The Bat Nerds

You can't play softball without the right bat. But with all the different options out in the market today, how confident are you of choosing the best one? Having the best softball bat in your arsenal builds confidence at the plate, and puts a lot more zing in your hit. If this is your...

Over the past 3 months, we've put about 15 wiffle ball bats on the market to the test. From our results, we're positive that the Louisville Slugger C271 replica is undoubtedly the best wiffle ball bat of the lot. Its sturdy build has seen it hold up perfectly well throughout the tests we...

Louisville Slugger XENO Fastpitch Softball Bat Check Price on Amazon.com The Louisville Slugger XENO makes 'the best fastpitch softball bats' year after year, loved by players, coaches, and parents alike. The XENO is a two-piece, fully composite softball bat with a...

The pitching machine was invented in 1897 and has since evolved into a complex machine, perfect for batters set on improving their swing. Pitching machines are quite diverse. Low-end models cost as little as $50, while top-of-the-line machines cost as much as $4,000. As can be seen, the question isn't “what is the best pitching...

As a baseball or softball coach, the best fungo bat is a must have in your arsenal - fielding practice isn’t complete without one. What is a fungo bat? If you’ve never heard of fungo bats, this guide will answer any questions you may have about these funny name, strange looking bats.

Congratulations! You just bought a brand new glove. What next? What’s the best way to get your glove game ready? In this guide, we cover the best and most effective methods to break in a baseball or softball glove. Breaking in a brand new baseball or softball can be difficult. Everyone seems to have their own "best way". And while there...

Sunflower seeds and baseball are a match made in heaven. They are as American as apple pie and are perfect for baseball, camping, boating or when you’re simply looking to kill time. There are very few things in this world we consider ourselves to be true connoisseurs of. One of those things is sunflower...

There are few things as heartbreaking as a baseball or softball bat that has had its life prematurely cut short either through cracking, breaking or some other tragedy. In this article, we provide a list of the best ways you can ensure your bat lasts a long time by keeping it in tip-top condition. The basics when it comes to taking...

When you buy a wood bat or an alloy bat, you don’t need to worry about breaking it in. These bats come hot out of the wrapper. However, with composite baseball bats, things are different. These bats need to be broken in to perform at full potential. Below, we discuss how to break in your composite baseball bat. The break-in method...

One-piece bats vs. two-piece bats... Which one is better and why? Which option is better for a power hitter or a for a contact hitter? Whether it’s baseball or for softball, we often see this question pop up. Unfortunately, the answers to these questions aren’t always as straightforward because every player has their own...