8 Best Slowpitch Softball Bats – 2023 [Dec. Update]

2023 Worth Krecher XL

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 13.5 inches

Barrel Material: Composite

Handle Material: Composite

Build: Two Piece 

Weight Feel: 1/2 Ounce End-loaded

Available weight: 25 to 28 Oz

A Brief Review for 2023 Worth Krecher XL

What I Like?

The 2023 Worth Krecher XL slowpitch softball bat is one of the most successful bats for power hitting.

The Worth Krecher has two separate bats for USA and USSSA stamps, and both are specialized for power hitting.

The bat is 0.5 ounces end-loaded with the added mass at the end of the barrel, which gives you extra power that facilitates power hitting.

This end-loaded barrel is common in many other slowpitch softball bats also.

As you know, the Quad Comp technology made this bat a success in 2022, and 2023 comes with the same technology, thus allowing a suitable amount of flex between the barrel and the handle while swinging.

Also, the smaller knob of the bat gives more comfort and leverage during the swings. This is one of the best slowpitch softball bats in USA and USSSA line-up as well.

What I don't like?

The high price of the 2023 Worth Krecher XL is one major downside of this bat. Had the price of this bat been pocket-friendly.

It would easily leave its competitors behind as there are no other significant drawbacks of this bat.

2023 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 23

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 12 inches

Barrel Material: Composite / Carbon Fiber

Handle Material: Composite

Build: Three Piece 

Weight Feel: 1/2 Ounce loaded

Available weight: 25 to 28 Oz

A Brief Review for 2023 Miken Freak 23 Kyle Pearson

What I Like?

We recommend the 2023 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 2023 slowpitch softball bat to experienced power hitters and contact hitters who want to upgrade from a balanced bat to an end-loaded bat.

Unlike many other bats, you do not need to hit some rigorous shots to break it in. The bat is hot right from the wrapper

So, you can directly use it in the game instead of smashing the balls in the practice session first.

Moreover, the bat has a wide sweet spot that effectively minimizes missed hits.

So, the Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 2023 slowpitch softball bat delivers a consistent performance.

What I don't like?

One significant drawback of the 2023 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 23 softball bat is its expensive purchase.

Players with a limited budget look for the less costly options.

Also, this bat is not durable enough to last longer. It will lag far behind its competitors if durability issues are not fixed.

2023 Easton Comic Series

Bat Specs

Has different Specs for every model.

A Brief Review for 2023 Easton Comic

What I Like?

The 2023 Easton Comic Series with the USSSA stamp has both end-loaded and balanced bats for slowpitch softball.

So, the Easton Comic Series bats are suitable for both power and contact hitters. 

Also, the sweet spot of the bats is easy to find, and you easily start hitting the balls with great exit velocities, even from the beginning. Even the missed hits do not feel bad on the hands.

One field where the Easton Comic Series completely outshines its Miken and Worth competitors is its reasonable price.

The 2023 Easton Comic Series slowpitch softball bats offer comparable bats at a considerably low price, so we recommend you go for the Easton.

What I don't like?

The Easton Comic Series bats are not hot right out of the wrapper. Once the players smash some fine hits, the bats get broken in.

2023 Miken Freak Primo

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 14 inches

Barrel Material: Composite

Handle Material: Composite

Weight Feel: Has Both Balanced and End-loaded versions

A Brief Review for 2023 Miken Freak Primo

What I Like?

Miken is one of the leading manufacturers of slowpitch softball bats, and Freak Primo has been one successful lineup over the years, and so in 2023.

The Miken's lengthiest barrel of 14 inches and the slightly end-loaded weight make this bat a class act in power hitting.

The 2022 model of the Miken Freak Primo had serious durability issues, and the manufacturers have now resolved the issue by considerably improving the bat's longevity.

One likeable feature common to all Miken bats is a nice sound upon hitting the ball. The Freak Primo is also loved by many players for the sweet sound it produces.

What I don't like?

If the price of the 2023 Miken Freak Primo softball bat were low, it would be the most successful bat of the season.

Despite all other promising features, the high price of the bat does not let the bat completely outshine its competitors.

Miken DC41 2022 Slowpitch softball bat

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 14 inches

Barrel Material: 100 Comp Composite

Handle Material: Composite

Swing Weight: 1 oz End-load

A Brief Review for 2022 Miken DC-41

What I Like?

The 2022 Miken DC41 has enhanced power through the hitting zone because of the 1 oz supermax end load, heaven for elite power hitters, approved to play in all USSSA and USA leagues.

Also, the bat is equally suitable for men and women both. Usually, the end-loaded bats swing hard.

But this slowpitch bat gets around super-fast and has a wonderful pop out of the wrapper, thus making it one hot unisex slowpitch softball bat.

The reasonable price is one thing you hardly see about slowpitch softball bats. Mostly, they cost the players an arm and a leg, but the Miken DC 41 2022 wins here over its competitors.

What I don't like?

What if you experience a downgrade in the performance of a bat compared with the previous model? Even the exact similar performance would not motivate you enough to buy the new model, let alone the degraded one. Sadly, the performance of the 2022 Miken DC 41 slowpitch softball bat is slightly lower compared to the 2019 and 2020 models.

Also, the end cap of the bat may still falls off. The makers have also not paid attention to the complaints in the previous model.

2022 Worth Krecher

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 13.5 inches / 12.5 inches

Barrel Material: Composite/Carbon Fiber

Handle Material: Composite

Swing Weight: 0.5 oz End-load

A Brief Review for 2022 Worth Krecher

What I Like?

The 2022 Worth Krecher has two separate bat certifications for the USSSA and USA leagues. Worth Krecher, with its end-loaded weight and extended barrel, boosts the power hitting.

The big sweet spot of the bat is also a testimonial to the consistent and efficient performance. Performance-wise, Worth Krecher gives tough competition to the Miken DC 41

Another huge upgrade is that the 2022 Worth Krecher has a smaller knob. Resultantly, more comfort while swinging!

Like the previous year, the 2022 model will also be a great success for the Worth Krecher!

What I don't like?

You've got to put a lot of effort into getting the 2022 Worth Krecher slowpitch softball bat broken in.

So, players find this effort undesirable and instead look for the options that are fresh out of the wrapper.

Also, there were some complaints about the grip falling apart after a few initial uses.

2022 Miken Freak Primo Maxload

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 14 inches

Barrel Material: C4 Carbon fiber

Handle Material: Composite

Swing Weight: 0.5 oz End-load

A Brief Review for 2022 Miken Freak primo

What I Like?

Miken is one of the most successful batting lineups in the slowpitch softball game.

Miken's Tetra-Core technology significantly improves the performance with the help of the inner core tube by fortifying compression to achieve unmatched responsiveness.

Also, the 2022 Miken Freak Primo slowpitch softball bat produces a charming sound upon hitting the ball, a characteristic sound of all the Miken bats.

We are hopeful that the 2022 Miken Freak primo will break the record of the success of the 2021 variant.

What I don't like?

One major drawback of the 2022 Miken Freak Primo slowpitch softball bat is its questionable durability

2022 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 23

Bat Specs

Barrel Diameter: 2 1/4

Barrel Length: 12 inches

Barrel Material: C4 Carbon fiber

Handle Material: Composite

Swing Weight: 0.5 oz End-load

A Brief Review for 2022 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak

What I Like?

The 0.5 oz end-loaded build of the 2022 Miken Kyle Pearson Freak 23 Max makes way for power hitting. All the experienced players looking for crazy swings could go for this bat.

Also, this bat gives the ball an increased flight with faster swings because of the shorter 12 inches barrel, as it reduces the weight.

Furthermore, the Sensi-Flex Vibration Reduction enhances the transfer of energy from the handle to the barrel, enhancing the bat head speed across the strike zone while reducing the vibrations considerably.

What I don't like?

The barrel length is 12 inches, some people might not like that. Everything else is great about this Slowpitch Softball bat.