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03/19/2018 Does Using A Donut Improve Bat Speed?

Baseball bat with a red STON donut weight, used to improve bat speed.

Why are baseball players and softball players using a donut on the end of their bat? Does using a donut improve bat speed? JustBats.com examines whether or not a bat donut on the end of a bat enhances a player's bat speed.... Read More »

03/14/2018 Bat Review: 2018 Mizuno Silhouette Fastpitch Softball Bat

2018 Mizuno Silhouette fastpitch softball bat, white with blue accents. OFFICIAL SOFTBALL and SILHOUETTE are on the bat.

Why is the 2018 Mizuno Silhouette Fastpitch softball bat considered one of the year's best softball bats for young players? JustBats.com reviews the features and what players are saying about the popular fastpitch bat in this Bat Review.... Read More »

03/12/2018 5 Exercises Pro Baseball Players Recommend

Baseball player holding a DYNAMAX-X 12 medicine ball, performing an exercise. Another player is blurred in the background.

How do the best baseball players take their game to the next level? JustBats.com explores five (5) exercises pro baseball players recommend to strengthen their body and enhance their skills.... Read More »

02/26/2018 What Is An End Loaded Bat?

Black SELECT 11 and red 523 bats lean against a forklift. Text: What Is An End Loaded Bat? #ClickToHit JustBats.com.

An end loaded bat is one that has a portion of its weight distributed towards the end of the barrel. This causes an end loaded bat to feel more “top heavy” when compared to a balanced option. While end loaded bats are more difficult to control through the swing path, they can produce an increase in power generated on-... Read More »

02/21/2018 Does Little League Allow BBCOR Bats?

Baseball bats, one showing BBCOR CERTIFIED .50 text. Blog title: Does Little League Allow BBCOR Bats?

With the new USA Baseball bat standard, does Little League allow BBCOR bats to be used? JustBats.com answers this question and more on the USABat Standard.... Read More »

02/12/2018 2018 Marucci Metal Bat Guide

Four Marucci metal bats: CAT7, CAT, Posey 28 Pro Metal, and F5 models, featured in the 2018 guide.

Have you seen 2018 Marucci metal bats? JustBats.com reviews the four types of metal baseball bats in Marucci's latest offerings, including CAT7 and F5.... Read More »

02/05/2018 Best Negro Leagues Baseball Player Ever

Negro Leagues baseball player Satchel Paige pitching, wearing a cap and uniform, with a baseball in his raised hand.

Back in the 1880s, when the sport of baseball wove itself into America's fabric, African-American players formed professional teams. Tap to learn more and see who the best player ever was!... Read More »

01/24/2018 Bat Review: 2018 DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat

2018 DeMarini CF Zen USA Baseball Bat with USA BASEBALL TM, DEMARINI, CF ZEN, -10, PARAFLEX visible.

It's finally here! JustBats.com reviews the 2018 DeMarini CF Zen -10 USA baseball bat (WTDXUFX) approved for USABat Standard. Learn more in this bat review.... Read More »

01/22/2018 How Long Can I Expect My Bat To Last?

Several baseball bats, including COMBAT and LOUISVILLE, with the title How Long Can I Expect My Bat To Last? and JustBats.com.

Review the four important factors to ensuring your baseball bat or softball bat has a long lifespan. Here is how long you can expect your bat to last.... Read More »

01/08/2018 Bat Reviews: 2018 Miken DC-41 Slow Pitch Softball Bats

Two Miken DC-41 slow pitch softball bats on softballs. Text: 2018 Miken DC-41 Slow Pitch Softball Bats, JustBats.com, #ClickToHit.

For 2018, Miken has introduced an ASA and USSSA approved Denny Crine Miken DC-41 Slow Pitch softball bat lineup. JustBats.com reviews both bats.... Read More »