Louisville Slugger Z4 Balanced ASA/USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTLZ4A16B
Features
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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
All-Associations Model - Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
12 Inch Barrel Length
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
Balanced Swing Weight
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Grit Blast Finish on Barrel - Increases Back Spin for More Carry and Distance
Patented TRU3 Technology - Lighter Swing Weight / Reduced Vibration
Three-Piece, 100% Composite Construction
Pure 360 Composite Construction - Pure Carbon Composite Fibers Provide Performance and Durability
S1iD Barrel Technology - MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Stiffer Connection for Enhanced Power Transfer
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 4 Customer Reviews
Pros: Like the previous two years, the z4 is a solid bat. Its a solid all around bat that is great for players of all skill level. The bat has a large sweet spot and makes a satisfying and distinct sound. It has the same texture on the barrel that the previous year had. Overall its solid bat for the price.
Cons: Break in time seems longer than most other bats. Power hitters might not get the pop they are looking for in the bat. Like last year, the grip does take a little getting used to. Some players like it, while others do not
Pros: love this bat, I am not a long ball hitter but since I bought it I have 2 homeruns, and I had to buy a 2nd for my wife.
Cons: everyone on the team is using it
Pros: the pop is an unique sound, but i love that bat.
Cons: N/A
Pros: Good feel
Cons: Horrible Pop, does not break in. I am really sad that I purchased this bat for $300.... Complete waste of money
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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 | Red White Yellow |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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