Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000 Senior League Baseball Bat: SL12Z5
Features
-8 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
**BPF 1.15**
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
31/32 Inch Tapered Handle
iST Composite Connection
Louisville Slugger End Cap
LS-2X Composite
S1 iD Technology Allows MAXIMUM Performance From SWING 1
Synthetic Grip
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 12 Customer Reviews
stuffdaddy
Pros: This bat has alot of pop.very balanced.no breakin period.we own all the bats out their-voodoo-RZR-Anderson-cf4-rival-etc.son 88lbs 5ft nothing 12yrs old preferes this bat over all them. U will not be disappointed
Cons: none so far
Luke
Pros: This is the best bat I have ever owned. I am 13 and play on a traveling team. All of my team wants to use it constantly
Cons: NONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Travel Coach
Pros: With out a doubt this is one of the most balanced -8 you will ever wrap your hands around and has awesome pop out of the box.Great bat for contact and long ball hitters.
Cons: Had it 3 weeks,none so far.
Travel Coach
Pros: The most well balanced bat you will wrap your hands around with out a doubt.As stated below,this bat gets hotter after a couple hundred swings.If your going to spend 300 on a bat,spend it on the Z-1000.
Cons: None so far.
beastymcbeast
Pros: great pop right when you get it, doesn't need any breaking in
Cons: doesn't quite have the same pop as a normal composite bat after you work it in
Anonymous
Pros: ball feels great coming off bat. son has 32/24 and the bat is well balanced and does not feel like a 24 oz bat. he loves it!
Cons: more ping sound than composites he has had before.
Travel Coach
Pros: I just wanted to update my earlier comments.Great bat ,son love it!
Cons: Purchased on 1/16/12 Barrel cracked 3/1/12 Not sure this bat should be cracking when used by a 12 yr old"maybe thats just me"
Disappointed
Pros: Great bat great pop!
Cons: 1ST bat broke after about a month,returned it no problem.The bat they sent me back looks the same but is not even close to being the same as the one i sent back.I think the 1st ones are factory rolled or something..
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Pros: this bat is awesome
Cons: none
Samnz
Pros: Great balance nice pop
Cons: Broke 2 bats on inside pitches just above the V.
hookinreds
Pros: Good balanced bat, has some pop.
Cons: Playing 12U select, you figure you will see a bat crack, but this bat broke completly through on th handle just below black "V". Two pieces...that was unexpected. Bought the bat in February, and have played 6-7 tournaments with it and some cage time with real baseballs. No dents or cracks, just completely broke in two.
nick
Pros: this bat has a good amount of pop
Cons: however it has a small sweet spot it seems that the sweet spot is the same as a normal bbcors, which is small
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000 Senior League Baseball Bat: SL12Z5? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat USSSA BPF rated? Keith
How does this bat compare to the Omen? Joe
If my son gets a 30/22 how light would it feel? The Marucci 30/22 feels lighter than its weight. How would the this bat compare to it? DBat
How does this bat compare to the exo grid 2 and the Marrucci? Would it be a step down or up from these 2 bats? graybird3
What makes the drop 12 TPX Z-1000 lighter than the drop 8 TPX Z - 1000. Do they acheive this by making the barell of the bat smaller? In addition what size player would benefit from a drop 8 and a drop 12. My son is 10 years old and is 4 feet 10 inches tall, and weighs around 105 pounds. Which drop would you suggest for him? Is this bat better than the Combat B3 which is a drop 10. Or I was also considering the Louisville Slugger Exo drop 9.5. Aaron
in your opinion is worth lithium or this bat better batlover
I have a player who is trying to decide between the Combat B3 and the Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000. He is 13 years old, 5'5, 120# and is a very good rotational/power hitter. I fully understand both are excellent bats but need your opinion on recommendations, and pros/cons of each bat. Hitting coach
What is the differnce between SL12Z and SL12Z5? M
Is it a stiff handle or a flex? Juice
Do any of the Z-1000 have a break-in period? Bing
My son did very well last season with a Louisville H2. It won't be legal this year so we are trying to decide between an EXO2 and a Z1000. My son is not big so I was thinking the EXO2 might be better because it is 1 oz. lighter and might be better in terms of bat speed. Also, we live in Chicago so it is cold half the season. On the other hand, I hear the Z1000 has the latest technology and is more balanced. Any thoughts on which might be better for us? Thanks. Jim
this bat the omen or the 52 cal. all 30/20 wich bat is better for me (12 yrs. 96lbs) jake
Do you have Big Barrel bats for girls softball? Just received my recent order for my grandson, 2 days early, just in time for to nights game. Granddaughter is 10 in the 10 under group in Beaumont. Grandsons bat was $89. What size do you suggest? Bob
Is the Z-1000 legal for Babe Ruth 13-15 years old? noah
When do more sizes come in for this bat? tripleplay28
Why was this bat discontinued? JDC
About the Brand
In 1842, J. Frederick Hillerich emigrated with his family from Baden-Baden, Germany to the United States. Eight years before, the 1834 Book of Sports had made its debut as the nation's first publication covering baseball. But when he arrived in Baltimore, J. Frederick Hillerich would never have dreamed of the future impact his family would have on America's favorite pastime.
After a short while, the Hillerichs moved to Louisville, where J. Fred started a woodworking shop in 1856. Two of his sons, Adam and John Andrew "Bud" were born in the United States and would later join their father in his business. By 1864 "J.F. Hillerich, Job Turning" was in operation and filled orders for businesses by custom-turning everything from balusters to bedposts.
The firm thrived, and by 1875 the little woodworking shop employed about 20 people. In 1880 Bud Hillerich, who was an amateur baseball player, became an apprentice in his father's shop. Young Bud made his own baseball bats along with bats for several of his teammates.
The debate over the origins of the first bat continues to generate controversy among baseball enthusiasts, but the younger Hillerich was most certainly involved in getting his father's business involved with what would become the company's signature item. According to company legend, the first bat was turned by Bud for Pete "The Old Gladiator" Browning in 1884. Browning was a star on Louisville's professional American Association team - the Eclipse. On a spring afternoon Bud, then seventeen, witnessed Browning break his favorite bat. Bud offered to make a bat for his hero, and Browning accepted. After the young wood shop apprentice lathed a quality stick from white ash, according to the story, Browning got three hits with it in the next game.
Louisville Slugger gloves are worn by more pitchers in Major League Baseball than any other glove.
Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 8 |
Material | Composite |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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