Features
Meets BPF 1.21 Standard
Approved for Play in SSUSA and Other Senior Softball Organizations
Pure 360 Composite Construction - Pure Carbon Composite Fibers Provide Performance and Durability
TRU3 Explosive Power Transfer Technology - Lighter Swing Weight / Reduced Vibration
End Loaded Swing Weight
12 Inch Barrel Length
Grit Blast Finish on Barrel - Increases Back Spin for More Carry and Distance
NO WARRANTY
Free Shipping!
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Three-Piece, 100% Composite Construction
Description
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Hyper Z Senior Softball Bat: SBHZ16S? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Does the Hyper Z come in a balanced model, or just end-loaded? Does the bat hit farther than the Z-4000? If I order the Hyper Z and it doesn't feel right, can I trade it for a Z-4000? Dave
Could I use the Super Z to hit the ASA balls? How would it preform using the lower core balls? D.Mack
Can this bat be purchased in 25oz? If not, is there a senior bat that does? Lenny
Does this bat have USSSA certification? juantheeducator
Is this bat ASA certified? Tim
Is there a minimum recommendation on outside temperature when using this bat? ric
Whats the difference between this one and the WTLHZS16E Louisville Hyper Z ? Freebird
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 | Senior Softball |
|---|---|
| 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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