Louisville Slugger M9 Maple Wood Baseball Bat: M9C271BHC Adult
Features
15/16 Inch Handle
Approximate -2 Length to Weight Ratio
Black Handle / Hornsby Barrel Finish
Turning Model: C271
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Maple Wood
Pro Cupped End
Medium Barrel
Kiln Dried for Optimum Moisture Content
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 28 Customer Reviews
Fenway
Pros: The Louisville M9 series is the best wood bat available to the public, period.
Cons: This series will be very popular amongst your teammates.
Jennie
Pros: I gave this bat to my 30 year old son,who will again be playing in a hardball league this summer. He told me it's the best bat he's ever had. To use his words, he said "It's awsome, Mom!".
Cons: So far I haven't heard any negative comments.
Paul
Pros: great bat. this is my first maple and I doubt I'll ever get anything else. great sweet spot. love the way the ball feels coming off this. Fast shipping.
Cons:
Dave4408
Pros: Great balance! big sweet spot, and durable. good finish.
Cons: a little bit lighter than i'm used to in a 271 model but not horribly light.
GreenDevil
Pros: Great weight distribution, it feels lighter than it is.
Cons: The way the bat is shaped, it makes it slightly harder to know exactly where your sweet spot begins, not much of an issue.
Bulldog
Pros: Great wood bat. It feels really light when I swing it. It is also very balanced.
Cons: none
Anonymous
Pros: this bat is great
Cons: it is bent. didnt realize that when i got it
puffer
Pros: Bat has a great sweet spot and delivers hit after hit. I liked this bat so much I placed an order for two more.
Cons: Only after several BP's did it explode into pieces.
Mac daddy
Pros: great bat good pop hardly any viberations to the hands when hit good. Sturdy and great sound. used by almost everyone in the lineup at wood bat tournment and still in great shape
Cons: none yet great overall wood bat
Fenwaythedog
Pros: VERY nice pop, can definitely go yard with it. Good weight distribution and nice little flair to the handle.
Cons: Slightly smaller barrel than most wooden bats, which really isn't a con
Nick
Pros: This is a great bat, reliable for my summer and spring season, great sound--very . M9's are one of the best types of wood bats hands down
Cons: really none, a wood bat is bound to break, and this is one of the better and stronger bats ..
redsoxfan
Pros: looks sick. outstanding pop.overall a great bat.
Cons: a little heavy being a -2 length to weight ratio
Raiders Baseball
Pros: In my opinion the best wood bat out on the market, just all around perfect
Cons: Absolutely none
ed
Pros: This bat has lots of pop, and has held up very well for a wood bat. The handle has a great feel and my son who uses the bat has had great results. Not to heavy so he can generate lots of bat speed ,and it is well balanced. We are very happy.
Cons: I would like to see this bat coupled with a 2 or 3 bat bundle so we can save some money....no cons with the bat itself.
metsfan645
Pros: My first wood bat and let me tell you how great of an investment it was. I use it in batting practice and occasionally in games and it has lasted to this point about 8 months. The weight is balanced perfectly and as long as you get on the inner half of the ball with a good swing then good things will happen
Cons: Needs grip tape or pine tar
Chris
Pros: Decent enough bat, but doesn't have the double pendulum swing feel of the MZM-271.
Cons: If you are in tune to the use of your wrists and hands, then the MZM-271 is a cut above this barrel.
Dan35
Pros: Good for 3 games.
Cons: Snapped at the handle in my 3rd game on a nice hit between 3rd and short. Only owned it for one week.
zack
Pros: For the price, I could ask for nothing more in a bat. It lasted me a whole season of more than 20 games along with practices. Balls take off from this bat if hit on the sweet spot, and contact feels good and solid.
Cons: I prefer the natural finish that i got this bat in last year rather than the two tone, but that's just me. Not a con, just my personal preference. It is also on the heavier side as it is a -2 instead of -3 like most bats. Having said that, it doesn't feel particularly heavy when swung in my opinion.
Bigheadordie
Pros: Bat had a solid pop to it. Also had big expectations, but it only lasted 3 BP sessions.
Cons: Bat broke at the handle, right where the black handle starts from the top barrel. I have used several wood bats and I have never had a break at two opposite locations. When it broke, I lined out to third base on a solid straight hit.
Dingo
Pros: The sound off of it, feel. Better than my metal bat (my opinion)
Cons: The barrel was smaller than I thought
Alex
Pros: Very light. Well balanced. Nice "pop". I like a light weight bat much more, and this is perfect. I have tried other 271s, but they are not as balanced as this one. The other brands usually have more weight at the end of the bat making it a bit more difficult to start the swing fast. Anyways, being this light, I have more time to look at the ball before starting to swing.
Cons: NONE.
shobaloba
Pros: his bat is amazing great pop
Cons:
FG
Pros: Solid bat and that's about all.
Cons: I hate this thing. Feels as if there's no pop coming off the bat. The sweet spot is too small and you have to hit it exactly on the barrel to get a solid hit. I used a regular C271 last year and hit over 150 points higher than I have with the M9. Wish I had never used one of these.
dw
Pros: it is a great maple bat.it has great pop and durability. my first maple bat. I would recommend this bat to anyone who is considering buying a wood bat
Cons: none so far
iHitBombs
Pros: Well balanced, nice flared knob, durable. I hit my first wood bat HR with this bat. Just bought my second one ever.
Cons: Kind of a small sweet spot, but not a problem for me. Complaining about that means you stink at hitting with wood.
johnny baseball
Pros: Pretty durable, great pop, light easy, balanced swing
Cons: Considerably small sweet spot, and me and a buddy bought this bat (both power hitters) and after a couple hits swelling appearded inbetween our index finger and thumb(on our top hand). This has never happened with another bats we have swung. Other than that it is a great bat.
cunner
Pros: im only in ll and not allowed to use wood bats,but this bat has a great grip.I use it at my house sometimes.ill probably use it when I get older
Cons: None
WD40
Pros: this bat is great it has a lot of pop over all a great bat
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger M9 Maple Wood Baseball Bat: M9C271BHC Adult? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat top-heavy or evenly balanced? George
Is this the normal size for high schoolers and levels up? 2 1/4 seems kind of small, like little league. Baseball
What are the differences between the C271 turning model and the P72 turning model? Glenn
Is this bat BBCOR certified for high school baseball? Kyle
I bought this bat for my son,he's 16 . First time he used it for BP it broke in half.The break was approx 2.5 in down from where the bat changes to black. The break was clean and perpendicular to the bat.The bat appears to have a defect at the break point, my sons coach had freshly taped the sweet spot so its obvious no hits were outside of the tape. It still had the stickers from the store. Can it be replaced?Should have lasted more than 50 cuts.. TK
What's the barrel and handle dimensions on this? Josh
How heavy is this bat? rubs
what is the diameter of the barrel? nick
If you get this bat in a 32 inch, what's the weight? Jeff
as a high school player who is 5'4 135 pounds, what length bat would you suggest i use? ethan
How many ounces is a 30 inch bat? 62
is the M9 top heavy? and if not what Louisville bat would you recommend for someone looking for a top heavy maple bat? sluggerguy
As a freshman highschool player, what length should i get this bat at? i am 5'6" and 175 depatiee
How does this bat compare to Rawlings VELO Maple Ace? Andrew
How many Major League players use the M9 model? Andrew
Whats the difference between this bat in the adult 31" model and the youth 31" model? mr. gonzalez
Would you recommend this bat or the bat pack Marucci Pro Cut Maple Wood Bat: MCMBBCULL Natural Adult 3-Pack for a 14 year old power hitter playing 19u? MSJGAELS15
Which bat has the most pop? The Marucci Blem, this, or the Brett Bros. Maple Master? sam
What does "turning model" mean? ja
Does this bat come in 31" or 32" model? Boston Strong
Is this bat legal for high school play? How big is the barrel? johnny baseball
What is the difference between M9C271BHC with M9D195S and M9H359B Adult? Only the colour difference? Steven Wong
What is the drop on the youth model? The Man
What size bat would I need for my son who is 5'11" and 190 pounds? 33 or 34? Seems like he could use either one according to bat sizing guides. Pops
What is the difference between this model of the M9 and the newer versions? esizzle
What's is the barrel size for this bat? My son is 13, 5'4" about 120-125 lbs. Entering into couple wood bat tournaments in couple of weeks. Wondering if I should go with youth models (2.25 " barrel ) such as Chase Utley Marucci 31" which has -5, or find a adult model with drop -3, which will have larger barrel (2.5") and maybe go to 30" length? He currently swings metal/composite 31" 26 oz. -5. Lefty
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.
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Bat Properties
Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Maple |
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