Worth Lithium Edge Prodigy Senior League Baseball Bat: SLP102
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
**BPF 1.15**
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
D955 Lithium Alloy
One-Piece Design
Sting Reducing Silencer Grip
Center Load Endcap
X-Tended Sweetspot Gives Barrel 1-2" of Extra Length
Whiplash Technology For Thin Taper
Balanced Swing Weight
Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 81 Customer Reviews
jellyrollin
Pros: just as good as every prodigy i've ever had except the paint job is by far the best. this bat is HOT!!!
Cons: none, love it!
Anonymous
Pros: Sweet gun metal paint job with the huge lettering. Got ours today and love the loud PING!! Took about 60 cuts and works and feels just as good as the rest of them.
Cons: None
marty
Pros: has the most pop i have seen in any bat that my son has used yet!!! He is only seven and has been playing with 9/10 year olds and with this bat, he has as much power as the 10 year olds do... AWESOME BAT... GET IT NOW!!
Cons: None so far!
TG
Pros: This bat is truely Awesome. Excellent pop and the best looking bat on the market. My son absolutely loves it....
Cons: None...
el pup
Pros: same old great pop and new look is great. my son has been swinging the prodigy since he was 7, he is now 10 and loves it
Cons: still dents easilly
DeLong12345
Pros: Theres no vibration so no sting at all.
Cons: The grip rips to fast.
Bombsaway
Pros: Baddest looking bat I have seen... It helps that it performs well also.
Cons: Price went up a bit.
owassomomof4
Pros: No complaints! My 6 yr old can knock the heck out of the ball with this bat. To top it off, the bat has a sweet sound and look!
Cons:
Coach in the ATL
Pros: This bat is for a high performing player, too heavy for the little kids. My son is 7, playing in coach pitch, weighs about 45 pounds. He plays all stars, he's just now able to swing the 27-17, and he is more confident, and with a good swing, the ball certainly gets better distance. His old bat was the Louisville Slugger Omaha 26-16 big barrel. This bat is far better.
Cons: The handle is a little too thick. Small hands would have trouble gripping this.
toofacre
Pros: great sound off the bat. 9YO son moved up to it from 28/16 CP bat--not much drop off. He loves the look and graphics. Should be the next "hot bat".
Cons: Maybe not quite as much pop as a composite bat, but legal in all leagues.
Stray Bullet
Pros: Has alot of pop. nice looking. Really sweet.
Cons:
Deuce
Pros: This bat has alot of pop. For the price you cant go wrong with it. Bought this for an 8U team and they love it.
Cons: None so far
Worth buyer
Pros: Nephew hit grand slam first swing of the bat. Ive been buying the series since they came out great bat
Cons: None
Baseball Mom am I
Pros: I bought this bat for my 10 year old son and it quickly became the most popular bat on his team. I have watched it smack MANY balls DEEP into the outfield in just the first 3 games. Can't wait to see the first homerun ball, I know it will happen since we are still in preseason! Plus, the boys think it looks "cool, like a stealth fighter jet".... ah, what kids value!
Cons: none
Dianne R
Pros: I bought 2 2012 Worth Lithium Edge Prodigy bats 2 weeks ago for my Grandsons. They have been using the Prodigy Bat since 2007. I will be ordering another Prodigy Bat for my other grandson this month for his Birthday. This is the only bat they will use.I love that you get it real quickly.
Cons: None
DEBO
Pros: Great pop!!! My 6 year old son hit his first "Over THE FENCE) home run a few weeks ago in the Super NIT. Great Balance, much better than the Easton Rival.
Cons: Dents easily...
Express Baseball
Pros: Love the sound it makes, buy high $ baseballs and they really fly! 8U travel teams uses 29/19 and its wonderful plus we don't have to worry about composites and the USSSA logo is wonderful.
Cons: Price dropped after buying. Every bat I buy every year this happens.
yankeesbigbat
Pros: This bat is great my son loves it.Best bat for the money.
Cons: none
derbak
Pros: Great balance, my son seems to have quicker hands with this bat than Anderson bat both are -10
Cons: Our 2011 only lasted one season,cracked by the end cap. I hope this one last longer.
HAPPY DAD
Pros: BOUGHT THIS BAT FOR MY BOY ON A 9U SELECT TEAM AND ALL I CAN SAY IS HE WILL NOT EVEN PICK UP HIS EASTON RIVAL ANY MORE HE LOVES THIS BAT
Cons: EVERYONE ON THE TEAM WANTS TO USE IT .
Anonymous
Pros: Light, strong and the ball pops. Looks cool too. 10 year old is lining the ball further with this gem.
Cons: None.
mdm
Pros: Hot,great pop and soound,
Cons: my son has had 6 of them so far in 3 years . They dent very easily but the pros out way this con .
Baseball Dad
Pros: The ball explodes off of this bat. All of the kids on my team wants to use the bat. We have several kids in the league that their parents bought them this bat after seeing the results. Awesome bat for a good price.
Cons: My son has been using the bat for about 2 months now with no problems as of today.
Cdub
Pros: I am the dad of an 11u travel player. What makes this bat great is the balance. It feels lighter than other 30/20 bats(Rival, Combat big barrel) because of the balance. Similar to the original Combat B1 in balance but it is a big barrel. Great pop as well.
Cons: Slight dent after a couple of weeks.
Cyfair Baseball
Pros: My son loves this bat. First game hit a triple, double and single. Everyone wants to use it! Loves the sound it makes..
Cons:
Baseball Dad
Pros: Nice looking bat. It has good pop.
Cons: My son is 10 and he used it one game and bat already dented up. hopefully he can use it a few more weekends if bat holds up. Very thin & weak alloy. Should be priced cheaper because I could see my son going through 3 bats a season.
Double Duece
Pros: Great Bat amazing pop!!!...love the PING!!!
Cons: This bat dents way to easily...completely flatend one side of the barrel
Coach B
Pros: I ordered the 28/18 for my 9 year old and boy does he love this bat. It has amazing pop and the sound is pretty cool. My son has more confidence at the plate now. Worth did a great job with this bat.
Cons: That I did not buy this bat for my son sooner!!!
Gat
Pros: The Worth Lithium is a great bat. The day that we recieved the bat me and my 2 sons went and took some batting practice and i just couldn't believe how fast the ball jumped off the bat. Great bat and it also feels lighter that 28 ounces.
Cons: The handle is little to thick.
luke08
Pros: hits well with great sweet spot
Cons: My 10 year old son loved this bat and hit well with it for exactly 5 days before he hit a pitch during a batting lesson in the middle of the sweet spot and a 2" dent caved in his brand new bat. Haven't contacted customer service for exchange/refund yet but I will keep you posted. He has had his other Worth bat for 9 months with no problem
Steve
Pros: Bat has performed as expected. Great pop, very well balanced and no sting. My 9 yr. old son loves it and everyone is asking him to use it.
Cons: none
hitman
Pros: Really hot bat. Best pop on the market by far. My 10u son has gone yard in his last two tourneys.
Cons: Probably won't last long.
dentsalot
Pros: solid pop
Cons: 29 inch, dented on both sides in less than 2 games, not used in bp at all, pathetic, after a few more games it will look like a car after hail damage
Baseball MOM
Pros: Best Prodigy Worth has put out since the old blue/gold 2008 (I believe). It's going to dent, but that's part of it. Composites don't dent like the alloy. We will take Alloy ALL day long - HATE composites, glad we won't be able to use them next year. My son has had his a few months and it is dented a little (11yr old travel ball) but that is to be expected. Keep up the good work!
Cons: None!
T-roy
Pros: Great bat, bought the 27/17 for my 6 year old playing on a 7 year old tourney team hitting the ball over the heads of the outfielders heads..great action when you keep it in the sweet spot.
Cons: none.
Baseball Dad
Pros: My son has had the Omaha TPX and Demarini Vendetta. He has also used some of the Easton V12 bats his teammates use. I have to say this bat outperforms them all (especially the Omaha which I do not recommend). I read these reviews for weeks and bought several bats for my son so take it from me......stop reading these reviews and buy your kid a Worth Lithium Prodigy then sit back and watch the fireworks!!
Cons: None
drco
Pros: So far so good. Great bat with TONS of pop in it. Balanced well for good bat speed. My 9U competive son loves this bat compared with to his Easton Speed and his buddies TPX Triton. Hopefully the bat holds up and does not crack. Great price for a hot bat.
Cons: Scatches really easy but to be expected like any other bat.
Double A
Pros: Great pop. Saw an increased in my son's power after the first use.
Cons: Not very durable and won't last a season without getting a flat spot.
Anonymous
Pros: Great pop! Has USSSA stamp on the bat!
Cons: none so far
stallionbaseball
Pros: i bought this bat for my 8 year old that plays on a 8u select team. He hit 3 homeruns already, and its just our second tournament with the bat,our team loves it. The bat has alot of pop. Very durable. Best bat on the market.Plus it has the USSSA stamp.
Cons: none so far!!
Big Billy
Pros: its simple first game my son went 2 for 2 double and single he is a 12 yr old got him the 30/20 it feels like an 18 oz bat. great weight balance got jammed on the double still went 220 to the fence. single over the SS head not bad.the sound when making contact gets everyones attn.his confidence with this bat is thru the roof.if your a baseball guy you know that helps tremendously.whatever it takes
Cons: wish they made a little bat for my 6 year old with a2 1/4 barrel
Sprint12
Pros: This is a hot bat. Lots of pop. Hits'em farther and faster than any bat I've seen.
Cons: Dents easy for power hitters.
ELITE
Pros: Just received this bat last week our 7U All-Star team absolutley mashed the ball with this bat! This bat has great balance and tons of pop!
Cons: Paint job is too cool!
ES Hurricanes
Pros: My son is a 10U player and loves the new bat. It has a great pop and is well balanced.
Cons: None so far.
K
Pros: This bat has great pop and is well balanced. The grip does reduce sting, even with an ill placed hit. The ball jumps off the bat. It's great looking and I think it gives my son the confidence to really put it all out there. It is definitely worth the money. This all coming from a mother of 3 boys. Bought this for my 9 year old and he's a competitive travel player year round, so we've seen our share of bats, good and bad. You won't be dissapointed with this one.
Cons: While the bat has great pop, you need to rotate after every hit to keep from developing a flat spot or dent. I wouldn't let an entire team use is for that purpose. This is a 1 player bat. If not you'll be replacing it half way through the season.
K J Rocker
Pros: Another strong Worth product. 6 year old son, playing 8U hit one about 170 ft in air first practice. Pop
Cons: Bat will dent, but I will take that for the pop.
Rangerfan
Pros: My 10 year old son likes his new bat very much. The ball fly, sound and looks are all great.
Cons:
Worth Fan "sorta"
Pros: The bat is weighted well and has a lot of "POP" in it... I purchased the 29/19 for my 9 year old. He rips the ball with it! Unfortunately, there is a big CON to this bat!
Cons: The bat went completely flat on one side in 6 weeks of use. Worth replaced it within 10 days. I would recommend only using this bat in games. We have an old Prodigy (Blue and White) 29/19 that we will use in the cage from now on....It's a great bat, but will not hold up to a lot of use.
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat my son is killing the ball with this bat. Great sound.
Cons: NON
JR
Pros: Attractive bat, great for power hitters, balls fly right off the bat
Cons: Paint comes off easily, develops flat spots with heavy use during batting practice and games. Spend your dollars on another bat
UTriple
Pros: Hottest yet. We've used the Rival, Omaha and 5150 this year so far for fall ball and the Lithium definately has more pop. Heavy use by 8u machine pitch team and no dents so far after 3 tournaments.
Cons: Flat black finish gets ugly quick . . . kinda cool looking though.
8U Coach
Pros: Balanced, good pop . . .seemingly better than the Rival or 5150. Seeing 15-30 feet more on well hit balls from all the boys vs. those two.
Cons: Grip a bit thick for younger hands.
J.J
Pros: great balance and great pop best big barrel in the market
Cons: dents easy
Ace Of Spades
Pros: Bat is Hot out of the wrapper. Great Performance..
Cons: Scratches and chips easily, That doesn't affect performance though
T-Rex
Pros: Large Sweet spot, especially for young hitters transitioning from 2 1/4 inch barrel bats. Best bat for the money.
Cons: None
billyk
Pros: Mentally helped both my sons at Bat, giving them more confidence. The pop on it good, both kids like the grip much better than easton.
Cons: Supposed to be balanced, yet both my sons and several team members are having a hard time adjusting to swinging it. Old bat (easton stealth) same length and weight. Anyone else notice this?
MP23
Pros: Lots of pop. Love the black with red lettering. No signs of denting after 2 months of use.
Cons: I don't really like the ping sound it makes on contact, but the kids do.
Coach Delgado
Pros: So far so good, I just bought this bat two weeks ago, my son only have used it in two or three practices and one game, he says he feels the pop of the bat. I hope that stands the task of the next full season.
Cons:
Matt D.
Pros: Son loves this bat, he hits farther with the Lithium than he hits with his Omen. He has been swinging a Lithium for three years now and will for another three with the pop this bat has.
Cons: dents a little easy but still an AWESOME bat!
LA PUNKS
Pros: This bat has been heavily used the last 4 months and no flat spots yet. Great pop worth the $$$.
Cons: Looks old after a month but the hits keep coming.
Hulk
Pros: No other bat has the pop this bat does!
Cons: Could dent, good warrenty by Worth they will replace. You have to decide if you want performance or durability. I don't expect to get more then a season out of a bat but we play about 70 games.
power
Pros: decent pop
Cons: This bat dents so easily. After 1 month it got kicked out of my tournament. It is a bad bat. DO NOT GET WASTE OF MONEY
Big Spence
Pros: This bat is amazing.I'm 12 and i hit very well with it.There have been no problems with any dents or cracks whatsoever,I have had this bat for a whole season.
Cons: None.The dark finish does get scuffed off,but the bat still looks amazing.
11UTraveler
Pros: Good balance and surprising pop for a 1.15. Compares well to the "pre BBCOR" Worth Prodigy bat.
Cons: Paint doesnt look like it is going to hold up (just like other prodigy bats we've had) but we aren't worried about the bat being pretty as long as it hits well.
Sox Fan
Pros: Great pop, great sound. Light swing weight for my 10 year old.
Cons: Unfortunately, like other reviewers, it's true, this bat does dent easily. Don't use it for BP, you can probably get one full season out of it.
big lefty
Pros: Okay for first year live arm but the owner of one of these bats should be a weaker contact hitter.
Cons: got it and just thought it had good pop but dents abought every other swing.plus it terribaly wheighted .Plus the hanndle is so big it slows down your swing/gives you less control.much rather go with any tpx or composite easton bat.
Power Hitting switch Hitter 10U Select
Pros: Bat is very light and has tremendous pop, but like all previous Worth Prodigy models from past years the bat still dents very quickly. My son is a taller that average 10 yr old and a power hitter. The bat dented right on the sweet spot during the first game after he smashed one deep. If your son swings with some power I would not recommend this bat, unless you intend on replacing it over and over. A few kids on his select time have the Easton S3 and have had the same problems with denting. My son has used his Worth Prodigy bat in about 4 tournaments now and it is completely dented and flat on 3 sides. Do not waste your money. Best bat so far that seems to hold up well with power hitters and has great pop is the light blue Combat. Think we will be making the switch.
Cons: Dents very easily on sweet spot. Does not hold up for power hitters.
duke
Pros: its a great 1 player bat
Cons: none at all
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat for my 9 y/o son. It has great pop. We have used it in several practices with over half of the team using it. Very hard hit balls and no denting.
Cons:
Texas Select Dad
Pros: One word... Pop! This bad is used by 4 or 5 kids on my son's team, they all crush the ball. My son put down his trusty 5150 to pick this up and loves it. 12/15 in first Sunday with it, and the three outs were line drives to the outfield.
Cons: The paint job is really cool looking, but it very quickly loses its finish. Have not seen any issues with the denting that others mention yet.
The Bomber
Pros: Still a hot bat after almost a year. We have the Worth Prodigy Legit and it is as good. The knob is smaller on the Legit and my son does not like that. The Lithium still sounds more explosive. The sound definitely gets peoples attention.
Cons: Does not wear well. Looked three years old after a month, but really no big deal.
Anonymous
Pros: Hit my 1st ever homer with this bat cleared fence by 40+ feet
Cons: 0
Tex
Pros: Hits great got it at the biggining of the year andim hitting around .500
Cons: Dents easy already have 5 or 6 ( over 6 tournaments)
trev
Pros: very nice bat for a worth,the lithium prodigy will help power hitters and contact hitters too,also it is the most balanced bat ever
Cons: it dent easily,but since it dents easy it means it's got pop
CoachP
Pros: Bought this bat For my 8year old son last week. Wow!! My son has never hit a home run. He hit 3 this weekend and sveral great hits. The bat has some serious pop. I highly recommend.
Cons: Like several have said it scuffs very easily and looks a year old after a week. This has no negative effect on the bats performance. As a matter of fact its how a battle bat should look!!
Big baby
Pros: Great bat nothing like it
Cons: none
Blaze 9
Pros: This bat is awesome I started this year with a 5150 which I also loved. Then I switched back over to my prodigy today and I went 3 for 3 with 2 rocket singles and a home run! LOVE THIS BAT.
Cons: Dents pretty easily but takes nothing off the bat .
christ4life777
Pros: well my son had a v-grip 28-18 mattingly but didn't have the stamp for allstars so had to purchase a new one,we bought the red prodigy 27-17 bat has good pop but my son couldn't adjust to weight and grip difference,went back and bought 28-18 gloss black SL version.Destroying the ball again!!!!!
Cons: N/A
Anonymous
Pros: Son loves it good buy
Cons: Hard to get out of the way when hits off his dad
Mushy
Pros: -long hits -same sting as composite -MASSIVE sweet spot -great grip -BEST WEIGHTED BAT I HAVE EVER SWUNG -BEST WEIGHTED EVER!
Cons: if you hit it off the end its HORRIBLE sting and your hands DIE!
JROSS
Pros: Took a couple of our kids on the team out to hit yesterday..We just got this bat and the Miken RZR..They started off with the Miken and it just didn't have much pop..Next time up they used the Worth and the ball was flying off the bat..I was very surprised and impressed..Highly recommended bat if you want to spend around $100..
Cons: None so far
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Worth Lithium Edge Prodigy Senior League Baseball Bat: SLP102? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is it better than the TPX OMAHA or not.Having trouble deciding which won to get. RED
I have read many reviews that this bat dents easily. Is that covered in the warranty? Mike
My 12 yo son currently uses a -13 Easton Stealth. I know this Worth is heavier, but I keep reading that the balance will make it seem lighter - and swing easier...true?? trac2
My son is 6 and plays on a 8u team what size bat do he need he not the smallest 6 year old Cj
do your worth 2 3/4 have the "USSSA BPF 1.15" stamp that USSSA will require in 2012 yet? alejandro
I have a 2011 Bat that I am currently sending back for replacement. What are they replacing the 2011s with? Will they get the updated version with the stamp? I love the bat, but my son can't use it much longer without the stamp. Or do the 2011 bats now have the stamp too? Bryan
I have a brand new 2010 worth lithium prodigy 31/21 still in the wrapper that I bought for my son a while back thinking he could grow in to it. He is there now and of course it does not have the new stamp for 2012. What are my options here? Can I send it back to Worth to get the stamp? Or is there a grandfather clause to use it? I love this bat and would love to be able to use it. If not I am very interested in the 2012 model. Dale
I would like buy a bat that is USSSA certified and has the largest sweet spot and best preformance. How does the SLP102 compare to other youth bats? Mike
what does senior league mean can a kid use that type of bat d
How does this bat compare to the Omen and the CF5? OCAngel
Son and team mates seem to be having a hard time adjusting to the swing/control of this bat. They LOVE it, but connecting less with the ball at batting practice. Swithced form using same specs on an Easter Stealth bat..... Any suggestions or ideas? BillyKes
is this a composite bat or aluminum? allen
Does this bat have a USSSA stamp on it & what age groups are allowed to swing it? aj
how easily does it dent? Somebody told me it dents in cold weather only. ctnm00
Is this okay for batting cages? The yellow balls they use? We heard it is only for hard baseballs. Don't want to misuse our beloved "magic" bat. Elvismum
What bat or bats is going to compare with last years cf4 as far as pop goes Andy
We need to purchase a BBCOR bat. Does this bat qualify? Ron
I wanted to know the best size bat for my son. 55 inches tall and 77 lbs. He is using a 28 /19.5 bat and was wondering if he should be using the 29 inch instead SLRAJ
Compared to the TPX Omaha, which bat would you recommend for a 10 year old Barry
Is this ok for coach pitch Tdh
We currently have the red 5150 and I am looking for another bats. What thinking about the black and yellow 510 or the worht. We swing a 29/19 and I am on the fence as to which is the better bat, the Worth or the black and yellow 5150? Tucker
Is this bat usssa approved? rick
If my kid doesn't like the bat, can I return it if the wrapper is still on? I was gonna let him hit some wiffles with it to see how it felt. Mike
I'm trying to determine which new bat to get my son. For small barrels he swung the anderson techzilla last year, 29 20 with a 1 inch choke and was hitting it well. When he got back into travel ball he went back to his old, 28 18 worth. I think he can handle the 29 21 Marucci Cat 5 or Ignite. Otherwise - should I just go with the Worth 29 19. and not worry about the extra 2 oz. (9U kid pitch) jpeast
What seems to be the hottest drop 10 bats for 2012. Considering th Prodigy, but looking for some guidence. AJ
Will this bat be legal to use in USSSA in 2013? Wild Bill
in the bat pack of easton rival blue and lithium do both of the bats have stamps batlover
I know that this bat is prone to denting. If I send it in and get a replacement, does the replacement come with the 1 year warranty also? And does that warranty continue with each new bat as long as it's within the year? Josh
I just bought one of these bats from Just Bats. My son has allready put a dent in it. How do I go about the return / replace process. Keith edwards
Does it have the USSSA stamp? Texan
How would you compare this bat to the easton SL11S310B S3? bowlerjoe
Which has the most pop, the Prodigy or the DeMarini Vexxum? Are either comparable to the Stealth Speed my son used last year that is now illegal? Don't want another composite barrel. Mike H
is this bat usssa approved eddie
How is the pop of this bat compared to the easton S3? I have heard the newer easton does not have as much pop as last years Rival. Thx! Capp35
worth lithium or easton s3 which is a better buy? Clark
My son narrowed his choice between this Prodigy bat and the 5150 SL51V Velo. Any advice? tomzoo
I bought my son this bat during the fall season and it has alot of small dents, one very noticable dent and seems to have lost some pop. It also sounds different.I was reading other questions and you said if it dents send it back for a warrenty bat, what is that? a used bat? I bought this bat knowing it had a problem with dentin but understood your warrenty to replace it with a new bat of this model or newer. i will be sending bat in for your inspection but can you reply to this question so i will know what to expect? 11U ram
How does the Combat B3 & Combat 52 Caliber compare performance wise average up with the Worth SLP102 ? DB
How does the Combat B3 & Combat 52 Caliber compare performance wise average up with the Worth SLP102 ? DB
do u have this bat in a 31inch b
My son is 9, 5 foot tall, 130 pounds and a power hitter. We have never had a big barrel bat, what is the best route and size to go? Currently he has a smaller barrel 30 inch 17 oz Easton Reflex. Mandy
This bat or the 2013 version? How much of a difference is there in the performance? Thanks G
Is this a composite bat? DD
Does this bat have the 2012 USSSA stamp? robbieefird
What is the coldest playing temperature for the prodigy? DC
Any chance to still get a 29" 19 oz? j
My son is in 8U baseball and I was thinking about getting him a bigger bat barrel. We have been using a Easton Typhon 28 inch and off the top of my head I think its a -12 or -13 drop. I feel that him playing with a 2 1/4 inch bat is the way to go but when we play tournaments it seems the other teams are all using the bigger barrels and it does give them a little more pop. So I want to buy him one and just really undecided what to buy him. This Worth bat seems pretty nice and has some good reviews but I would really like some inside help here on what to buy him. CJ
I see the 2 3/4". However, do you guys carry the 2012/13 Worth Prodigy 2 5/8" SL1058 Senior? Thanks. Chris
When are you going to get in the 30 20 size of this bat.?Need to know. Hayden
My son is almost done with his season, but he really wants a big barrel bat. He is in his last season of machine pitch, next year it will be kid pitch. These bats are marked "approved for 2012". Will they NOT be allowed in 2013? How often do the standards change? Wallace
I play in a league where we use the soft 12 clincher. What would be a good bat to use? I have the Miken Freak and I am very disappointed. It has no pop and and it has a weird feel when you hit in the wrong spot. Any ideas? mark
do you have any bat packs that come with this bat and a larger bat my son is 8 and useing and older worth same size but we need a new one with a stamp and would like to have one he can use now and one to step up to next year? clint
About the Brand
Worth, Inc. can trace its beginning back to the year 1912, when George Sharp Lannom, Jr. purchased a tannery in Tullahoma, Tennessee and established the Lannom Manufacturing Company. Initially, the firm tanned leather for harnesses and horse collars they manufactured. However, as the automobile grew in popularity, the demand for the company's harnesses and collars declined, so Lannom shifted its manufacturing resources toward production of leather covered baseballs and softballs under the "Worth" brand, and men's leather dress gloves under the "Craig" brand.
Charles (Chuck) E. Parish joined Lannom in 1930 as a salesman and married G.S. Lannom, Jr.'s daughter, Martha Lannom several years later. Following Mr. Lannom's death, Parish acquired controlling interest in the company, which led to a division of company assets between himself and Lannom's son G.S. Lannom III. Lannom maintained the glove works while Parish, "The Baron of Baseballs," built the Lannom baseball business into the world's largest manufacturer of baseballs.
Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University in 1959, Chuck Parish's son, John, joined the Lannom organization. He persuaded his father to expand the company's Caribbean operations and enter the baseball bat business in 1970. In 1975, following the death of his father, John Parish took over the reigns of the company. Under his leadership, the company diversified and expanded its production line and developed the personnel, technical know-how, and physical facilities to become one of the largest and most financially sound manufacturers in the entire sporting goods industry.
The WorthSports Company was formally organized in 1975 as the sales and marketing arm for all sporting goods products and divisions of Lannom. In addition to the normal marketing functions, Worth also emphasizes and provides new product research and development. In fact, the emphasis placed on this development is largely responsible for Worth's leadership role in the sporting goods industry.
When Worth entered the bat business all bats were made from Northern White Ash. Worth then established wood mills in Pennsylvania and New York to provide the strong but relatively lightweight ash wood stock. Then directions were shifted to aluminum and other composites and in 1968 Lannom Manufacturing produced its first aluminum bat. The company's Jess Heald was primarily responsible for its development. The sale of aluminum bats to amateur baseball and softball players mushroomed in the 70's, helping Lannom achieve record results. In 1994, because of market demands, more emphasis was placed on the aluminum division and an expansion was completed in Tullahoma.
One of the first and most significant results of the R&D program was the development of the Polyurethane (Poly-X™) core for baseballs and softballs. This one innovation revolutionized the entire softball world; up to this time, the traditional softball core was constructed of cork and latex. Worth, through the use of "petrochemical" formulation, created a softball that was more consistent in performance and demonstrated extended durability, thereby setting the stage for the establishment of formal specifications and standards for the industry. More recently, the expanded research and development team has made another revolutionary addition to the aluminum bats called the SuperCell EST (Exterior Shell Technology) Bat.
One product Worth is very proud of is its RIF (Reduced Injury Factor) baseballs and softballs. Introduced in baseballs in the late '80's, the RIF design features a polyurethane center that makes the ball softer than the traditional yarn wound ball, while keeping the weight, size and liveliness. The balls are used mainly in youth leagues, where safety is of major concern. The technology is now being used in Worth softballs as well. New technology is constantly being developed to revolutionize the softball industry as we know it today.
In 2007, Worth was acquired by Jarden Corporation and is now a division of Rawlings and Jarden Team Sports.
Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Aluminum |
Vendor | Worth |
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