All bats are not created equal, and Home Run Derby Bats Only’s selection proves that the best bats give you the confidence you need when you step into the box. Take a look at the top bats for 2022 to see which one fits your game best. Our top-performing bats combine performance with durability, giving you the edge over the competitors; after all, you’re smart enough to swing with the best bats available.
There is no particular order regarding the best bats listed below, but each one can turn you into a prodigious power hitter. Note: all bats with an asterisk attached to them could cause issues for stronger children, considering the added boost could put defenders in danger. Additionally, every bat listed is shaved and rolled, giving the batted ball an added boost off these top bats for 2022.
* All bats with an asterisk are somewhat problematic for stronger kids, but are hot
All bats on this list are as shaved and rolled
Bats are not listed in any particular order from best to not quite the best, all are recommended
Best Bats for 2022
Most everyone knows USA bats are absolute garbage. Shaved and Rolled, this is it of what we recommend. Nothing else.
USA (-11)
2022 Louisville Slugger Solo (rings removed)
USA (-10)
2022 Louisville Slugger Omaha (rings removed)
2022 Louisville Slugger Prime -10*
USA (-8)
USA (-5)
USSSA (-12)
USSSA (-10)
USSSA (-8)
USSSA (-5)
BBCOR
Fastpitch
Rolled (no shave)
2022 Easton Ghost (any model)*
Shaved and Rolled (-10 or -9)
2022 Louisville Slugger LXT*
2022 Louisville Slugger Meta
2022 Demarini CF
Shaved and Rolled (-11)
2022 Demarini CF*
2022 Louisville Slugger LXT
Slowpitch
USSSA (Shaved or Rolled) -- 240 models below
2021 Suncoast Ruckus
2022 Miken Freak Gold
2022 Anarchy Yin or Yang
USSSA (Shaved or Rolled) -- 220 models below (2021 models)
2021 Miken Last Call 14 inch
2021 Miken KP23
ASA 52/300 (Shaved or Rolled)
2021 Anarchy (any)
2021 Monsta (any)
2022 Worth Ryan Harvey Kretcher
ASA 44/375 (Shaved or Rolled)
Anarchy (any other than Crusher)
Suncoast Backlash
Demarini Mercy
Clincher Balls
Easton Empire Senior Bats
Monsta (any asa)
** USSSA bats do not hit these bats good at all. Senor bats or low compression ASA bats hit clinchers the best **
Senior
Suncoast Melees (Melee 3, Max 2, Reloaded, Diamond -- doesnt matter, all mash)
Adidas Melee 2P
2023 Easton Empire or Helmer Hitman