FAQs

The following are tips and tricks to take care of your bat and make sure that you properly break it in for maximum performance. At the end of this post there are some illegal break in procedures that you should absolutely avoid. Some stores and websites offer to roll or shave a bat. We do not recommend this as both are illegal and can result in multiple issues for you.

BAT CARE

• Rotate your bat 1/4 turn each swing to distribute the hitting surface evenly
• Limit the bat to individual use.
• Do not use in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Do not store the bat in extremely hot or cold temperature areas. It takes about 4 hours for a bat to reach the temperature that it is in. You can use the bats in colder weather as long as they are stored in warm places.
• Do not use the bat to hit the dirt off of your metal cleats
• Use regulation leather covered baseballs and softballs. Avoid the dimpled cage balls. It's best to keep an old bat, wood or a cheaper alloy for practice.
• Do not hit waterlogged balls
• Routinely check your bat for any damage

BREAK IN

• Aluminum / Alloy bats do not require a break-in period. These bats are ''hot out of the wrapper'' and can be used in a game right away.
• Composite bats may require a break-in period. If you feel your bat is not at optimal performance out of the wrapper, we recommend about 50-100 swings either off of a tee or by soft toss with a 1/4 rotation of the barrel after each swing. Some bats will require more break in, and others less but please remember composite bat life spans are directly related to how many impacts it receives. Each "Break In" hit takes away overall life of the bat! Once broken In, we recommend that you save you bat for Game Use Only.

Illegal Break In Services: Why Rolling Bats or Shaving Bats is Illegal and the Ramifications.  Learn More

Find the bat to fit your swing! While we do not have cages on the premises we do offer a "Try to Buy" Demo Program. Bats are expensive and we want to make sure you get the right one! We have Baseball and Fastpitch Softball bats available to try. Our Demo Program is designed to help players find their favorite bat before buying one from us. We have specific demo bats that you try and then you buy a brand new bat with a warranty! All Demos are Available In Store Only.

Browse active BASEBALL DEMO BATS

Browse active FASTPITCH SOFTBALL DEMO BATS

We have 2 Ways to Try Bats at Diamond Sport Gear! 

• PAID: Checkout bats for 4 Days
• FREE: Try them on Site (Weather Permitting)

PAID: Diamond Demo Checkout Program

How does the Diamond Demo Program checkout work? Come in and select up to two (2) bats from what we have available to demo. It costs $40 per bat and you can have them for up to four (4) days. At the time of demo we will place a Diamond Demo Credit(s) on your receipt. Do not lose them! You will have 30 days from your rental date to use them on your bat purchase. Each time you try a bat you get credits worth $30 OFF your Bat Purchase and must be presented at the time of purchase. When you are checking them out we get a copy of your drivers license and take an imprint of a credit card in case you don't return the bats. If you BUY a bat it still only costs you $10 to try one!

What is the cost per bat? $40

How many bats can I demo at once? Up to Two (2) Bats

How long can I try the bats out for? Four (4) Days

Are there any Restrictions? You or someone with you must be 18 years or older, with a valid ID to Demo any Bat(s).

Do I get a Discount on my Bat Purchase after I demo? Yes! Bring in your receipt with your Diamond Demo Credit(s) at the time of purchase. You will get a discount for every credit you have.

What is a Diamond Demo Credit? The Diamond Demo Credit is a sticker that will be placed on the back of your receipt for each bat that you demo. You MUST present them at the time of bat purchase or NO discount will be given.

How long do I have to use my credit(s)? 30 Days from Rental Date

Are there Late Fees? Yes. Due to the popularity of the program we have to have them back after a strict 4 days so others can try them. Failure to return demo bat(s) in 4 days will result in a $20 per day late fee & 1 Rental Strike. $20 will be charged per day for up to 6 days, resulting in a total of 10 days that you have the bat(s). After the 10th day your credit card will be charged the accumulated late fees plus the FULL MSRP price of the bat(s).

What are Rental Strikes? Each time you go past the 4 days you are given a Rental Strike. Once you accumulate 3 strikes you can no longer use our demo program.

FREE: Diamond Demo Program Try on Site

How does the Diamond Demo Program Try on Site work? Bring your own Net to hit into and Balls to try as many bats as you'd like! Weather permitting of course. We have a grass area in our plaza that we allow people to set up and try bats. We hold a Credit Card & Drivers License in store while you try. Doing this method allows you to try as many different bats as we have available that day! We do NOT charge for those that want to try our bats on site.

GENERAL DEMO INFO

What Bats do you have for Demo? We have multiple new models from most manufacturers we sell. Unfortunately they limit how many we can get so we do not have every bat in every size. Contact us or come in to see what is available. We have Demos available from the following brands:

• Louisville Slugger
• DeMarini
• Marucci
• Easton
• Rawlings
• Axe Bat
• Mizuno
• Warstic
• Dudley
• Victus
• Stinger
• Anderson

Can I call ahead to have bats held for me? Yes, but we will only hold bats for the day. Call the morning you are coming and we can have bats waiting for you when you get here! We will NOT hold bats multiple days as it is a widely used program.

What if you don't have the demo I'm looking for? Any of our bats, even new in wrapper can be taken outside to dry swing! You can at least get a feel for the bat before purchase or demoing a size close to what you'd like!

When you checkout bat(s), pay and sign our Demo paperwork you agree to all terms and conditions of the Demo Program including credits & strikes.

All of our staff are knowledgeable and can help with Demos and Bat Sizing! We hope we can help to find you your next bat!

What are the differences between Composite, Alloy & Wood Bats? A bat is more than just a hunk of metal or wood. It is a carefully-engineered tool that allows players to get the most out of every swing. Every component of the bat, from the knob to the end cap, is designed to maximize every ounce of performance. There are four main tech components you need to know for your bat: material, barrel diameter, construction and weight balance.

Material

One of the biggest influences on bat performance is its material. Bats are made of metal, composites, or wood. Metal and composite bats are traditionally used for youth baseball through college baseball. Wood is used throughout the professional levels, as well as for specific amateur and travel ball leagues/organizations. Traditionally in Fastpitch, bats are made from composite or alloy materials.

Composite

Composite bats are made with a layered material (often carbon fiber) that is easy to distribute, giving us the ability to make bats with a variety of swing weights, from balanced to end-loaded.

Pros of Composite:

• Minimize the sting from a mis-hit ball by reducing vibration to the hands
• Often have a larger sweet spot than alloy bats

Alloy

Alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, and has been commonly used in baseball and fastpitch bats for years.

 Pros of Alloy:

• Stiffer feel through the swing zone
• More durable material and less issues with colder weather

Wood

ASH: Still widely popular among big leaguers, Ash provides the ultimate in flexibility due to its unique grain structure. More forgiving than Maple, Ash rarely sees multi-piece fractures when the bat breaks. Visible grain lines allow for noticeable quality, giving you the confidence you need when you step up to the plate.

MAPLE: The species preferred by most pro players, Maple features the ultimate surface hardness and provides an unmatched sound and feel at contact. Naturally harder, Maple offers added strength at impact. Closed grains eliminate flaking commonly seen with Ash, allowing for superior durability.

BIRCH: The fastest growing species in professional baseball, Birch features the ideal combination of surface hardness and flexibility for increased durability. Its hardness (similar to Maple) provides great sound and feel at contact. Flexibility similar to Ash allows for forgiveness on non-barrel contact, decreasing the chance of multi-piece fractured breakage. Birch is less dense than maple, giving it a lighter feel on comparable turning models.

*Wood bats are more likely to break or crack on mishits than Alloy and Composite bats.

Construction

One-piece bats are one complete piece of composite or alloy and are often used by power hitters, since they provide less flex on contact.

Multi-piece bats are comprised of two separate parts: the barrel and the handle. The handle is connected to the barrel through a transition piece in the taper area of the bat. Multi-piece construction helps minimize vibration on mis-hit balls. Those bats are preferred by contact hitters, since the two-part construction helps generate maximum swing speed without the fear of major sting on contact.

KNOB STYLE - ROUND KNOB VS. FLARE KNOB

Not all knobs are the same. Some bats have a more rounded knob while others feature a more gradual flare. The choice between the two simply comes down to personal preference.

Swing Weight

A factor you may not see, but will definitely feel is the swing weight* of your bat. Bats are often segmented by their given length and weight. The Swing weight is a determination of how a bat’s particular weight is distributed along the bat’s length. For example, you can have two bats that are 30 ounces, but that have different swing weights because the 30 ounces are distributed differently in the bat. Bats can fall along the swing weight spectrum, from light to balanced to end-loaded.

End-loaded bats shift extra weight toward the end of the barrel, creating more whip-like action on a player’s swing and generating more power.

Balanced bats have a more even weight distribution, allowing for potentially greater swing speed for many hitters. This is preferred by contact hitters who want more control of their swing.

*Note - there are a variety of swing weights offered to meet player needs.

Barrel Diameter

The barrel is the thickest and widest part of the bat used to hit the ball. The barrel is where you want to hit the ball in order to achieve maximum performance. Barrels come in different sizes, and are measured by diameter. Barrel diameter is measured in inches and, like weight drop, certain leagues limit the size of a bat’s barrel. Please check with your league on their requirements.

Fastpitch bats are 2 ¹⁄₄ inches.

Baseball bats come in multiple sizes including:

• 2 ³⁄₄ inches
• 2 ⁵⁄₈ inches
• 2 ¹⁄₂ inches
• 2 ¹⁄₄ inches

Yes! We are an authorized dealer for every brand that we carry so if the item is eligible for a manufacturers warranty you have one by purchasing with us! Bats and Gloves are the main items with warranties but multiple companies do warranty Catcher's Gear, Helmets, etc. If you are wondering if a item (not a bat or glove) has a warranty it is best to check the manufacturers website for their warranty policy. This is often located in the footer or their website.

With that said, All Warranties go directly through the Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear.

How Do Bat Warranties Work?

There are a few things you need to have. You can always register your bat on the manufacturers website so you don't have to keep all of your info. Every new bat comes with a warranty information card under the wrapper, we recommend you keep it in case you need to use it. All Warranties go directly through the Bat Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear. Once a wrapper is off of a bat we cannot take it back.

• You will need Valid proof of purchase or a copy of your receipt from an Authorized Dealer (Again, we are an Authorized Dealer for every brand we carry). If you lose yours please contact us we can always send you another copy!
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Most 3rd Party Sellers are NOT Authorized Dealers! This Includes Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Facebook, etc. If you are ever in question you can contact the Manufacturer of the model you are looking at and verify that the dealer you are wanting to buy from is in fact an Authorized Dealer.
• You have a 1 Year  Warranty from date of purchase (not when you begin using the bat). Warstic is 9 Months.
• Warranties are 1 Year, 1 Bat. Meaning you get one replacement within the year and the one you get will be stamped "No Warranty" or "No Replacement". Some manufacturers may replace bats more than once with extenuating circumstances, but they do not have to.
• You will need your model number and size. Which can both be found on the bat.
• VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY: If you use illegal break in processes like Rolling or Shaving a bat, use it in too cold of weather or hit pitching machine dimple balls you void your warranty. Please read the manufacturers policy on their websites for more information on what they cover.

Does My Glove Have a Warranty?

First and foremost not all gloves come with a warranty. For those that do, all Warranties go directly through the Glove Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear. Once a glove has been used and/or conditioned we cannot take it back.

• The following companies offer Glove Warranties: Nokona, Wilson, Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, All Star & Diamond. There are certain rules for each brand to be eligible which are listed below. One common rule from all of them is DO NOT Bake or Steam Your Glove. It immediately VOIDS the Warranty!
• Most do NOT cover laces for their warranties.
• You will need Valid proof of purchase or a copy of your receipt from an Authorized dealer (We are an Authorized Dealer for every brand we carry).
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Most 3rd Party Sellers are NOT Authorized Dealers! This Includes Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Facebook, etc. If you are ever in question you can contact the Manufacturer of the model you are looking at and verify that the dealer you are wanting to buy from is in fact an Authorized Dealer.
• You have 1 year from date of purchase

Where do I go to Start a Warranty Claim?

You will have to go to the manufacturers website (DeMarini.com, Slugger.com, Nokona.com, Rawlings.com, etc.) to start the process. Their warranty policy and claims forms are often located in the footer or their website. We can always provide you with another copy of your receipt if needed. It can take some time to receive a replacement as they have to check them to make sure the item wasn't used in a way to void the warranty.

Warranties Do Not Transfer

If you buy a bat or glove from another parent, coach, etc the warranty does not transfer! The receipt has to be in your name. If it is someone on your team or that you know you might have to ask them to send it back on your behalf.

We hope that this helps and if you have any questions please contact us. We'd love to help as much as we can!

Again... to be as clear & simple as possible:

ROLLING or SHAVING a Bat is ILLEGAL! 

Both are considered cheating and we do NOT recommend these in any way! Ultimately they will result in:

• Legal Action: If someone is injured while using an altered bat the owner of the bat, person in the batters box and person who altered the bat are liable for the outcome and can face charges for the damages.
• Penalties for the Player, Owner of the Bat and/or Coach including ejection, a two to five year suspension and up to a lifetime ban!
• You Immediately VOID the Manufacturer Warranty
• You Drastically Lessen the Durability of Your Bat

If you are caught using a ROLLED or SHAVED bat you can receive an immediate Two (2) to Five (5) Year suspension from the governing association. If you are caught a second time you can receive a LIFETIME BAN from that association.

What are Rolling and Shaving?

• Rolling is the process of compressing a composite bat between two rollers to accelerate the break-in period. Occasionally used with heat to losen the composite fibers, called Heat Rolling.
• Shaving is the process of removing the bats end-cap and shaving the insides of the bat walls to make the bat walls thinner, giving the bat far more of a trampoline effect than legally and safely allowed.

So why do players Roll or Shave a Bat? Or more clearly why do they cheat? Quite simply they want an easy way to skip over all the hard work, dedication and patience that it takes to excel in baseball or softball.
 
Lets look at what the National Organizations have to say about Rolling and Shaving:

ASA / USA Softball (Including NCAA)

Rule 3 H - Altered Bat: An ASA Official Bat's characteristics shall remain fixed at the time of manufacture and may not be altered in any way other than specifically provided for in Rule 3, Section 1 or as specifically approved by the ASA. Approved bats shall be considered altered if they are rolled, shaved, repainted, weighted or modified to change their characteristics from that produced by the manufacturer. Identifying the bat by means of laser marking, engraving, or painting the name or number of the player will not make the bat an altered bat.

Article 310 N 07: Any person discovered using a non approved bat shall be ejected from the game and are subject to further action by the protest committee.

Article 305 E 04: A Player found in possession of an altered bat and found guilty according to Article 305 of this Code shall be suspended for a five ( 5 ) year minimum.

Article 305 E 05: Team discovered to have with in its possession or control of an altered bat may be suspended for a two ( 2 ) year minimum. 

NSA (National Softball Association)

Rule 3: An altered bat is considered altered when the physical structure of the legal bat has been changed in any way, or when an illegal or non-approved bat has been made up in such a way as to appear to be a legal bat. Examples of altering a bat are, but not limited to the following: Painting a bat, replacing the handle, rolling, compressing the bat in any way that is not done during the act of batting/hitting a softball or shaving the handle or barrel or the taper changed in any way such as by sandpapering or applying a solvent to the surface such as fingernail polish remover or by any other means, removing or replacing the plug or changed in any way other than factory repairs, had the knob removed/replaced or changed in any way or had anything removed or added to the inside or outside of the bat other than the legal way to tape the bat the specified and appropriate place as described in the NSA Rule Book.

The offending player(s) will have two choices only:

1.  He/she can allow the NSA representative to inspect the bat or ball and the NSA representative can reach a conclusion as to whether the bat or ball may be altered or he/she can refuse to allow the representative to inspect the bat or ball and take an immediate five (5) year suspension from any and all NSA play with no right of appeal. In addition to the immediate five (5) year suspension by the offending player and/or team, failure to allow a site inspection of the bat or ball or failure to allow the bat or ball to be sent into the NSA National Headquarters for further inspection, will result in forfeit of the game in progress, and forfeiture of all remaining games in the tournament; WITH NO REFUND of entry fees.
2. He/she may after allowing the NSA representative to inspect the bat or ball and the NSA Representative has decided that the bat or ball “could be” altered; the player may allow the director to send the bat or ball to the NSA National Headquarters for inspection. If the NSA National Headquarters decides that the bat or ball may be altered, the NSA will then send the bat or ball to the Manufacturer of the bat or ball for a final determination on whether the bat or ball is altered, or he/she can accept an immediate two (2) year suspension without the right of appeal.

USSSA

Rule 2 Section 2 E: Altered Bat Director Inspection and Suspension.
A USSSA Director may at any time ask to inspect a bat that has been brought into the location of a USSSA sanctioned event or any other USSSA facility. The owner and/or user may either:

1. Withhold the bat from inspection and accept an immediate two year (automatic life for second time offenders under EI and/or E) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or,
2. Allow the Director to inspect the bat and reach a conclusion as to whether or not the bat might be altered.

EI.Altered Bat Determination by Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer. If, after making the inspection of a potential altered bat, the Director in his discretion decides that the bat might be an altered bat, the suspected offending owner and/or user and may either:

1. Withhold the bat from further examination by the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman or Manufacturer of the bat and accept an immediate two year (up to life for second time offenders under sections E and/or EI) suspension from USSSA sanctioned activities with no right to appeal; or
2. Allow the Director to send the bat to the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman and/or Manufacturer of the bat for a determination as to whether or not the bat is altered. If the Manufacturer or the USSSA Altered Bat Committee Chairman determines that the bat has been altered, the Altered Bat Committee Chairman in consultation with the Director who inspected the bat at the USSSA facility may suspend a first time offender for up to five (5) years from USSSA play. For a second time offender under E and/or EI, any such suspension will be for to life.

NFHS (Baseball)

Section 3 ART. 5: Bats that are altered from the manufacturer’s original design and production, or that do not meet the rule specifications, are illegal (See 7-4-1a). No artificial or intentional means shall be used to control the temperature of the bat. No foreign substance may be inserted into the bat. Bats that are broken, cracked or dented or that deface the ball, i.e., tear the ball, shall be removed without penalty. A bat that continually discolors the ball may be removed from the game with no penalty at the discretion of the umpire.

Section 1 ART. 3b: Prior to the start of the game, the umpire-in-chief shall receive verification from each head coach that his participants are properly equipped in accordance with NFHS rules. In addition, each coach shall verify that his participants are using only legal equipment, including bats and balls that are unaltered from the manufacturer's original design and production and that meet the provisions of 1-3-1 and 1-3-2, and helmets that meet the provisions of 1-5-1 and are free of cracks and damage.

Section 4 ART. 1a: A batter is out when: the batter enters the batter’s box with an illegal bat (see 1-3-5) or is discovered having used an illegal bat. If the infraction is discovered before the next pitch following the turn at bat of the player who used an illegal bat, the defense may take the penalty or the result of the play;

PENALTY: On the first violation of 4-1-3b for entering the box with an illegal bat, the penalty for an illegal bat is applied (7-4-1a) and the head coach shall be restricted to the bench/dugout for the remainder of the game. On the second violation for entering the box with an illegal bat,the penalty for an illegal bat is applied and the head coach shall be ejected. On subsequent violations for entering the box with an illegal bat, the penalty for an illegal bat is applied and the designated head coach shall be ejected. On detected violations of 4-1-3b for the use of a damaged helmet, the helmet shall be immediately removed from play.

NOTE: The NFHS has been advised that certain manufacturers consider alteration, modification and "doctoring" of their bats to be unlawful and subject to civil and, under certain circumstances, criminal action.

NFHS (Softball)

Section 5 ART 1c: The Bat Shall: Be free of rattles, dents, burrs, cracks and sharp edges. Bats that are broken, altered or that deface the ball are illegal. Materials inside the bat or treatments/devices used to alter the bat specifications and/or enhance performance (e.g., shaving, rolling or artificially warming the bat barrel) are prohibited and render the bat illegal.

Section 4 ART 2: The Batter is Out: The batter enters the batter's box with an illegal bat or is discovered having used an illegal bat and the infraction is detected before the next legal or illegal pitch (only the umpire or defense may detect an illegal bat).

PENALTY: The ball is dead immediately. All runners must return to the base occupied at the time of the pitch. When the illegal bat is an altered or non approved bat, the batter and head coach are also ejected. Runners would not return if they were put out on the play.

Why are Rolled and Shaved Bats Advertised?

There is only one place that rolled or shaved bat MAY be allowed to be used and that is in Home Run Derbies. It is still up to the organizer of the event if they will allow them. The reason being is in a Home Run Derby there are no Defenders in the Field! Rolled or Shaved Bats should NEVER be used in any sanctioned league or tournament play.

Finding the right glove size is key to comfort, control, and confidence on the field. At Diamond Sport Gear, our Baseball & Softball Glove Sizing Guide helps players of all ages choose the perfect fit by age, position, and skill level. Whether you’re a youth player, a seasoned infielder, or a fastpitch athlete, use our glove size chart to match your game and playing style. Get the ideal combination of performance and protection — then shop our full selection of baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch gloves to play your best every inning.

What Size Glove Should I Use? There are a few factors that determine what glove you should use, including your position, age, sport and preference. These are typical sizes and a great starting point but ultimately, the size of your glove comes down to what is most comfortable for you.

How is a glove measured? Fielders gloves and first base mitts are measured by starting at the top of the index finger of the glove down the finger along the inside of the pocket and then out to the heal of the glove.  Lay the tape measure across the palm of the glove, so that it folds across and into the indenture, down to the heel of the glove.  A catcher's mitt is measured by the circumference.

What Size Baseball Glove Should I Use?

There are a few factors that determine what glove you should use, including your position, age, sport and preference. These are typical sizes and a great starting point but ultimately, the size of your glove comes down to what is most comfortable for you.

INFIELD GLOVE SIZING

11.25" - 11.75"

Most Popular Size: 11.5"

Infielders gloves are smaller with a shallow pocket to help with quick transitions. It's all about getting the ball out fast! Explore our collection of Infield Baseball Gloves

PITCHER GLOVE SIZING

11.75" - 12"

Most Popular Size: 11.75"

Pitchers typically have about the same size as other infielders but opt for closed pockets or Modified Traps to avoid seeing their grip. You MUST avoid predominantly white or grey gloves as a pitcher as they are illegal. Shop our collection of Pitcher's Baseball Gloves

OUTFIELD GLOVE SIZING

12.25" - 13"

Most Popular Size: 12.75"

Outfielder gloves offer a larger pattern size in comparison to infielder gloves. This is due to outfielders needing a larger pocket to assist with pop flies and wanting a longer reach. Explore our collection of Outfield Baseball gloves

FIRST BASE MITT SIZING

12" - 13"

Most Popular Size: 12.5"

To be able to play first base, you need to be able to catch extremely well. Having the right sized mitt helps. First Base Mitts are larger and have a scoop to help catch anything thrown your way. Youth First Base Mitts for 12 & under are typically 12" or 12.25". View our collection of Baseball First Base Mitts

Catcher Mitt SIZING

31" - 34"

Most Popular Sizes: 32.5"- 33"

These gloves range in size from 31 inches to 34 inches. This isn't because they are three times the size of a normal glove, but rather because these mitts are measured by their circumference rather than top to bottom. Youth are typically 31"- 32.5" and Adult are 33" and up. Due to how thick the padding can be, the pocket on a 32.5" and 34" can be about the same size. Shop our collection of Baseball Catcher's Mitts

YOUTH GLOVE SIZING

9" - 12.5"

Most Popular Sizes: 11" - 11.5"

Infield Youth Gloves: 9" - 11.5"

Outfield Youth Gloves: 10.5" - 12.5"

Youth gloves are recommended for younger players who have not stopped growing and are likely to outgrow their glove sooner rather than later. The age range of youth players is 12 years old and under. Because of the wide range in age, the sizes are going to have a larger range too. The difference with youth gloves is a smaller wrist opening and tighter finger stalls for a more secure fit on a youth player's hand. View our collection of Youth Baseball Gloves.

What Size Fastpitch Softball Glove Should I Use?

There are a few factors that determine what glove you should use, including your position, age, sport and preference. These are typical sizes and a great starting point but ultimately, the size of your glove comes down to what is most comfortable for you. Due to the larger softball being used, Fastpitch softball gloves for both infield and outfield feature a larger pattern in comparison to baseball gloves. But, similar to youth gloves, a lot of models will feature a smaller wrist opening and tighter finger stalls to accommodate a female athlete's hand.

INFIELD GLOVE SIZING

11.75" - 12.5"

Most Popular Size: 12"

Infielders gloves are smaller with a shallow pocket to help with quick transitions. It's all about getting the ball out fast! Explore our collection of Infield Fastpitch Softball Gloves

PITCHER GLOVE SIZING

12" - 12.5"

Most Popular Size: 12.5"

Pitchers typically have about the same size as other infielders but opt for closed pockets or Modified Traps to avoid seeing their grip. Shop our collection of Pitcher's Fastpitch Softball Gloves

UTILITY GLOVE SIZING

12.25" - 12.5"

Most Popular Size: 12.5"

Any 12.25" or 12.5" glove is perfect as a utility glove. It can be used comfortably almost anywhere on the field. If you're looking for only one glove and multiple positions, these are the sizes for you! View our collection of Utility Fastpitch Gloves

OUTFIELD GLOVE SIZING

12.5" - 13"

Most Popular Size: 13"

Outfielder gloves offer a larger pattern size in comparison to infielder gloves. This is due to outfielders needing a larger pocket to assist with pop flies and wanting a longer reach. Explore our collection of Outfield Fastpitch Softball Gloves

FIRST BASE MITT SIZING

12.5" - 14"

Most Popular Size: 13"

To be able to play first base, you need to be able to catch extremely well. Having the right sized mitt helps. First Base Mitts are larger and have a scoop to help catch anything thrown your way. Youth First Base Mitts for 12 & under are typically 12" or 12.25". View our collection of Fastpitch First Base Mitts

Catcher Mitt SIZING

31" - 34"

Most Popular Size: 33"

These gloves range in size from 31 inches to 34 inches. This isn't because they are three times the size of a normal glove, but rather because these mitts are measured by their circumference rather than top to bottom. Youth are typically 31" and Adult are 32.5" and up. Due to how thick the padding can be, the pocket on a 32.5" and 34" can be about the same size. Shop our collection of Fastpitch Softball Catcher's Mitts

YOUTH GLOVE SIZING

10.5" - 12.5"

Most Popular Sizes: 11" - 11.5"

Infield Youth Gloves: 10.5" - 11.5"

Outfield Youth Gloves: 11.5" - 12.5"

Youth gloves are recommended for younger players who have not stopped growing and are likely to outgrow their glove sooner rather than later. The age range of youth players is 12 years old and under. Because of the wide range in age, the sizes are going to have a larger range too. The difference with youth gloves is a smaller wrist opening and tighter finger stalls for a more secure fit on a youth player's hand. View our collection of Youth Fastpitch Softball Gloves.

What Size Slowpitch Softball Glove Should I Use?

There are a few factors that determine what glove you should use, including your position, age, sport and preference. These are typical sizes and a great starting point but ultimately, the size of your glove comes down to what is most comfortable for you. Slow Pitch softball gloves are in a realm of their own. Slow Pitch softball gloves tend to run much larger in comparison to both baseball gloves and Fastpitch softball gloves and range from 12 inches all the way to 15 inches. Unlike Baseball or Fastpitch the same gloves used for Infield and Outfield are used for both First Base and Catcher.

INFIELD & PITCHER GLOVE SIZING

12" - 13.5" 

Most Popular Size: 13"

Infielders and Pitchers typically have the same size gloves. They want smaller to help with quick transitions. It's all about getting the ball out fast! Pitchers could size up to have a bit more reach. Explore our collection of Infield Slowpitch Softball Gloves

OUTFIELD GLOVE SIZING

13" - 15"

Most Popular Sizes: 13.5" & 14"

Outfielder gloves offer a larger pattern size in comparison to infielder gloves. This is due to outfielders needing a larger pocket to assist with pop flies and wanting a longer reach. Shop our collection of Outfield Slowpitch Softball Gloves

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Yes! We are an authorized dealer for every brand that we carry so if the item is eligible for a manufacturers warranty you have one by purchasing with us! Bats and Gloves are the main items with warranties but multiple companies do warranty Catcher's Gear, Helmets, etc. If you are wondering if a item (not a bat or glove) has a warranty it is best to check the manufacturers website for their warranty policy. This is often located in the footer or their website.

With that said, All Warranties go directly through the Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear.

How Do Bat Warranties Work?

There are a few things you need to have. You can always register your bat on the manufacturers website so you don't have to keep all of your info. Every new bat comes with a warranty information card under the wrapper, we recommend you keep it in case you need to use it. All Warranties go directly through the Bat Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear. Once a wrapper is off of a bat we cannot take it back.

• You will need Valid proof of purchase or a copy of your receipt from an Authorized Dealer (Again, we are an Authorized Dealer for every brand we carry). If you lose yours please contact us we can always send you another copy!
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Most 3rd Party Sellers are NOT Authorized Dealers! This Includes Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Facebook, etc. If you are ever in question you can contact the Manufacturer of the model you are looking at and verify that the dealer you are wanting to buy from is in fact an Authorized Dealer.
• You have a 1 Year  Warranty from date of purchase (not when you begin using the bat). Warstic is 9 Months.
• Warranties are 1 Year, 1 Bat. Meaning you get one replacement within the year and the one you get will be stamped "No Warranty" or "No Replacement". Some manufacturers may replace bats more than once with extenuating circumstances, but they do not have to.
• You will need your model number and size. Which can both be found on the bat.
• VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY: If you use illegal break in processes like Rolling or Shaving a bat, use it in too cold of weather or hit pitching machine dimple balls you void your warranty. Please read the manufacturers policy on their websites for more information on what they cover.

Does My Glove Have a Warranty?

First and foremost not all gloves come with a warranty. For those that do, all Warranties go directly through the Glove Manufacturer not through Diamond Sport Gear. Once a glove has been used and/or conditioned we cannot take it back.

• The following companies offer Glove Warranties: Nokona, Wilson, Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, All Star & Diamond. There are certain rules for each brand to be eligible which are listed below. One common rule from all of them is DO NOT Bake or Steam Your Glove. It immediately VOIDS the Warranty!
• Most do NOT cover laces for their warranties.
• You will need Valid proof of purchase or a copy of your receipt from an Authorized dealer (We are an Authorized Dealer for every brand we carry).
• IMPORTANT NOTE: Most 3rd Party Sellers are NOT Authorized Dealers! This Includes Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Facebook, etc. If you are ever in question you can contact the Manufacturer of the model you are looking at and verify that the dealer you are wanting to buy from is in fact an Authorized Dealer.
• You have 1 year from date of purchase

Where do I go to Start a Warranty Claim?

You will have to go to the manufacturers website (DeMarini.com, Slugger.com, Nokona.com, Rawlings.com, etc.) to start the process. Their warranty policy and claims forms are often located in the footer or their website. We can always provide you with another copy of your receipt if needed. It can take some time to receive a replacement as they have to check them to make sure the item wasn't used in a way to void the warranty.

Warranties Do Not Transfer

If you buy a bat or glove from another parent, coach, etc the warranty does not transfer! The receipt has to be in your name. If it is someone on your team or that you know you might have to ask them to send it back on your behalf.

We hope that this helps and if you have any questions please contact us. We'd love to help as much as we can!

Yes! We have set amounts that can be purchased online with a digital gift card or if you're local and want to come in you can get a physical gift card in any amount.

Our Return policy lasts for 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in its Original Packaging, Unused and in the same condition that you received it.

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We ship out as soon as possible! Shipping cost and delivery estimates are calculated at Checkout based on the delivery location. Orders placed after 12:00pm will be processed the following business day. We ship Monday thru Friday.

Yes, we offer free ground shipping on Bats and Gloves over $199.00! Simply add one of these items to your shopping cart, select Ground Shipping as your method and enter the code: FREESHIP.

No we do not ship internationally. We only ship to the contiguous 48 States.

Once your order is fulfilled and shipped you will receive an email with tracking information. You can also sign into your account and view your order to see tracking. If needed you can always contact us, we can provide a tracking number.