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3-Piece Bat Construction for Added Strength and Reduced Vibration
7/8 Standard Handle with Synthetic Grip
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA
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Pure 360 Composite Design
SWING 1 inner Disc (S1iD) Technology for Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
**Only 1 Demo Available**
Description
**SPECIAL** This bat has been used as a demo. If you do not like the performance of the bat once you receive it, you may return it within two weeks for a full refund. The hottest bat in slow pitch softball just got hotter! Regarded as one of the most technologically advanced bats on the field, the Z-3000 brings its S1iD Technology back to the diamond and pairs it with Louisville Slugger's new Tru3 Technology. This first ever 3-piece technology was created to strengthen the link between the barrel and handle, and give the Z-3000 a trampoline spring and dramatically reduced vibration on contact. This straighter, thicker rubber ring results in a bat that's not only sturdier, but feels better with every swing! The three-piece Z-3000 is built entirely from Louisville Slugger's 360 Composite. This thinner, high-strength, and lightweight composite is made from graphite fibers that allow more durability, while reducing overall wall thickness. Inside the barrel, SWING 1 inner Disc (S1iD) Technology allows the walls to flex to their maximum allowable level... even on the first swing! S1iD means that you get a larger, higher performing sweet spot right out of the wrapper! The Z-3000 features an end-loaded 12 inch pro-style barrel and a 7/8 inch standard handle with a newly designed synthetic grip for an outstanding feel. Louisville Slugger: Champions Swing Slugger! The Z-3000 is approved for play in USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
5.0 Stars:Overall Rating
5 Stars: Break-in Time
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Graphics
5 Stars: Pop
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5 Stars: Overall Rating
5 Stars: Break-in Time
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Graphics
5 Stars: Pop
Great New 3 -piece Bat
Ballwatcher
Pros: Great pop right out of the wrapper. Has a nice balanced feel even for an endloaded bat. Highly recommend!
Cons: none
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5 Stars: Overall Rating
5 Stars: Break-in Time
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Graphics
5 Stars: Pop
S1iD Technology was Incredible!
BD
Pros: Very hot right out of the wrapper. The end load made for great pop and swing feel. This dominated the Miken Triad I had previously. I am not a HR hitter, but hit one out and hit the fence twice. No hand sting or vibration was ever felt during my first double header. This is by far the best slow pitch bat I have used yet!
Cons: There isn't any!
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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.
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Louisville Slugger Z-3000 End Load Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ314-UE *Demo No Warranty*
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