Louisville Slugger TPS M2 Pride Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13M2
Features
-12 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
T2 Two-Piece Construction
LS-2X Composite Design
Balanced Swing Weight
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Jessica Mendoza USSSA Pride Model
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 30 Customer Reviews
steve
Pros: i have seen this bat in our faculity ... awesome pop ..just wished they made a 34 22 fot the older girls ..very balanced bat and love the color ...it makes girls with medium swings get extra pop on the ball ..very impressed
Cons: none
Big Show
Pros: I bought this bat for my daughter, and I am very impressed with it. The bat has solid pop and a big sweet spot, plus it is very well balanced. I recommend this bat to anyone and great price also.
Cons: None.
Anonymous
Pros: Solid pop
Cons: Broke within 2 weeks
Moneybehindthegame
Pros: Like the two-piece construction.
Cons: Doesn't have the pop of the 2012 Catalyst.
lumberjack 98
Pros: This bat has a lot of pop right out of the wrapper. I would compare this bat to the Xeno or the OneX. I truly believe it might have more.
Cons: Unfornately my daughter (10u select), has broken two at the handle. It also chips easily. Sent bat back and waiting for next one, third time is a charm (maybe). Not a dependable bat.
Giuseppe
Pros: Nice Pop My Daughter loves it But!!!!
Cons: My 14 year old Daughter used it for 2 weeks and the bat Broke in half.
Squiddy
Pros: Light weight bat.
Cons: Got this bat on a Thursday and used it in a tournament on Saturday. This bat broke in half with the first hit ball! It broke at the handle. Luckily made it to first because everyone was stunned that this bat just broke in half!
cheeze
Pros: -12 drop.
Cons: Bat has little pop in my opinion, had hoped to get more Xeno like performance but needed the -12 drop that's not offered in Xeno. It sounds dead when you hit with it, just unimpressive.
Texmex
Pros: Good performance. Nice even weight to bat.
Cons: Broke at handle after 3 months of use (10U)
Lefty Lou
Pros: awesome pop, well balanced
Cons: broke after 2 months
Broken Doug Koerperich parent
Pros: Good price
Cons: My 13 year old daughter broke this bat in game. Not a very durable bat.
great bat coach coach
Pros: Huge pop for contact hitter
Cons: None
m2 pride great jerry ryan coach
Pros: Huge pop wow
Cons: None
M2 PRIDE DOUG coach
Pros: GRAPHICS
Cons: BROKE IN HALF FIRST TIME IT WAS USED
M2 PRIDE Joseph H coach
Pros: Great bat for the price, Good pop, 3 of the gilrs on my team onw this bat.
Cons: Does not come in larger weights
Bat Broke after 2 days Mike parent
Pros: Daughter really liked the bat seemed to hit well with it.
Cons: Broke in two pieces right about the grip, already sent back to LS and have gotten a new bat in return.
my new bat bre player
Pros: good pop and feel to it
Cons: nothing
Broke Thea player
Pros: -wonderful pop -great feel
Cons: -broke after 3 weeks
Hope you have better luck Sherm parent
Pros: Had decent pop for the price. Nice paint.
Cons: Bat cracked in the handle, and developed a rattle in the barrel in less than two months. Daughter plays in 14u league.
HORRIBLE!! The Best player
Pros: Good pop before it breaks.
Cons: It snapped in half after just two at bats, a horrible bat all around unless you plan on buying it just to look like you play.
hannah krugle player
Pros: i love the graphing
Cons: i got it and the paint was chiped in two days it broke in half cracked when got it
Broken Bat Richard Savage parent
Pros: I can't really say. My daughter used it for 2 weeks, breaking it in, and then, today, it broke while hitting.
Cons: Broke at the top of the handle, much like everyone else here who has written the same.
Another Broken Bat Sigmarc parent
Pros: My daughter (age 16) really liked this bat from day one. She hit better with it and she seemed to have more power.
Cons: Like many other reviewers, we have a broken bat after a very short time. We bought this bat in April, it's now June and the bat snapped in half at the handle today. My daughter was in the batting cage. After a few swings, we heard an odd sound when the ball came off the bat, the next contact sent the barrel flying and my daughter was standing there with a shocked look on her face and the bat handle in her hands.
tps m2 pride bat ricky robinson coach
Pros: kids like the feel and pop.
Cons: asa umpires are all over these bats. the bat gets rattles real quick. lots of them have broke in games. very weak bat. you will need three of them to make it through the season. Louisville Slugger needs to test the new t2 technology more before they sell more of this bat!!!
Broken Resendez31 parent
Pros: Supper light nice pop to it....
Cons: Bought this bat for my 14 year old daughter the bat snapped in half
Didn't Last softball4days27 player
Pros: The drop weight is good for the younger hitter to get around better.
Cons: I before had rented this bat and I thought it was pretty good. I ended up buying that bat as a backup composite for my 2013 Xeno. However, my Xeno broke in half, so I started to use the Pride bat more often. As games past, none of my hits have been strong like my experience with the Xeno. About one in a half months of use, it broke at the handle.
Broken bcMag parent
Pros: Light weight Great Looking bat
Cons: It took 15-20 swings for a 13 year old DD to break it in half...
great bat Steve coach
Pros: nice pop big sweet spot
Cons: none yet
Pride M2 Jerry/Knoxville, Tn parent
Pros: Good pop no issues in over a year. We do not let our daughter use with a pitching machine. That's where most are broken.
Cons: None
Love this bat Mo player
Pros: I saw a HUGE improvement in my swing with this bat, the drop is perfect for hitting some homers.
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger TPS M2 Pride Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13M2? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Does the Two-Piece design compromise the durability at all? Zack
Is this the same composite material used in the 2013 xeno? If it is does it need to be broken in? lenny
Will this bat be legal in 2013? bnr2200
What is that piece that appears to be plastic or rubber in the middle? If hit their, how has it been tested for durability? Gary
Why no reviews on this bat? It sounds like it has many good qualities for the price. Jasper 2012
Can you offer a comparison between the Louisville M2 Pride and the DeMarini Vendetta? Frank
My daughter is 4'5" tall and weighs about 95 lbs. She will be 8 years old in March. I was thinking of buying her a 28"/16 oz. bat. Is this the right size for her? Carlos
How does this bat compare to the Xeno? Bobby
Is this comparable to the Louisville Slugger Zephyr 7C Composition, Model FPXZ? Cheryl
Is this Louisville Sluggers version of the CF5? With the unknown about this bat what does Louisville say? Melissa
Will this bat be legal beyond 2013? Michael
My daughter is 5'3" and 125 lbs. What size bat should we get? jennallys
My daughter is 4' tall and 45 lbs. What length to weight ratio is best for her? I'm thinking 27" or 28" and 15oz. to 16oz? I'm looking into these bats. Worth 454 Legit Lite, Combat Lisa Fernandez -12, Miken Halo Lite, and the Louisville Zephyr? I'm looking for a high end bat with good durability and as well as a team bat. Looking for a high end bat with good durability, possibly a team bat? Tin
Is the 30" 18 oz. model an appropriate size for my 9 year old who is 70 lbs and 4' 6" tall? K
My daughter is 11 years old, 95lbs, and 4'7". What size bat do you recommend for this bat? peanut
I'm 15 years old, 130 pounds, and 5'1" tall. What bat size is best for me? espie
Is the M2 Pride the replacement for the Catalyst? fastpitch dad
My daughter is 4' tall, 60 lbs. What size M2 Pride would she need? Thanks. PAC
My daughter is 10, 125 lbs, and 5' 3". She currently uses a 33" 20oz. bat and I am looking for a new one. She is a very good hitter. Is there a particular bat and size that you could recommend? Carrie
I notice that this bat doesn't have a lot of reviews. Is this bat newer or is it not purchased as much as other bats in the price range? Aaron
I purchased the m2 pride and asked the league if composite bats were legal or not. This is what I got back from the coach. "Equipment: 1. BATS: Little League approved bats with the approved barrel dimensions for each specific league. Hybrid Composite bats will be allowed. The barrels must still be alloy or such. Handles will be allowed to be composite. Please defer to league specific rules regarding bats if applicable. " I am still confused on this and don't want to take the plastic off until I am sure she can use it. Can you tell me if this bat complies with the rule or not? Putz
I am currently swinging a 33" 24 oz. Do you think the 3 ounce difference will be a drastic change? Sidney
My daughter is shorter in stature but has amazing bat speed and strength. Her hands are on the smaller side. Given these physical attributes, what bat do you recommend composite and not? Sissy C
My daughter swings a DeMarini Bustos, 31" 21 oz. Would a 32" 20 oz. be equal? She is 4'10" 140 lbs. This bat is not a ping bat,correct? concern
My daughter usually swings a 33" 22 oz, and is almost 5'8. I saw the video says for smaller batters, or leadoff hitters, she is not. Do you think this bat will be suitable? Teryl
Is this bat legal for Little League softball, majors age group? Mike
What is the recommended break-in process? This is our first composite bat and we've never had to break-in a bat. MR. CLEAN
I usually swing a 34" 22 oz. bat. I am almost 5'7". Would this bat still be appropriate for my height considering what I usually swing? Lexi
Is the Louisville X12 the new version of the Louisville M2? And could you tell me the difference between the X12 and the M2? Den
I am 14 years old. Can I use this bat for my 16U travel ball team? lakin dodge
Does the bat already has a nice sweet spot right of out the box? If not, how long does it take to break-in? siera gonzlaes
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 |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -12 |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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