Aluminum fastpitch softball bats are made from an aluminum or aluminum alloy with either one particular or double-walled construction.

Slow pitch Softball Bats are most commonly made 30 inches in size, are made from carbon fiber composite materials, each softball bat weighing between 28 ounces. The ideal softball and consist of either one solid piece or two pieces that happen to be joined together at the center of the bat. An excellent softball bat can propel batted softballs great distances.