Louisville Slugger Z-2000 End Load Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ214-UE
Features
12 Inch Pro-Style Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Standard Handle with Synthetic Grip
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
End-Loaded Swing Weight
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
iST Technology for a Solid Two-Piece Connection
Pure 360 Composite
SWING 1 Inner Disc Technology (S1iD) for Maximum Allowable Performance
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 14 Customer Reviews
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Pros: Great pop hit 15 of the first 30 balls over the fence the rest were just hard hit line drives
Cons: none so far hopefully the durability issue is fixed
hot but broke after 15 johnny baseball player
Pros: hot as heck out of the wrapper
Cons: broke after 15 swings... same problems as before
awesome bat slowpitch man player
Pros: Great feel . Great pop lasers all day
Cons: None
First softball bat to buy X player
Pros: Good pop right out of the wraping Grip feels good Great feel
Cons: went 0-3 first game with three linedrives to the OF
So So J player
Pros: Good grip. Looks good.
Cons: This is my third bat of this generation. Z1000 was incredible. Z2000 black and green was RIDICULOUS. And this new generation of the Z2000 is mediocre compared to previous models. Not sure if mine is a one off, but it is definitely lacking.
" MINE BROKE TOO!! " Dave-o player
Pros: great pop out of the wrapper,,,, bat broke in less than 50 swings
Cons: poor quality
z2000 NICHOLAS SAPIENZA player
Pros: basically like the og hitting bombs within the first 10 swings of bp.
Cons: broke during first game
Z2000 End Load Serious Softball Player player
Pros: Great pop and minimal break in period.
Cons: The barrel cracked with only about 200 hits on it. That is way too soon.
LS Z guy Smitty player
Pros: Hot right out of the wrapper. Have over 500 swings on it now and bat is just getting hotter. Overall one of the best bats on the market ask any Z owner!!! Guys on my team that have never hit HR's have hit them with this bat.
Cons: None with the RI. I bought the black and green Z2000 originally and it broke in the first 50 swings but seems like they have fixed the durability issues with the re-issue and the 3000
Hitting bombs Cburns94 player
Pros: I've had warning track power for the last 6 seasons. Right out of the wrapper I was hitting homers. I've started away from two piece bats and this one has exceeded my expectations. After only two games I've doubled my career HR total.
Cons: The grip, replaced with green lizard skin
WOW GREAT BAT!!!!!!! Jacob player
Pros: I've only been playing softball for about 3 years or so and I've bought a couple of bats in that time and they don't even compare to this bat. For one this bat is game ready out of the wrapper and I no you see that all the time on these reviews but this bat is really HOT out of the wrapper!!! Took the plastic off at the field and the out if the 1st 10 pitches 4 of em were hit about 325 and the rest were smoked line drives. If you want a good bat that's ready to go now this is it. Can't wait to see how it hits after a few hundred cuts on it!!!
Cons: none so far. seen some stuff on the internet about the durability issues but I've prolly got 75 to 100 swings on this one and all is good so far so we'll see
Awesome bat! CaViKo player
Pros: Perfect hits, multiple team use, no ringing of fingers, doesn't hurt when hitting balls
Cons: None so far.
Cracked Mike R player
Pros: Increased my distance by about 30 yards and felt good swinging it.
Cons: The bat cracked before end of season. Thank goodness for year warranty.
Z jhelm9 player
Pros: Amazing grip Big sweet spot Power to all fields
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Z-2000 End Load Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ214-UE? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat available to be shipped now or is this for a pre-order? collins
How much end load is there on the Louisville Slugger Z-2000 End Load? Is it a 1/2 oz. or 1 oz.? gocd1
Will this bat be released with a 30 oz. weight? Dave
IS THIS BAT AVAILABLE FOR ASA PLAY? KMAN
Is there a time frame of when the 27 oz. end loaded will be available via your website? Justin
Which one is better between the 2013 and 2014? bike
I was told that the correct ball for this particular bat is a 44 core 375, because the ASA bats will crack faster. The balls that we use are 44 core 375 with an ASA stamp. willy
How would the bat do with 47 COR balls? What is the best bat for a 47 COR balls? Thank you. Mario
Does this bat work well with the Classic M .40 COR balls? mike
What is the end load on the USSSA Z-2000 model? jway
What is the BPF rating on this bat? Nick
What is the difference between the AE and UE? t-BALL
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 | ISA NSA USSSA |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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