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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 13 Length-To-Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel
One-Piece, All-Composite Fastpitch Bat
Displays USSSA (New 'Fastpitch Only'), USA Softball (ASA), NSA, ISA & WBSC Certifications
Colorway: Black | White | Purple
Handle Features Louisville Slugger's Standard Fastpitch Grip That Has Improved Cushion Standard synthetic leather grip for better bat control
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Louisville Slugger Proven -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WBL2986010
Step up to the plate with confidence using the Louisville Slugger Proven -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat, designed for players who demand speed and control in every swing. This bat is engineered to deliver the perfect blend of power and precision, making it a must-have for fastpitch players at any level.
Bat Benefits
The Louisville Slugger Proven -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat is your go-to tool for consistent, powerful performance on the field. Its one-piece, all-composite construction provides a lightweight feel, allowing for faster swings without sacrificing power. The drop 13 length-to-weight ratio offers a balanced swing feel, making it easier to control your swing and connect with the ball consistently. The 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter is optimized for fastpitch play, giving you a larger sweet spot and greater potential for solid contact.
This bat is not only built for performance but also for comfort, featuring Louisville Slugger's standard fastpitch grip, which offers improved cushion and better bat control with its synthetic leather material. Whether you're playing in USSSA, USA Softball, NSA, ISA, or WBSC leagues, this bat is certified for play and ready to help you take your game to the next level. Plus, with a full twelve-month manufacturer's warranty, you can rely on its durability season after season.
Warranty
Louisville Slugger backs this bat with a one-year warranty against defects and some damages that may occur from routine on-field play. Those damages include broken knobs and cabs, structural damages and severe dents. Louisville may offer a one-time repair or replacement on bats that qualify under this warranty.
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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
Louisville Slugger Proven -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WBL2986010
- Approved For ASA ISA NSA USA Softball USSSA WBSC
- Barrel Diameter 2 1/4
- Bat Construction One-Piece
- Bat Type Softball
- Color White Black Purple
- Deals Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats
- Hitting Style Contact Hitter Power Hitter Slap Hitter
- Length to Weight Ratio -13
- Material Composite
- Series Proven
- Softball Bats Fastpitch
- Swing Weight Balanced
- Vendor Louisville Slugger
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