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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 10 Length To Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Weight
One-Piece, All-Alloy Baseball Bat
Displays USA Baseball (USABat) Certified Stamp
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony
Colorway: Black | Gray | Green
ST 7U1+ Alloy Construction Delivers Massive Sweet Spot With Stiff, Traditional Feel
New 6-Star Premium Performance End Cap Improves Balance
Custom Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty

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Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10

Louisville Slugger has done it yet again! One of the most widely known and best baseball bats is back and better than ever.

Bat Benefits

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 is set to deliver top-notch performance and a traditional feel all at an unbelievable value. There is a reason that the Omaha continues to be a bat of choice at the highest levels of amateur play year after year and season after season. With a durable, one-piece construction, this model is guaranteed to provide long-lasting, consistent performance so that you can bring it during every at-bat. It is masterfully constructed out of the proven ST 7U1+ alloy that delivers a stiff, traditional feel on contact and an enormous sweet spot. The latest addition to the Louisville Slugger Omaha is their 6-Star premium performance end cap that extends the barrel length while maintaining weight distribution for a balanced weight score of 2.3. If you're looking for reliable power, championship level performance, and an increase in your batting average, the Omaha 518 baseball bat is exactly what you need. As an added bonus, a custom Lizard Skins grip comes equipped for superior comfort and less sting in the hands on mishits. Louisville Slugger: Leave Your Mark!

This Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 USA Baseball Bat features a drop 10 length to weight ratio, a 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the USA Baseball (USABat) certification. With that stamp, this model is approved for play in AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and Pony baseball. Ready to up your game? Then pick up one of these Omaha 518 baseball bats today with free shipping!

Warranty

The high-powered bats of Louisville Slugger are backed by a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty! If you have bought this bat from us and noticed that there is an issue on it before 12 months have passed from the purchase, please reach out to our Bat Experts. They will be able to get you the necessary information to reach out to Louisville Slugger and begin the warranty replacement process.

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Excellent choice. Happy with purchase for my son Joe parent

Pros: Solid feel and balance. Very good value. Can trust Omaha brand.

Cons: None

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Awesome Bat Eric S. coach

Pros: My son is very small for his age, 40lbs, 42inchs in hieght, plays in CP. I was kinda hesitant about the 27/17 because on the question section of this bat, a Justbat rep said the ture weight was 27/19. Not in my case, ohmaha has good balance and my son has no problem getting it through the strike zone, very good pop, has a bbcor sound on contact. My son has probably taken more than 500 hacks at the cages and has felt no sting. I am very happy with this bat, especially becuase I almost forked over 280.00 for easton ghost hyperlight.

Cons: NONE

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ok Bat but def. not the best Omaha LS has made! Mr. Baseball coach

Pros: looks nice

Cons: HEAVY, not a -10 bat. weighs closer to a -7 or -8. pop is ok just a really heavy bat

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Great bat for price and first year of USA rules Mike Langston coach

Pros: Solid bat. My son hit about all of the USA bats that were at the cage. We even hit the full composite Easton but my son complained about vibration the entire time. He hits this bat really well. The bat has a solid sound and comes at a great price point. I recommend for the first series of bats using the USA standard.

Cons: We cannot tell, but some have complained that it is heavier than advertised. My son is 10 and we got him the 30/ -10.

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Really great bat Mace player

Pros: Has surprisingly good pop compared to other USA bats. Slightly heavier than a -10 gives a bit of an end loaded feel.

Cons: Definitely not the same pop as USSSA bats. Same hand stinger, bat tape didn't feel like Lizardskin if it was and ended up replacing it with another Lizardskin.

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GREAT BAT Gilmer Yellow Jackets coach

Pros: My 9yr old loved the look as did I. Purchased the 30/20 for him and straight out the box he was smashing the ball. Had a little vibration which he said was from miss hits, said he could tell but vibration wasnt that bad (this is from a 9yr olds mouth). overall he's happy and so am I. Louisville Slugger all the way for us.

Cons: none yet

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very heavy john parent

Pros: good color

Cons: this bat is very heavy, supoosed to be a 18 oz and it actually is 19,7oz.

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12 and plays with 50/70 group Little League John C parent

Pros: Specs: 31lenth 21oz Son says it: -Feels good -balanced -length of the wider barrel towards handle is nice vs tapered -looks nice -Great price for a 4 star bat

Cons: -Not the pop as expected -wish it were composite

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Good bat for the money Jeremy parent

Pros: Bought a 20:30. It weighs 21.5 oz (drop 8.5). My son is 5'1" 105 lbs. and is 11 years old. The bat is similar to the 20:30 Rawlings 5150 without the high-pitched aluminum "ping." Feels, acts and sounds much more like a wood bat, so the USA standard appears to be working. The handle is tapered at the knob for a good feel. No need for a knob cuff on this bat.

Cons: Heavier than advertised (8.5 drop), but a good fit considering the USA bat standard changes. Many of the -10 USA bats are heavier than advertised.

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Great Bat for the Money!!!! Jeremy coach

Pros: This bat has a good feel. There is no sting or vibration on the hands. Has different wood like crack to it.

Cons: pop but great for a USA bat

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louisville slugger Omaha johnny baseball parent

Pros: good

Cons: alittle heavier then the listing

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great quality at a good price Ben Saari coach

Pros: my son has used the bat for a few weeks. decent pop off the bat. very good balance. would definitely buy it again.

Cons: nothing yet

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USA bats junk David coach

Pros: This is as good of a USA bat I would buy. They're all bad now that they have change them. Exit velocity is the same as wood bat the only pro is it aluminum and wont break like wood.

Cons: USA standard.

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Demo Scott Varsanyi parent

Pros: Demo'ed this bat 28/18 and it swung lighter than both Demarini 28/18's we tried. My boy was able to maintain great swing path and was hitting line drives. The Demarini's of same spec were too end loaded and you could see it in his swing. One of the most balanced USA Bats we demo'ed. Can not beat it for the $$.

Cons: None to report.

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good bat Andrew Degnan parent

Pros: the pop off of the bat. The ball comes off of the bat great. My son loves it. Did a lot of rsearch about the new bats. All the easton bats seem dead sounding. know somekids that have them and overpaid. I honestly believe that after a year of feedback these companies will make these bats better next year. no need to spend an arm and a leg on first year bats.

Cons: none yet

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Mad Max Rick C parent

Pros: Value and a solid bat for this age of Playing...with a good swing this bat does the job. Like the free shipping and service from Just Bats.

Cons: The grip was described as Lizard Skin when purchasing, but it had a similar grip but wasn't Lizard Skin.

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Solid bat for the money Parent and coach coach

Pros: Good balance, my boy likes the way it swings. Compared to other USA bats, this one is the best, I think in the price range. Ball comes off the bat well but not like the USSSA bats last year. Like the bigger barrel and increased hitting area. Did a lot of research and went to demos, this bat appeared very hard to beat for the money.

Cons: Drop 10 is slightly on the heavy side but all USA bats appear to be that way.

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Son loves it Brittany parent

Pros: My son loves that its end loaded. Makes it easier to swing a heavier bat. Not as much pop as before but still makes great contact and has solid hits.

Cons: 2 oz heavier than it should be

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my 9 yr old loves it! Keith M parent

Pros: The bat has a lot more pop than all of the more popular USA bats in this price range. This bat looks much different from all of the others on my sons team, which he prefers. I've thrown BP to him a few times with this new bat and haven't heard him complain about vibration at all, which is amazing. He isn't the greatest hitter, not bad just not great, but this bat has a much larger sweet spot which he appreciates.

Cons: I actually wanted to get my son the Solo but they were on backorder at the time. i'm glad i didnt though, because this bat is great...and it was less expensive.

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So far so good Stan parent

Pros: My 10 yo son uses the 30 in (drop 10). He likes it so far. Surprisingly, it has decent pop for the new USA standard. It's a good, inexpensive bat vs. the more expensive Easton Ghost or Beast.

Cons: None so far. He hasn't had the bat long enough to test the durability.

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The Drop issue My son's Dad parent

Pros: reasonable price for first year of USA bats, look, feel, LS is a good company. My son's USSSA bat is a -10 31/21. I read the reviews of the new USA bats weighing more, so I bought the 30/20 of this bat. Actual weight is about 21.6 oz., so I gave up length to compensate for the weight.

Cons: what you would expect going from USSSA to USA

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usa bats Dale coach

Pros: great look and feel hits just as good as the high dollar usa bats

Cons: all usa bats stink from the $99 to the $400.

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Awful! Chris parent

Pros: Price

Cons: My 12 year old son used this bat one time. During that short time he might have contacted 10 baseballs. The bat bent severely and there were also 3 dents in the barrel. We are sending it back for a replacement, though I would rather have a refund as I no longer trust this bat to perform.

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omaha 29/19 Gene parent

Pros: got this bat in 29/19 for my 8 yr old son he really likes the bat it is a little end loaded but overall it is a good bat

Cons: end loaded

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bat will coach

Pros: feels good

Cons: not half the pop that rawlings has

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1 1 1

Pros: I bought this bat for both of my son's. They both say the bat has good pop and feel. They are making solid contact.

Cons: nothing at this point

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Great Bat Jim other

Pros: Ball has great pop off the bat, good balance, great feel.

Cons: Have not found any yet!

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get this bat Nick W coach

Pros: Great pop Great over all feel Great price I coach all my sons baseball teams and I'm a stickler to get them the best gear. I was going to get the 618 solo, but they were not in stock. Im glad I didnt buy the solo.This bat has just as much pop as the $250 bats. Best value!!

Cons: nothing

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Great price, great bat! Vernon parent

Pros: My 7U son has had this bat for two weeks now and it seems to have more pop than any of the USABats my son has used. He's used the Easton Ghost-X, Rawlings 5150, AxeBat Element and the Omaha definitely topped each one of these bats in terms of the trampoline effect off the bat.

Cons: None so far.

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Parent Parent parent

Pros: My 10 year old son was recently named the Hitting Champion in the 11-12 yr old bracket of a Pitch, Hit & Run Competition in SW Minnesota with this bat. He said no vibration & it feels good on contact. He uses the 29/19.

Cons: None

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Nice bat Parent parent

Pros: this is a very nice bat has a really nice sweet spot

Cons: none great bat

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awesome bat Jr823 parent

Pros: Since the new usa bat standard started this year i have purchased 2 bats from usabats. I dont have complaints about either of them. First I purchased the Demarini voodoo 2 piece for 250.00. It is a great bat but the problem was that i bought it to heavy bc this new usa bats are weighting more than the listed weight. So then i decided to buy a cheaper bat just to last until my son could comfortably use the other one. Well let me tell you this Omaha Louisville slugger 518 did not disappoint, and btw it was only 99.00! For the price this bat could not be any better. We bought it just 1oz lighter than the other bat and you wont believe the diff. First day on the field my son hit the ball farther than he every has. Great feel no vibration or sting. Has great pop and sound! My son and this bat def go hand in hand. btw my son just turned 9 and weights 70lbs and is 4'5. we got the drop 10 28in 18oz and it couldnt be a better fit. oh yea did i mention he hit his 1st homer the 2nd game of season

Cons: NONE

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Good bat with an annoying rattling. John coach

Pros: Bought my son a 28" Ghost X. He was getting hits but no pop. Bought the 27" LS 518. A better size for him and seems to have more pop than the Ghost X. With the new rule changes, composite bats don't give much of an advantage. Should have saved the money and bought the 518.

Cons: Some epoxy got loose inside the bat. Now there is a slight rattling sound in the bat. Doesn't effect performance but annoying. Didn't have this issue with any other bats we've owned.

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Louisville Slugger Omaha518 M PADRON coach

Pros: Bat was great. My son was using Rawlings Velo and when he bought this bat, saw immediate change. He hit two triples in his last game after using it for two weeks. Great bat, great price.

Cons: none

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Pros: I have a 28" Omaha 518 -10 and I love it. It feels better than my 28" Mako Beast -11 and with the bigger barrel extra base hits are the norm now. Great choice by my dad! Thank you JustBats!

Cons: None, all good!

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1 1 1

Pros: At the regular season is winding down, the bat is coming alive. My son is seven and this is a perfect bat for comfort and speed. Well worth the purchase.

Cons: none

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Great Bat Kevin parent

Pros: Ball jumps off my son's bat. Ever since we got it, he's been hitting doubles and triples

Cons: none yet

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GREAT WHILE IT LASTED CHICAGO AREA player

Pros: SON USED THIS IN PONY LEAGUE. NOT SO MANY BOMBS BUT LOTS OF LINE DRIVES INTO GAPS. WAS HITTING NEARLY .550 WHEN THE BAT KNOB BROKE OFF. SEASON WINDING DOWN AND NOW HAVE TO SCRAMBLE TO FIND A REPLACEMENT. COMPLETED LS WARRANTY FORMS AND HAVE TO RETURN BAT. PROBABLY GET A CREDIT OR SOMETHING.

Cons: DURABILITY. NEVER GOT DENTED BUT KNOW UNEXPECTEDLY BROKE OFF.

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Can't go wrong for under $100 Dylan parent

Pros: Balanced Good for power hitters Good POP (not USSSA pop but great for USA) like better than GHOST X durable, made it through the year with several kids using, mostly power hitters and has held up well

Cons: little heavy but kids get used to it

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My teammate has this bat I hit a triple with it. Gavyn player

Pros: Pop,swingspeed, price

Cons: None that I know of

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Good For the money Matt coach

Pros: For the money it was good. 100 bucks to play just three tournaments. My son likes the tapered handle and feel of the bat. Would by again if we are forced to use USA bat std.

Cons: Zero pop. Hardly any pop to any of the USA bats. We played three tourneys and not many hard hits. Nothing to do with the actual bats it is all to do with this crappy usa bat std that everyone except U trip and BPA has adopted. Would love to sink them all to the ocean. These heavy bats affect swing mechanics and get kids in bad habits. Used in 8U travel and All stars.

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Great bat - great price point Mairob parent

Pros: Better pop than any bat tried under $100 - rivals more expensive bats. If you used to use a LS bat - would stick with this. It feels great in my 12 y.o. hands and inspires confidence. Actually a good looking bat, like the color scheme better than the red and black of years past.

Cons: Not so much a con, but as with all of these USA bats - balls that are smashed don't trampoline like they used to last year,

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Best USA bat I’ve purchased D Hinton parent

Pros: Great pop out of the wrapper!!! Awesome graphics Amazing price

Cons: None

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not durable Lucas Trahan parent

Pros: decent pop

Cons: end cap few off of two 528's in the same tournament. Both one week after purchase.

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Ok bat but not for Competitive needs Kevin Baker player

Pros: Ok pop for usa bat. Good barrel for the price and the price is great

Cons: Really short barrel. hurts when you it it on the skinny parts.

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Got this for my 7 year old travel ballplayer Jeremy parent

Pros: Swung with it last night for the first time. Said it feels amazing and the results showed on the field

Cons: none yet

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Great balanced bat!! TPayne parent

Pros: Great pop and well balanced bat. We really like the Louisville bat products. My son has hit many "dingers" with this bat.

Cons: The lighter bats tend to flatten over time.

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“Excellent choice for my son” Jesus parent

Pros: looks nice,pop is ok.

Cons: none

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27/17 heavy for 6 1/2 year old Mrambo parent

Pros: Having witnessed another 6 year old swing this bat, I know it has pop.

Cons: Too heavy for my 6 1/2 year old. Seems heavier than 17 oz.

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Dave Dave player

Pros: my son loves this bat, he also has a Rawlings threat that he really likes but this has become his bat of choixce.

Cons: none

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My son loves it Christopher Walsh Parent

Pros: Reasonably priced. My son loves the feel of it and feels it has good pop

Cons: None as if now

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Great Bat Until it Breaks Craig Parent

Pros: Great feel Great pop Nice look

Cons: End Cap cracked off during game after 10 weeks of use LS took 3 months to replace it under warranty!!! I will never buy a Louisville Slugger product again. Terrible customer service.

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Great package Mark Eldredge Coach

Pros: My boys love their new bats. My youngest had his first game yesterday and had a lot of confidence with his LS. My oldest has been hitting BP in the backyard and is very happy. The local owner of the baseball facility highly recommended LS for their durability and warranty. Would definitely buy again.

Cons: I don’t have any yet.

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Review Mom Parent

Pros: Great bat.

Cons: Na

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Really Good Ethan Lemay Player

Pros: Great pop really balanced

Cons: none

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hits tanks hank Player

Pros: Great pop when broken in, hit alot of homers with it

Cons: Paint chipped, stings when hit off handle, but u can use batting gloves. Grip fell apart, but i added a lizard skin

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With the change to the new USA Bat standard, it's tough to get an idea of what bat to pick up. Any idea how this compares to something like the Rawlings 5150 in terms of swing weight, balance, weight, etc.? How about a comparison to the Louisville Slugger 618, DeMarini Voodoo One, and/or the Easton 750? Thanks for any info you can provide rcspick

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 is a balanced, one-piece aluminum bat. It is very similar is to those aforementioned bats in both the swing weight and the -10 sizes. Unfortunately, with all of these new USA bats we don't have a whole lot of feedback on their performance yet, as they haven't been able to go through a full baseball season.

Tyler

Is this bat a 2 5/8? Amie

Yes, this Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat (WTLUBO518B10) will feature a 2 5/8" barrel diameter.

Ben

Can we get an exact weight (real world) for the 27/17 model? Brian

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 27" bat length weighs in at 19 ounces.

Dan

What is the handle diameter? Chris

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 will feature a handle diameter of 29/32 inches.

Cameron

Is this bat legal for USSSA? hersheyman17

Yes, USA bats are legal for USSSA which includes the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10.

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Are you sure this bat is USSSA legal? Dilly Dilly

The USA stamp on this Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat (WTLUBO518B10) means this bat is more restricted in its performance than a USSSA stamped bat. Because of that, this bat would be allowed under USSSA rules.

Ben

Besides the difference in drop, -10 vs -11, can you tell me any differences between the Louisville Solo 618? mj romy

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 features a plastic end cap while the LS Solo 618 will feature a composite end cap. This allows the Solo 618 to be more balanced; similar in regards to the end cupping of a wood bat - it removes some of the weight towards the end.

Cameron

My son uses a Combat 28'' 18 oz 2 5/8 for travel ball. He loves it. I'm looking for the USA equivalent for Pony. He an undersized 2nd year, 10 year old. Bobo

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 would be a great fit for your son, because of the bat being balanced just as the Combats. I would suggest going with a 28'' 18oz as well.

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Do you know what the real weight of this is in a 30" bat? nascarjimbob

Typically, bats are weighed prior to the manufacturing process. We tend to see bats weighing roughly one to two ounces heavier than the listed price. The 30" Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 will weigh around 21 ounces.

Dan

I would like to get a 20 oz Omaha bat for my 10 year old. Would you recommend the 19 oz since these bats weigh in a little heavier? Johnny Baseball

Getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 19 ounce model would get you a bat with more of a 20 ounce swing weight. If you are wanting a bat to be 20 ounces then going for the 29 inch 19 ounce model would be a great fit.

Cameron

Why are the new USA Bats coming in heavier than advertised? The 518 is listed at -10, but true drop is -8. Why is the model & brand weighing heavier than what's advertised. Were bat makers given an acceptable weight tolerance? Otherwise, seems like false advertisement to me. IanG

Typically, these bats are weighed before they are manufactured. So, each piece that makes up the bat is weighed individually. Once the bat has completed the entire manufacturing process, we have found that some bats will weigh an ounce or two heavier. For example, the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 with a 30 inch bat length will weight right around 20-22 ounces.

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My son is 10 1/2 years old and weighs 93 lbs. He is 4'11" and is playing in travel baseball and Little League. What length and bat weight might you recommend? He currently has a 30in 18oz bat (-12). Cub Mom

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 is a great option for Little League play. I would recommend keeping the length at 30 inches and the drop weight at -10 or -11.

Dan

My son is 8 years old and he is 4'6 and weighs 115. Currently uses a 29" -10 bat; does not have long arms and not sure if he should stay at the current bat size or move up to 30" -10 with the Omaha 518 -10. BASEBALLdAD

Based on your son's height and weight we would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 30 inch model. If you feel he struggles some with his current 29/19 bat then you may want to consider a smaller size.

Cameron

My son is 11 years old. He stands 5'2 and weighs 140 lbs. He is the prototypical lefty power hitter. Currently he uses a 31"-12 drop bat. Do you recommend him going up to a 32" and with a -10 drop? Alex's dad

We would recommend a 32" length for someone his size, but a 31" would also work as well. You always want to swing the heaviest bat that you can handle with good bat speed, as the more mass you can put to the ball the more power you will have. If you think he can handle a -10 drop, I would certainly recommend it.

Kyle J.

My son is 12 and is 5'2" and weighs 100 lbs! He has a Louisville 31/21 now. What size would you recommend? Mary

Based on your sons height and weight we would reocmmend sticking with that 31"/21 ounce size in the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10.

Carter

My son is 4 ft 9 and weighs 90 pounds. What size bat would you recommend, the 28/18 or the 28/19? He plays both Little League and travel ball and the Omaha series worked well for him during Little League. Luper

For someone of your player's height and weight, we would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 30 inch model. If you feel that he would benefit more from a smaller size then you could certainly do so; unfortunately though the Omaha is not made in a -9 (28/19).

Cameron

My son is 11. He's 5'5" and weighs 150 lbs. What bat would you recommend? Rachel

Would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 32 inch model.

Cameron

My son is 12 years old and is small kid, 4'10" and 80 lbs. What size would you recommend? anthony

We would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 30 inch model based on your player's height and weight.

Cameron

My son is 12 years old, 5"2" weighs 125. What bat size would he be? Misti

For someone of your player's height and weight, we would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 31 inch model.

Cameron

I'm looking at purchasing the Omaha 518 (-10) for our 12 year old son. Looking at the 31" but I need to know the barrel width. We are looking for a 2 5/8" diameter with the USA stamp. Mike

This Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat (WTLUBO518B10) has a barrel diameter of 2 5/8" and will come with the new USA Baseball stamp.

Taylor

My son is playing 9 U. He is about 65 lbs and is the tallest kid on his team. Any idea on the correct bat size for him? Matt41

If your player is 4'5" or taller, I would recommend this Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat (WTLUBO518B10) in the 29"/19 oz size. If he is under 4'5", he might be more comfortable with the 28"/18 oz bat.

Taylor

I bought my son the SR OMAHA 516 last year and we couldn't be happier, but now with the league changes on USA bats we need to purchase another one. Since my son's bat is red, silver and black I'm confused if this is the same bat. We do not want to purchase any other bat. Please help. jr

Yes, the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 is just going to be the version of the Omaha 516 that your son is currently swinging.

Carter

My husband just bought the LS Omaha 518. Does this bat meet the new USA standard? It doesn"t say USABats on it, it says USSSA. Ayden

This bat has the USA Baseball stamp on it so it would be legal for the new Little League rules. If the bat you purchased was the USSSA version, then it will not be legal.

Kyle J.

Can we get an exact weight (real world) for the 29/18 model? Bert

The exact weight of the 29/18 Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 is 18.9 oz.

Tori

My 6 yr old is 41" tall and weighs 63 lbs. He plays up in the 7U coach pitch league. Do you think this bat would work for him or be too heavy? Do you have any other recommendation? We have to be USA baseball compliant. Robyn

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 would work well for your player. At his height and weight, I would suggest signing up to be alerted when we have the 27/17 size available.

Logan

My son is 5'1" and weighs 75lbs. Looking for a solid bat without breaking the bank. Jefe

Based on your player's height and weight, I would recommend either the 29" or 30" Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10. The Omaha 518 is going to offer you ST 7U1+ alloy to provide a large sweet spot with consistent, long lasting performance. This is a great bat, especially considering the price point.

Tyler

Can you play travel ball with usa stamp bats? I just want to know before I buy my son a new bat. timbomd

You certainly can use a USA bat, like the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10. We do, however recommend using a USSSA certified bat for tournaments as they will have noticeably higher levels of performance than the USA certified bats.

Tyler

Is it ok to use this bat in colder weather? We currently have temps at 30 to 40 degrees. Will it hurt the bat to use in this weather? JP

We would not recommend using any bat, including the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10, in temperatures below 55 degrees as it can damage the bat.

Carter

My boys are almost 8, and weigh about 60 lbs and 49" tall. We used a -10 last year that was a 27". Do you think the 28" would be ok to get this year? Lacey

Yes, we would recommend a 28" length of bat for his size.

Kyle J.

My son is 5'9" and 125 pounds. He is playing in a 50/70 league and needs a new USA approved bat. We are between the Louisville 518 & 618. Your advice would really be appreciated. kpaggs

Both bats should perform very similarly, as they are both one-piece alloy designs. The main difference is the Louisville Slugger Solo 618 has an improved endcap design to try and improve the balance of the bat. Other than that, they are both very similar in construction.

Kyle J.

What is the exact weight of the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 in a 29"/19 oz size? My son is 8 yrs old and is 54" tall and 87 lbs. Would that be a good size for him? Gene

Yes, we would suggest a 29" length for his height and weight. When we weighed this bat ourselves, it weighed +1 oz over the listed weight, so it would weigh 20 oz.

Kyle J.

My 8-year-old son is 4'6" tall and weighs 60 pounds. What length and weight would you recommend? John W

Would recommend getting the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 in a 29 inch model which would be a weight of 19 ounces.

Cameron

My 10 year old son is 5 ft tall and 112 lbs, what bat size should I get him? Junior

We would probably recommend a 30-31" length for his height and weight. As for weight, -10 is probably the most common drop for his age, although -8 could also be used.

Kyle J.

I recently inquired about the Louisville Omaha 518 27" or 28", which are both out of stock. I was also interested in the Rawlings 5150 and the DeMarini Voodoo One, which are both out of stock in those sizes as well. Can you please help guide me as to where I should look for these bats or with a new recommendation that is available. I need a USA Bat for my 7 year old son. Jim A

I would advise going to the individual web page for each bat by selecting it our website, and there is an option to sign up to receive and email when we have them in stock. This option is located just below the available sizes. As for where else to look, unfortunately we have no idea of what the available inventory of other vendors might be. Manufacturers seem to be having a difficult time keeping up with the demand for USA bats, since it's about 2-5 more models per manufacturer that they are having to make than in the past.

Kyle J.

Does this bat need broken in before used against live pitching? jenn

The Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 features an alloy barrel and thus does not require a break-in before using it against live pitching.

Cameron

My 9 year old is 4'9 and weighs 98 pounds. What size bat would you recommend? A. Rojas

Given your player's specifications, I would recommend the 30" 20oz. size of the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10.

Tyler

My son is 10 years old and 75 lbs. I do not exactly how tall he is but I would say he is average for a 10 year old. What size would you recommend? Mike

Unfortunately I don't really know what the "average" height is for a 10 year old, but if he was 5' tall and that weight we would recommend a 30" length.

Kyle J.

Can you tell me the actual weight of the 27"/17 oz? I know it will be 18 oz as most bats are a little heavy but just curious if you could tell me how close it is to 17 oz. Thanks Matt

A 29"/19 oz Omaha 518 USA weighed in at exactly 21 oz for us. Keep in mind that bat will weigh in a range of .5-2 oz heavier than the listed weight, and if you lined up 10 models of the 27"/17 oz size they would probably all be slightly different weights, so unfortunately we would not be able to provide the exact weight of the bat that you are ordering. It will most likely be 1-2 oz heavier than the listed amount.

Kyle J.

My son is 6 and is moving up to machine pitch. He is 46' tall and about 80 lbs. What size bat would you recommend? CB

For his height and weight we would recommend roughly a 28" length of bat.

Kyle J.

My son is 14 and 5'2" and 112 lbs. What size and weight for this Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 bat would you recommend? Thanks. Bruce

We would probably recommend a 30" or 31" length for his height and weight. As for weight, it's a bit hard for us to recommend that since it mostly depends on the player's strength. For a 14 year old though, I would probably say to go with a -8 or a -5 drop.

Kyle J.

Can you please tell me what the difference is between the Omaha 518 and the Omaha bat that’s on the Louisville website itself? The SKU # is WTLUBO5B102027. They seem to be the same bat but the items #s don’t match? What exactly is the difference? Baseball Mom

The biggest difference between the two bats is that the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10 features an ST 7U1+ Alloy construction, while the 2020 Louisville Slugger Omaha -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO5B1020 features an ST7 Alloy.

Lauren

Do you know the actual weight of the 31/21 518? WL

There is about a 1 ounce difference with the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10. Thus a 31 inch model will feature a weight of roughly 22 ounces.

Cameron

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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

Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -10 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBO518B10

Approved For

USA Bat

Barrel Diameter

2 5/8

Baseball Bats

Youth

Bat Construction

One-Piece

Bat Type

Baseball

Color

Black Grey

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Length to Weight Ratio

-10

Material

Aluminum

Series

Omaha

Swing Weight

Balanced

Vendor

Louisville Slugger

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