The key to ﬁnding a good bat is getting the perfect size and weight that ﬁts you. JustBats.com is here to help you answer some of the simple questions for selecting a fastpitch softball bat. Fastpitch bats range from 26 to 32 inches for youth players and 30 to 34 inches long for high school and older players. Fastpitch bats will typically have a drop weight ranging from -8 to -13. The drop weight indicates the length to weight ratio. It is a really simple concept, so don't let it confuse you.