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09/08/2024 Team Building Activities for Softball & Baseball Teams

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In this article, the Bat Experts at JustBats outline activities aimed at enhancing team chemistry. Learn more and start today! ... Read More »

08/14/2024 2024 & 2025 Easton Hype Fire Baseball Bat Review

Easton Hype Fire baseball bat, red and yellow, with HYPE and FIRE visible on its barrel, surrounded by flames.

The Bat Experts dive into the design, performance, and player feedback on the most popular USSSA bat of the year, the Easton Hype Fire! Get your Easton Hype Fire at JustBats with fast and free shipping every day! ... Read More »

08/01/2024 What Is The Best Batting Practice Cage Bat?

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As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Batting practice is no exception. It is essential to step into the cage as much as possible if you want to take your game and hitting percentage to the next level. ... Read More »

07/30/2024 Maple vs. Ash Wood Bats Explained

Diagonal split showing ash wood with a faint baseball on one side and maple wood on the other.

The two most common types of wood bats used are maple and ash. Our Bat Experts outilne everything you need to know and more about these wood bat types. ... Read More »

07/29/2024 The 7 Worst Feelings in Baseball

Three black and white baseball scenes: a player sliding, a dejected player, and a batter swinging, depicting frustrating moments.

JustBats breaks down the big blunders on the field with the 7 worst feelings in baseball! Our Experts are here to help with blunders and homers every day with fast and free shipping! ... Read More »

07/24/2024 Composite vs Alloy Baseball Bats

Orange META bat and black CAT9 bat with VS between them, illustrating composite vs alloy baseball bats.

Whether you're using a softball or baseball bat made of composite or alloy material, it's vital to know the difference, since it affects performance. Here is everything you need to know!... Read More »

07/23/2024 Travel Ball Tournament Packing List For Parents, Players, & Coaches

Car trunk packed with baseball/softball bats and bags for a travel ball tournament.

Whether you're an experienced travel ball parent or this is your first time taking a trip with the team, the Bat Experts at JustBats have got you covered with a packing checklist.... Read More »

07/19/2024 101 Best Softball Team Names

White text 101 BEST SOFTBALL TEAM NAMES on a dark, abstract background of softball players.

JustBats has scoured the interwebs, asked players, and created our own to complete a list of the best softball team names. Which one will you choose? ... Read More »

07/19/2024 How To Break In A Composite Softball Bat

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To break in your composite softball bat: 1. 100 swings off a tee, 2. 50 swings with short or soft toss, 3. 50 swings off full-length pitch.... Read More »

07/18/2024 3 Fundraising Ideas For Baseball & Softball Teams

Child throws baseball at dunk tank target, an adult sits in the cage. A fun fundraising event for teams.

Need to raise money for your baseball team or softball team? JustBats reviews three (3) creative and successful ideas for team fundraising.... Read More »