Features
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony
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-5 Length To Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Colorway: Black | Silver | Blue | Green
Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
Three-Piece, Hybrid Baseball Bat
ST 7U1+ Alloy Barrel Provides Maximum Pop & Durability
100% Composite Handle Helps Reduce Vibration In Hands
Lightweight Speed Ballistic Composite (SBC) End Cap Enhances Swing Speed
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight
TRU3 Technology Decreases Vibration & Guarantees A Smooth Feel On Contact
Description
Louisville Slugger baseball bats are now available for USA Baseball! The Select 718 series is set to deliver unmatched power through a two-piece, hybrid design with a slightly end loaded swing weight. An indestructible ST 7U1+ alloy barrel combines with a 100% composite handle and the new Speed Ballistic end cap to provide premium power, faster swing speeds, and less sting in the hands than ever before. Between the barrel and the handle, Louisville Slugger has brought back the redesigned TRU3 technology that allows for independent movement which eliminates negative vibration and provides an elite feel during every at-bat. If you're looking for reliable power, championship level performance, and an increase in your batting average, the Select 718 baseball bat is exactly what you need. As an added bonus, a custom Lizard Skins grip comes equipped for superior comfort and an increase in control through the zone. Louisville Slugger: Make every swing count and find your bat from the most trusted lineup in the game!
This Louisville Slugger Select 718 USA Baseball Bat (WTLUBS718B5) features a drop 5 length to weight ratio, a 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the new 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 Select 718 baseball bats today with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, with our 24/7 customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Select 718 -5 USA Baseball Bat: WTLUBS718B5? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is the barrel made of composite or aluminum material? Charlie
I understand that the USA stamp is legal for certain leagues and that a USSSA stamped bat may not be legal. What I am unclear about is if there is a difference in the "pop" of either certification. For instance, would a travel ball kid who plays in tourneys that accept bats with the USSSA certification be putting himself at a disadvantage by choosing a USA stamped bat? Douglas
Does it help to roll a aluminum bat? Hendo
Is there a break in period on hybrid bats with aluminum barrels such as these, or is it "hot" out of the wrapper? Rob
My son's team is playing in a tournament that requires bats to be BPF 1.15 or BBCOR with a max drop of 5. Would this bat qualify? KC
Is it a big barrel? ldog
In the title it says it is a USA bat, but there is no stamp on the bat. Any comment? pierson Dengah
In Minnesota at the beginning of the season some of the games can be kind of cold outside. If the temperature falls below a certain temp, can it damage the bat? JR
Which bat would have more pop? The 718 select -5 or the Prime 917 BBCOR? My son's travel league requires USSSA stamp -5 or BBCOR and middle school requires BBCOR. He seems to swing BBCOR well but not sure if there will be an advantage with -5 select. pc
My 13 year old son is pretty small for his age and is swinging a 2018 32"/29 oz Maxum BBCOR, and has no problem hitting line drives over the four and six holes but can't quite reach the outfield gaps. Do the new USA bats have the same pop as their BBCOR counterparts? Would this -5 USA bat give him a little more distance than his -3 BBCOR? Terry
Is it okay to use this bat in cages with pitching machines throwing yellow dimpled balls? Nilesh
Does this bat need to be “broken in?” If it doesn’t NEED to be, would it still be good to break it in? If so how do you break it in? Tyler
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 | USA Bat |
|---|---|
| Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
| Baseball Bats | Youth |
| Bat Construction | Three-Piece |
| Bat Type | Baseball |
| Color | Grey |
| Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
| Length to Weight Ratio | - 5 |
| Material | Half and Half |
| Series | Select |
| Swing Weight | Slightly End-Loaded |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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