Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX14-R9
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Standard Handle With Synthetic Grip
-9 Length to Weight Ratio
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Composite S1iD Technology Allows MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
TRU3: 3-Piece Bat Construction for Exceptional Feel
Pure 360 Composite
Balanced Swing Weight
**If within 30 days of the purchase the consumer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their TRU3 Bat, they are able to return it for a full refund of the documented retail price paid**
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 5 Customer Reviews
Love it so Far! 1st tournament this weekend! Softball Dad & Coach parent
Pros: Seems Hot out of wrapper Colors, No sting whatsoever.
Cons: None Yet All the girls want it.
Not as much pop as the 2013 xeno Mark parent
Pros: Nice color, and good handle,
Cons: Throw my daughter 4 buckets of balls, 2 with the 2013 xeno and 2 with LXT. The 2013 xeno was the better bat. The 2012 xeno was better than the 2013 xeno when I did the same thing.
good bat,not good price softball junkie parent
Pros: Nice bat good pop.
Cons: little upset that not 2 weeks later found it $100 cheaper.
14U Dad
Pros: Graphics Very little sting to hands
Cons: This bat was a big disappointment for us. It has the least pop of any bat we own. We tried it against a Mako, a 2011 Rocketech, a 2012 Xeno, an SCN6b Stealth and a 2012 Techzilla. I pitched 2 buckets of balls front pitch and 2 buckets soft toss to my daughter using each bat. The ball consistently came off the LXT weaker than any of the others. This is a mediocre bat at a premium price. I would give it one star except it does have very little had sting on mis-hit balls. If you want the best hitting bat, I'd look elsewhere
Solid Bat Erin player
Pros: I used a 33" 24oz for a couple buckets of batting practice (front toss and soft toss). The pop is really great on the bat and the ball comes off the bat smoothly. The sweet spot is larger than usual and there is a rough texture on it so that new balls won't slip off. I had previously owned a 34" 25 oz 2013 Stealth and I preferred this bat.
Cons: I can't really speak about the durability of the bat or its performance over time.
Questions and Answers
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I'm comparing the LXT with the 2014 Xeno. I'm a heavy hitter, and I was wondering which bat would be the better choice for me. Laikin97
What's the difference between the R8, R9, and RR versions? Are all of these bats legal for HS play in MO? Sward83
I am looking for this bat in a 23/33. Will you be getting more in stock, or will this be replaced with something else? Geri
Performance wise, how does the drop -9 compare with the drop -10? I also notice a big price difference in the two sizes, why is that so? Is it due to performance or just demand? Softball Mom
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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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 9 |
Material | Composite |
Series | LXT |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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