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Features

  • 13 Inch Barrel Length

  • Grip Spin Barrel Technology - Creates More Backspin for Max Distance

  • Approved for Play in SSUSA and other Senior Softball Associations

  • 2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • BPF 1.21 Certified

  • One-Piece Composite Construction

  • End Loaded Swing Weight

  • NO WARRANTY

  • Fusion Composite - Hot Out of the Wrapper / Exceptional Durability

  • Free Shipping!

Description

Dudley is BACK in the slow pitch bat game with the Lightning Legend Series! Absent from the market for 15 years, Dudley has been rigorously testing the Lightning Legend Series to ensure it lives up to the standards of one of the biggest names in the slow pitch softball industry. The Lightning Legend Series is a one-piece, fully composite design that's made from Dudley's Fusion Composite. This proprietary blend is hot out of the wrapper but offers exceptional durability for the higher-performing Senior Softball category. This model is not backed by warranty but it does provide players with the highest softball performance standard with the BPF 1.21 certification. Not only are these bats hot, but they feature Dudley's innovative Grip Spin Technology. Grip Spin is engineered into the bat's barrel and allows the barrel surface to "grip" the ball and increase its spin revolutions. More backspin means more distance. This particular model will be a welcomed addition to a power hitter's game with its end loaded swing weight and large, 13" barrel length. Dudley: Softball Serious! Free Shipping!

Reviews

Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews

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Randy Billyboy

Pros: I have the 12" barrel. I comes around very fast and the distance is averaging around 380' or better.

Cons: I wouldn't mind to try out the 13" barrel.

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It ain't heavy, I'm just a wimp. Wimpy player

Pros: This bat does have pop without a doubt. Don't let my "con" review discourage you from buying it. You need to feel comfortable swinging with it. I need my bat speed.

Cons: I ordered a 26 oz. EL. It swings a little heavier than my Dudley 28 oz. balanced and my Miken 26 oz. two-piece EL. I hope this helps to zero in to the optimal weight.

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no wimps please ralph covello player

Pros: the best bat i ever swung since the original pst . i ordered 26 senior el . it was hot outta wrapper . great bat !! cant go wrong .

Cons: none to speak of

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not lightning bolt ranger player

Pros: none

Cons: this bat did not hold up to expectations, no pop, no distance, nothing going back to miken

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great Seniors bat period! Jethro Paulton player

Pros: once I got used to swinging it and got it broke in at around 100 knocks on 44-375 balls.. IT LAUNCHES them through that most important first 100 ft of travel. FAST through that area means more base hits and higher average. Now with that said, I hit bombs as well. But, I am 6ft 3 and 230 lbs. If you are a smaller in stature player and think that this bat is all you need to drop bombs, think again. BUT it will help you with that velocity of ball needed to bat at a higher average!

Cons: NOT ASA approved and we have a lot of ASA ball near me. So I will find other venues to play.

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outstanding bat Jeff player

Pros: I been using a Dudley for the past 3 years both a 26oz and 27oz and the ball jumps off the bat and I'm thinking on getting a demolition series and I hope those bats are just as good

Cons: None

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the Dudley Lightning Legend Series End-Loaded SSUSA Slowpitch Bat: LLESP? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

I would like to buy a Dudley Lightning bat, but I'm not sure if I want the end-loaded or the balanced version. I'm leaning toward 13" end loaded model. I see some people indicate that the 27 oz seems heavier than their other 27 oz bats. (1) Is there a reason for this? (2) If I buy it and don't like it, what is the return policy? Wayne
(1) I would imagine that if an individual was feeling that the 27 oz option of this Dudley Lightning Legend Series End-Loaded SSUSA Slowpitch Bat (LLESP) felt heavier than other 27 oz bats, it would be because of the end-loaded swing weight on this bat. (2) This bat will be able to be returned to us for a full refund or exchange if it is in brand-new, unused condition. If the bat is used with softballs, we will not be able to take it back for a full refund or exchange.
Ben
Just purchased is there a clear wrapper on the bat as it is not tacky when touching barrel Don
The bat will be shipped with a clear wrapper (NP).
Tori
Why was the 2018 LL12SP discontinued? Lloyd
Bats become discontinued when they are no longer be made by the manufacturer, which typically occurs to every bat once the new year's models are being released/made. You would need to contact the manufacturer directly for a more specific reason.
Kyle

About the Brand

In 1938, Dudley was founded by George Dudley Full. Thirty years later when they became the first company to make cork and rubber center softballs, Dudley started to make a name for itself.

The Thunder series for softball, as well as athletes like Jennie Finch and Jessica Mendoza using Dudley bats, have secured Dudley's reputation.

 

Bat Properties

Dudley Lightning Legend Series End-Loaded SSUSA Slowpitch Bat: LLESP
Approved For Senior Softball
Bat Type Softball
Color Black White Yellow
Material Composite
Softball Bats Slow Pitch
Vendor Dudley
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