Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Youth Baseball Bat: YBO5163
Features
NEW 7U1 Alloy - Creates the Lightest Omaha Bats Ever!
One-Piece, Alloy Construction
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
* 30-Day Performance Promise *
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
25% Longer Barrel Compared to Previous Omaha Youth Models
* Not satisfied with the performance of the Omaha 516 within 30 days? Send it back for refund or exchange!*
Description
***If within 30 days of the purchase the consumer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their Omaha 516 bat, they are able to return it to the retailer from which the purchase was made or directly to Louisville Slugger for a full refund of the documented retail price paid.***
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 25 Customer Reviews
Great Bat CJ Happy player
Pros: Great pop , I hit a homerun first at bat with it
Cons: None
best bat on market Frankie coach
Pros: CJ happy uses it .. what more do you need to know?
Cons: it's not Matteo
Mcampbell Mcampbell coach
Pros: My son loves his new Omaha 516. Second practice he hit a homer into the woods.
Cons: It says Louisville and we live in Lexington
bat awesome BAKER player
Pros: hit 13 doubles in one tornement
Cons: none
I hit a homerun at my 2nd at bat with it! KJOC player
Pros: It has a great sound to it! I love this bat!
Cons: I recommend this bat to any body.
Wonderful Bradley coach
Pros: This bat has a big sweet spot and my son hit 3 homers in his first 7 at bats
Cons:
Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Big Sug parent
Pros: I wanted to get a lighter bat for my son so I went with a 27/14 and the result was great! After using a similar bat in their District Tournament and winning this bat arrived for the State Tournament. Good pop and with the lighter weight there was better bat speed. The handle fit great in his hands and he says that it is really comfortable.
Cons: None.
Had better models Josh coach
Pros: The bat looks awesome and is really comfortable in the hands.
Cons: The bat has very poor pop. The ball does not come off the bat well at all. My son puts the ball to the fence even with his $40 Rawlings, and with this bat, even when he got some really solid knocks, the ball would only go about halfway in the outfield. He was really disappointed with this bat. We will be going back to Easton after this experience with Louisville Slugger.
WOW! Oliver Mays player
Pros: The pop helps you get on base a lot and swing fast because it is a drop thirteen. I think this bat is an amazing bat for triple-A/majors and mustang and bronco.
Cons: none
great bat for price will parent
Pros: all around great bat for price
Cons: paint on handle already peeling off at less than 2.5 weeks old
great bat shawn nix parent
Pros: all
Cons: none
2016 Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Youth Baseball B Alex R parent
Pros: My 8 years old, used it for about two weeks. Bat is very light with that one piece alloy construction. No questions asked 30 Day money back guarantee...
Cons: Not enough pop in the barrel, moved to an Easton S500 C
12U Baseball Aiden Arreguin player
Pros: Great Feel all around. The weight ratio is awesome, you can actually feel a difference between this and other bats. Love the site and the great return policy. We have returned a glove before and had no trouble and this bat we are keeping. I recommend this site to EVERYONE!!
Cons: None really, I mean for the price you get a great bat. Sure you can buy a couple cheap ones for the same price but wont get the performance. I know it's all up to the kid, but there is a lot to be said for the right tools for the job.
great bat for smaller players Roger Williams parent
Pros: light weight. well balanced. appears to have alot of pop.
Cons: says the bat stings his fingers
Was Hoping for Much More. Should have returned it JRJ parent
Pros: Light Weight Looks Sharp
Cons: The vibration on this bat is horrible. Does not have good pop. We have used Eastons in the past, and this is not an Easton. Grip will not last
nice deal Tom M coach
Pros: good bat for the price. great balance, big sweet spot.
Cons: paint chips easily.
great bat Mike M. coach
Pros: Great pop, great looks, great overall bat. The boys on my son's little league team love it.
Cons: None yet
great bat peryn bland player
Pros: it is a light bat it has a lot of pop in it and i have a 30 17 a normal bat for me is a 29 18 so i can reach the outside pitch easier
Cons: there are none
Son loves his slugger!! J.Lawson coach
Pros: It has great balance.He is 4' 6 and 80lbs 7 yrs. old in machine pitch and has been driving the ball to the fence with his new 516 omaha slugger i can't be much happier and he loves the pop.Have a great product again Louisville.
Cons: none
Great bat David parent
Pros: Great pop off the bat. My son went 2-3 the first time with this bat. Both of his hits were solid line drives the the outfield.
Cons: None
Paint coming off on the first day of use Cylon_68 coach
Pros: Seems to have decent pop and with it being a drop 13, the bat gets on the fast pitches quicker.
Cons: It arrived on a Wednesday and by just using it in batting practice prior to our game that same day (coach pitch slow balls in the batting cage); the paint was falling off. My son says there is a lot of vibration as well. I am sending it back.
louisville Omaha 516 Youth.. Bklyn Dodger coach
Pros: we purchased this bat as an alternative to the Easton S500. it gets to its max barrel size quicker, and has better balance. My son loves the feel, & look of this one piece alloy bat.
Cons: its a one piece alloy, it dosent provide much in terms of reducing vibration, or having monster pop..
Rathburn Rathburn parent
Pros: WOW! All around good bat!! Fast delivery time!!
Cons: Little Vibration
Perfect for Little League Coach D coach
Pros: light weight great sound big sweet spot
Cons: vibration
Good bat, overshadowed by 517 Baseball Bats Are Cool Player
Pros: Has great pop, and a huge sweet spot. Used this in late middle school and early high school, and it launched the ball. Feels like most Omahas before 2020, average weight, and is versatile. Average swing weight allows it to be used by both contact and power hitters. Great durability overall, but a few issues also. Has a great sound, and let’s you know when you hit the sweet spot.
Cons: Like most Omahas, it will hurt the hands if you get too jammed. Durability is her ally good, but there are unpainted portions that can rust if it is not stored properly, damaging durability.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 Youth Baseball Bat: YBO5163? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
How does this bat compare to the Demarini Voodoo Overlord? My son had been swinging an Easton Mako with okay results, but recently he has gone back to his cheap Rawlings Plasma one-piece alloy bat and has been crushing it! Josh
What is the difference between St+20 and the 7u1 used for the 2016 Omaha? What is 7u1? And what is the difference in perform an and quality? allStarCA
Is this bat composite? Manlyman
My son is 57 inches and weighs 81 pounds. What size bat would you recommend? baseball mom
Is this bat balanced or end-loaded? David
My son weighs 50 pounds. What size bat would you recommend? arenteria26
i just ordered and received our bat. Its a 30" 17oz. we have the 30 day try, it feels pretty light, if we try it and he feels he needs the 31" 18 oz can i send it back and get that. Tanner
Would this be a good bat for me if I have used a big barrel? Bobby Beast
My 7 year old is playing his first season of kid pitch little league. What size bat would be good for him? He is 46 inches tall and weighs 48 pounds. Baseball mom
My 7 year old is playing his first season of kid pitch little league with a few other 7 year olds but mainly 8 and 9 year olds. What size bat would be good for him? He is 46 inches tall and weighs 48 pounds. Baseball mom
My son is 11 years old he weighs near 85lbs and is about 5' tall. Big Kid
My son is 9 years old, 49" tall, and weighs 62 pounds. I appreciate your suggestions. Bob
My son is 7 years old, 4'7" and weighs 71 pounds. What would be the best length and weight? Would this bat be the best fit for him? Steph
I just bought this bat and it says 2015 alloy construction. Why does it say that if it is a 2016 model? JRJ
My son is 4'4" and about 70 pounds. What size bat should he be using? dark54555
My grandson weighs 80 pounds and is 57 inches tall. What size bat should he use? nick
My 7 yr old grandson weighs 56pounds & height 51.5 inches. What size bat should he use? Juju
Does this 2016 Omaha have a longer barrel than the Louisville Catalyst? gs
Can't decide between 28 (15oz) or 29 (16oz)...My son is 7 years old 49" and approximately 50 lbs JR
My son is nine years old, 4' tall and roughly 65 lbs. What length bat would work best for him? Chipper
My son is 9 years old, 4'11", and 90-95 lbs. What size should he use? EagleBaseBall
My son is 12 yrs old, almost 5" tall and 105 lbs. Not sure size of bat to get him. What would you suggest? Daniela
My son is 4'9" tall, 10 years old in Little League and weighs about 63 pounds. What size would you recommend? I get mixed suggestions from coaches, so I hope you can help. ConfusedMom
My son is 8, He's 4"5 and weighs 89 pounds.. He currently swings a 28 inch 16 OZ Easton Bat that appears to be to light for him. I'm going to order this bat just not sure size? Jason Berner
Is the Omaha 516 youth bat actually certified in little league baseball? My son is seven and plays coach pitch and he might even play travel ball this summer. Luper
we have a 2011 omaha. does this bat need "broke in"? it came right out of the package. brad piper
My boy is 8 years old. Weights 50 lbs and a height of 52 inches. What size and weight bat would be best for his size? Thanks for your time. Wade
My son is 8 and weighs about 55 lbs. He's been using an Easton TORQ, but he's just not getting the good performance off the bat. Which would be better: Prime or Omaha? JP
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
Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
---|---|
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Omaha |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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