Louisville Slugger Z-3000 End Load ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ314-AE
Features
12 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
3-Piece Bat Construction for Added Strength and Reduced Vibration
7/8 Standard Handle with Synthetic Grip
Approved for Play in ASA and ISF
End loaded Swing Weight
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Pure 360 Composite Design
New TRU3 Technology
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
Clunky mike clark player
Pros: Great bat with some pop right out of the wrapper. I hit line drives all over the fields, but now I can hit the gaps with authority.
Cons: Just the noise it makes. Everyone tells me that your bat is broken.
Great Bat slim reaper player
Pros: Break-in time very quick, ball comes off bat super quick, if you are an average hitter this bat will help you in many ways even when you catch the handle you still hit base hits. have been told in league play my bat is shaved lol
Cons: bat graphics come off very easy i have had the bat 3 weeks and almost all graphics are off. sounds funny but once you get used to it you will not notice.
Awesome Coyote Cody player
Pros: This bat is awesome!
Cons: People think your bat is shaved. . Lol
AWESOME BAT J-DUBS player
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper, on my second hit i got a bomb. Bat feels good and sounds good. i traded my Cluggy for this bat and im never going back
Cons: most people dont like the sound of the bat, but i love it
junk bats by louisville Katcon player
Pros: Out of the wrapper the bat has good pop
Cons: The bat I purchased only lasted 50 or so swings before it broke. It took 3 months on the return plus shipping. In all I received 3 bats that only made one tournament. Now Louisville says my warranty is expired. Bad bat made by people who do not take care of their customers.
Loved it from the time I held it Taylor F player
Pros: Great feel, tons of pop even on my first swing. I am definitely not a power hitter and I hit one out within my first 5 swings. Can't say enough about this bat sweet spot is huge and you don't feel a thing even if it hits off the end.
Cons: None so far
Questions and Answers
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Will this bat exceed the Z-2000 performance? travis803
Does the Z-3000 have all the correct stamps? or just the ASA stamp? timwash007
Is this bat meant for the mush 52/300 balls? How would you say this does with hitting them? Frank
What does the AE, AB and AE stand for at the end of the number? opie
Can I use this bat for utrip play? kat
Is the Z-3000 much better than the Z-2000? What are the major differences in the bats? Tunk
How much end load does this contain? Cyler
How does this bat compare to other high end bats in this category? matt
What is the best available bat for the new 2014 performance standard? paul
How is the durability on this model? I have the OG Z2000's now that I am swinging (balanced & endload). I know the 3000's have been recalled twice which puts up a red flag & the 1 review on the balanced says it broke in the 1st practice. I am debating between purchasing this & the Easton L3.0 but the durability has me up in the air. What do you recommend? Rob C
How many times do I have to swing the bat so that it becomes hot? How do I break it in? jj torres
I notice there is no USSSA stamp on it. Why? Dan
I am interested in this bat. What is the weight of the end-load? 2-3 oz? Marky
Can I use this ASA bat with compression balls over 275 pounds? Don
Why is this not approved for USSSA? A`kin
Is it normal for this bat to sound like it is shaved? Bubba
Just bought it worked well and its ok to use while hitting the .44 core softball right? or will it perform better with the .52? Brandon
Can you explain the difference between balanced vs end loaded? I hit with this bat over the fall and loved the pop but I am just not sure on the better bat. Jeff-Roo
Is this bat available? Where do I find it & current pricing? Tom Williams
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 | ASA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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