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Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
Features New USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
LS-2X Composite Handle / AC21 Scandium Alloy Barrel
Patented Pro Cup End Cap
Stiff Handle for Maximum Barrel Flex
Synthetic Grip
Description
New for The best new bat to hit the market last season is back with a new look and same game-changing performance! The Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex is a true testament to Louisville Slugger's commitment to improving their bats to allow players hit to the best of their ability. The Vertex design utilizes Louisville Slugger's LS-2X Composite which uses thinner high-strength and lightweight graphite fibers to create the optimal feeling handle. These thinner fibers allow for more layers, giving the Vertex added stiffness and durability. The handle of the Vertex is actually stiffer than the EXOGRID which allows more barrel flex, resulting in maximum trampoline effect and, ultimately, greater performance! The barrel of the Vertex is constructed using AC21 Scandium Alloy. Combined with composite materials, the AC21 Scandium Alloy ensures thinner walls with outstanding durability and unmatched performance. The Vertex has a synthetic cushioned grip on the 7/8 inch standard handle to give players an unbeatable feeling of confidence when they step up to the plate. Louisville Slugger: Be the Best, or Swing the Rest! The Vertex features the USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp and is legal for play in and beyond! It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL Senior League Baseball Bat: SL13VXL? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
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Is this bat balanced or end-loaded? 9er
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat will be a Two-Piece Hybrid design. It will feature the LS-2X Composite Handle and the AC21 Scandium Alloy Barrel. This Big Barrel bat will have a Balanced Feel.
Brandon
How does this bat compare to last years model? Vela
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex, and the 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex are almost identical. Aside from the cosmetic change and the new USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp they both are manufactured with the same materials.
Noah
Would you recommend this bat, or the Omaha Balanced XL for a line drive hitter? team dad
Both the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL and the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha XL are going to be balanced bats which is important for a line drive hitter, although the two-piece design of the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL is going to work for a line drive hitter a little better.
Noah
We play a number of games in 40 and 50 degree weather...is there any concern of breakage or less pop that occurs with composites bats as compared to the alloys? pete
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL has an alloy barrel so there won't be issues with the cold weather. The composite barrel bats should not be used in 40 degree weather.
Kara
Is this bat legal for play in Wausau, WI? chub chub
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senor League bat will have all appropriate stamps and markings on it. It is approved for Little League play. I would suggest checking with a Coach or League Official in your area before purchasing.
Brandon
Kyle said in the video that this bat is a 9 drop but you have it listed as a 10. Which is it? kyle13
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL is a -10. We will correct the video.
Kara
Is the 2013 Vertex the same as the previous Slugger H2? GFP
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League replaced the Louisville Slugger H2.
Kara
How does this compare to the new exo? anonyomus
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL is a hybrid bat with an alloy barrel and composite handle that has a -10 length to weight ratio. The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX EXOGRID 3: SL13EX is a one-piece alloy bat with composite inserts in the handle that has a -9 length to weight ratio.
Tyler
what is the difference between 2013 vertex and 2013 omaha? would this bat require a break in period? and would it be good for a contact hitter? harold
The Vertex has a composite handle with an alloy barrel. The Omaha is all allooy. Neither will require a break-in period since they have alloy hitting surfaces. Both are good bats for any type of hitter, not just contact hitters.
Tyler
What is barrel flex? harold
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat will be a Two-Piece design. It will feature an LS-2X Composite Handle and an AC21 Scandium Alloy Barrel. With this bat being Two-Pieces as the player swings through the zone the bat will actually flex. This will help with improving the players bat speed. The handle of the Vertex is actually stiffer than the EXOGRID which allows more barrel flex, resulting in maximum trampoline effect and, ultimately, greater performance.
Brandon
Would this bat be good for a 12 year old with power? Ryan
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat would be a good bat for a 12 year old hitter with power. This bat has a stiff composite handle and an alloy barrel. It will be hot right out of the wrapper.
Doug F.
does this have a bigger barrel than the exogrid 3? t
Yes. The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL has a 2 3/4" barrel, and the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX EXOGRID 3: SL13EX has a 2 5/8" barrel. So, the Vertex has a slightly larger barrel.
Tyler
Play baseball in Michigan. Is there a minimum temperature this bat can be used at? How much of it is composite? Jeff
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL has an alloy barrel and composite handle. It's recommended you limit how much it is used when it's below 55 degrees.
Tyler
My 10 year old wants this bat. Is it too heavy for him? Erin
In general, the Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat would be a good choice for a ten year old.
Aubrey
Difference between 2012 and 2013? gonza54635
The material used in the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League and the 2012 Vertex is the same.
Kara
My son used the white Worth Prodigy from you guys last year. Trying to decide this year between the black & green Worth, which gets bad reviews & the Vertex which gets great reviews. Performance difference ? Go Big Orange
It's always recommend that a player stick with the same type of bat they have used in the past with the most success. In doing so, the player is much, much more likely to have continued success at the plate. Neither is proven to outperform the other.
John
Will my son's 2012 Vertex lose it's pop? He played 11U travel last spring and summer. Then he played in a fallball league and practices indoors twice a week all winter. Will his Vertex lose it's pop for the 2013 (12U) season? He used a 31" length, which should be a good length for this season too. Does he need to get the new 2013 Vertex? Thank you. Firesync
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is a solid bat with good pop. All bats will perform at a high level initially, but as they are used more their performance will eventually decline. There is no set amount of hits or swings that determine when a bats performance will taper off. You will need to evaluate how the bat is performing to make the decision on when to replace it.
Robert
In general, what is a better bat? Full composites, half/half or alloy? Jason
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is going to perform very similar to other allow and composite bats. Player preference is going to be a big factor in choosing between these bats.
Frank
Will they make this bat in a -3? reed
They have yet to make the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: Senior League in the BBCOR model. We do have the 2012 model, and it is the same bat. The only difference is the graphics.
Chad M.
My 9 year old son, is mostly a contact hitter with occasional gap power. He hit a 27" 17 oz. Worth Prodigy last year. Got an Easton S1 29" 19 oz. this year based on Bat Coach size recommendation, but it seems too big for him. So we may try it next year. Would a 28" 18 oz. Louisville Slugger Vertex be a good choice to try now, or would you recommend something different? dawgdad
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex: Senior League would be a great fit for you son. This bat has a stiff handle which is for maximum barrel flex which will add bat speed and power.
Chad M.
Does the 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex have the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp on it making it legal to use in USSSA? E
The 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex and the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL have new USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp.
Kara
My son is a AAA player who has good bat speed. He is getting hitting lessons and the coach has him using a 30" / 20.5 oz. Youth Big Barrel 2 3/4". I want a very good bat for him. What do you recommend? He has excellent bat speed and the coach says he has "great hands". I'm not a coach so I need some help. Lost in Kansas
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is a great option. It is a very high performing bat. I would also recommend the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Attack XL Senior League.
Frank
I am looking for a great bat that my son can use in little league and travel ball. He is a strong hitter and I have concerns buying a composite bat since I have never bought one before. He had used the Omaha Balanced last year and we were pleased, but we're looking for something with more pop. Thanks. Coach J
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat is a great choice. This bat will feel very balanced. This bat is two-piece in design and will limit the amount of vibration that will reach the hitter's hands. It will also add to the hitter's swing velocity. This bat will have a lot of serious pop.
Brandon
Is there a difference between the balance of the Vertex and the Rawlings 5150? Brian
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League and the 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy: SLR234 are both balanced.
Kara
What is the minimum temperature the bat should be used in. Should this bat not be used in 60 and below temps? d
We suggest that you don't use the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League in temperatures under 60 degrees. The ball will become dense and heavier and that is what can break it the bat.
Chad M.
My son hit with the -10 31-21 Omaha last season. This year his hitting coach has him swinging a -5 32-27. In games with faster pitching he is hitting everything to the right side. He is about 5' 115#. Would this be a good bat for him? Sparky
Generally, it is not recommended a player move down in bat weight. This is because as the player gets older (Middle School and High School age), he'll have to start using a much heavier bat than a -10. However, if he had below average swing speed and below average bat control with a -5, then it may be a good idea to move down in bat weight. Based on his size and previous bats, a 32" 22 oz. model of the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL would be the best choice.
Tyler
How does the Louisville Slugger Vertex compare to the Marucci Elite? Which is more balanced? Which has a lighter swing weight? Which has a larger sweet spot? Redbird
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat would be a great selection. Out of all customer reviews it has an 85% 5-Star rating. The Marucci Elite Senior League bat actually has better reviews from more customers. It has a 94% 5-Star rating. It will be slightly more balanced. The sweet spots will be similar.
Brandon
What are the major differences between the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL and the 2014 DeMarini Voodoo DXVDR Senior League bats? Brutus
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is a balanced bat with a -10 length to weight ratio and a 2 3/4" barrel diamter, while the 2014 DeMarini Voodoo: DXVDR Senior League is an end loaded bat in a -9 with a 2 5/8" barrel. Both are two-piece hybrid designs, with an alloy barrel and composite handle.
Katie
How does this bat compare to the Easton 2012 S3? Scott
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is going to have a much stiffer swing than the Easton S3.
Kevin
What is the difference in this years model vs last years -9.5 drop model (SL12VXL)? Last years model felt end loaded which son really liked because he is a strong kid. Unfortunately after a season and half last years model has broken and we are looking for a new one. Gary
The only difference between the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League and the 2012 Vertex is the drop.
Kara
Is the paint on the bat supposed to come off on the 2013 Vertex? Because the paint on mine is coming off like I hit it with rocks. Fire09
Any bat including the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League will eventually have paint that chips off. The chipped paint will not affect the performance of the bat.
Kara
Do you have it in 2 5/8" barrel? chris
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat is not available in the 2 5/8" barrel.
Robert
Is this bat BBCOR certified? chris
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League bat is not BBCOR certified. It is a Youth Big Barrel bat that features the BPF 1.15 performance certification which is separate from the BBCOR certification.
Mac
My 10 year old has been using a Triton for the past two years and I believe it is time for a new bat. His bat speed has been an issue so we have been using a 29" 17 oz. on the Triton, but I feel like it is time to move up. Will this bat in a 29" 19 oz. be similar in feel and weight distribution to the Triton? BJ
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League will feel similar in weight distribution to the 29" 17 oz. Triton. As long as his bat speed has increased, the two ounce increase should work for him.
Kara
Will the TPX Vertex 2013 restock in a 32/27 -5? Kurtums
No, the 2013 Louisville Slugger Vertex was only produced in a -10 length to weight ratio. Louisville Sluggers offers the Exogrid 3 (SL13EX5) and the Omaha (SL1365) models only in the -5 drop.
John G.
My son is a typical No. 2 hitter (good contact hitter with speed, but no real HR power). He struggled with bat drag using the Easton XL3. I am trying to find a good balanced bat that would suit the type of hitter he tends to be. Would he be better off with the TPX Vertex XL or the COMbat B4 Portent XL? Thanks. Mr. Bohannon
The 2013 Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL: SL13VXL Senior League is a great option for a contact hitter. The balanced, two-piece design is best for a contact hitter. One-piece bats like the Easton XL3 and the COMBAT B4 Portent are better for a power hitter.
Kara
Can you use the Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex in Babe Ruth? boo
The Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex model that is approved for Babe Ruth league play would be the Youth model (YB13V). Here is a link to that bat:
http://www.justbats.com/product/louisville-slugger-tpx-vertex--yb13v-youth/16495/?pa_source=justbats&pa_campaign=was&pa_medium=badges&pa_content=louisville-slugger-tpx-vertex--yb13v-youth
Patrick
Would you compare this bat to the Easton MAKO? Dad
The Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex XL (SL13VXL) and the 2014 Easton MAKO (SL14MKB) are both very high performing bats. The MAKO will have a slightly longer barrel, but will require a break-in. The Vertex will be game ready. The two-piece design of both bats is ideal for a contact hitter.
Kara
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 |
|---|---|
| Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
| Baseball Bats | Youth |
| Bat Type | Baseball |
| Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
| Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
| Material | Half and Half |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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