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-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
New Improved TRU3 Three-Piece Connection - Better Feel & Increased Durability
PBF Barrel Technology - Performance Barrel-Flex System Creates A Larger Sweet Spot & Maximizes Power
Three-Piece, 100% Composite Construction
Ideal for Younger Players Seeking Increased Barrel Control and Consistency at the Plate
Performance PLUS Composite with Zero Friction Double Wall Design
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger LXT Hyper Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX171? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Cost? When will it be available for order? How is it supposed to be different from the 2016 LXT and Xeno? And of course what color is it? Ed
What is the return policy for damaged bats jmac
What's the difference between the 2017 LXT Hyper and the 2017 Xeno? Rich
l bought a 2017 LXT Hyper Softball Bat. Why does it say made in China? I had the 2015 LXT and it didn't say that. ambersoftball
Looking at either the LXT Hyper or Xeno Plus (32" -11) for 12 year old daughter. She is great at making contact but lacks power (hope improving bat speed will help). Is the LXT worth the extra investment? Many comments about durability in 2016 LXT. See improvement in 2017? John
My daughter has 2016 Xeno LXT 32 -10 drop, end loaded. Now she has paint chips all over. Time for a new one, can't decide what size bat to move up to. Thinking 33 -11 0r -10, she is a power hitter and strong athlete at 5'3" tall and at 150#'s. Jay
We are changing from a CF9 to something different because we have shattered 2 in a year. How does LXT compare? rebelmike2010
How will the Louisville Slugger Proven differ from the LXT bats? JRudloff
What is the differences in the FPLX170 and FPLX171? Chris
Our daughter is playing U10 softball and U10 All Stars. We are considering this bat for her. She is small for her age and we are wondering if the 28/17 would be a good fit for her? She is about 4'2" and only about 51 lbs. She is currently using a DeMarini Bustos 29/16 LD
My daughter is 12 and I bought the LXT hyper and it feels like the bat flexes when she hits the ball, is it suppose to do that? lvemykds
My daughter is playing 12U. I bought LXT Hyper and it feels like the bat flexes when she hits the ball. Is it suppose to do that? lvemykds
I see that this bat says "zero break in," is that true? John
Even though it says no break in required, I understand it is still suggested. Would your recommend a normal break in of 100 half speed hits off a tee then 50 full speed off a tee, all with 1/4 turns between hits? john
Junior High School player and she's 5' 9" about 150 using an old Louisville bat 32" -11. Looking for upgrade prep for college. Fast hand speed. bob
My daughter plays 14u and has been swinging an Easton FS3 31/19. She has had this bat for the last two years and swings it extremely well. I would like to upgrade her to the Louisville LXT Hyper, what size would you recommend? She is 5'4" about 130 lbs and has very fast bat speed with that lighter bat. grabber6
What drop would be the best for 5'2" 100lb 13yr old girl? Jaelyn
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 |
|---|---|
| Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
| Bat Type | Softball |
| Color | Blue White |
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| Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
| Material | Composite |
| Series | LXT |
| Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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