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6 Best ASA/USA Slowpitch Softball bats – 2022

December 25, 2022

When looking for your ideal bat, it is also very important to check whether it is approved for you desired league.

Basically, this article is about Best ASA approved Softball bats of this year, people searching for best ASA Slowpitch softball bats ever or other ASA approved leagues will find it useful.

If you play in USSSA leagues then  it is better to check our USSSA Softball bat reviews here.

Lets start with the first ASA/USA bat.

Top 6 ASA/USA Slowpitch Softball bats 2023-2022-21

There are not any bats launched this year except the EASTON's Comic Series. Make sure to check them out.
We'll be reviewing them soon.

2022

2022 Miken DC-41 Supermax load

Finally the wait is over with the release of Miken's all new DC-41.

That conquers the ASA/USA Slowpitch line-up every year.

This is a 1 oz supermax end-loaded and a Limited Edison bat.

This the only DC-41 availbale to buy right now.

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2022 Easton Ghost

Easton has released its Ghost double barrel USA approved slowpitch softball bat of the year 2022.

So far, its going well. There are no recent reports of cracking an breaking, seems like they've tried and fixed issues in this one.

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2022 Worth KRECHER XL ASA/USA

2022 Worth Krecher XL is again back in the game with the latest version.

The 2021 Worth krecher was a great success and so is the 2022 Krecher.

Miken DC-41 and Worth KRECHER both are our favourite bat with ASA/USA stamp.

It has 0.5 oz lesser endload than the Miken DC-41.

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2021

2021 Miken DC 41 Supermax

(Best End-loaded ASA/USA Slowpitch Softball bat)

Best Slowpitch softball bat 2021

Since Miken released its most awaited bats lineup it started selling like hot cakes, even though it was released very late.

Miken DC-41 has been the Best ASA/USA slowpitch softball bat from several years.

Long story short: It is still the best ASA slowpitch bat of the year even in 2022. 

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2021 Worth Krecher, XL

(Best End-loaded ASA/USA Slowpitch Softball bat)

Worth released it way before Miken and it seems like the it helped them a lot.

Worth Krecher XL has proven itself to be called the best bat for USA slowpitch lineup.

We think that it is as good as the Miken DC-41. Obviously loved by power hitters who can handle the end-load.

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2021 Miken Freak Primo

(Best Balanced ASA/USA Slowpitch Bat)

Balanced ASA Slowpitch softball bat

Miken freak primo is no new in the market, Miken freak series is loved by the players so far.

It is best for those who want a balanced, light swing and large sweet spot.

So far, I can say the it is best balanced USA Slowpitch bat.

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2021 Miken DC 41 Supermax

Best End-Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bats

Best ASA slowpitch softball bat 2021

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2.25 inches

Barrel Material: Composite 

Build: Two Piece 

Balance: 1 Oz. End-loaded

Connection: F2P

Available Sizes: 34 inches, 26/27/28 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

Miken DC-41 is a very well known name is the list of best ASA Slowpitch softball bats and also delivers it promising build quality and performance at the same time.

The barrel is made with its traditional revolutionary 100 COMP composite fibers that surely increases the performance without compromising with the durability of this softball bat.

Like every year's model this year's model also have 14 inch barrel with a huge sweet spot for increased performance.

F2P barrel flex technology help to reduce the vibration while hitting and the flex also transfers the energy to the ball, resulting in farther hits.

The 1 oz end-load weight enhances the power while swinging and could be great for the power hitters.

Pros

  • Large Sweet spot
  • Extreme Pop
  • Durable
  • 1 Oz. end-load
  • 1 Year Warranty

Cons

  • End cap issue not solved yet

A Brief Review for 2021 Miken DC - 41

What I Like?

For ASA slowpitch lineup, we've always recommended Miken DC-41 to our audience. 

And there are a number of reason why we pick this bat.

It has a large sweet spot and has some serious amount of pop into the barrel and the end-load makes it even more powerful.

It comes with a 1 year warranty that is obviously helpful if your piece faces any manufacturing defect.

What I don't like?

I don't understand why they can't fix this end-cap issue, however it does not happen to every bat but yes it is a problem that must be considered.

One line for this Bat: Best ASA slowpitch softball bat of the year.

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2021 Worth Ryan Harvey Krecher

Best End-Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bats

Best USA Slowpitch softball bat 2021

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2.25 inches

Barrel Material: Composite 

Build: Two Piece 

Balance: 0.5 Oz End-loaded

Connection: F2P

Available Sizes: 34 inches, 26/27/28 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

2021 Worth Ryan Harvey Krecher XL has gained popularity very rapidly this year and to be honest it deserves this much attention.

This bat is a composite construction with a barrel length of 13.5 inches and diameter of 2 1/4 inches.

The connection system that connects handle and barrel together is Quad comp tech which helps in barrel flex and results in farther distance.

Furthermore, its ultra-thin Flex Fifty handle provides more whip to generate more bat speed with every single swing.

And at last the 0.5 oz slight end load makes it easier for players with less muscle to swing this bat with extreme power.

Pros

  • Large Sweet spot
  • Great amount of Pop
  • Has Signature
  • 0.5 oz end-load
  • 1 Year Warranty

Cons

  • 13.5 inch barrel.

A Brief Review for 2021 Worth XL Krecher

What I Like?

Worth Ryan Harvey Krecher XL bat comes hot out of the wrapper and becomes even better with break-in.

It has a huge sweet spot and performs no less than the Miken DC-41.

The difference between worth Krecher and Miken DC-41 is that it has a 13.5 inch barrel while Miken DC has 14 inch barrel.

There is another difference of end-load weight, Miken DC is 1 oz end-loaded and Worth Krecher is 0.5 oz end-loaded.

We could not decide a clear winner among these two great slowpitch softball bats of the year, so for me both are best.

What I don't like?

13.5 inch barrel is not something considered to be a disadvantage, however Miken DC-41 is ahead of it when it comes to barrel length.

One line for this Bat: Best ASA slowpitch softball bat of the year.

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2021 Miken Freak Primo

Best Balanced Slowpitch Softball Bats

Best USA Slowpitch softball bat 2021

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2.25 inches

Barrel Material: Composite 

Build: Four Piece 

Balance: Balanced

Available Sizes: 34 inches 26/27/28 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

2021 Miken Freak Primo has tetra-core tech that is supposed to optimize performance by utilizing an inner core tube which collectively increases compression, barrel response and sweet spot at the same time.

Sensi-flex technology transfers the energy from handle to barrel resulting in an increased swing speed and prevents the vibrations to transfer to the handle and the batter's hands as well.

The barrel diameter is as usual 2 1/4 inches and the lenth is 14 inches, which is quite decent to have.

This bat is an all composite construction with a 4 piece construction that makes sure to minimalize the vibrations.

Certified with ASA/USA to play in ASA slowpitch sofbtall leagues.

Comes with a complete one year warrranty.

Pros

  • Large Sweet spot
  • Great amount of Pop
  • Balanced and lightweight
  • No Vibrations
  • 1 Year Warranty

Cons

  • All composite construction

A Brief Review for 2021 Miken Freak Primo Balanced

What I Like?

Miken Freak Primo Balanced has a large sweet spot and has a top notch performance. Its barrel's tetra core technology makes it sturdy and long lasting.

The four piece construction increases bat speed and eliminates vibrations.

Perfect for players who are used to swing a balanced USA slowpitch softball bat, and obviously it comes with a 12 months warranty.

What I don't like?

Some people might not like the all composite construction but I would say it is okay to have it if you want a balanced USA slowpitch bat.

One line for this Bat: Best Balanced USA/ASA slowpitch softball bat.

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Best ASA Slowpitch Softball bats 2020-19

Bat Name

Build

Certification

Barrel

Price

Miken DC-41 2019

Two Piece, +3 sizes

USSSA & ASA

2 1/4, 14 inches

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DeMarini One OG

Two Piece, +2 sizes

ASA, USSSA, ISA, NSA

2 1/4, 12 inches

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Demarini Flipper OG

Two Piece, +3 Sizes

ASA

2 1/4, 13 inches

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DeMarini Steel 2018

Two Piece, +3 Sizes

ASA, USSSA, NSA, & ISA

2 1/4, 12 inches

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Miken Freak Platinum

Two Piece, +2 Sizes

ASA

2 1/4, 14 inches

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Easton Rival Slowpitch softball bat

One Piece, +3 Sizes

ASA, ISF, USSSA, NSA & ISA

2 1/4, 12 inches

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Miken DC-41 ASA Slowpitch

Editor's Pick

Miken DC 41 slowpitch softball bat review

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 14 inches

Barrel Material: Full Composite

Handle Material: Composite

Build: Two Piece 

Balance: End-Load

Connection: Flex 2 Power Technology

Available weight: 26 to 28 Oz

Warranty:
1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

2019 Miken DC-41 is a 14-inch slowpitch softball bats which have Team USA softball legend DANNY CRINE' s signature.

Its barrel and handle as well are made with composite which makes it a full composite composition.

Its composite material is made using Triple Matrix Core + technology which is known to increase the composite volume by 15% and helps in increasing its durability as well.

The barrel length and diameter are 14 inches and 2 ¼ inches respectively
It comes in two variants, one is the ASA Approved and the other is USSSA league-approved.

F2P(Flex to power) technology is used in this two-piece construction which optimizes flex and barrel loading to maximize speed through the zone.

Miken DC-41 ASA slowpitch softball bat is a full ounce end load that serves more power to the player while swinging.

Just like any other bat Miken DC-41 slowpitch softball bat also comes with a complete 1-year manufacturer warranty.

Pros

  • Hot out of the Box
  • Large Sweet spot and barrel 
  • Has durable build
  • Comes in ASA and USSSA both variants
  • Cost effective
  • 1-Year Warranty

Cons

  • End Cap

A Brief Review for Miken 2019 DC-41

What I do Like?

Here, this bat is the most loved and most popular bat in Slowpitch softball bats lineup.

I like it too because it has everything that a good slowpitch softball bat should have, it has both variants ASA and USSSA.

Miken DC is very comfortable in player's hand and has a lot of pop.

It is also featured with a bigger barrel along with a huge sweet spot.

This bat is in this list of best ASA slowpitch softball bats because it is approved for ASA and is also featured in our List of best Slowpitch softball bats.

What I don't like?

There are no specific cons for this bat that I must report here to stop you from buying this ASA softball bat.

Only a few players faced it to be broken soon, but we ignore it because it can be a manufacturing defect for some specific bats and happens with every model.

Though it has serious issues with end-cap, it comes out. Maybe they need to glue it hard.

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DeMarini One OG

Best Dual Stamp Slowpitch Softball bat

Slowpitch softball bats

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 12 inches

Barrel Material: Composite

Handle Material: ZnX Alloy

Build: Two Piece 

Approved Leagues: ASA, USSSA, ISA, NSA

Available Sizes: 34"/26 oz, 34"/28"

Warranty: 1-Year Warranty.

Bat Details

Here is another Slowpitch softball bat that is approved for ASA and USSSA stamp as well.

Unlike Miken DC-41 Demarini One OG has the dual stamp on a single bat, which means it can be used for both leagues.

Now coming to its construction, its barrel is made with full-composite and is 12 inches in length and 2 ¼ inches in diameter.

While on the other hand, the handle of this ASA/USSSA slowpitch softball bat is made with Znx Alloy which defines it as a hybrid softball bat.

To improve the swinging weight and feel it is featured with Rck knob and Dish end cap.

The Demarini One OG slowpitch softball bat also comes with a complete one-year manufacturer's warranty.

Pros

  • Hybrid Construction
  • Stiffer Feel
  • Decent Pop
  • Eligible for all Slowpitch leagues
  • Dual Stamp in a single bat
  • Full-year warranty

Cons

  • Not hot out of the wrapper
  • Takes more than average break-ins

A Brief Review for DeMarini One OG

What I Like?

The best thing about this ASA slowpitch softball bat is that it is a Hybrid bat, which makes it different from other bats.

The alloy handle provide it stiffer feel and two-piece construction prevents stinging and provides smoother hits.

Another feature that makes it different from other bats in the best ASA Slowpitch softball bats lineup is its dual stamp.

If you want to play both ASA and USSSA with Miken DC-41 you will have to buy two different variants and pay twice, but with this bat, a single bat will do the job for you in both leagues.

People who trust the Demarini brand over any other, they choose it and being a 2016 model it still managed to earn a place in this list of best ASA slowpitch softball bats for 2019 - 2020.

What I don't like?

Though, this bat is one of the best ASA slowpitch softball bats still it has few disadvantages you need to know.

Like, it has not so much pop like DC-41 but yes it has decent pop.

Another thing that I would like to point out is that it takes a significant amount of break-in hits to completely break in its barrel for maximum performance.

If you want a decent pop and break-in period is no issue for your then you are good to go for this bat.

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Demarini Flipper OG (Most Pop)

Pop Machine

Demarini Flipper og slowpitch softball bat review

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 13 inches

Barrel Material: Composite

Handle Material: ZnX Alloy

Build: Two Piece 

Approved Leagues: ASA only

Available Sizes: 34"/26 oz, 34"/27 oz, 34"/28 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

Here is another ASA approved slowpitch softball bat that is already very popular and needs not much introduction.

Its barrel length is 13 inches and 2 ¼ inches in diameter, it is made with composite whereas, the handle is Znx alloy construction.

This Demarini Flipper OG ASA slowpitch softball bat has divergence barrel which is claimed to have gapped wall barrel design which created maximum softness and trampoline effect when made a hit.

The handle which is made with Znx alloy provides the stiffer feel, does not flex too much, forcing the barrel to deflect more for increased overall barrel performance.

This Slowpitch softball bat is approved only for ASA/USA league play and comes with a complete one-year manufacturer warranty.

Pros

  • Hot out of the wrapper
  • Feels stiffer
  • Extreme Pop
  • Hybrid Construction
  • Cost effective
  • Has 1 year warranty

Cons

  • Some players experienced durability issue

A Brief Review for DeMarini Flipper OG

What I Like?

If you ask me to perfectly define this ASA slowpitch softball bat is one line, I would say it is the Hottest ASA Slowpitch Softball bat of 2019.

Since it is very hot bat of 2019 we still have to find a bat that outperforms this one in 2020 and we will update this list then.

Another thing I liked the most is its price, it is really a very cost-effective bat if compared to its quality and performance.

Being a hybrid construction is another reason for this performance and the player feel the performance of composite and stiffness of alloy.

Like any other bat, it has also a 1-year warranty which you can say, is quite obvious.

What I don't like?

I did not want to consider this as a demerit but still wanted to let you know that some of the buyers experienced it to be broken in its initial stages after buying.

But most of them did not report this issue, So that is a manufacturing defect and you can replace it under warranty.

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Demarini Steel 2018

Most Innovative

Demarini Steel 2018 review best slowpitch softball bats

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 12 inches

Barrel Material: Carburized Steel

Handle Material: ZnX alloy

Build: Two Piece

Approved Leagues: ASA, USSSA, NSA, & ISA

Available Sizes: 34"/26 oz, 34"/27 oz, 34"/28 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

There is not a single manufacturer except DeMarini, who makes slowpitch softball bat with heat-treated steel with the help of the Carburizing process.

In this process (Carburizing) the barrel of the bat is heated to a certain amount in a carbon-rich environment which is supposed to make the steel harder and it does it.

Now coming to its dimension, it has a barrel length of 12 inches along with a diameter of 2 ¼ inches.

Its ZnX alloy handle makes it hybrid construction and its barrel has the single wall and has dual stamps over it.

The 2018 DeMarini Steel Slowpitch softball bat comes with RcK knob which provides a comfortable swinging feel.

It still comes with a 1-year warranty.

Pros

  • Made with very hard steel
  • Feels stiffer and smoother same time
  • Has multiple stamps
  • Decent amount of pop
  • Is very Strong and durable
  • One year warranty

Cons

  • Can’t outperform a good composite bat
  • Barrel is short in length

A Brief Review for DeMarini Steel Slowpitch

What I Like?

The most unique feature of this bat is that it is made with hard steel and this is what made it so popular among Slowpitch Softball players.

Demarini Steel is a very strong and durable 2018 Slowpitch bat.

Another reason to choose this one is that it performs quite similar to any composite Slowpitch Softball bat.

It is approved for all the Slowpitch leagues which include ASA, USSSA, NSA, & ISA, which makes it preferable for players who like to play both leagues or some siblings is playing the different league.

Demarini steel slowpitch softball bat still comes with a 1-year warranty

What I don't like?

Here I would like to bust some myths regarding this bat, Though it is made with steel it does not mean that it can outperform a good composite bat and perform even better. In short, it won’t.

The barrel length of this softball bat is 1-2 inches smaller than most of the bats out there which are usually 13-14 inches in length. But still, players hit Dingers with this one.

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Miken Freak Platinum Maxload ASA

Luxury bat

Most expensive ASA slowpitch softball bat

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 14 inches

Barrel Material: Composite

Handle Material: Composite

Build: Two Piece 

Available Sizes: 34"/26 oz, 34" 27 oz

Warranty: 1 Year Warranty.

Bat Details

This is the most luxurious ASA Slowpitch softball bat, which is a two piece composite design.

The Miken Freak Platinum Maxload utilizes Tetra-core technology, it optimizes the performance by utilizing an inner core tuber by increasing its compression for unmatched responsiveness.

The barrel is made with 100% composite material and its length is 14 inches and 2 ¼ inches in diameter.

Connection technology used in this softball bat is SENSI-FLEX technology which is supposed to maximize energy transfer from handle to barrel, increasing the bat swing speed and eliminating the vibration while hitting.

Maxload end load with is about 0.5 oz on the top of the bat.

It comes with a one year manufacturer's warranty.

Pros

  • Large Barrel and Sweet Spot
  • Hot of the wrapper
  • Cute End load
  • Break-ins faster
  • Amazing Performance and Pop
  • Very Durable and Strong
  • Keeps on improving

Cons

  • Expensive

A Brief Review for Miken Freak Platinum

What I Like?

You will definitely get my point if I say “It is the most underrated bat in ASA Slowpitch Softball bat lineup”.

Now coming to things that made us enlist this super expensive bat in this list of Best ASA softball bats:

It has a larger barrel with a length of 14 inches and so the sweet spot is, another thing regarding this is that the sweet spot gets even larger with break-in hits.

Miken Freak Platinum is 0.5 oz end-loaded and people swinging a balanced bat also love it.

The bat is hot right out of the wrapper and does not sting on mishit at all.
This ASA slowpitch softball bat break-ins really faster and provides unbeatable Pop and performance.

Moreover, it is made with really strong and durable material and is supposed to last very long, if someone’s bat break than it is a manufacturing defect of that particular bat with is covered under warranty.

What I don't like?

The only thing I don’t like in this bat is definitely its price.

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Top 3 Best ASA Fastpitch Softball Bats

Here I've listed only three ASA Fastpitch Softball Bats and the reason behind this is because that is not really necessary.

Yes! It is not necessary because Fastpitch Softball Bats does not come with different Stamps.

It simply means that all of the Fastpitch bats come with dual stamps, It has both of the stamps ASA and USSSA as well.

But still these are our top 3 picks for Top ASA fastpitch softball bats.

2020 Easton Ghost Double Barrel

Easton Ghost 2020 Double barrel is already very popular Fastpitch softball bat.

It is a two piece composite construction. Overall it has everything that you can expect from best Fastpitch softball bat.

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2019 DeMarini CF Zen

2019 DeMarini CF Zen is a 2019 variant of CF.

It is made with Demarini's very own paraflex composite and has every advance feature that a good bat should have.

The best thing that it has is that it is very much price efficient.
And also hot out of the box.

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Louisville Slugger LXT X20

LS LXT gained popularity from its 2019 version but it had some issues which is fixed in 2020 version.

It is also very good bat with great features.

But this softball bat is not very cost efficient and also not hot out of the wrapper. Which means it will need to be broken in.

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Final Verdict

So, these were some of the best ASA approved Slowpitch and Fastpitch Softball bats. After reading reviews of so much of the amazing bats you might be still confused which one should you choose? So here I'll clear the image.

If you want a complete package of a best slowpitch softball bat that is also very popular and is good from every aspect then you should simply go for Miken DC-41.

Now, if your requirement is a Dual Stamp Slowpitch softball bat that is approved for ASA and USSSA and other leagues too. And provides stiffer feel and is a hybrid construction but being hot out of the wrapper is not the priority then DeMarini One OG is for you.

Want a Pop machine with amazing Pop that is a hybrid construction and feels stiffer. which has only ASA Stamp, moreover, is very hot out of the wrapper then you should buy DeMarini Flipper OG.

DeMarini Steel 2018 is made with hard steel and is very strong and durable but has decent amount of pop and good performance. This Slowpitch Softball bat has both ASA and USSSA stamp and is one of the most popular bats.

Do you love Premium or luxury things and does not care about the price tag then, No doubt Miken Freak Platinum is just for you. It has everything that a Best ASA Slowpitch softball bat should have.

Now coming to our best fastpitch softball bats, in this list we have added only top 3 picks which are as follows:

Easton Ghost double barrel, Demarini CF Zen and Louisville slugger LXT  2020. for more information about Fastpitch softball bats you may check out our complete list of Fastpitch bats.

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