Softball's origins aren't rooted in baseball, as many assume, but in the sport of football.

Softball, which according to the Amateur Softball Association (ASA), is the most played team sport in the United States has an interesting history. The sport started on Thanksgiving Day 1887 and was invented by a Chicago Board of Trade reporter named George Hancock.

Finding the right softball bat is an immensely important part of your game.

For years, Louisville Slugger has created two of the most trusted names in fastpitch, the XENO and the LXT. If you were lucky enough to swing one of these two models, then you know the difference it can have on one's ability to swing with confidence and deliver bone-crushing hits like never before. But, the future is here; Introducing Louisville Slugger's PXT, the most advanced fastpitch softball bat to date.

After nine consecutive seasons of dominance in the fastpitch softball world, DeMarini released the tenth model of the famous CF series: the DeMarini CFX.

As the tenth generation of one of the most popular softball bats in the industry, DeMarini needed to deliver a legendary design with game-changing technology. They did. But, while this may be a tenth generation softball bat that dates back to 2008, DeMarini has been driving innovation and pushing the limits of bat technology since 1989.  

At JustBats.com, we receive a lot of questions about baseball bats and softball bats. One of the most common questions that our Customer Coaches receive is, "How do I know if my bat is dead?" To ease your mind, we're going to answer this question and outline the best way to determine whether or not it's time for a new bat. 

Do you know the top Fastpitch softball players of all-time?  For a sport that has been played in the United States since the 1930s, Fastpitch's popularity has only recently continued to grow. And, while there are still some men's teams, the sport is primarily female.

Fastpitch softball will be included in the 2020 Olympics, and more than 295 teams exist through Division I colleges and universities. With such a history and popularity, who are the top 10 Fastpitch softball players of all-time? JustBats has the answers.

One of the most overlooked Fastpitch softball bats in the industry is the 2017 Easton Stealth Flex. JustBats believes that this is because the Stealth Flex is relatively new to the game. This remarkable model is a remake of the legendary, original Stealth that Easton has brought back with new technologies and upgraded cosmetics for an excellent looking design with powerful performance.

Finding the right softball bat is the single most important part of every player's game, and the debate between single wall and double wall bats has always been a topic of discussion in the softball community. In a sports world chalked full of league restrictions and regulations, it is extremely beneficial to know all of the ins and outs of your slow pitch softball bat.

Certain Leagues will require a single wall bat while others will allow both single wall and double wall. Why is that? What are the biggest differences between the two? Which bat performs better? Does one have superior durability? How does the pop compare? Why should I use one over the other? Don't worry, JustBats has the answers.

It's happening. The holidays are here, which means it's time to get presents for all of your loved ones.

Have a future ballplayer running around the house? How about a significant other that fancies themselves a rising star at the ballpark? Does the softball player in your life need something that will enhance their on-field game? We understand. Here is a Holiday Gift Guide from JustBats to help you out.

You love baseball. No, you really, really, really love baseball.

Whether it's the offseason, the regular season, the playoffs, or you just like to read about your favorite sport, you just can't get enough. Okay, okay, we get it. We're the same way. At JustBats, we're surrounded by baseball bats every single day, so we're fortunate to be reminded of the great game. But, if you're not so fortunate, here are 15 baseball blogs that help us stay in tune with America's pastime no matter the time of year.