First you need to understand that bat speed is probably the biggest factor that should sway your decision in purchasing softball bats. A heavier bat will give the ball more momentum, but the heavier the bat usually means a slower bat speed. With a lighter bat you are much more likely to make contact because you will have a higher bat speed. You will find that most players with high batting averages use lighter bats.
Swing as many different bats as you can. If your team doesn't have a wide variety of bats to try, try a sporting goods store. Try not to select a long bat that will allow you to hit pitches that may end up going into the opposite batter's box. If a pitch is outside of the strike zone, don’t swing at it.
Aluminum bat VS. Wood baseball bat? Aluminum bats are more durable and less flexible which makes the ball jumps off the bat. Wooden bats have a classic and more flexible feel and are usually a little safer for the pitcher, less of a worry about those comeback here line drives.
Head to a batting cage to see how comfortable you feel when trying to make contact. Don’t be afraid to have a friend video record a number of swings so you can examine your swing to make sure that the bat allows you to reach through the whole strike zone. Once you feel comfortable in the batting cage, you'll know that you've found the right bat for you.
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