quality under information set by these leagues. There are several current popular brands in softball bat, with a price ranging from $40 to $300 or even more depending on the material used in the construction of the instrument.

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The national governing body of softball is the American Softball Association and the association requires that manufacturers of softball bats have to certify their bats with a standard BESR or ball exit speed ration and "1.20BTF". They require the softball bats to be smooth, no cracks or rough edges sticking out, have a safety grip and not just tape. Generally, softball bats have three types, and these are the training bats, slow-pitch bats, and the fast-pitch bats. Today, most players have their own bat worth $250. There are several variety of bats sold in the market today and you can choose your bat depending on your style and budget. 

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Whether you will use the softball bat for practice or for special tournament, it is not necessary to get a very expensive bat. You can search online to find good names or brands of softball bats. When buying online, just make sure that the bat fits you or your child, so as not to waste your money even if it is a good deal. Some retailers do accept returns, but it could be a hassle on your part to package it up again and take it to the post office. 

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A more practical way to buy your softball bat is to go to your local sporting goods first. You may not find cheap softball bats but you can certainly try some first until you find what fits best for you or for your child. Sometimes, a local retailer has special sales too and you can get cheap softball bats. Go online to learn more about this.

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