Louisville Slugger LXT Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX161
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Performance PLUS Composite Material
S1iD Barrel Technology - MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Three-Piece Construction
TRU3 - Featuring Dynamic Socket Connection that Allows for Slight Movement Between Barrel & Handle
Zero Friction Double Wall Design - Maximum Barrel Flex
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
Almost feels like cheating! BTrankina parent
Pros: We bought this bat to replace a CF7 Demarini that lost its pop after around 150 games. The Demarini was great when it was new, but with a few teammates loving the new Louisville bats we switched over. My daughter loves this bat and really feels comfortable with it. She broke it in with a few buckets of balls and a couple of sessions in the cage. The bat is pretty hot initially, but I do think it got better after 50 hits or so. Our team has pretty much switched over to Xeno's and LXT's and their hitting has really taken off the past two tournaments. I have read a ton of these reviews and was skeptical that this bat could be that much better than some of the other big name bats out there, but this really does seem to be better than the rest. We also love the sound the bat makes!
Cons: None so far. One of my daughter's teammates had a 15 Xeno that developed some rattles. Louisville was great to deal with and sent her a new 16 Xeno. I hope we don't have any issues, but if we do Louisville support seems to be great!
Wow....this bat is unbelievable.... Mike McCoy parent
Pros: My daughter has both the LXT Plus and also the 2015 Mako. LXT has more pop and a much larger sweet spot. Very little hand vibration even when you miss hit the ball off the end or off the hands. By far the best bat my daughter has ever swung. It has so much pop! Louisville Slugger brought their A game with this bat!
Cons: The grip on the Mako seems better and more durable. That is my only gripe. Both bats are great but the LXT is unbelievable.
LXT Anthony parent
Pros: Bat came out of the wrapper ready to go
Cons: None. Don't really know about the durability yet.
louisville lxt coach chops coach
Pros: this bat pops!!!! i ordered the 30 and my other coach ordered the 28. our 7/8 dixie youth team loves these bats. already seeing better shots being hit straight out the box this bat is hot. cant wait to hear it pop once its broke in.
Cons: none yet cant comment on durability its only a week old..
great bat! first time travel dad parent
Pros: This bat is ready to go! This is our first venture into a high end bat and it is great. well worth the money, now everyone on my daughters 10U wants one.
Cons: keeping other kids from using it. they see how good it is.
1 1 coach
Pros: great pop awesome weight distribution. My girl hit at her first at bat. this bat has more pop than the cf8 Demarini
Cons: none but it does sound like breaking glass to me.
Questions and Answers
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My daughter got to use one of these in a recent game and it made a huge difference for her. I've been debating buying this bat but yesterday I noticed at practice the outer layer of the barrel of the bat moves slightly relative to the inner part of the bat. I'm certainly not a bat expert but is that normal for this bat? If you hit it in your hand you can tell it sounds like two pieces are hitting each other. Thanks! Chris
Do they make a 34" 23 oz. bat? jerry
What is the advantage of going with the LXT over Xeno? Jas
Is this bat legal for Dixie Youth Softball? Will
My daughter is 13,5'5 165 she hits the ball hard and derp.She uses a borrowed cf8 32 22 oz -9.Want to go LS LXT, not sure if I should stay 32-23,-9 ,33-24,-9 or 33-23,-10 her father
My daughter is playing 12U. She is about 5 feet. What size and drop would you suggest. I am torn between the LXT and XENO. Which model is the better bat for her? zeek
Does this bat require a break-in? perry
My daughter is a 13 years old that is 5'2" and weighs 120 lbs. Would you recommend a 33"/22oz bat so she doesnt outgrow it in a years time? PowerNet KS
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
Approved For | ASA ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
Material | Composite |
Series | LXT |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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