Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Senior League Baseball Bat: SLO516X
Features
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Features USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Lizard Skins Grip - Enhanced Softness and Tackiness
* 30-Day Performance Promise *
NEW 7U1 Alloy - Creates the Lightest Omaha Bats Ever!
One-Piece, Alloy Construction
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
40% Longer Barrel Compared to Previous Omaha Models
* Not satisfied with the performance of the Omaha 516 within 30 days? Send it back for refund or exchange!*
Description
***If within 30 days of the purchase the consumer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their Omaha 516 bat, they are able to return it to the retailer from which the purchase was made or directly to Louisville Slugger for a full refund of the documented retail price paid.***
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 29 Customer Reviews
Great Looking and Even Better Performing Bat Mike Worthy coach
Pros: My son is 11 (5ft/80lbs) and just back from his first practice warming up the bat. First, it looks awesome. Let's face it, kids love cool looking things and this thing smokes in the looks department. Many times kids also get stuck in wanting something simply by the name. Everyone in our league seems to swear by Easton as they also sponsor area teams. Let me tell you, this bat performed better than any other bat my son has used. The smile on his face watching balls get smacked to the outfield was priceless. He hit balls further and harder than ever! The 2 3/4 inch barrel (40% longer) and new alloys have made a world of difference. This is definitely a bat for a boy to be proud of. I also took pride in having my son use a Louisville Slugger just as I had used about 40 years ago.
Cons: None as of yet. Durability is always a big question but the 30 day return policy and 1 year warranty helps address that.
This bat is awesome Jacob player
Pros: Looks great. Incredible power and pop.
Cons: No issues
pop canes 44 parent
Pros: looks great good pop out of the wrapper
Cons: n/a
Best Christmas Present Ever!!! matt parent
Pros: Got this bat for my 9 year old son. His eyes lit up when he saw the bat but when we went to the cage he was really happy. Ball jumps off the bat and has a good sound. Not much vibration on mishits. Can't wait to see him use it this spring.
Cons: nothing yet
WF Wolverines ELA parent
Pros: Great pop, great feel.
Cons: N/A
Review Mother parent
Pros: My son really likes this bat. Now that he's had some time to get used to it, he is saying that it feels good and he thinks he will do well this season with the bat. I guess only time will tell
Cons: None that I am aware of yet
Best we have tried yet Papa G parent
Pros: We compared side by side with same length (30") Voodoo, CF7 and S3, and my son gets significantly more distance with this bat. He's not a true power hitter, so different kids may get different results. He likes the flared handle, but others may not.
Cons: None yet. Note, information that came with the bat says 30-day performance promise expires 4/30/2016.
Review Judy Arrigo parent
Pros: My son said he likes tape handling and it's light
Cons: My son said there is nothing he doesn't like about the bat
No pop Coach D coach
Pros: Light weight
Cons: My son's little league bat has more pop then this big barrel
great bat colorado baseball parent
Pros: my son loves it, he is 10 year old. the bat has a lot of pop and well balanced. he is driving the ball and hitting a lot if doubles. his teammates are using his bat now. going to buy a bigger one for future when he outgrows this one.
Cons: paint chips off easily, but does not affect performance.
Nice bat RD parent
Pros: Looks cool! Grip is great. Has a lot of pop and is well balanced. My son is hitting well and says it has minimal vibration.
Cons: None yet. My only concern is durability but the warranty is great.
Great bat Bubbs coach
Pros: Got this bat for my 8year old son. First time the other kids saw it they all wanted to use it. So they did. We just finished off a tournament and the kids were all dropping bombs with this bat. Nobody complained about vibration and it has a good pop to it. Would definetely recommend.
Cons: Read reviews about bat denting, have yet to see any problems. been well used for last month.
28/18 - only for the little guys Ryan coach
Pros: Price, feel, good pop and kids like the look.
Cons: The bat dented in one weekend tourney. I dont think you can let any player over about 90 lbs swing this model in a 28/18. It'll dent. Louisville did replace it with the 2017 517 model though in about 2 weeks. very easy process.
Best Bat Ever Gavin player
Pros: I am 10 years old and play AAA/Major ball. This bat has been good luck for me because it has increased my confidence at the plate. Since I have been using this bat I have been hitting the ball harder than ever. I also don't need batting gloves because of the Lizard Skin grip. I would recommend this bat.
Cons: The bat has a few dents.
The bat reivew player
Pros: just bought this bat and has great every thing, nice pop, nice feel it is an overall well made bat.
Cons: no cons at all.
hot bat! Ivan STX baseball coach
Pros: my 11U son says bats feels great! took him a few swings to get used to it, he was changed from Easton S2. Bat feels like end loaded bat! Has lots of pop!
Cons: none so far other than maybe bat's balance is weight end loaded. could take some time to get used to it if player is not stocky. IMO
11U travel Mike coach
Pros: I bought the 28 inch for son 2 seasons ago and the 29 inch this past fall. I can honestly say that both bats had pop, there durable and we'll balanced. My son ended up with the highest batting average and the most Rbi's. Most of it is because of his hit tenique but the balls fly off these bats. 3 other kids switch to his bat and you can see that these bats have pop.
Cons: The 28 inch bat lasted about 40 games before we noticed some dings on the barrel. So far on the 29 inch bat we've played about 20 games and it's holding up.
Great Bat Tim Henderson other
Pros: The Bat was great, it has a great feel and a great pop it's just amazing all around
Cons: None yet
Dont need to spend 200 for a bat! Dad player
Pros: Bat has some serious pop! I let my son pick a bat and I pick the size. We both hit the gem on this one. Besides the insane looks of this bat the ball flies right of the very forgiving barrel. And the lizard skin grip is an added bonus.
Cons: The yellow on the end of the handle will chip the first time in the dugout, but worth it!
anazing bat!! GiGi other
Pros: my grandson loves his new bat. the grasp is great and he is hitting more pitches.
Cons: there are no cons. this bst is awesome
Louisville Slugger BJeff parent
Pros: My son loves the bat. He and many of his teammates have it.
Cons: None at the moment
Louisville Slugger Coach coach
Pros: Balanced weight, easy to swing
Cons: None
Great bat; a lot of pop. A+H's dad parent
Pros: Great bat. The ball jumps off it. Multiple kids on my son's 11u team have hit well with the 30" -10. Would heartily recommend it.
Cons: Wish they made a 2 5/8" barrell
Louisville slugger is great Marc parent
Pros: The Louisville my boy has great response to it. Has great balance and pop off the barrel and has held up to some bp and 3 games so far
Cons: The Combat bat has great balance but not great pop off the bat!
great bat for the price george parent
Pros: I got the -10 for my 9 year old son and he loves it, this last tournament in two games he hit 7 doubles and 1 triple. All sounded real nice off the bat over the outfielders heads. I know its all in the technique but if you need a big barrel for a power hitter under 12 years old I think this bat will be great.
Cons: none yet i was worried about denting but at this age it has been hanging in there.
Awesome louisville slugger bat Evan player
Pros: No vibration, great pop. I have the 27 inch model and it holds up well. I would recommend it.
Cons: None yet
Omaha 516 -10 review Greg H parent
Pros: Great bat for a great price. good feel, great pop and has a nice modern design
Cons: none
very good carter player
Pros: -hit a homerun in my first at bat with it and loved it ever since -very good pop -great feel and best bat tape you can buy
Cons: nothing
great C player
Pros: awesome bat. Had it for a year and a half and can still hit it over OFs heads.
Cons: Grip not great just pick up a new one
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Senior League Baseball Bat: SLO516X? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What is the difference between the 516 and 716 models? ME
It states in the video that the 516 has an extended barrel. Does the 515 and the 516 have the same barrel length? KC
How long will an alloy bat like this last before it will lose its pop? casey
How does this bat compare to the SLP915X? Mason
I was told a Louisville Slugger bat needs to be purchased by an "authorized dealer" to qualify for the 30 day performance promise. Is JustBats an authorized dealer that qualifies for the offer? Papa G
Does this bat come in a drop 12? Looking for the 30"/18 oz size. What's my best option for the 30"/18 oz size with a 2 3/4" barrel? ballx3
(1) I am considering the 29"/19 oz Omaha 516 or the 29"/17 oz Catalyst. Which bat would be better for a 10 year old who weighs 70 pounds? We are searching for a Big Barrel, but not sure that 2 oz makes a huge difference? (2) Which model will last the longest for us? (3) Will the one-piece alloy construction make a 19 oz bat feel as light as a 17 oz or 18 oz bat? Dave
What is the actual weight on the 28" 18 oz. SLO516X Omaha? raul
Is there a big difference between the 2 3/4" and 2 5/8" barrels? My son is going to play in Juniors, ages 13 and 14. He currently uses a CF7 2 1/4" barrel. I wanted to get a big barrel bat for him to try. lee
Is this a one-piece or two-piece bat? Is this bat alloy or composite? Mason
Is this bat alloy or composite? Mason
Is the handle a composite handle? mason
In your opinion is the 2015 Omaha Louisville Slugger bat better than 2016 version? mason
Is this alloy bat top heavy? Mason
Would you personally suggest this SLO516X or the SLP9150? Mason
Are two-piece bats better than one-piece bats? Mason
What is the difference between the 2016 Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Senior League Baseball Bat (SLO516X) and the 2016 Louisville Slugger Prime 916 Senior League Baseball Bat: SLP916X? DANNY
My son plays Little League. Will he be able to use this bat? Lub
What is the difference between the Louisville Slugger SLO516X and the SLO5160? Mike
Does this bat sting my hands if I hit the ball at the end or an inside pitch? j man
My son is 11, 5'5" tall and weighs 114 lbs. Should we go with the -8 or -10? Mom of 2
My son is 9 yrs old, 5'1" and weighs 125 lbs. This our first year trying out for travel ball and the bat must be USSSA approved. Is this bat acceptable? What bats do you recommend without having to spend an arm and leg? If he doesn't make a team, he won't be able to use a big barrel in Little League. Brent
My son is 48 inches, 48 lbs, and he is 7 years old. What size bat is recommended? Oscar
What is the barrel diameter of the 516? R D-N
My son is 8 years old and 50 pounds. What length bat would you recommend? chisel
My son is 10 and will be 11 in June. Which length bat should I get? He is tall but not as strong as my other son so the weight is what's throwing me off. whit
What's the warranty on this bat? vic
I'm 12 years old, 5 ft 6 in tall and weigh 100 lbs. What size do you recommend? T Hensch
Is 21 oz a drop 5? mj
My son is 11 and he will turn 12 in a month. He is 5'7" weighs 150 pounds. He will be playing Pony League this year. I need the bats to be 2 5/8" big barrel. What do you recommend? Also, what are the bat sizes? Smokin jalapeno
I'm 13, weigh 185 pounds and am 5'5". What would you recommend? I am playing Dixie Youth and the bat has to be big barrel with 2 5/8" barrel. Big hoss
My son is 11 years old, 5'3" and 120 lbs. What bat should I get him? BIGMU91
What barrel size, length, and weight should I get for my 5'6" 135 lb 13 year old son? Bat Needed
What's the difference between the 2016 & 2017 bat? Connie
My son is 11 years old. He is 4'9" and about 65 lbs. What size would you recommend? dad
Is this allowed in 13 prep baseball league? h
Is this bat composite. jrock
My son is an 8 yr old, 4'9" and 105 lbs. Would this be a good bat for him? He needs to be a power hitter. tony
Is this bat allowed in the 2017 Little League Intermediate? JRR
Is this a big barrel? dingerhayden
Does this bat need a break in period? mark
Will this bat meet the new 2018 bat standards? Duff
Will Louisville Slugger Co. replace the bat if it has dents and is within the 12 month warranty? Big E
Is this a certified BBCOR bat? terri
Can this bat be used in machine pitch 8u boys division? Mandy
What thickness is the Lizard Skin batting tape? hehshd
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 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Red Yellow |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Omaha |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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