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Features

  • Free Shipping

  • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • Drop 8 Length-To-Weight Ratio

  • Balanced Swing Weight

  • Three-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Baseball Bat

  • USA Baseball Certified

  • Approved For Play in AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League & Pony Baseball

  • Colorway: Red | Orange | Black

  • EXD Alloy Barrel - Allows Barrel Length To Extend A Half Inch Longer Than Most Traditional USA Bats

  • NEW 3FX-PWR Connection System - Exists As The 3rd Piece In This 3-Piece Bat. Creates A Stiff Feel Between The Barrel & Handle While Also Limiting Vibration From Getting To A Batter's Hands.

  • NEW SPD-Gen2 End Cap - Maximizes Barrel Performance

  • Premium LS Comfort Pro Grip - A Perfect Mix Of Tack & Cushion To Create An Incredible Swinging Experience.

  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty

Description

2023 Louisville Slugger Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat: WBD2661010

Take charge and lead your team to the championship with the Louisville Slugger Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat!

Bat Benefits

The Select PWR -8 USA Bat from Louisville Slugger is the ideal bat for ball players earning their stripes on the youth diamond. The three-piece hybrid design uses a VCX2 Connection System to pair the robust EXD Premium Alloy Barrel with a stiff composite handle, resulting in reduced vibrations and unmatched comfort.

With a balanced swing weight, the Select PWR -8 USA Bat offers players the ultimate combination of barrel control and power.

Warranty

The high-powered bats of Louisville Slugger are backed by a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty! If you have bought this bat from JustBats and noticed that there is an issue on it before 12 months have passed from the purchase, please reach out to our Bat Experts. They will be able to get you the necessary information to reach out to Louisville Slugger and begin the warranty replacement process.

Reviews

Average Ratings Based on 8 Customer Reviews

4.75 Stars:Overall Rating
5 Stars: Durability
4.5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
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5 Stars: Overall Rating
5 Stars: Durability
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Best USA bat BMAC Coach

Pros: The bat has pop. Waiting for it to be banned

Cons: None

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5 Stars: Durability
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Ryder’s bay Andy Coach

Pros: Nice bat

Cons: N/a

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5 Stars: Durability
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5 Stars: Pop
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Quality substitute for Prime Parent

Pros: Best USA bat to date

Cons: None

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3 Stars: Overall Rating
4 Stars: Durability
3 Stars: General Feel
4 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Unbalanced Timothy Burt Coach

Pros: Bat looks amazing and has good pop.

Cons: My 11 yo son is crushing the ball with alloy Cat X -8 USSSA bat, and we just bought this for Rec. The bat is just so much more end loaded/unbalanced that he has too much trouble finding the barrel. As a coach, even I had trouble hitting balls to my team. Would only recommend to players that are used to or that like VERY end loaded bats.

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5 Stars: Durability
5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Top 3 USA Bat AJ Coach

Pros: Best USA bat for the bigger kids. great feel slight end load

Cons: none

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5 Stars: Durability
4 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Unreal Scott Parent

Pros: For a USA bat this has a ton of pop. Feels closer to a USSSA than a USA. The barrel is just one big sweet spot. It doesn't matter whether the ball is in on the hands or off the end of the barrel, it just never stings. Oh and it just sounds great. You don't get a real "ping" sound like most alloy barrels, it is more muted and is just satisfying to hear. My 11u player has a ton of bats and most are unimpressive for the price... this one isn't. He has used it in two games so far and he has two deep doubles and a dinger (almost two). Hands down he likes it better than his ADV 360, CF or The Goods and he is a real DeMarini fan boy to say the least.

Cons: The only negative so far is the grip could've used a bit of a flare instead of being very straight, which is the only reason for the 4 stars for feel. Nothing a new grip and some tape can't fix.

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5 Stars: Pop
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Worth the money Tyler Coach

Pros: Pop out of the box. End Loaded. Great for power hitters.

Cons: None

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5 Stars: General Feel
5 Stars: Pop
5 Stars: Vibration
Best usa bat made. Nick M Coach

Pros: This bat has the most pop of any usa bat we’ve tried, surprised LL hasn’t banned it. Love the sound, doesn’t have that pingy aluminum sound found in most aluminum bats.

Cons: It’s so good all your teammates will buy one, so there will be 12 of the same bat in the dugout. Hard to locate yours.

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat: WBD2661010? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

Is this bat end loaded? Dan marlow
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat: WBD2661010 features a balanced swing weight.
Cameron
Is this bat hot out the wrapper or require a break-in? dwight dukes
The 2023 Louisville Slugger Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat: WBD2661010 is a hybrid construction (composite handle/ Alloy barrel), which will not require a break-in period like composite barrels.
Jake

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 Select PWR -8 USA Baseball Bat: WBD2661010
Approved For USA Bat
Barrel Diameter 2 5/8
Baseball Bats Youth
Bat Construction Three-Piece
Bat Type Baseball
Color Black Orange Red
Deals Personalization Eligible Bat Bros Bat Picks
Length to Weight Ratio - 8
Material Half and Half
Series Select PWR
Swing Weight Balanced
Vendor Louisville Slugger
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