Question 1

What bats are allowed in USSSA Fastpitch All ages?

Accepted Answer

For the 2027 season: Bats must carry the USSSA FP stamp, or be wood. The USSSA mark must be permanently applied by a licensed maker (no stickers). Bats with any ball suggestion printed on them are illegal. USSSA's rulebook link was down, so length and barrel limits aren't confirmed.

Question 2

What size bat for USSSA Fastpitch All ages?

Accepted Answer

Bat length depends on height and weight more than age. For an average-size player, the Rawlings/Easton chart gives 24"–26" at age 6, 28"–29" at age 7, 28"–29" at age 8, 29"–30" at age 9, 30" at age 10, 30"–31" at age 11, 30"–31" at age 12, 30"–31" at age 13, 31"–33" at age 14, 31"–33" at age 15, 31"–33" at age 16, 31"–33" at age 17, 31"–33" at age 18. Enter your player's height and weight in the free Bat Finder for an exact length and drop.

Stamp	USSSA FP or Wood
Max barrel	—
Max length	—
Drop limit	—
Ages	6+

USSSA Fastpitch All ages bat rules (2027)

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Age	Typical length	USSSA FP drop
6	24"–26"	-12 or -11
7	28"–29"	-12 or -11
8	28"–29"	-12 or -11
9	29"–30"	-12 or -11
10	30"	-12 or -11
11	30"–31"	-12 or -11
12	30"–31"	-11 or -10
13	30"–31"	-11 or -10
14	31"–33"	-10 or -9
15	31"–33"	-10 or -9
16	31"–33"	-10 or -9 or -8
17	31"–33"	-10 or -9 or -8
18	31"–33"	-10 or -9 or -8