Louisville Slugger Prime 918 BBCOR Baseball Bat: WTLBBP918B3
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length To Weight Ratio
BBCOR Certified For High School & Collegiate Approval
Colorway: Black / Red
Balanced Swing Weight Score (1.7)
Custom Lizard Skins Baseball Bat Grip Provides Premium Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Three-Piece, Composite Baseball Bat
100% Composite Microform Barrel Design Offers Maximum Pop With A Light Swing Weight
TRU3 Connection Helps Reduce Vibration & Provides An Unreal Feeling On Contact
New RTX End Cap Creates A Longer Barrel Shape With Improved Durability
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Description
One of the highest rated baseball bats is back for the season! Introducing the most complete bat in the game: the Prime 918. Louisville Slugger has engineered this model to perfection so that you can be at the top of your game day in and day out. This three-piece, 100% composite design is magnificently manufactured of the Microform barrel that is created to offer maximum pop with a lighter swing weight than ever before. Combine that with the proven TRU3 technology and you've got yourself a baseball bat that practically eliminates sting in the hands for an unbelievably smooth feel on contact. The latest innovation is called the RTX end cap. This end cap not only helps evenly distribute the overall weight for an extremely well-balanced bat but it also extends the barrel shape for a longer sweet spot. Add in the custom Lizard Skins bat grip that helps reduce negative feedback and you're guaranteed to make this model your gamer. Louisville Slugger: The Most Trusted Lineup In The Game!
This Louisville Slugger Prime 918 Baseball Bat (WTLBBP918B3) features a drop 3 length to weight ratio, a standard 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the BBCOR certified stamp for high school and collegiate approval. Make every swing count and order one of these Louisville Slugger BBCOR bats today with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 62 Customer Reviews
BEST. BAT. EVER MOMO player
Pros: The balance is incredible. I've never felt a more smooth feel, even when I get jammed. The lizard skin grip is awesome. I heard they fixed the twisting between the barrel and the handle. I haven't felt it yet after a couple of weeks.
Cons: Zero. Zilch. Nada.
I would Send It Ryan McLovin player
Pros: Great bat. There is amazing pop. Just bats did an amazing job to choose to carry this bat.
Cons: A bit cheap
Best BBCOR bat out there period!! Corey G coach
Pros: This bat has amazing pop straight out of the wrapper!! Seen all the top bats and if you are a serious player look no further...here it is!! Louisville Slugger has a masterpiece here. I wouldn't change a thing. Great sound, awesome feel, and again if you want POP this is the one! I honestly can't believe how sound this bat is. Best bat I have ever had in my hands.
Cons: There is none!!
Best bat on the market Skud daddy player
Pros: large barrel. hot right out of the wrapper. no vibration even when you get jammed and hit it on the hands. insanely balanced. Overall just a very good bat
Cons: price tag
Balance Bat Malcolm Robinson player
Pros: Great Bat one of the best. I'm hitting the ball farther then ever with the same swing. Love this bat. Glad my dad pick this bat for me.
Cons: I guess the price because my dad is still whinning about the price and said i better not strike out case the bat cost too much. Lol
Very good bat Poo Bear player
Pros: Out of the wrapper has better pop than the 917, a bit end loaded which is nice, and solid grip as always. Little to no vibration.
Cons: Small sweet spot - must hit it right around the middle of the barrel. Hard to muscle out jam shots or hits off the end. the great pop makes up for it though, not even fully broken in and already warning track power going 75% in BP.
Worth the moeny Jackson player
Pros: Got the bat very recently, it has a lot of pop and feels very balanced.
Cons: Nothing right now
Is the 918 Prime made in China? Ken Allen player
Pros: Bat is good for about a month then the middle piece breaks and bat does not hit very well or with any pop. Flaw since they I bought the Prime 916. As far as I know they have not fixed the issue but just changed the paint job.
Cons: Bat does not hold up, LS will not stand by their warranty. For a bat that cost this much this is crazy!
the best bbcor bat i have had samuel player
Pros: pop, durabilty,and amazing fell
Cons: the price
j n player
Pros: Bat is amazing for the price and if you get the right contact its gone.
Cons: none
Great out the wrapper woth no vibration. Waddle coach
Pros: Good pop out of the wrapper. no vibration and sounds great.
Cons: nothing yet
Get it now! Unknown player
Pros: Has a lot of pop. As a hitter I feel very comfortable with it. Smooth swing and pretty balanced. It was either this or the 618 solo and I opted for this. Dont second guess yourself, buy it.
Cons: Has a fairly small sweet spot. Thats about it.
best. bat. ever. Auden Cobb player
Pros: EVERYTHING. Hot right out the wrapper. Light swing, balanced, great pop. Haven't used in game yet but i'm gonna use it in the showcase comin up. RECOMMEND 100%.
Cons: nothing, unless you prefer an end-loaded bat, in that case your out of luck.
Best Bat Ever Owen Ritter player
Pros: So much better than all other bats.
Cons: None
good good player
Pros: good
Cons: good
918 prime John Edelstein player
Pros: great bat overall, nice look and great feel.
Cons: no cons for the bat
Pitchers have nightmares about this bad hombre Ricardo Roberto Fernandez parent
Pros: Balanced, out of the wrapper scary - turns warning track power to straight up yicketty yak sauce.. P-Rods for days...
Cons: Everyone in the dugout wants it for 'just one a bat.. my Dad is getting one for me'.
Best bat ever Jackson player
Pros: Feel
Cons: None
We love this bat Coach Jimmy J coach
Pros: My Team likes everything ---feel, sound, balance, pop, and sweet spot. Expensive---but worth it. Hoping we win a state championship in So Cal and this bat can help us. My players love the lizard skin grip as well---I prefer just tape---but I'm just the coach---but yes--an ex D1 player.
Cons: None
great bat Chad parent
Pros: my son loves the bat great sound perfectly balanced amazing pop
Cons: zero
best bat on the markst chris227 player
Pros: hot out of the wrapper,insane pop, great balance. best bbcor bat i've swung so far.
Cons: none
Best Bbcor Bat on the market for 2018 zander32 player
Pros: The prime 918 is the best bbcor bat i've swung so far. It has great pop, nice balance and feel on contact. I've been hitting some bombs with this.
Cons: price
prime 918 Benjamin M. parent
Pros: I just bought this bat for my son, and his very first at bat with the prime he crushed the ball deep left center over a 345ft fence. he really loves the bat and says that the prime is the best bat hes swung so far.
Cons: none
great bat louis player
Pros: Tons of pop, awesome feel, litle to no vibration and so far so good on the durability.
Cons: it's expensive
5 stars for the prime Jacob G. player
Pros: The pop and feel this bat has when hit in the sweet spot is like no other and is better than most bats i've swung.
Cons: none
Prime 918 Mike B. player
Pros: I recommend this bat to everyone. this bat has great pop and love the feel on contact.
Cons: it is expensive
Great Bat!! logan12 player
Pros: great all around bat. very well balanced. Love the pop.
Cons: no cons over the past month
Amazing bat Bryce player
Pros: The prime 918 is the best bat ive ever encounterd .Hands down.From its slick painted finish to the smoothest most balanced swing! Not to mention the pop it has! Very little vibration on mishit balls, swing speed increase is noticeable from the first time at bat.I highly recommend this bat ive swung many but theres no comparison to this bat..Congrats Louisville Slugger on producing the best bat ever made!
Cons: none
best 2018 bbcor bat baseball00 player
Pros: This bat has a great feel when you make contact, along with that, the sound is just sweet just like everything else with this bat. Really enjoying this bat!
Cons: none
Love This bat Nick Baseball player
Pros: This Bat Has An Amazing Sweet Spot. Awesome Pop When You Rip Baseballs.
Cons: none
LS PRIME LS BASEBALL player
Pros: Great pop and very well balanced the ball literally jumps off the bat!
Cons: NONE
The bat to go with Randy Morgan player
Pros: best pop best bat speed overall great bat
Cons: price but worth it.
amazing bat Mike Peteus player
Pros: amazing pop. amazing feel. amazing weight.
Cons: NONE
Surprise, surprise D Dodge parent
Pros: Well balanced, great pop, very comfortable in hands at the plate. We've only owned the bat for a couple of weeks now but the ball flies off the bat in batting practice and in the cages.
Cons: It doesn't stop my kid from taking a first pitch fastball! If only this bat could fix that.
Very good bat kye player
Pros: I got this bat for my freshman year of high school and was very excited, so instantly i popped it out of the wrapper and instantly started to get some BP in, I hit a solid 100 balls before i realized my bat was starting to scratch up and had a chipped off piece. The bat had loads of pop and felt amazing but i realized if it was chipping hitting balls what's it gonna chip like when im in game and toss it to run to first base or whatever, just my thoughts
Cons: ...
Prime 918!! Marty player
Pros: Extreme pop out of the wrapper,great feel ,hits bombs , and the lizard skin grip on the handle is awesome!!!!
Cons: None other than the price
Great Bat Robert parent
Pros: My son had immediate success with this bat. Very nice pop and the ball does travel further than his other bats he has used. His bat speed is also quicker.
Cons: None
Excellent Bat and Warranty Nate player
Pros: Absolutely the best bat I have used. I get my best "maximum bat speed at impact" during testing using this bat. I have hit a 500 ft. dinger with this bat and quite a few between 400 to 450 ft. I like the sound and the exit speeds are very good. Warranty program is excellent. Upgraded me every time.
Cons: I seem to go through bats in a few months with my bat speed at impact often being as high as 118mph. Plus I take a lot of swings daily. But, Louisville Slugger has been awesome with their warranty exchange program.
best bat james parent
Pros: i got this bat for my son and the day he went to hit it the ball was flying off the bat and it was as if it were like a trampoline for the ball he says he loves it
Cons: the only bad thing is the price
Great Bat lowan parent
Pros: Solid feel with great pop. We had the 718 and my son loved that bat. After picking up the 918 we could really feel how much the swing weight was lighter. He likes the 918 even more because of it.
Cons: I wish that LS would make the paint job on the bats more durable. The paint easily chips off the 718 & 918 that we owned. This occurs when they drop the bat on the ground after hitting and just from other normal use.
brake a nasty slump John Holland parent
Pros: My son was in a highschool slump (2-20). Then the best thing happened, he broke his cf zen. I say that because I decided to buy him this bat and his first game he went 4-5. I am not the ine swinging the bat but something about it made the balls fly off it. his smile was priceless.
Cons: buyers remorse......until you see how hot this bat is.
ridiculous novadad parent
Pros: crazy pop the sound is beautiful balanced reduced vibration
Cons: i guess the price, but you get what you pay for (so far)
Slugger Prime 918 GOOD POP Al.O parent
Pros: This bat has great pop right out of the wrapper, well balanced, and no vibration when jammed up. Son loves this bat.
Cons: price
Amazing Feel Jmart parent
Pros: My boy just turned 14 and we needed a BBCOR bat. He is 5'9" and 140 lbs. we bought the 32" bat. He swings it great. He says it has no sting or vibration. He has swung a Rawligs Velo for years and has transitioned to this nicely. swing weight is awesome. very balanced and solid pop. I was woried he wouldn't swing is well coming from a 31" -5 Velo. but he actaully hits this better. Hit on Hittrax and his Velocity was better and distance was better.
Cons: composite. utah weather doesnt always allow us to swing it in the spring.
OMG josh knoth player
Pros: So i just used this bat last night and i swear i hit the ball so much harder than with any other bat this bat has so much pop its really light the durability is good so far and this is prob the best bat out there
Cons: nothing yet
prime 918 luke player
Pros: Found the bat that is perfect for me. Love the balance and the pop.
Cons: none
TRASH BAT DON'T WASTE $500 Angry player player
Pros: no vibration
Cons: broke after 2 games, feels like you get no pop, sounds terrible and the tape looks cool but feels like your are holding a fish wet and slimy.
Great Performance Bat Duzco player
Pros: Once this bat is broken in it has crazy pop. Love the feel and balance on this bat.
Cons: price
Great bat all around however breaks too easy Jon Penrod player
Pros: It has great pop, great feel, everything I enjoyed about the last years model. I couldn't ask for a better bat swing wise it really was a great bat.
Cons: It, just like its last years model broke or cracked badly before the season even ended. I've never had a bat brake on me as much as these bats do. I break them in and everything and they just don't last for the price you pay. Considering I got this through warranty from the last year model I should expect it not to break like it did before.
Best bat I have ever used Nick player
Pros: This is by far the best bat I have ever used. It has a ton of pop and feels great and there is barely any vibration. It is pretty durable too. I have got jammed on a couple pitches and surprisingly the still hasn't broke.
Cons: The bat is expensive.
BEST BAT ON THE MARKET Evan player
Pros: This bat has some extreme pop. easy to get under balls and be able to drive them with some power.
Cons: grip the bat comes with is extremley slippery. feels like if trying to hold a bar of soap in the shower.
Very good Lethal Venom player
Pros: This bat is a very good bat with lots of pop. It is comfortable to hold and I enjoy the custom lizard skin.
Cons: none
what Johnny Baseball other
Pros: price
Cons: everything else
S dansie Shawn Dansie parent
Pros: Great bat. Well balanced lots of pop.
Cons: Short life. Seen a lot sent back and sent one my self after only 4months. Just went dead with no obvious visual damage
All around great bat! Austin player
Pros: Great pop, no vibration in the handle, balance is great!
Cons: None!
Great Pop! Tre Player
Pros: awesome bat with pop and the price was great!!
Cons: none
This bat has legit pop!! J. Castillo Parent
Pros: Very well balanced bat. I purchased my son the 34"/31" for this coming season. He used a 33"30" last year and honestly feel like the Prime 918 is so well balanced that it doesn't even feel like a 34" bat. Great pop first couple of times he used it and it's really not even broken in yet. I would recommend this bat with two resounding thumbs up!!
Cons: No cons at all.
Great bat Bill rothballer Parent
Pros: Nice pop
Cons: None
Prime Donald Sandoval Parent
Pros: Good bat
Cons: Need to use more to really evaluate.
Great bat Anthony Player
Pros: Amazing pop out of the wrapper, looks great and feels great
Cons: None
Tc TcCarter Coach
Pros: Great pop
Cons: Pricey
Great bat but has short lifespan before going flat francie S Parent
Pros: great bat with lots of pop! But died after one season of use. Moved over the the Meta and it's amazing
Cons: Lost it's pop in one season
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Prime 918 BBCOR Baseball Bat: WTLBBP918B3? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What's the difference between this model and the 2017 Prime 917? jason
What improvements have been made when comparing this 918 to the 917 BBCOR? J RAD
End Loaded? - You note a Balancing Weight score of 1.7. For a player who prefers an End Loaded bat (Demarini Voodoo), how does this correlate and compare? SAD
I am 5'9" 150 pounds and 13 years old. Both the Select 718 and the Prime 918 are good bats. Which one will give the most power? simba
In 2018, what bat will be best designed for a power hitter who likes an end-loaded bat? swrhoads
How does the 918 compare to COMBAT MAXUM with regard to balance? DJacks5
I am 5 foot 7 and 136 pounds, looking to use this for sophomore, junior and possibly senior year. What size would you recommend for me to get? THOR
I'm 6'4" and 210 lbs (in college). What size would you recommend? Dcubed18
Will the 918 Prime be available in a drop 8? james
What's the difference between this bat and the DeMarini CF8- is this bat more of a balanced bat or an end loaded design? Jessica
I'm 5'11'' and weigh 190 lbs. I usually bat 3 or 4 hole. Would you recommend this bat or the Easton MAKO BEAST? magic
What's the difference between the 2017 model and the 2018 model? Is it just a new paint scheme? Bob
What is the difference in the sweet spot for the 2017 Prime 917 and the 2018 Prime 918? Is there genuine size increase or is it all hype? Chris
Is this bat okay to use with the new rules? Anonymous
Have they done anything this year to fix the breaking connection point problem? Bill
How does this bat compare to the 2018 Rawlings Quatro BBCOR? Zach
Does the Prime 918 feature the rotating/twisting handle that was on the Prime 917? Jordan
Does this bat come in 30 inch 27 oz.? allan
Does the 918 come in both end loaded and balanced weight? Trace Patchett
Will there be other releases of the 918 in a 2 5/8 29 in.? I'm hoping for a -10 or -12? If so, when will these be released? Eagle6
Does the Prime 918 have a lighter swing weight than the 2018 CF Zen? Daniel G
I have seen a few answers refer to the new end cap giving the bat a "longer barrel shape". What exactly does that mean? How much longer? Does this longer shape result in a larger sweet spot? Mike
I'm looking to get the 918 Prime in BBCOR. Is there a performance difference between the 917 and 918? bryan
What"s the differences between the 918 prime and 917 prime? K snipe
Last season I used a 31-28 CAT 7. Would this bat be good for me? big boy gets it
What is the best bat right now? DeMarini? This bat? The CAT 7, the CAT 7 Connect? Or the Prime 917? franky
My boy is 5'3" & 115 lbs and growing fast. Likely be 5'5" & 120 lbs + before spring. He is hitting a 32 Easton Z Core drop-3; 9 yrs of playing experience. He has hit & likes the LS 2018 model 918. What is your suggestion/advise? Mike
My kid is currently using the LS Solo 617. Could be handle this bat? How important is the length of a bat play into height and weight? My son is in high school, short for his age, but required to use a -3 bat. Most bats in this category begin at 31". Yo
My son is 14 years ls 5'7 and 135 lbs. Looking to be informed on the differences of 1, 2 and 3 piece bats and how they related to hitters and swing types (flex, stiffness, etc...)? Lazer7
My 2017 917 broke, how do I know this won't? adamr19
Will high school baseball require the new USA marking on all BBCOR bats? Meaning that all other bats can not be used? Jim
I am interested in purchasing this bat. I have had the Prime 917 for the last year and a half and it treated me very well but it is beginning to sound dead. What are the differences between last year's Prime 917 and this year's Prime 918? Also, what is the average life span of these bats? Philip
My son is 14 years old and he is 5"7' and 115 pounds. What size do you recommend for him to use well into high school? nick
My son is 15. He is 6"1' and 175 lbs. Last year he used a 917 32/29. He wants a 33/30, do you think the 918 will be comparable to the 917 being an inch longer and 1 oz. heavier? He tried a teammate's 918 32/29 and was swinging early. What are your thoughts? Dog Pound
My son has always had Easton Mako but we are looking at this bat in drop 3 to use the next 3 years of high school. Trying to decide between it and the new Easton Ghost. Any recommendations? cas
My son is a freshman, and he is 6' and 130 pounds. What size is best for him? Joe
My son is a 12 and he is 6'4" and weighs 275 lbs. He is switch hitter that simply obliterates the baseball, arguably hitting it harder than anyone in the game. He is pull focused, and gets away with it because of brute force. What size bat should he use? Ricardo Roberto Fernandez
My son is 13 and in the 7th grade. They want him to play up to the 8th grade and I am looking for the best bat I can get for him. Money is no worry but my worry is what size do I get him? He was using a youth 29 bat. What do you recommend and can you send me a link to the bat I should get so I can pick it up? James Martin
I have a freshman in college and he is asking for this bat. He currently swings the CAT 7. He is a gap/power hitter. Will this bat be a solid choice for him? Carp
Does this bat come in a 35 inch? rolo
I'm 5"9' and 200 lbs. What size bat should I get? I was thinking a 33 inch because I'm a big guy but I'm not 100% sure. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Does the Prime 918 have a longer barrel then the Easton Mako Beast? chris
My son is 6"2' and 180 lbs - what size bat? He hits with a 33" now...at times a lot go off the end. He has very long arms too. mike
What's the difference between the 718 and the 918? kye dude
My son is 6 ft, 140 lbs. He's a real slender 14 yr old. Is this bat the best for him? Or would you recommend another Louisville Slugger bat? jk
I'm 5'6", weigh 117 pounds, and I'm 13. What size bat would I need for a drop 3? Easy E
Does the new 918 have more pop then last year's 917? I am a power hitter so need that big bat. catcher stud 13
My son is 15, stands 5'9" approx 155lbs. Contemplating on going up to a 33" 30 oz. this year. What do you recommend? Dtrain
The 2016 and 2017 916 and 917 were the subject of a lawsuit regarding the connection piece. How was that fixed for the 2018 918 model? Bat Question Guy
We are considering the Prime 918. Wondering what the differences are between it and Prime 917. Robert A Kelly Sr.
My son is a lefty with power. He now uses the CAT 7 Connect. Why should I switch to the 918? Is it that much better? Noe
How long does the bat last with out a bat sleeve (how durable is it)? chanman the baseball man
Does this bat have a lot of pop and feel to the ball? Also how does this compare to the Louisville Slugger 518 Omaha and the Rawlings Quatro 2018? the baseball man
My son is a 16 year old sophomore and is 5"9', 130. What size do you recommend for him? He swings a CAT 7 32/29 now. Blue
My son is 17, weighs 250 lbs, and stands 6'4". What size should he swing? Traci
Can this bat be used in Little league? My son will use it for school team, but still will play a Little League team as well as travel. Baseballmom14
How does the Beast X Speed compare to the Louisville Slugger Prime 918? andy
My son is 14, 5'5 and 170 pounds what size drop 3 should he use? Owen Pixley
I"m unsure if my bat is broken. I don"t know if this a common thing but the middle rubber thing is loose and slides up and down. Is this bad or normal? Noah
Does this bat require a break-in period? Owen21
This bat has become our son's favored team bat. Most kids are hitting with it for both practice and in the games. It's getting a lot of use and I am worried about protecting our investment. Wondering if we should speak up about limiting the team use. We are hoping this bat would last 2 seasons of Pony and possibly into high school. This is the beginning of his first Pony year. What is your opinion. It doesn't feel good to think about having to speak up and limit the team use, but I really don't like worrying about it either. Bat Question Guy
Is it normal for my new bat to have something loose inside when I swing? It sounds like a pebble or something. It is the BBCOR Prime 918. Kevin
Is it endloaded and if not what bats are endloaded? Phillip Cale
My son is 15, 5"8" tall and 190 lbs. Should we get a 32 or 33 inch ? Sergio
Is this bat legal for little league BBCOR .50 2.625 max? Rudy
I just noticed that my Prime 918 had some paint chip off the barrel. Should I be worried or concerned about this paint chipping or is it normal? baseball12
Is this bat or the Louisville Select a better bat? baseball17
When is the Louisville Slugger 919 Prime going to come out? baseball17
What is the bat made of? Kendalyn Marines
Is there a difference in pop or power between this bat and last year's model the Prime 917? baseball17
I weigh 170 lbs and I am 6 ft, what size should I get? rolo
I am about 73 inches and weigh about 175 lbs, what size bat should I use? Dee
My son is about 64 inches about 105 pounds. Could he use the 32 inch model? Foyboy
I am currently using this bat and I am wondering what temperatures I should be using this bat in? k
I am 5"11" and 150 pounds. What size of 918 would you recommend? Justin
Is this a minus 3 bat, and legal for high school play? debbie
My 15 year old son is almost 6' tall (still growing). He weighs about 145 lbs. What size Prime 918 do you suggest for him? Mc Mom
My son is 5"6' and 120 pounds. What size should we go with? c1
Is this bat legal for the Senior division in Little League? Walker
I'm 6 foot and 140 pounds. What length would you recommend? Tc11
Is there a break in for this bat? mike
Do you recommend rolling the prime 918 to expedite the break in process? BB
My son currently is 13 yrs old, 5"8' and 125 lbs. He currently hits a CAT 7, 32' -3. He is a contact hitter (lead off) that also can drive the ball about 320 ft. First question is, what are your thoughts in transitioning to this bat? If so, what size? michael
My son is 15 and weighs about 130. He is 5' 8". He is generally the lead-off hitter for his high school team. He is moving to a new school, and will be transitioning from a wood bat to BBCOR. Do you recommend the Louisville Prime 918 and if so what size? Thanks RKLA
My son is 14 years old, 5 ft 3'', and weighs 150 lbs. He currently uses 31' 28 oz CF insane and really wants this Prime. What size is good for him? He will be a freshman this coming fall. Esther
I am twelve, almost thirteen, ready to move to Babe Ruth and need a new bat. I am 5"5' and 160 lbs. I want to use this bat for 2 or 3 years, what size do you think would be best? joe random
My son is 5'11" , 135lbs entering his freshman year. What size would you recommend? Joe
My son just turned 15 is 5'10 150lbs. What size 918 Prime do you recommend? Currently swings Mako Beast 33/29 seems to handle the bat fine. Do you think it's to big for him? Thanks. Duke
What is the concern with weather? I live in a hot humid area. Would that effect the bat? bb
I'm 5' 9" and 170 pounds. What length would you recommend? mois
How balanced is this bat? JAT
I'm heading off to college to play baseball within the next month and I can't decide on whether to get the 918 or the new CAT 8. Always used aluminum but I've seen so many great reviews on the 918, plus it's a balanced bat which is a pro for me. Any suggestions? Vincent
How does this bat feel compared to the Omaha 517 in terms of balance? What would have more pop this or the Quatro? Devin
Would you recommend the prime 918 or the MAKO BEAST for a mostly contact hitter but has some power? greg mcgarvey
Why is there such a big drop in price compared to a couple months ago? bball
My son is slightly build and just transitioning to drop 3 full time this Fall for 14U. Is this the right bat for him Skinny
My 13 yr old son has finally hit a growth spurt, growing a few inches and adding a few lbs the past year. He is now 5'6" and 115 lbs. I am going to purchase the Prime 918. My question is what size should I buy with his frame? 31/28 or 32/29? I'm not sure he is quite ready for the 32/29 but my fear is if I get the 31/28, he will have outgrown it by the time Middle School baseball starts in February. What is your suggestion? AG
My son is turning 15 in a week, and he is 6'0, 160 lbs. I'm wondering what size bat I should get him so that it wont be too little in a year or so. Johnny Baseball
My son is playing 14U this fall, 5'8' 130 lbs. Would you recommend 32"/29 oz or 31"/28 oz BBCOR? Also, what's the difference between Prime 918 vs 919? jack
Why is this bat discontinued? LONGBALL
Will you be getting anymore 2018 918's that are 33/30? Jack
Is this bat BBCOR -3? Tyler lutz
Is the bat a 34 inch or a 32 inch? The photo says 32 but the description says 34. Ethan
How does this bat compare to the Cat 7? Such as barrel size. Some reviews described the barrel as small. Papa bell
What's the difference in this and the 919 prime as far as performance feel and durability? Preston
Will there be a 32/29 or a 33/30? Ty
Saw someone selling this bat at a used goods store. I have two bats currently, the Rawlings VELO ACP and the DeMarini CF Zen, how does a (used) Louisville Slugger Prime 918 compare to those two bats? And overall, does one stand out from the three? Michael B
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 Blue Red |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Composite |
Series | Prime |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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