Louisville Slugger MLB Prime Maple C271 Wood Bat Black High Gloss Baseball Bat w/ Lizard Skin Grip: WBVM271-BGL Adult
Features
Amish Veneer Maple Wood
Black High Gloss Finish
Lizard Skin Grip
15/16 Inch Handle
Medium Barrel
Turning Model: C271
Pro Cupped End
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Approximate -3 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/2 Inch Barrel
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
Still the best manufacturer of wood bats!!! Craig Coykendall parent
Pros: The feel of the bat with the Lizard skin grip is "freaking awesome" Great bat with great pop. Louisville Slugger is the best. Got these for my son about 3 weeks ago and he's been working out indoors with them for that same period of time and say's he may stay with them through the High School season instead of the new Mako he has. Cant really judge the reliability as it's only been a short time, but the high grade hard maple should last a while.
Cons: Absolutely none
It Is Worth The $$$ Kyle Marshall player
Pros: - The lizard Skin - Grade A Maple Wood - Weighted very even along the bat Whenever they do break, I will be getting another bat pack!
Cons: I can't think of any..
Worth Every Dollar! Kyle Marshall player
Pros: - The lizard Skin - Grade A Maple Wood - Weighted very even along the bat Whenever they do break, I will be getting another bat pack!
Cons: There isn't any..
disappointing James M player
Pros: for the most part the bat felt great, it has a very even feel and good bat for contact hitters.
Cons: This bat broke when i was taking batting practice in the cage after only 3 games. I did not even get jammed the ball made contact in the middle of the bat but it still broke.
Great bat for BP. Conner Womack player
Pros: It's hard and stays hard, great grip.
Cons: Nothing to not like.
chad c prime maple c271 chad h player
Pros: great balance and feel
Cons: I have broken a few of these but keep going back to purchase more!. Those inside pitches. Wood breaks!
Questions and Answers
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Is it approved by high school -3 regulations? bryan
Is it possible to remove the lizard skin if I don't like it after I've purchased it? Nick
Do all bats come with the red lizard skin grip shown in the picture? Riley C.
Is the barrel size 2 5/8 inches? myles
Can you approximate the weight drop on this bat? Also is it possible to order a 32.5 spec, as a current amateur? They didn't seem to have that available even on their website. Steve
Is the bat evenly balanced or is it end loaded? Peter15
Is this bat a drop 3 in the 33 inch model? 4
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
Barrel Diameter | 2 1/2 |
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Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Maple |
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