Louisville Slugger Select 718 BBCOR Baseball Bat: WTLBBS718B3
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length To Weight Ratio
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight Score (3.0)
TRU3 Connection Helps Reduce Vibration & Provide An Unreal Feeling On Contact
Speed Ballistic Composite End Cap Increases Barrel Length & Improves Balance
BBCOR Certified For High School & Collegiate Approval
Colorway: Gray / Black / Blue
Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Three-Piece, Hybrid Baseball Bat
ST 7U1+ Alloy Barrel Offers Huge Sweet Spot
100% Composite Handle Offers Maximum Durability & Power
Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
Recommended For Power Hitters With More Strength
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Description
After a brief one-year hiatus, the Louisville Slugger Select is back! New for the season, the Select 718 baseball bat is built for power. With the highest swing weight score in the Lineup (at 3.0), this model features a slightly end loaded feel that is recommended for heavy hitters swinging for the fences. A 100% composite handle combines with an aluminum barrel made up of the proven ST 7U1+ alloy for maximum power, long lasting durability, and superior pop on contact. These two features are combined with the improved TRU3 technology that helps practically eliminate sting in the hands on mishits while providing an unreal feeling during each at bat. Right out of the wrapper, you'll notice the championship level performance without having to administer any type of break in. Louisville Slugger has also applied their new Speed Ballistic End Cap for an increase in barrel length, better overall weight distribution, and more control through the hitting zone. As the cherry on top, a custom Lizard Skins baseball bat grip comes pre-wrapped to offer a sleek look and reduce negative vibration. Louisville Slugger: The Most Trusted Lineup In The Game!
This Louisville Slugger Select 718 Baseball Bat (WTLBBS718B3) features a drop 3 length to weight ratio, a 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the BBCOR certified stamp for high school and collegiate approval. Swing with certainty knowing that these Louisville Slugger BBCOR bats are covered by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. Make every swing count and purchase your Select 718 today with free shipping right here at JustBats.com. Never forget, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 17 Customer Reviews
BEAST JT player
Pros: Pop Endloaded Lizard Skin Zero break in
Cons: None. This will be my gamer.
always love the 718s Scrap player
Pros: i love the looks of this bat and also it swings like butter. feels good but is balanced for the fences.
Cons: i dont really like the wild design of the lizard skin its a litle too wild for my liking but i always love the feel of LS so ill switch it to something simpler once it wears out
718 Select Big E parent
Pros: I just bought this bat for my son who is a sophomore on varsity and his very first at bat with the 718 Select he smoked a ball to center field farther than he has all season! The pop was better than expected! So far he loves this bat! In his words "This bat Rakes"!
Cons: None
better bats out there lifer player
Pros: looks good
Cons: maybe we got a bad one but the ball does not jump off this bat very well. Cat 7 has tons more pop. Hit 4 late last year as soon as the Cats came out, struggle to hit to the fence with this one. Its just not worth it. We usually go demarini or Marucci, thought we would take a chance. dissapointed
Great Bat stoney player
Pros: Very light feel. Easy to get around quickly. Has great sound too.
Cons: wear gloves because of lizard skin wrap
Great High School Bat Midwest Baseball Guy parent
Pros: Purchased for my son this year. A month into the season it is still a workhorse. About a 1/3 of the team uses the bat now at games. They are leaving some nice brand new bats in their bag (i am sure the parents are not happy). It says slightly end loaded, which is correct. It is a nice balance though ... my son is a contact hittet (mostly singles). He has been anle to drive the ball deeper into gaps so far this year and getting more doubles. Some of it is him getting better, but some is this bat. I honestly believe that. Even when he does not hit the ball squarely, their is enough of a sweet spot to still get pop off the bat.
Cons: Definitely cost, but i do not regret the purchase. We typically spend $200 or so for new bats and the extra $150-ish serms to be worth it so far.
disappointed
Pros: good pop
Cons: Very poor durability and Very poor Customer Service from L.S. for a defective bat. Buyer Beware, my son's bat lasted about half of his high school season before developing a rattle.
It's a beast Anthony player
Pros: I'm usually just a contact hitter but the first time i used this i hit a triple to the fence. It says end loaded but actually has a balanced, smooth swing. No vibration on mishits and great pop.
Cons: The lizard skin grip should be thicker. for a little better control and comfort.
Lookin sharp Beast boy?? coach
Pros: Great bat
Cons: 0
Good pop; questionable durability Matthew player
Pros: Great swing feel. Bat has a great sound to it and little to no vibration on miss hits. For an aluminum bat it swings like composite.
Cons: The end cap cracked before the end of my high school season
very good levi player
Pros: handle is on the skinnier side with a big end loaded barrel which is what i love. bat absolutely smokes the ball and swings butter smooth
Cons: none
solid bat bigjo Player
Pros: just got bat yesterday. hit 3 buckets of balls .. ball is jumping off the bat . getting about 30 feet more with bat . went to a 33 inch bat . had a 31 inch beast and 32 cf bat . its my second louie bat had a vertex in my cooperstown run. price was good and getting a big bang for the bat.
Cons: none
So Far So Good KJ's Mom Parent
Pros: I purchased this bat for my 13 yr. old son. He has only begun using it but he loves it. He was able to hit with it right out of the wrapper. This is a big switch for him from a drop 10 to a drop 3. He said if feels lighter than his other drop 3 bat. I am giving it 5 stars on my initial rating but he has only had it for 3 weeks.
Cons: So far so good.
Good bat Gary Boyd Parent
Pros: My son said it feels good during swing. He has also been impressed with the pop so far during practice
Cons: My son said it is a little end heavy
Louisville 718 JD Player
Pros: Big bat. Seems very durable
Cons: End loaded
718 select Jacob Parent
Pros: It is so great for my kid
Cons: Helping him get better
Louisville Slugger Select 718 Josh Basselman Player
Pros: •No Vibration •Great Pop
Cons: •Bat died before the season ended. Disappointed. •Something was very loose inside the barrel
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Select 718 BBCOR Baseball Bat: WTLBBS718B3? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
How does this bat's performance compare to the old LS Select 716? I know the 716 was not a 3-piece and that the new Select 718 bat is a 3-piece. We want to replace our Select 716 with a new bat of nearly the same performance in 2018, and we do not want to "swing and miss" on our decision! Larry
Is this bat full composite or just the handle? boomstick
I am 16, am 5'7" and 160 pounds and I am looking for a new bat. Do you recommend the 2017 MAKO Beast or the 718? I have power for my size but don't know which one would be best for me? Also what size do you recommend? Ryan F
Will you ever make this bat in a 30/27? miguelbaseball
What is the difference of the Louisville Slugger 718 and the 918? marcos. j
What's the difference between this and the DeMarini Voodoo Insane in terms of balance? Curious George
Which bat would you recommend in the new Louisville Slugger line for a 14 year old power hitter going into his freshman year in high school that weighs 135 pounds and is 5'4? Also what size should he get? Chris Jones
My son is in his senior year then moving on to D1 college ball and I am unsure of going with this or the 918 prime. He has swung the prime for the last 3 seasons but we need to move to a 34. Any insight on durability or college use for either? jason
I am 14, 130 lbs and 5'7". What size if bat would you recommend? tin
What's the difference between the 718 and the 918? drew
I am 5'6" and 138 lbs. What size bat should I get? taylor
I am 5'6, age 17 and weight 170 pounds. Which size bat should I get? E
I'm 6 ft and 175 lbs. What size should I get? LarryO
I am a sophomore (15 1/2 years old). I am 5'11" and 180 lbs. What size bat should I buy? Derek Jones
I am 6'1" 160, what length of the 718 would you recommend? Jax
My son is 13 years old, 82 lbs and 4'7" tall. He plays EBL and Babe Ruth. What size bat should he get? Mattysmom
I am almost 14 years old, stand 5"8 and weigh 145 lbs. I have previously been using a 32" bat, do you recommend getting a 32" or a 33" bat? Steven
Which bat would you recommend, the 2018 Louisville Slugger Select 718 or the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane End Loaded? Biens
What is the barrel size? george
My son"s a 15 year old freshman at 5"11' and 145 lbs. I"m debating between the 718 and 918. My concern is the composite and its durability, especially in the mixed weather/temperatures of Pittsburgh. We had bad memories of the Easton Makos cracking. My son went through 6 bats in two years, therefore my concerns with composite bats. Any thoughts on size and bat model? Hicksy
My grandson is 12 and will be 13 in March 2018. He weighs 92 pounds and 5'2 tall. He is a good hitter and most always makes contact. What size bat do you recommend for him? He will be on his 1st year Pony League and must use the USA bat. makalehua
If a player has a slower swing speed do you recommend the Select 718 end-loaded bat or the 618 Solo? Parent
My son is 11 yr and 80 lbs liked the 917 bat last year. What would be your recommendation for a replacement bat that meets the new bat standards? PB
Is there any difference this model and 717 or 716? johnny
Are there any differences between the Select 718 and the 2017 DeMarini CF Insane End Load BBCOR Baseball Bat? Max
What is the difference between the 718 Select BBCOR and the Prime 918 BBCOR bat? Andy
Does the end load really make that big of a difference to the weight? I am a sophomore in high school and I am afraid it might be too heavy or is it just something I am not used to? dang
What is the moment of inertia on this bat?(MOI) I currently use a 2016 Easton hybrid XL with a swing weight index of 10.9. Does the end load of the Louisville Slugger compare with the Easton bat or is it lighter feel? Ronaldo
I am going into my senior season of baseball and I am looking for a new bat. I previously used the 2015 DeMarini Voodoo. I am looking for a bat with more pop but the end loaded type feel. Chris
Would you say the 718 Select or the Prime 918 would be better for a power hitting college player? I am stuck on which one I should get. Catcherstud
What are the differences between the Select 718 and the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane? Max
Which bat has more pop the DeMarini CF Insane 2018 BBCOR or the Louisville Slugger Select 718 BBCOR bat? dave
I had the 715 and loved it. What are some of the differences between the 715 and 718? Ethan
Does Louisville have any plans on bring this bat out in a -10 USSSA model? Brian
Slugger Select 718 or Slugger Solo 618? Which has more pop? Jake
Is this bat for power hitters? My son is 170lbs, 5"5 what size do you think he should get? owen21
Is it a 2 piece composite? johnny baseball
My son is 5'10" and weighs about 145 lbs. He's 15 and looking at the Louisville Slugger Select 718. He's been swinging the Quatro and broke 2 of them. Would you recommend the 32 or 33"? mmac
I am 6 foot and 165 lbs. Would this be a good bat for me? If so, what length and weight would you recommend? wkinch017
I'm a 5"10, 180 pounds. When buying this bat, what size would you think I should get, 32" or 33"? john
My son wants this bat and our league allows BBCOR bats. Is this bat legal for my son's league? If not, any suggestions? Robb The Goalie
I am 5'7" and 140 lbs, what size bat would you recommend? jim
I am trying to decide which bat to pick. The Louisville 718 or the Ghost X from Easton, both BBCOR. Which bat would you recommend for a fast hand/contact hitter going into JV ball? jim
Can you use it in Babe Ruth baseball? Trent
I am 5'10 and 215lbs. What size do you recommend? Michael
I am 5"10, 145 lbs. Would a 32 be the best size for me? Nick
Is the Select 718 comparable to the Prime 917 because they both are composite? Johnny
I bought this bat in December and towards the end of my high school season the end cap has cracked through the middle on the grey plastic over the cap and the black part beneath it. Is this cause for concern? I still have the warranty if needed but for the price of this bat I'm extremely disappointed. Matthew
I'm 5"8 and 135 pounds and I was thinking about swinging a 32' but with more reviews I found it was recommended for older highschoolers. Should I not get this bat? ilikebaseball3738484
I used the 716 for the last 18 months and want a similar bat. Is the 718 balanced similar to the 716, or is there another Louisville Slugger model I should consider? Cammatt
I am 5 ft 2 inch, which size bat should I get? Anoyonynous
I tend to like stiffer bats, would this be a good option for me? elite2
Which bat is more end loaded: the Select 718, or Demarini Voodoo Insane? 2stud
Is it worth the $80 to buy the 718 or would it be more reasonable to save money on the 618? I'm 6'4 160. nek
I am 6'2", 210 lbs and a college player, would a 34" be ideal? Big Mike
Will the composite handle break just like other composite bats? ethan
What are the 3 most end-loaded hybrid bats out there? Are there stats to prove it? JJ
My son is a senior in high school, 5'9" and 165 lbs. He is playing in college. This 2019 model 719 came highly recommended by his high school coach but I am wondering if this older model is basically the same bat? Could you please explain the differences between the two models? Mike Nardella
Would this bat in a 31'' 28 oz. be a good size for someone who's 5'9'' 140 pounds? Is it pretty end loaded? Baseball Player
I’m 5’9" tall and 165 lbs. I’m 13 and just beginning the Babe Ruth league and I know you need a USA or BBCOR bat. I've been using a drop 10 for years and I want something balanced for a lighter swing but stiff for more power. What would you suggest? NOAH
Durability based, how does the 718 Select compare to the 918 Prime? Micah
I am 15 years old and I am 6'2 205. Is this a good bat for me and if so does it come in a 33'' model? Cameron
Is there a warranty and, if there is, would I need to pay extra? Mee
When will there be another 33 inch 718 in stock? Fred elliott
Does this bat come in a 32/29? Will
Will you guys ever have this bat in size 32/29? Hayden Pardoe
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
Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR |
Bat Construction | Three-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Grey |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Half and Half |
Series | Select |
Swing Weight | Slightly End-Loaded |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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