Louisville Slugger M9 Maple Wood Baseball Bat: M9C271NC Adult
Features
Pro Cupped End
15/16 Inch Handle
Approximate -2 Length to Weight Ratio
Natural Finish
Free Shipping
Maple Wood
C271 Turning Model - Medium Barrel, Long Taper, Thin Handle, Medium Knob
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 5 Customer Reviews
Fenway
Pros: If an end loaded, whip action bat is what your looking for, then the C271 is your stick. The handle is light and long, putting all the power in the sweet spot of the bat. The bell knob grip feels great, and the light handle allows for quick adjustments mid swing. The natural finish looks sharp and marks left from the ball can be buffed off, if you care about such things.
Cons: Since this is a skinnier handled end-loaded bat, don't miss. One mistake inside and that's all she wrote. Not recommended for players making the switch from aluminum to wood. Said players would be much better suited with the all black P72 model.
Cole Pittman
Pros: Great bat that has lots of Pop.Me & my son just got it in today and we went to the cage at the High School and then the field and hit 300 balls. The bat has great weight to it and balance . A must buy if you want a power hitting and strong bat and this is day 1
Cons: None great feel and balance
Cole Pittman
Pros: We have had this bat now for 14 days and at the bating cages 4 days a week there have been over 2000 hits off this bat yes 2 thousand and it is still like new not even a chip. This is a must have bat for BP and games. Greatbat and he is a switch hitter.
Cons: Not a 1 best bat for the money so far
Fenway
Pros: Last season, I went through several brands of wood bats before I got to the Louisville M9 models. Since then, no wood bat will get the praise that I give the M9 series. This particular model packs quite a punch for being a leaner, lighter model. She lasted roughly 3 months of BP and live and took between 1-2 dozen hits of the end and inside before I finally killed her.
Cons: The M9 series will be popular around your teammates, so be prepared for that. Also, if you prefer a "beefer" bat, you'll want to go with the P72, which in my opinion is the best wood bat available to the public.
Shooter
Pros: Excellent balance and feel. Have used this bat in a few games already and hitting the ball hard almost every time. This bat has very good pop. I have played in a wood bat baseball league for over 10 years and this bat feels the best of all the ones I have used.
Cons: Cost is a little high.
Questions and Answers
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Is this bat top-heavy/end-loaded or is it balanced? Jack
Is this bat 33 30? BAM BAM
I have a young man using the 34" M9 model 271. We are on our 3rd bat. He is considered a good hitter and has very quick hands. The M9 has good pop but I am concerned on the durability of the wood. It cracks at the handle. I am thinking of changing the brand. Any suggestions? coach Mike
How big is the barrel? bob
Does this bat have a pro ink dot? I would like to know if the Louisville Slugger Gamer 271 Maple has one as well? rolltide
What is the difference between the c271 and s318 model for the m9? Mr. October
Is this a good bat for power hitters? Blaze
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
Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Maple |
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