Louisville Slugger XENO Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPXN160
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
Balanced Swing Weight
S1iD Barrel Technology - MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Two-Piece Construction
Performance PLUS Composite Material
Zero Friction Double Wall Design - Maximum Barrel Flex
iST Connection Technology - Zero Vibration / Efficient Energy Transfer
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 28 Customer Reviews
Pros: Pop- I dont think it comes out of the box with as much POP as our old 2014 Xeno, but hopefully it will get hotter with more hits. It also has a different sound than the 2013 & 2014 Xeno. General Feel - The bat has a good feel to it, also has a rough texture over the barrel of the bat (Not sure of exact purpose or benefit of this) Durabulity - Brand New cant answer this one.. Graphics- It is a sharp looking bat, still new not sure how they hold up..
Cons: Thought it might be a little hotter out of the box and does not have that 2013 & 2014 Xeno Sound.. Hopefully it will get hotter with more hits.. I am also comparing it to a broken in 2014 Xeno Bat.. We like Xeno bat this is our 3rd one..( 2013, 2014, 2016 models)
Pros: DD has has the CF5, and the Mako and I talked her into this bat and she loves it. Has had it one month and she said the other bats she had is no comparison, harder line drives and hit her 1st HR in a big tournament, she's already told me her next bat is another Xeno
Cons: Half the team wants to use it
Pros: A lot of POP in this bat.
Cons: none yet
Pros: Plenty of pop right out of the wraper. This bat replaced a 2014 Xeno (purple and black) that still has plenty of pop left. she just went to the longer bat. Cant comment on durability since its new.
Cons: None. didnt buy because of the graphics so thats not important.
Pros: looks good, feels good but all are about the same feel. has decent pop new.
Cons: not durable. my 15 year old got it to start school ball. played 3 games and the barrel busted in halh
Pros: Great balance and feel and awesome power!
Cons: None
Pros: very balanced bat. have only gotten to use it at practice but it has a lot of pop to it.
Cons: as i stated above havent gotten to use it in a game since our season doesnt start til april so i am not sure of any cons. different sound then othet bats i have owned
Pros: a lot of pop. havent used it in a game yet but at the cages hitting real softballs felt really good
Cons: not sure of any yet
Pros: Great feel and great pop. other girls want one
Cons: none yet
Pros: My daughtet has swung the CF5 -7 and then a 2006 Easton Synergy which she fell in love with but Easton pulled this bat off the ASA certified bats to use list. Great sound and pop out of the box. Daughter likes it
Cons: Paint is chipping off. Going to keep an eye out for possible cracks. Fingers crossed Too early to judge duralbilty
Pros: Fantastic bat, this was the first new upper end bat we've bought. My 12U player loves it. She has already hit 4 base hits, a double and a HR in 3 games. Watching her smile with this bat is worth the $$$.
Cons: Nothing at the moment
Pros: This bat is hot from day one . Just bats is a great pkace to buy your bat because you can try it out before you buy.
Cons: none
Pros: Daughter is a slap hitter and loves it. Although no fully broken in yet but bat has lots of pop.
Cons: Paint chipping off. Need to make a call to find out why the paint chipping.
Pros: When functioning has good pop.
Cons: We have a 2016 Xeno Plus -11, we use to have a 2015 Xeno -11. The 2015 Xeno -11 was returned because the end cap started coming off after about 6-7 months of use. The replacement they sent and made sure that we understood this was our 1 Bat warranty replacement was a 2016 Xeno Plus -11. Well we have used it about 8 months and the 2 piece construction sounds like it has started coming apart. You can slap it in your hand and hear a tink sound and the bat end will move a little. She plays year round with High School and Select so she puts it to use. But as of present the bat can not handle the work load. Since I have used my one bat warranty I can not get a defective product replaced. So moral of the story, Rethink your purchase of a Xeno bat product if your daughter plays year round. They can not handle the work load.
Pros: Good pop when new
Cons: We have a 2016 Xeno Plus -11, we use to have a 2015 Xeno -11. The 2015 Xeno -11 was returned because the end cap started coming off after about 6-7 months of use. The replacement they sent and made sure that we understood this was our 1 Bat warranty replacement was a 2016 Xeno Plus -11. Well we have used it about 8 months and the 2 piece construction sounds like it has started coming apart. You can slap it in your hand and hear a tink sound and the bat end will move a little. She plays year round with High School and Select so she puts it to use. But as of present the bat can not handle the work load. Since I have used my one bat warranty I can not get a defective product replaced. So moral of the story, Rethink your purchase of a Xeno bat product if your daughter plays year round. They can not handle the work load.
Pros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BO2CGaYQLY best homerun bat period
Cons: Last a year if you have a big power hitter. Broke a couple but used a lot
Pros: My daughter has always had great success with Xeno bats. This is the third Xeno we have purchased. The first weekend she got this one, she hit two home runs and got 10 RBIs. She loves this bat!!!
Cons: I haven't found any.
Pros: You can hit the ball far with little to no effort and if you're fast it will come in handy.
Cons: Everyone uses it without permission.
Pros: We have not had it long enough to know.
Cons: Bat broke at the joint after hitting approximately 50-75 balls. The bat was replaced by Louisville Slugger promptly but missed 2 tournaments without the bat. We just received replacement a few days ago and have hit once with it. Good pop and we will use it this weekend in a tournament.
Pros: granddaughter loves it.
Cons: none
Pros: Just received my daughters Xeno Plus. Ordering was easy if you know what your looking for. Shipping was fast, had no issues. She used her bat straight out of the wrapper at her game today ..... it was AMAZING! LITERALLY TURNED HEADS WITH EACH HIT! she says her hands dont shake like with other bats and shes able to grip it better with a more solid Hit and Nice POP on contact.
Cons: NONE!!!!!!
Pros: 1st time buyer of a Louisville Slugger Xeno bat, my daughter loves this bat. She had an excellent experience, nice pop to the bat, a few hits and a homerun playing Varsity. She made a comment that is light and easier to manage. Excellent choice for trying a different brand.
Cons: Too new to judge but I hope the paint coat maintains, I read some do chip off. I will keep my fingers crossed that it will not chip too soon.
Pros: Good pop, minimal vibration, pretty colors
Cons: This 2016 bat was a warranty replacement for the black/purple 2014 model, which had the end cap separating from the barrel after eleven months of use. Yesterday, my daughter's bat was pulled prior to the start of a CIF playoff game yet again for a separating end cap, this time after only six months of use. With qualifier and tournament season approaching, we now have to find a bat that we can depend on to last.
Pros: My Daughter 5'9" about 150lbs and is the #4 hitter and wanted a 34" bat for outside pitches. Since she has made the switch she has hit 3 home runs, 3 triples, 4 doubles and countless singles. She loves the feel and nobody touches her bat on the team ;-)
Cons: No cons to this point. We have been using for about a month and my daughter loves. it.
Pros: its a great bat. I love it everybody on my team wanted to use it POP right out of the wrapper
Cons: the paint chipped and it cracked
Pros: good pop right out of box.definitely a hot bat
Cons: not real durable,daughter had the 2014 blue and white one and this years model 2016,handle is loose from the barrel.
Pros: good pop nice swing
Cons: it broke in half on my 13 year old granddaughter during a game only last on season and a half.
Pros: Harder hits, hitting more more line drives,
Cons: everyone wants to use it
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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
Approved For | ASA ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Purple White Yellow |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | Xeno |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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