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-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
iST Xs Technology - Extra Stiff Connection = Max Energy Transfer
S1iD Barrel Technology - Multi-Wall Barrel Offers MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Two-Piece, 100% Composite Construction
Ideal for Younger Players Seeking Increased Barrel Control and Consistency at the Plate
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
Performance PLUS Composite with Zero Friction Double Wall Design
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger XENO Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPXN171? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Do you have an expected shipping date? Garland
What is the BPF on this model? coach
Is this bat end loaded? Ritter
What is the difference between a balanced swing weight and end-loaded? Is one type of bat better for a specific type of batter? Cindy
What is the difference with these numbers: FPXN171? I notice that there is FPXN170, FPXN171, etc. Is there a difference? Michele
What's the possibility of the end cap raising? I have seen a lot of end caps raised. If I buy the bat from a seller online that is not you and say something happens to the bat can I return it to be fixed because it has a one year warranty on it? Softball Player
My daughter is a JR in high school. She's 5'3" and 190 lbs. What is the best effective weight and length of the 2017 and 2018 XENO bat that would be best for her? Big Man
My daughter is 5'4" and 100 lbs. What size would you recommend? jim
My daughter is 10 years old, 4'7" tall, weighs 85 pounds. We are looking for a new bat. She struggles some with swing speed but has a lot of power on connection. Any recommendations? Kati
My daughter is 11 years old and weighs about 65 lbs. She is a slap hitter. I'm looking for a new bat for her. I know this is a great bat, but was also looking at the 2018 Louisville Slugger X12 Fastpitch Softball Bat (WTLFPX218A12) because it is a -12. Which bat would you recommend, or is there another bat that you would recommend before these two? Mike
What is the difference between the Xeno FPXN171 and FPXN170? Jeff
My daughter is 15 yrs old, 5'4 and 126 lb. She is a balance hitter. What weight should we buy? NATS
My daughter is 14 years old, 5' 4", 129 lbs and is a power hitter. She has been out of softball for three years, but wants to try out for high school. Currently swinging her younger sister's CF8 (31-20) and nearly hitting the fence. What size and drop do you recommend? ed
My daughter is 15, 5'2" and 110 lbs. She's currently using a 32" bat. She feels it's too short now. What size, weight and drop do you recommend? Do you think the 33" would be too big for her? Mel
My daughter is 10 years old and is on the smaller size with her weight around 71 lbs. She has been using a -13 weight bat as it creates better contact hitting but lacks the pop she shows the ability to have. Do you think the 29/18 might be too much change in weight for her? Doing my research it seems like the XENO are nice bats. shields
Do the 2017 bats have the same manufacturer warranty as the 2018 bats? 1 year? Jenny
Why is barrel on this bat kind of rough and not smooth like others? joe
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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