[header] How to buy a girl's softball bat [title] Determine whether you need a fastpitch or slowpitch bat. [step] The two common types of softball-slowpitch and fastpitch-require different types of bats. In general, slowpitch softball requires heavier bats, while fastpitch requires lighter bats. 
Before you select a bat, make sure you know which type of softball game it will be used for. [title] Find out if your team has special size or material requirements.