Louisville Slugger TPS Xeno Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13X
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
LS-2X Composite
No Break-In Period
S1iD Technology Allows MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1
Synthetic Grip
Two-Piece Design With iST Technology
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 75 Customer Reviews
north texas longhorn
Pros: cool bat, like the new look still has alot of pop right out of the box.i cant wait till the fall season starts.
Cons: you really have to break this bat it in order to get that same distinctive sound like the 2011 xeno
Anonymous
Pros: Great Bat, we had the 2012 model in a 32" and decided we needed the 33", we received the bat the day after it was ordered! My daughter had a doubled header the day we received and hit her first highschool ball over the fence!!! Money well spent!
Cons:
Proud Mom
Pros: This bat is everything it claims to be! It has made a huge difference in my daughters batting. She loves it!
Cons: None
Softball Dad
Pros: Bat has the same Xeno cracking sound as the previous years. I personally like it. The bat was hot right out of the wrapper. The ball flies off this thing. My daughter loves it and all the kids with the black Xenos are jealous now cause they love the new design.
Cons: I just bought this bat for my daughter and now I want to get her a OneX and my wife is gonna kill me if I do. I guess I'll wait till spring.. ;)
jewels
Pros: Triples are the normal with this bat right now.
Cons: I'll let you know.
Anonymous
Pros: Hot bat right out of wrapper. My 11 yr.old is hitting deep balls to fence and very hard line drives. She loves it.Going to Atlanta this weekend to play can't wait.
Cons: None so far
Anonymous
Pros: My daughter was playing a team and their 3rd batter had this bat. They have played this team before and this girl was not a big power hitter. She had this bat and the first pitch our pitcher threw, she smacked and got a homerun!
Cons: NONE.
NW Rage 96 Coach
Pros: This bat has amazing pop and has a large sweet spot. The "breaking glass" sound the bat makes is sure to turn heads.
Cons: This is a warm weather bat, it loses some of its explosiveness in cool weather.
SoCal Softball
Pros: I researched composite bats for 3 months, before buying my daughters third bat since she was 13. By far this is the best bat she ever had. I have taken her to the bat wars events by the manufacturers, where she has tried 15-20 bats. This is by far the best bat she has ever swung. If your daughter is still playing rec ball, this is not the bat for her. The swing is the key to this bat, if the daughter is not taking lessons then you're wasting your money on this type of bat. To get the most out of this bat, the player must have a disciplined, consistent swing. The older and bigger your daughter is, the better this bat is for her. It is more suited for older, bigger players. The example is my daughter, who is 16 and 5' 9' tall weighing 129 lbs. She swings the biggest, heaviest bat Louisville makes for this model. Very pricey bat. Bless you parents who back your daughters with this type of equipment. I hope this helps in your decision.
Cons: None.
Cheryl
Pros: This bat is hot right out the box. My daughter practiced with this bat Monday and almost hit it over the fence several times. She is ready to travel this season.Great pop as well.
Cons: None
thatDrakeKid27
Pros: Best bat on market..hot out of wrapper.. ball flies off this bat.. 10u hits ball 150ft no lie at 100 pounds.. bat has never stung her hands. bat looks feel great. I LOVE this bat.. much better than any DeMarini bats..TheOne is the only bat that can hang with this bat. BUY THIS BAT IF U WANT HRs!
Cons: no cons.. its white so a little hard to keep clean. but it sure is pretty.
Alcoa2013
Pros: This bat has changed my daughters whole batting game, nothing is going past her, the weight and length are just perfect!
Cons:
jilly bean
Pros: my daughter just used it at her last indoor practice! great pop right out of the wrapper! i see lots of solid line drives this summer! maybe even a bomb or two!
Cons: make the grip the dark blue thats already on it
Peanut
Pros: My 14 year old has only used the bat in lessons but it seems much hotter than the 2012 model.
Cons: Hope it doesn't snap in two like the 2012. We went thru two bats last summer.
FP momma
Pros: Money well spent. Second Xeno for 12U player. Had a 2012, now have 2013 model. My daughter swears by it. It makes for a great swing.
Cons: None!
buck
Pros: great
Cons: none
KJA
Pros: I purchased the 2013 -10 XENO due to my 8 Year Old daughters 2012 -11 CF5 busted. The XENO has great POP and the attention getting sound of a XENO.
Cons: Bat is not Nearly as balanced as a CF5, it has more of an End-Load Feel. This Bat is awesome, but will require some work to get back to a smooth Swing. Its all about Wrist Strength with the smaller girls with Bats that are not "Balanced".
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat! My daughter is 16. She's a power hitter and usually gets some good hits. The bat was good to go right out of the box. She loves the pop and hit three home runs the first weekend she used it!
Cons: The only thing I would change is the white grip. It was dirty and dingy after a couple uses.
Wheels
Pros: I took the time to break my bat in. My first at bat I hit a triple. Love my xeno.
Cons: None yet. I have only used it in 1 tournament.
batcat11
Pros: First at bat ripped a triple down right field line.GREAT POP!!!!!
Cons: Not having sooner.
Emma
Pros: Very good pop Love It!
Cons:
Softbalpl8r
Pros: I want it.
Cons: Don't have it.
K24dad
Pros: Great bat! Hot right out of wrapper!
Cons: Wish the bats finish was more durable.
MMM
Pros: Once I broke in my bat it had great pop. I hit 3 home runs the same day. It's a great bat and I find nothing wrong with it.
Cons: None.
Peyton
Pros: Love the bat and it hits great!! Fast shipping!!
Cons:
Anonymous
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P
Pros: Hot right out of wrapper with no break in needed. Great response to ball. Has the very distinct glass breaking sound. LOVE IT!!!!
Cons: ABSOLUTELY NONE
Anonymous
Pros: We love our Xenos!
Cons: Now illegal in the state of Oklahoma.
Anonymous
Pros: My daughter swung this bat "TWICE"...the first swing was a hard single. Her next at bat with the bases loaded, she swung the bat for the second time and thinking we had an extra base hit, it broke in half! No consolation to the team or my daughter! We had high hopes for it after having great success with the first Xeno. :(
Cons:
broke daddy
Pros: This bat rocks. If you don't believe it get one and put it in your girls hand. If she can hit you'll get your money's worth. It will not be the bats fault if she doesn't.
Cons: Hard to keep clean.
Broncos
Pros: Hot out of the box. First at bat with new Xeno and took it over left field fence.
Cons: None.
bdawg
Pros: great pop
Cons: after a week bat is illegal because o rattle inside of barrel, not good!!!!!! All we did was about 20 buckets of front toss. She is 12u 21oz 31length
LBO's Dad
Pros: Since we bought our first, the 2011 Xeno, we've been extremely pleased with the line. After a very successful year with the Xeno 2012, we moved up to the onex last year. My daughter hit a ball 40 feet further than her previous 220 ft shots. She got her first hit as varsity player with the 2013 replacement for the onex. She absolutely did not want to give up the onex. The bat endured repeated poundings by her and a friend without breaking. She's very happy with the 2013 Xeno. Her 34" 26oz bat swings much lighter and feels propely balanced. There's no vibration even when the temps drop near the low temp end for the bat. She loves the sound. She's looking forward to testing the 2014 Onex when she gets one this July 2013!!! We can't to see what inovations it will bring to the games. It will be her fifth bat.
Cons: None!!!
My Babbbyyy !
Pros: It cracks perfectly. If it doesn't hit a home run then it will hit a SOLID HARD grounder!
Cons: It gets dirty quicker then most bats and It feels like it's gonna snap!
tigergirl41
Pros: It hits almost as hard as the 201w
Cons: I had my bat for four weeks (about thirteen games including two tournaments, averaging three at bats a game so no more than thirty-nine at bats) and my bat broke in half hitting the pitcher at my first plate appearance so the durability of the bat is not as high as the old xeno from 2012 (which lasted me for a full season before cracking but never fully breaking in half
softball girl
Pros: This bat is amazing. I was first skeptical of louisville slugger after having my oneX recalled when I saw nothing wrong with the bat I was smacking home runs left and right and had no problem. This bat proved it was just as good and I highly recommend getting it. I got this bat as a replacement for free from the oneX. Cant wait to get my free xeno and oneX 2014
Cons: None
Tay's Dad
Pros: The bat is great! It does indeed increase the girls hitting distance, and it will give them more confidence.
Cons: It's not durable, but it does have a warranty.
Shalyn78
Pros: My daughter loves this bat! Its her first composite bat and we are sorry we waited so long to invest in a good bat!
Cons: White grip.
Wardog
Pros: Awesome bat! Huge sweet spot and no vibration. 12u daughter hit one off the fence first at bat!
Cons: Bat broke in half after the second game! 85 degrees here in Texas and the it did not last more than 6 at bats.
Verbal Commit
Pros: The bat is amazing, but it is the "Indian" not the "arrow".
Cons: My daughter has now broken 2 of these bats. No one else uses it and she takes excellent care of it. She is very strong with extremely fast bat speed.
Don't waste your money!
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper! Took hits that were just hitting the grass to almost hitting the fence!
Cons: Bought it 3/11/13 and it broke today 4/23/13. For $300 I expected this bat to last at least 2 seasons. Extremely disappointed in the durability!!!! This bat has been discontinued so we'll see how the warranty is going to work....
Anonymous
Pros: I absoulutely love this bat. I used it right out of the wrapper and its as hot as any bat ive had. I have two stealths but nothing else sounds or feels like a xeno. Id definantly reccomend you getting one if you're debating it its so worth the money!
Cons: none what so ever
glass breaker
Pros: During hitting practice instant feed back when your not in the sweet spot. Great pop, very balanced!
Cons: None so far.
WorthCoach98
Pros: Hot out of the box, attractive graphics. My 13 year old had 2 of the 2012 models in 32" 22 oz. & 33" 23 oz. Lots of power, lots of bat speed, lots of batting practice, and lots of games on them. Love the product and results.
Cons: Bought a 2013 model on Saturday Feb. 23, broke in half on second at bat Sunday the 24th. Sent bat back on Feb 27 and got a receipt of delivery on March 1. On March 9, got a "denied" delivery notice. Never received packaging or bat back. Now no one wants to respond at all. Had bat for less than 24 hrs before it broke, going into the third month waiting for replacement.
Ahifever
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper, balls come off hard and crisp, Too bad its so hard to find! Definitely one of the best bats out there.
Cons: None so far, but heard durability at the connection was an issue. We'll see.
socal softball
Pros: This an update on the Xeno. I am purchasing a second bat for my daughter. This time around she is getting a -9 (34/25), at her request. She used her last one approximately 2 years and a couple odd months,before she broke it during a game. She will not use any other bat except the Xeno. I would like to again advise parents, do not purchase this bat unless your daughter is playing at high school/elite level. You'll be wasting your time and money doing this. My daughter has been using composites like this for 5 years now. I'll be the first one to tell you, I wasted my time and money going this route. It wasn't till she started getting lessons at 14 that things sunk in and she started understanding the benefits of the Xeno.
Cons: none
Jewels
Pros: Great bat with a lot of pop.
Cons:
DJB20
Pros: Love it! Will never swing anything else. CF4 and CF5 feels like sponges now.
Cons: Glad it has warranty, already cracking and I've only had it a few months...
Lswizzle
Pros: Big sweet spot. Breaks in fast and easy.
Cons: None so far.
Sis
Pros: Bouncing off the fence, and I mean a couple feet higher and it's gone. First quality bat purchase. Had 1st over the wall HR.
Cons: White handle is brown after just a couple games.
"Bee"
Pros: Great pop
Cons: None
Cal24
Pros: Love the bat, balanced, almost feels lighter than other similar sized bats. The ball explodes off of the Xeno. No problems with breaking as we have two on our team.
Cons: Paint chips off bat easily.
slippy
Pros: Absolutely the best!
Cons: None.
10U Fastpitch Dad
Pros: Got this bat after the OneX which I loved as much as my daughter, it was recalled. My daughter is 9. She is 5' tall but only about 80 lbs. Small frame. She hit the top of the 200' fence and almost went over. This bat is Hot but I believe the OneX would have been 20 yards over the fence. Still yet for a 9 year old to hit the top of a high school fence shows the pop on this bat.
Cons: None.
softball mom 2000
Pros:
Cons: Very disappointed! I purchased this bat for my daughter and after three short weeks the bat is dead. It makes a "hard" sound on contact rather than a "pop". Other players on the team have had issues with Louisville Sluggers and warranties not honored.
Softball mom
Pros: best pop on market NOT end loaded Best bat on the market, bar none.
Cons: sound
softball kidz
Pros: great bat love it i recommend this bat for every softball player !!!
Cons: none
bonairesoftball316
Pros: has I great swing! my team last year loved it! it knocks softballs outtta the park! so happy with it!
Cons: NONE!!!!
MPThunder
Pros: Works very well until...
Cons: ...it cracked in less than one month.
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat, my daughter hit .571 in the PGF National Tournament with it.
Cons:
alstar 7
Pros: very well made
Cons: hevy cor
2013 zeo chownings parent
Pros: This bat is a pure confidence builder, My daughter was hitting bombs with 2013 Xeno she had 2 walk off triples with multiple RBIs to win tourney games.
Cons: Bat cracked after 4 months.
Nice pop, zero durability Big K parent
Pros: Nice pop from the start Nice balance and "feel"
Cons: Horrible durability. My daughter went through 2 bats within 3 months. Both bats broke at the rubber ring where the barrel attaches to the handle. It has to be a design flaw and for $300, these flaws should not exist
Great bat! Anonymous player
Pros: After buying this bat, I won't swing anything other than a Xeno. The pop is great!
Cons: None.
$$$$$ Disappointed parent
Pros: There aren't any.
Cons: Total waste of money. Bat didn't even last through the season. Bought it in February and was dead by June. If I could give it no stars on durability I would have.
Pop Pop... Fizz MizzwhoMiss player
Pros: Nothing as hot as this right out of the wrapper. It is not, contrary to popular opinion, 100% composite. This bat has alloy discs which is why it doesnt take any break in time. It also has the most flex of any bat on the market period. Basically a one piece that's been cut in half and sealed together with rubber. I've never swung anything so responsive. This bat will give your girl confidence, those first at bats will blow your mind...
Cons: Most expensive half-a-season bat you'll ever buy. It breaks. It breaks it breaks. It also is not "balanced". Part of the key to the power of this bat is that the weight is not evenly distributed. Gives even girls like me, who are mostly just contact hitters, a lot of extra "umph". So, not balanced, super breakable, tends to rattle, and die.
Ehh Todd parent-coach player
Pros: So far so good.
Cons: Not quite the pop I expected. Daughter is getting more pop out of her old cf-5.
2013 Xeno is a bust J.B. coach
Pros: Still has great pop and better than most bats out there as far as bat pop. Great weight distribution.
Cons: doesn't take much to bust it up. Its a Bust!! Several of my player's xenos broke at the sweet spot within 8 weeks of use.
Awesome Bat!! Sam P. player
Pros: Great pop right out of the wrapper! 2nd year using this bat in travel ball. It's holding up pretty well! No sting at all!!
Cons: Paint chipping a little where it says "XENO'
Awesome Bat :) player
Pros: Good Bat! I Love the pop it gets when i make contact with the ball! One of the best bats ever that i have ever used! I have had this bat for almost 2 years and its still in good working conditions!
Cons: Cant use it in cold weather which is bad because i play travel ball and we play almost year round!
Durability Kynzie player
Pros: AMAZING pop. You could tell the difference right from the first swing.
Cons: It lasted a little bit under a year, I expected it to last more than one summer season and one school season.
Xeno 2013 Keahna DePauw player
Pros: I love the "pop" that this bat makes. It surly does turn heads. I swing a 25 ounce. It feels like I am swinging at nothing at all. There is no vibration when I hit the ball at the end of the bat.
Cons: In November of 2012 I got the 2012 version of the Xeno. In December I traded it in for a different weight, and because they didn't make the 2012 anymore they gave me a 2013. I used the bat for 2 games (about 8 at Bats) and it started to rattle. I got through the season with it. Then I sent it back to get replaced.I got it back in September. I got a new 2013 bat and didn't take it out of the wrapper till January of 2014. I went to an inside Softball practice and at my second practice the bat is now bent at close to a 45 degree angle, not broken, but bent. Time for a new bat…. again!
Good bat. Taylor B. player
Pros: It has a nice pop and sound when the ball hits the bat. I'm able to get nice base hits with it also. The sound of the bat is great! Even my team mates on my travel, rec, and high school team ask to use it.
Cons: It's starting to chip and rattle. I think something on the inside of the bat broke and it rattles. The sweet spot and barrel of the the bat are starting to get loose for the handle of the bat, I;m scared it's going to break in half when I'm up to bat in a tournament.
Xeno Eli Daniel player
Pros: It has great pop and I have had it for almost 2 years now. I hit 2 home runs with it and one of them was recent.
Cons: I don't have and cons
Excellent Xeno bat Jessica player
Pros: This is the best bat I ever had. I have had Demarini, Easton, Worth, and Boombah. I have it home runs with the Xeno bat but the other bats didn't have that good of pop to them as the Xeno has. After I got up to bat the first time I hit a home run, and after that at bat the coaches told the players in the outfield to back up. For being a older bat it is better than the new bats that I have seen.
Cons: They don't make this Xeno bat anymore, and it is the far best Xeno bat they have made so far.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger TPS Xeno Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13X? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Other than color/graphics, what is the difference between the 2012 Xeno and 2013 fastpitch bats? SBDad
My daughter is looking for 33" drop 8. Will you be offering the FP13X in that size? Sluggerdaddy
Does this bat have the new approval that is needed for 2013? Bob
Are the 2012 going to have the official stamps that are required on all bats for the upcoming year? All_around_sports_mom
Is the 32" going to be available in any other weights than a drop 10? Nikki
I have the 2012 model. Did the bat actaully change any from last years model and if so what were the major changes? coach jeff
Is this bat considered endloaded? is it very comparable to the cf5 weight balance? which would be a better bat between the 2, for a smaller hitter, looking for the advantage of the technological "pop!" adam
Will the 2013 be offered in a 34" 25 oz.? Sixer
What is the differance between the FP12X and the FP13X? renegademb
Does this bat pass all of the new rules and regulations? Can it be used past 2013 season? softball 3
When will the -9 be released. My 2012 -9 is dead and I am holding out for the 2013 but I am in the thick of high school season and do not know how much longer I can wait! softball8
My daughter is 5'6" and 135 pounds. I am not sure what bat to go with or what size. The 2013 Xeno, RIP-IT Prototype, or DeMarini CF5? What bat is going to get the best distance? JJ
My daughter is 10 and plays select fast pitch, what size bat would she use? She is currently using a 32 inch length. Mad
On August 27th a question was asked and answered regarding the differences between the FP12x and the FP13x in which only the paint job was different between the two. What about differences between the FP11x and the FP12x/FP13x? Is the technology the same but only the color scheme different? Daughter loves her FP11x and grew, so she needs to size up. Are these bats designed and perform the same with just the color schemes changing? TSR
What is the difference between the Xeno and the oneX? Brett
I am looking to order my 12 year old daughter this bat. She is 5'6" and weighs about 125 pounds. She is currently swinging a 32" 22 oz. 2012 Xeno and I am thinking I should go up to the 33" 23 oz. What would you suggest? Brittany
I have read that the -10 is balanced, but the -9 and -8 are end loaded. Can you confirm this? Bert
Many people have said this bat is ready to go right out of the wrapper. Is there still a break in time or is it truly ready to go? softballzoo
My 12-year-old used a team-mates bat this weekend during her tournament and laced a line drive into right center on just her second pitch... We wanna buy her one for Christmas. But first, can you please help us understand the differences between what weight-drops are ? Our daughter is 12 years old, 5 ft 3 inches, 110 LBS.... Can you help ? Mom and Dad
will the 2012 Black Xeno be legal in High School softball next season? Does this bat have the pop of the 2012? softball dad
My daughter is 11, 5' tall, and 112 pounds. What size do you recommend? SS
My daughter is 15 and 5'6", weighs 114. What size Xeno do you recommend? deb
My daughter is 12, 4'9 and weighs 80, what size Xeno do you recommend? Gab
How is this bat perform at a collegiate level? My daughter is 5' 6" and typically bats in the 3,4,5 spot in the lineup. What size bat would help her the most? softball pop #23
My daughter is 14, 5'3 and weighs 115. What size bat would you recommend? Kathy
I have seen a red and blue colored version on the cover of a magazine. Can i get one of those colored Xeno's? pfentastic
My daughter is 11 years old 4'11 and about 110,would a 31-19 oz or 21 oz work better? rob
I am wanting a bat for high school students that are in range from 5'1'' to 5'4'' and weigh in range of 120-140. Theses kids are young players with little experience what do you recommend? Eary
My daughter is 16 years old, 5' 2" tall and about 120 lbs. What would be a good size bat for her? Fro
My daughter is 15 years old and currently swings the Demarini CF5 33" 22oz. She is between 5'6 and 5'7 in height and has very quick hands. She hits very well playing ASA 14U. Would it be better to upgrade to a bat with an additional inch of length or just raise the weight slightly going into high school? proud dad
My is daughter is 14 and is 5'10" and weighs 140. She is a slapper and currently uses a Xeno 32,-10. I think she needs to move up to a 34. What would you recommend? buckeyentexas
I know both the Xeno and oneX say balanced weighted, but I have the Xeno 2011 and it is a little top heavy. I was thinking about getting the oneX for my younger daughter is the oneX more balanced weighted like the CF5? Roblog
I am 18 5' 10'' and 145 pounds, what size bat should I use for high school softball? none
My girl is 12 years old, 5'2", 128 lbs. What size Xeno will she need? sf mom
My daughter is 10.5 about 80 pounds, 4'5". She currently uses a DeMarini Vendetta C6. Sometimes she swings late, and I've been told it might be due to the size, however she gets great hits when she doesn't. What length & weight Xeno would be best? sbdad
My daughter is 11 years old , 5' and about 90 lbs. She swings the 2011 Xeno 31/21 right now. We bought her the 2012 Xeno 32/22 for Christmas. Is that size really too large for her? And should we wait until next year? What do you recommend? #3 mom
My daughter is 10 years old and is 4'8" tall and weighs 136 lbs. What size bat do you recommend? She currently swings a 31" 22 oz. Anderson RockeTech. The Anderson is end loaded so it is a little heavy feeling for her. NB
How does the 2013 model compare to the 2012? Thanks. Todd
My daughter has this bat and it has cracked. She has only had it for 3 months, can it be replaced? What is the process, what is needed? Shelly
What temperature can this bat be used at? Fast
What is the difference between the 2013 Xeno and the oneX? Which bat has more pop? alex
How is it in colder temperatures? Bob
Can this bat be used in USSSA and ASA tournaments? speedy
Is this bat legal for high school sports? Andy
I bought the FP136-33 ONEX for my daughter in High School. She heard the bat may be banned since it cracks too easy and may be defective. Have you heard this? She understands Louisville Slugger may replace the bat. Chris
Do you have this bat in stock? I am looking for a 34 inch and 24 oz weight. Having a hard time finding this bat. Larry
My daughter is swinging a 33" drop -9 RockeTech (she likes it and moved up from a 31" drop -9 RT), but she needs an alternate, more balanced swing point. She hit the OneX and loved it, is the Xeno same balance point? Or is there another bat you would recommend? CasTed
Can you hit softies and weighted balls with the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPS Xeno: FP13X Fastpitch? ringo
What steps do I need to follow to return a defective Xeno bat that I purchased for Christmas 2012 Jennifer
Are the XENO's only made -10 (drop 10) or do you make them -11 or -12 also? kevsta
Are other color options of the Xeno available other than blue? Can the white grip be changed out to a different color? ice
Can you buy this in 33" or 34" -10? Also can it be made as an end weighted bat? I would purchase this now if it was a 34" -10 end weighted bat. Let me know. Jack
The materials and construction of the Xeno look very similar to the TPS M2 Pride. Besides the drop, are there any significant differences between the two bats? Frank
Is the 2013 Xeno a good bat for a power hitter? Madison
Can you get a 29" 18oz in the Xeno? roark
Hi. I'm looking for a 2012 Louisville Slugger TPS Xeno fastpitch bat. Do you guys have this in stock? The size is 34" 24 oz. -10. Thanks. Henry
When will the 2014 Louisville Slugger TPS Xeno come out? We have a 2012, but are waiting for the new ones to come out. chris
Is this the model that was banned or is it the new model? Chuck
Is the 2013 Xeno NSA and USSSA approved for 2013 year? Joey
Why can we not get the 33" 23 oz. Xeno? The Louisville website even says it is discontinued. Alvin
Umpires would not allow daughter to use her 2013 XENO because it is cracked. She thought it had lost it's pop and was broken but loves it and still wanted to use it until it totally died. So, it is still under warranty for another month. I looked at your site and several others as well as Louisville site and it looks like they are out of stock and not being made. How will they honor this warranty and I wonder how long it will take to replace the broken bat? Daughter is disappointed because season is just gearing up. Number 03
I am confused here. The 2013 is now discontinued? J
My granddaughter is 12 years old and has been using her friends Xeno 34/24. She's about 150 lbs. so she has some power. If she makes contact, the ball flies, if not strikes out. I'm trying to buy her a Xeno bat and would like your suggestion if the 34/24 is too heavy for her. Grandma
I got my Xeno two years ago. I love the bat, but a lot of people have been telling me that it is broken. It has a distinct sound but that's how all the Xeno bats sound. How can I tell whether or not my bat is dead? Morgan
My daughter has one of these 2013 Xeno bats. It's a demo and was given to her by a college team that uses it for batting practice. It has a bad rattle to it like a can of spray paint. It is a hot bat right now but is there anything I can do to it to stop the rattle in it? Like pop the end cap off and remove the rattling. Someone told me to stuff it with cotton balls and glue it back on. What do you think? dada
Do you have this bat in stock, XENO 33/23? d
I have the 2012 Louisville Slugger Xeno, 33" 23 oz. and when I shake it, it makes a rattle sound inside. The Endcap seems tight. Should I start looking for a new bat? dawg
Do you have this bat in stock: Xeno 34/26? Madrid
Don't you carry a 34" in a -10 or -9? Tony
I just bought the 2013 Xeno bat for my daughter and it doesn't seem to have any pop to it. Talt
Was wondering if you had an idea when the smaller ones would be available, 29"? We played against a team this weekend that had one and they pounded the ball! Thank you. mark
Will there be a 2014 Xeno? kat
Is there any difference in the 2013 xeno and the 2011 other than paint scheme? jerry
If I am a contact hitter, would you recommend the Xeno or the LXT? When will you get the 2014 Xeno and LXT in stock? Molly
My daughter is 15, 5' 4", and weighs 130 lbs. What size do you recommend? Will this bat have a good strong result even on a bad hit? SB4EVER
Will there be a 33" 24 oz. -9 in the 2014 Xeno? If so, why can I not find it when trying to pre order one? Peppers
I'm looking for a 2013 TPS Xeno. Do you have any 32" 22 oz.? Any idea when the 2014 Xeno bat will be released? tom
Is this bat legal in the NCAA? Alayna
Is it legal in Mississippi high school softball? Paul
How does the M2 Pride bat compare to the Xeno as far as break-in and pop on the bat? Xtreme softball
Is this bat legal for Misshsaa slow pitch? jj
What is the difference between a composite bat and an aluminum bat if their the same ounces? bri
Why can't I find a 2013 30/20 blue Xeno bat? mike
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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 |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | Xeno |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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