Louisville Slugger Catalyst Senior League Baseball Bat: SLCT152
Features
-12 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
Features USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification
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One-Piece, C1C Composite Construction
Ultra-Lightweight Design
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 25 Customer Reviews
great bat rolando parent
Pros: the best bat my son ever had so far went to tournament and he hit bombs and all his teammates all love it .... you will see sales rocket on this item soon
Cons: none so far we will se how it holds up
Turning my Contact Hitters Into Power Hitters chamblcj coach
Pros: Bringing out confidence in my hitters that have been struggling. Large sweet spot. Good pop for my contact hitters, so they are getting good line drives into the outfield. I've got 3 boys on the team using this bat for now.
Cons: It's full composite, so when the weather turns cool soon do not use this bat. It will snap in two.
Great Bat Brad parent
Pros: Son took it out today (age 9 29"/17oz) and said he really liked the balance of the bat compared to his brothers Easton '14 S-2 bat. Ball really jumped of the bat and noticed considerable more distance with his hits. Only going to get better with age. I bet his older brother (age 10) will be using the bat as well.
Cons: None at this time.
Rob coach
Pros: One of 9U players just purchased this bat. At our first outdoor practice many of our players tried it out. All hit very well, even some bombs deep in the outfield. Balls jumped off the bat and players didn't complain of any vibration.
Cons: We only have 1 so far.
Great Composite Deal Chris Searcy parent
Pros: My 8 year old son likes this bat. The weight is perfect for a fast swing. After about 50-60 hits He was getting very good pops. No damage to the bat so far. His first game using the bat he hit screaming grounders hard to stop.
Cons: Vibration
Awesome bat Luke player
Pros: Fully composite makes for a balanced feel and good contact swing
Cons: It's a awesome bat
Great Pop for the Money Tim parent
Pros: Bought this bat for my 8 year old son so we could go ahead and start breaking it in for the spring season. We saw a big difference right out of the wrapper. Bat has great pop and has added 20 to 30 feet right out of the wrapper.
Cons: No complaints so far.
Positive review Don R. Gass coach
Pros: Grandson loves it . He is little, but has power for an 8 yr old. This bat has pop.
Cons: none noted
Great bat, great value. Jim G parent
Pros: Well balanced, great pop, feels right.
Cons: None
Gone baseball player
Pros: My friend hit a 200 foot bomb over the fence with this bat he is 10 years old about 4'8 he got 30 inch bat
Cons: Vibration hurts
great bat at one heck of a price Kevin T. Blanton coach
Pros: great pop even harder hits on ground balls. my 8yo son's confidence has grown leaps and bounds because he knows that he is going to hit the ball...it's just a matter of where and how far. I have him practice with his 2 1/4 barrel bat to develop hand/eye coordination but he uses this bat in tournament play.
Cons: none so far
Confidence Booster Steve parent
Pros: My son is 9 and his confidence has grown since he has used the SLCT152 bat,driving the ball into the alleys.Half of his team is using the bat now and they are out hitting the other teams.
Cons: None yet.
9 Year Old JZ coach
Pros: My son is 9 and I bought him the bat for Fall Ball this year and Spring next year. Loves the length and how light it is. I truly feel the bats adds distance... not sure how much, but it totally does.
Cons: My son wasn't thrilled that how the handle is wide just after the knob - he'd prefer that it goes straight all the way down... but it's something he thinks he can get used to.
really nice bat Kevin Blanton coach
Pros: this Pat has taken my sons confidence level through the roof. Great pop coming off the bat and is hitting doubles and triples in 8u travel ball. I still have him use his 2 1/4 inch barrel and practice to develop hand I coordination but uses this in tournaments. He has become much more confident and knows he is going to get a hit every time. Great bat for a great price, I highly recommend it.
Cons: none so far
SLCT152 VP flash parent
Pros: Son used it at two practices so far. 28/16oz. He loves the pop it has and said it has no vibration. Can't wait till its broken in and get outside in spring and see how it does.
Cons: None yet to fresh to tell. But i think it will be a great bat.
Broke on the handle after using it only 10 times L Pierce parent
Pros: Can't comment because it broke so fast
Cons: Bat broke after 2 practices- used it 10 times
Great Pop!! RTX Baseball parent
Pros: Great pop right out of the wrapper!! just bought for my 7yr old son who loves it. Hes 4"1 98lbs and crushing it now due to this bat
Cons: none
Great Bat!!! Kel's Dad parent
Pros: Lightweight with plenty of sweet spot. Great bat for winter workouts and the beginning of the season, while working on strength and bat speed.
Cons: None
it's great bill player
Pros: amazing
Cons: almost nothing
Louisville Slugger Catalyst Senior League Baseball Chuck Harris parent
Pros: Purchased bat (29/17) because of good pricing and good reviews. My son (7) used it in a tournament for the first time this past weekend 2-19-17 in Winterville, NC. Ball comes off the bat great. Very good pop. Overall, buy it. Will see how it holds up thru the season.
Cons: A little vibration on mis hits.
Louisville Slugger Catalyst Senior 28/16 Dj Curry parent
Pros: Awesome bat with great pop ! This bat is a confidence builder. My son is 8 years old and LOVES this bat ! So glad I got this bat..
Cons: none
Catalyst bat u9 U10 Ogden baseball Wyatt parent
Pros: the size of the barrel is a perfect size for the competitive u9 U10. the balls drive off the barrel is phenomenal. I see a lot more base hits this year, and in the future. I have seen on other reviews, people saying the durability is in question. but with the amount of ball that have been hit at 50 degree weather, they should not worry . my boy and his team have probably hit 2500 balls no problem. excellent bat!!
Cons: the only thing that was brought up was the vibration of the bat. my son, and his teammates said that it sometimes stings their hand. the fix to that was make sure they have a good grip, after that there was no problem.
Excellent Bat for my Son Bryon parent
Pros: Light weight, HUGE Sweet spot! The ball jumps off his bat better than anything he's ever used before. He loves it and so does the rest of his team.
Cons: Being Composite do not use in cold weather.
Opponents hate it... Coach Ryan A. coach
Pros: Great pop! smooth swinging. Clean graphics. Opposing coaches have asked the umps to check our bat twice now... haha!
Cons: in Idaho, our first 5 games were too cold to use it...
bombs mom of her favorite player parent
Pros: My 8 year old hit confidently in a 9/10 year old All-Star tournament. It has a nice sweet spot!
Cons: nothing so far
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Catalyst Senior League Baseball Bat: SLCT152? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is there any difference in this year's model compared to the 2014 other than cosmetic? Barry
Is this bat legal for Pony Baseball? Q
Does this bat need a break-in period? Will it stand up to hours in the batting cage? scotty
Can this bat be used for USSSA baseball for 13u? good hit123
How does the Louisville Slugger Catalyst (SLCT152) compare to the Worth Prodigy? For a 9U player. James
Is this bat a good bat for a power hitter? twoshoes
Is the barrel diameter 2 3/4"? Steven
Which bat has the longer barrel, this bat or the Combat G3 Portent (PG3SL112)? Also, does this year's Catalyst have a longer barrel than last year's model? ang4jesus
What would be comparable to the 2012 Louisville Catalyst TPX? Bob Bats
Is this bat allowed in youth PONY league? Don
Is this bat approved for Little League? Matt
Is this bat allowed in Babe Ruth 13-15 league? I went on the BR website and there was no drop weight restrictions; but rather, a length (34 in.) and barrel diameter size (2 5/8), only. Doug
What is the difference between the Louisville slugger SLCT152 and the SLCT15X? Howard
How does this bat compare to the Mizuno Generation as far as performance goes? PONY PINTO DAD
How does the drop 12 Catalyst compare to the drop 10 Prime 916? Is there much weight difference? Chad.
What is the difference between this bat and the Easton Mako Junior big barrel drop 12 JBB16MK12B? Jeff
Whats the difference between this bat and a 28"/16 oz bat with a 2 1/4" diameter? tomB
What is the barrel diameter on this bat? Meg
Does this bat have a seam or is it one solid piece? eric
Is this bat considered a big barrel bat? chel
Is this bat durable enough to withstand a 15 game fall season with no damage? Sebastian
This bat seems to be the one I want for my 7 year old. I have looked at our rules for bats for 2016 and this bat is not listed as a Dixie Youth approved bat. I cant see the bat close enough to see what the bat lists on the barrel. Can you confirm if it is approved or not? Nick Stafford
Would this be a good choice for a coach-pitch league? (My son is only 6, but he could certainly handle the 27"/15 oz size) Johnny
I am considering buying this bat, the COMBAT Vigor or the Omaha 516. I am wondering what will be the most durable, have the larger sweet spot and be a better fit for my 8 year old? He already swings a COMBAT, but I am going to get him a 29" bat. I am little worried about the weight. Any suggestions? Tiny
I bought a Combat 26/16 recently for my son (8 year old) because he said 27/17 was a bit heavy for him. Unfortunately now he feels 26" is too short. If I want to buy this Louisville for him, should I go for 28/16? Or should I buy 29/17 so that he can use it through Spring? KC
My son just turned 11. He uses the Mako 29/19. He is 5'2" tall, 85 lbs & a lefty. Was wondering if this is a good choice for him? Coaches have said he should use a longer bat for his height? I don't want to add any weight to his bat, maybe length. Don't want my son to start dropping his shoulder or head due to weight of the bat. IElite11u
Is this bat composite and is it a big barrel? erik
What is the difference in this bat (model#SLCT152 and model #SLCT15X)?. Price is $100 more for the second one and I only see a barrel size difference in the descriptions. David
Which drop weight (-12,-10 or -8) is best for a 10 year old who is 4'7" around 85 pounds? kiki
The nights are cold here in Las Vegas during practice. Do I need to worry about the bat breaking in two because of the cold? Jeff
My son is 49 inches and about 56 lbs. His bat of choice is a Easton MAKO 27 inch drop 12 composite. Also has a 2 1/4 Easton S2 that is 28 drop 13. Was looking at the Louisville and the COMBAT Vigor. Both with 2 5/8 barrel and probably the 28 drop 16. What do you recommend? Both the bats and size. Vp flash
My son will be 10 in January (he's 4' 8" & 70 lbs). His current bat is too heavy (LS Omaha 515 / 27"/17 oz; big barrel). Would the 29" be too heavy and long? Henry
Does the bat have a 2 5/8" barrel? Boi lives long
Is this bat 'balanced' or 'end loaded'? Gregg
Looking for a 2 5/8" bat for my 9 year old son who is 4'8" and weighs 65 lbs. He currently hits with a 29"/17 bat and does well. Considering this 2 5/8" Catalyst (29"/17 oz), Combat MAXSL112 (29"/17 oz), or possibly even Combat MAXSL110 (29"/19 oz). Is the -10 bat too big of a jump in weight? Any thoughts on which will serve him well for a full year and considerations for making the choice? RJdad
My son is 6 and 54 pounds, 3 ft 10 and swings a 28/16. Is that okay for him to use? He liked his teammate's bat, he plays with older kids. Guy
My son is 10 years old and plays on a travel competitive baseball team. He is 4'7" and weighs 75 lbs. Will this bat handle the pitching speed for this age group? Also, is a -10 or -12 best drop weight for 10U age group? BP73
My son is 10 years old and small for his age. He is 4 ft 3 in and 62 lbs. He is not a power hitter however he is a good lead off hitter. Wondering what size do you recommend? His bat from last year is 26 in 15 oz and is dented so looking to buy a new one. Rae
I've seen a few questions about this bat being approved for Pony league use. Is the Pinto division approved? JG
My son is in his first year of Pinto. He is age 7 (3'10" and maybe 44 lbs). What size bat do you recommend? Does this bat come in a 27"? josh
Is this a 2 3/4" barrel? Kip
Is this bat for power or speed? Rio
My son is 6 and is 4'2" and 65 pounds. He is a big 6 year old. What is the best drop 12 bat for power? He can hit. Chad
My 10 year old is about 4'9 and 82 lbs. I would consider him a contact hitter. Which would be a better choice for him, the Lville Catalyst SLCT152 or the Combat Vigor VG2SL112? Or is there another bat that you think would be a better choice? Thanks! OU_Murphy
How would the Catalyst compare to Rawlings SLRM34? I have the Rawlings (29/17) and my son hits ok with it and was wondering if this would be an upgrade. Was thinking about purchasing the Louisville also at a 29/17. Charlie
My son is playing 8 and under, he is probably 80 to 90 pounds and over 4'. I want him to have a fast bat with some pop. Is the 29" 17 oz the right one? codiack
What is the difference between Louisville Slugger's 2 5/8" barrel bats, the SLCT152 and SLCT172? Michael OMalley
With the new Little League rules, is this bat approved? Hebronite
Is this bat still legal for 2019 season? David
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 | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Blue |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -12 |
Material | Composite |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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