Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -5 Senior League Baseball Bat: WTLSLO518B5
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-5 Length To Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Weight
Colorway: Black / Gray / Red
Consistent, Durable Construction For Long Lasting Performance
Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
New 6-Star Premium Performance End Cap Improves Balance
One-Piece, Aluminum Alloy Baseball Bat
ST 7U1+ Alloy Construction Delivers Massive Sweet Spot With Stiff, Traditional Feel
USSSA 1.15 BPF Certified Stamp
Description
Louisville Slugger has done it yet again! One of the most widely known and best baseball bats is back and better than ever. 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 Senior League Baseball Bat (WTLSLO518B5) features a standard 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, a drop 5 length to weight ratio, and the USSSA 1.15 BPF certification. Swing with confidence knowing that these Louisville Slugger youth big barrel bats are covered by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty period. Are you on the verge of making the transition to high school and need a heavier bat? Purchase this Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 today with free shipping right here at JustBats.com. Don't forget, we'll be here from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 5 Customer Reviews
Big Time -5 Lucas parent
Pros: POP is huge---price is great! My son needs a one year bat and has always liked the Omaha product. Alloy provides nice consistency and sound
Cons: None
love it jayjay player
Pros: i really love it my first ab i hit a triple
Cons: really none
Omaha 518 -5 CD374 coach
Pros: This bat is a great transition for a strong youth player who is looking for more solid contact and distance coming from a drop 10 bat. The new version has a lot longer sweet spot than previous versions, making more solid contact further down the barrel. It has excellent balance and little sting. If you have a 12-14 year old who can handle the weight and needs a transition before having to go to a BBCOR bat, this is a great one.
Cons: Weight can be an issue for smaller players This is a contact hitters bat, power hitters will want more endload.
Nice transition bat David S. parent
Pros: Good pop out of the wrapper, bat has an overall good feel and looks. Perfect transition bat!
Cons: None so far.
BennJammin Mike parent
Pros: Tons of pop and great balance. He has only used it for about 10 games, but couldn't be happier. Used to play with the Voodoo Overlord and had no issues. Couldn't keep up with name changes and moved on - thus far a great choice
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Omaha 518 -5 Senior League Baseball Bat: WTLSLO518B5? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
I am looking for a new bat for my son. He currently has the Louisville Slugger 917 31 inch, drop 8. We are looking for a 32 inch, drop 5. He will be playing U14 travel ball mainly in the state of Michigan. I am being told there are new specifications for senior league big barrel bats for 2018? Vander
How does this bat compare to the Omaha 517? Are there any improvements? Duffer
Is the Louisville 2018 -5 BBCOR certified? Bigdaddy
I don't see a USSSA thumbprint on this bat. So this bat can't be used in USSSA games, correct? Jimdela
Why is this cheaper then the 2017 917? Eli
Any idea if Louisville Slugger has plans for a release of this same bat with the new USA certification? Chris
My son is playing on a 12u travel team and will be transitioning to a 13u team that will require a drop 5 bat. He is right at 5 foot tall and about 115-120 lbs. He is currently swinging an Omaha 516 in a 30 inch drop 10. Would you recommend staying with a 30 inch or going up to a 31 inch? Mustangs
I am 5'5" and I weigh 110 pounds, what size bat should I get? Brady
My son is playing 12u AAU this coming Spring. He is 5'2" 100 lbs. He swung a 31" drop 10 and a 30" drop 8 last year. There wasn't much difference in his swing or his success at the plate. Should he stay with the drop 8 or move to a drop 5? Jeff
Next year I will be playing my last year of Little League and for my club team I will need a -5. Will I be able to use the drop 5 in Little League or just in USSSA 13u games? Basically is this legal with the new Little League bat rules? Number 6
My son is moving up to 13U USSSA. He is currently swinging a 2017 Voodoo balance in 31/21. How will the performance of the 518 -5 compare to the Voodoo he is using now? He has the power to get the -5 thru the zone so I'm not worried about the weight. Or what would be a good bat in a -5 to look into? Love the power of the Zen but it cracks too fast for an expensive bat. So the 518 or the Easton Ghost are my top 2 contenders as of now. Any recommendations? My son is 5'5" and 130 lbs. bill
How does this bat compare to the Prime 916? chris
I am looking for a nice bat with a smooth feeling and nice pop. Why should I get this and not the Ghost X? cpound
I have not seen a lot of reviews on this bat yet - but have seen a lot pushing me to think more about the Rawlings Velo, or the Marucci Cat-7. We already have a few of those bats on our team that we could use. How does this compare in terms of pop? Looking specifically for a drop -5 Paul
I am 5'4" tall and 100 pounds. Do you recommend the 30 inch or 31 inch? Jack
I need size 34' 29oz. Do you guys have it? mel
I have a 13 year old that is 5"6' and 125 lbs that is currently swinging a 31/21 Omaha bat. Would you recommend a 31/26 or 32/27? Also for a constant bat speed, is he giving up any pop going from the drop 10 to a drop 5 or are the bats 'dampened' only when changing certifications (USA, BBCOR)? batdad
Does this bat have a USA baseball certification? Rob
I am 5"4' and weigh 103 lbs. I am about to go into 13U travel ball. Should I get the 31/26 or the 32/27? moleman
Is the barrel of this bat 2 and 5/8"? Mike
I am looking for a bat for our son to use this summer. He is playing 13U, is 5'6" and weighs 135 lbs. We are looking for a transition bat before high school ball in the fall when he has to move to -3. What size would you recommend? RANDY
How many swings, on average, before the Omaha 518 loses its "pop"? Eric
Is this bat sold out or discontinued altogether? Any possible way to obtain one? Chris
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 | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Grey |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 5 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Omaha |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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