Louisville Slugger Z-3000 Balanced USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ314-UB
Features
12 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Standard Handle with Synthetic Grip
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
3-Piece Bat Construction for Added Strength and Reduced Vibration
Pure 360 Composite Design
New TRU3 Technology
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 10 Customer Reviews
Excellent Bat Davenport player
Pros: The Z-3000 Slow Pitch softball bat was definitely worth the wait. I took it strait out the wrapper and was hitting 330'+ shots off a tee with some old Dudley Thunder ZN. The sweet spot on this bat seems massive and the new Tru3 technology virtually eliminates vibration without compromising the ability to feel where you hit the ball on the bat. I'm very happy I decided to get the Z-3000 and I recommend this bat to anyone who takes slow pitch softball seriously.
Cons: None - I'm 100% satisfied
make sure you have a valid receipt!!!! dave-o player
Pros: bat was incredibly hott,, but only for about 30 swings and it cracked.... balls and bat were above 60 degrees,, so cold wasn't an issue
Cons: there are some clunkers in the batch,,, some will last,, some will crack,,, same as z2000 ri,,, they haven't completely fixed the durability issue yet!!
strong zen devil player
Pros: good pop out of the wrapper but really opens somewhere after 150 hits. I'm a hard line drive switch hitter who plays 3 to four nights a week and without trying popped out my first home run in over 2 years. let me make it clear that I haven't been using some cheap whole sale team supplied bats either. This bat out preforms any demarini or worth that I've swung lately. I have the 27oz model and it feels just a little bit heavier than my 27oz demarini stadium and threw me off for just the first couple of swings but now after having a few weeks with it I can say its the best bat I've swung for some time i'm a true fan. no one will be disappointed picking up this one.
Cons: everyone on your team will want to use it there is a seam on the graphic wrap over the bat that i'm afraid with time may start to peel but no issues as of yet, this might just be me being paranoid.
Dissapointed Deano992 player
Pros: Feels great no painful vibration if miss hit. It comes fairly hot out of the wrapper.
Cons: Broke after 24 games with only me using. This was pointed out online as possible weak link. Store where I bought has been waiting 2 months already for next shipment from Louisville and no date of arrival yet. When you spend money on product and can't get replacement anytime soon makes this guy want to stay clear of product.
Great Bat! Slowpitch guy player
Pros: This is a great bat and has great pop right out of the wrapper. I am by no means a power hitter but I was hitting junk gold dots 300 feet off of a tee. This bat has a true balanced feel. I have swung the Z2000 since it came out and have the same weight for this bat and it feels a little lighter. The three piece seems to eliminate the drag of the bat through the zone for a smoother swing. If this bat holds up as well as my old z2000 has, Louisville has outdone themselves with this bat. Also I love the white camo design with red lettering
Cons: None. I love this bat so far
Great bat! Trevor Robinson player
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper, great feel, great pop, good sweet spot!
Cons: none
Surprisingly great! GoGetIt! player
Pros: I can honestly say that my first time swinging my z3000-balanced was in a tournament fresh out the wrapper....no bp at all!! (Although I wouldn't recommend that;-)) Now just so you know I am not a homerun guy in any sense (I'm only 5'7"-180lbs)! In fact the last HR I hit was 3 years ago! My first cut cleared the 300' fence easily on a line and have been hitting lasers ever sense! I love the grip and the feel of it through the zone, no drag at all! It took about 25-30 solid cuts on all sides to really start opening up but this bat is just stupid sick after that!!!
Cons: The initial sound off impact is different from other brands that are popular but that's it!
z3000 dacurt # 3 player
Pros: great pop bout 150 swings and this bat breaks in good i once was a worth man not anymore i have sold all my worth and bought two new z3000
Cons: im a veteran two wars how bout doing a military camo
Another bat to add to the bag rjw player
Pros: I bought this bat at 26 oz. for the girls on my coed team and they absolutely love this bat. All five have started using it and have been hitting it to the fence (300 ft) with regularity. I decided to give it a try because usually I use my stadium or psycho that are heavier, but this bat hits just as well as both of those bats do and I now know why they love it so much. Love the feel of the swing through the zone and the contact off the bat feels great.
Cons: I don't have any cons yet. I've heard quite a few say they break easily, but we've played 10 games with it and it's probably at 150 hits and still going strong.
Excellent!!! Lenin player
Pros: This bat is just good all around. It feels great, good pop, large sweet spot. This bat is worth the money. My whole team uses it, they do not want to put it down.
Cons: It takes some time to break in. 75 - 100 hits.
Questions and Answers
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When will the USSSA end loaded z3000 be out? That dude
Aside from being a 3 piece bat, are there any other difference between this model and the Z2000 model? Neil
When will the USSSA Z-3000 balanced bat be released? Klepdawg559
Can this be used in USSSA? bigdaddy
I've heard from a lot of people that this bat cracks and breaks very early. Will this be a problem? Ant
I am a combat guy mainly, but am looking to switch to the Louisville line. I still have a couple Combat Avarice's left in my arsenal and they are 26oz. I know they are a light end load, so I have considered purchasing the balanced version of the slugger over the end load. Would it be fair to say that a 27oz balanced would be as close to the combat swing weight as I could get? (In the z3000 line) Brandon
Is this a single wall or double wall? Fredo Gonzalez
Does this bat have the same swing weight as the 2011-2012 Z-1000 softball bat? Dunn
When will you get more 26 oz in stock? Can you send me an email when you do? dougie1221
Is this bat approved for use by ISF? Keefe
Is there a break in period for the Z-3000 balanced bat? If so, how do you recommend the bat be broken in? John
What's the difference between this model and the Z-2000 model? Rocco
Is the Z-3000 Balanced USSSA legal in an ASA tournament? gary
Is the Z-3000 legal for Senior Softball SSUSA and SPA? We are 70 and over. Lenny
Does this bat have the USSSA thumb stamp on it? Our league is a USSSA league and all bats must have this stamp. LadyNorse
What cor. should I be hitting with this bat? johnny softball
Do they make a Z-3000 that is ASA & USSSA approved? joey
What is the difference between the Z-3000 end load and the Z-3000 balance? cedrick
How will this bat perform with the 375 compression .44 core and 400 compression .44 core balls? lluccous
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 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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