Never in the history of softball have more pitchers touched 70+ mph. Hitters have less time to react at the plate, and there’s no time for error. If the game is this fast, then shouldn’t your bat be? It’s called “fastpitch softball” for a reason. X-Tended Sweet Spot- Maximized sweet spot in aluminium bats created by extending the barrel. Approved by- ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISF, ISA and all other assosciations using 98 MPH w/ ABI