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Questions and Answers for 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League
Is bat ok to be used in pony baseball
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League is legal in Pony League.
My son is 13 I am going to get him a bat. He said he wants 31" 19 oz. bat and fully composite and since he is on 2 teams he wants a durable bat. Reading the reviews it breaks a lot my son is 5' and weighs 95. Would you recommend this bat or a different one?
Based on the number of units sold, the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C actually has slightly above average durability and would be a great option for your son.
Is this bat end loaded or balanced?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League is balanced.
Hi, my son is 10 and plays on the 10 U travel team. He is 5' tall, 91 pounds. Can you recommend a bat for him please?
Based on his height and weight, we recommend a 30" model in the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat. For further information on sizing, please visit our Bat Coach at http://www.justbats.com/bat-coach/
How does this bat compare to the 2013 COMbat B3?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League and the 2013 COMbat B3 are both one-piece composite bats. They will perform the same on the field.
I am considering this bat for my 10 year old son. He is 4'9" and weighs 70 lbs. Would you recommend this bat or go with the heavier one? He swings a 28" 19 oz. DeMarini Vendetta right now. He has a pretty good swing, but not sure if the swing speed is there. Every once in a while he hits it great.
The recommended size for your son is a 29"-30" bat length. The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat would be an great choice. The -12 sizing would ensure him a very balanced easy to swing feel.
My son is 12, playing on 2 teams this Spring and Summer: Babe Ruth and 12U travel ball, two different size fields. He has used a 31"/18.5 oz. 2.25" Catalyst full composite for the small diamond for a year with great success, and plans to use that this year too for the 12U team. Would this SL13C be a good bat for him for Babe Ruth big field this year or do you have a suggestion since he has to adjust to using both fields?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League is an excellent bat. However, we recommend to increase the weight of the bat as a player gets older. The Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL12C Senior League would be a better option for his age. It is available in a 31" 20 oz.
My 8 year old son is in a Pony league. Can he use this bat?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League is legal in Pony League.
Would you recommend the Catalyst or Triton?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C and the Louisville Slugger TPX Triton are excellent bats. Both are one-piece composite bats. The Louisville Slugger TPX Triton uses a higher grade of composite material. The Louisville Slugger TPX Triton has been discontinued and we no longer have them in stock.
Is this bat end loaded or is it balanced? My son has a hard time with the end load and it tends to pull his hands outside the ball.
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst will be a balanced model bat.
Is this a 1.15 BPF stamped bat?
Yes the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League has the 1.15 BPF stamp on the bat.
Is the SL13C -12 approved for USSSA?
Yes. The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C features the new USSSA stamp and is legal for play.
What is the difference between this bat and the Z-1000? I am trying to decide between the two and can not see any difference.
Both the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat and the Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000: SL12Z Senior League bat are fully composite designs. The Z-1000 features LS-2X composite and the Catalyst features C1C composite. Here is a link for further comparison http://www.justbats.com/compare/
Regarding break-in of a composite bat, some say soft toss and tee work should be used, but I have read where several say live pitching of at least 40mph should be used for breaking in a composite bat (rotating the bat between hits). Will either method work, or is one truly perferred over the other?
Manufactures recommend to break in the bat with soft toss and tee work. Composite bats should not be used in batting cages that use yellow dimpled balls. They can damage the composite materials. Live pitching could be used to break in a bat, however we recommend soft toss and tee work.
Is the Catalyst comperable to the Z1000 from last year?
The Z1000 was a higher end bat that features composite material with a little more pop but similar durability to the Catalyst.
In addition to the break-in period, what are the rules around using the bat in colder or hotter temps, and what are the suggested minimum and maximum temps for use?
There is no maximum temp. It's recommended you limit the number of hits on any bat when it's colder than about 55 degrees.
Does this bat require a break-in period? The Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000: SL12Z Senior League bat does not (according to an answer on that bat's page), and I was wondering if this bat was similiar.
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C require a break-in period of 150-200 hits off a tee.
My son is 11 and plays in a league that allows a 2 5/8" barrel. Would this be a good bat?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat will be a good bat for an 11 year in a a league that allows a big barrel.
What is the difference between the 2012 and the 2013?
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League has improved technology for better durability than the 2012 model.
I am considering the 27/15 for my Son who is startng PONY Mustang. Can you confirm that the 5/8 barrel is legal.
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat has a 2 5/8" barrel.
Is this bat good for 11 year old little league?
No. The 2103 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst SL13C is a big barrel bat. Little league requires the small 2 1/4" barrel bat.
Is this a Pony League Legal Bat? I just purchased a 27" 15 oz. for my 8 year old boy and realized it did not have a Pony league "stamp".
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst is an approved bat for Pony League as long as it has the "1.15 BPF" stamp on the bat and it has a 2 1/4" barrel diameter. If you purchased the "senior league" bat then it will not be legal because it has a 2 5/8" barrel diameter but if you purchased the "youth" model then it will be legal for Pony League.
I am trying to decide between the 2013 TPX Catalyst in the 28" 16 oz. and the 2013 Easton S1. My son is in a coach pitch league. Can the Catalyst be used in coach pitch?
The 2013 TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League is a one piece composite bat whereas the Easton S1 Senior League bat is a two piece composite design. If you are looking for a coach pit bat, I would refer to the Junior Big Barrel bats as these are designed for players eight and younger.
Torn between this and the Triton. What's the difference? Both are composite, both are Louisville Sluggers, both are 2 5/8 inch barrell, and both are drop 12. Thanks
The biggest difference is the composite materials. The C1C composite used in the Catalyst is just as high performing as the X-1 composite in the Triton, but will be stronger and more durable.
I have the 2012 Demarini Voodoo 28"- 12oz. It is very top heavy how does this bat compare?
Yes, the 2012 DeMarini Voodoo will have that end loaded feel in the barrel. It also has that two-piece hybrid design. The handle is made of composite materials while the barrel is made up of all alloy. The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Catalyst: SL13C Senior League bat will be a one-piece designed bat made up of 100% composite fibers. It will feature Louisville Slugger's Ultra-Lightweight Design. Both bats come with a 12 month manufacturer's warranty.
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