Louisville Slugger Vapor Single Wall Alloy Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBVA15U
Features
One-Piece Design
Premium 7050 Alloy Construction - Combines Solid Performance with Serious Durability
7/8 Inch Handle
12 Inch Barrel Length
Approved for Play in USSSA, ISA, ISF, NSA and ASA
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
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Single Wall Barrel Construction
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 5 Customer Reviews
louisville slugger vapor bat don in selma ca player
Pros: I love this bat , in my own opinion , it is just as good as the xeno and lxt bats . Louisville slugger always makes good stuff. I grew up with Louisville slugger . I have no problems with this bat at all . thank you Just bats
Cons: none at all
impressed geoff mckiney player
Pros: ridiculous pop,line drive machine, I have several demarini's I bought this for a senior tournament,didnt use it, due to weather, took a 40-60 swings to find the sweet spot, feels lighter than advertised, just need to slow the approach to the ball initially, then look out!! I use this more than my composite bats .
Cons: finding the sweet spot
Love hitting with this bat, but it is ugly MattyP player
Pros: Decent pop, especially at this price point. I'm just hitting line drives for days with it. Broke in quickly. Has become the favorite bat for myself and most of my co-ed team.
Cons: Look at the picture. This is an UGLY bat. I bought it on a recommendation sight unseen, and the aesthetics would have made me not buy it if I had seen it first. Glad I didn't see it first, because it would have been my loss.
So Far Disappointed MWG St. Paul Mn player
Pros: Well balanced. Comfortable to hold and swing.
Cons: Purchased based upon other positive reviews. If you like the sound of "ping", enjoy trying to find a small sweet spot and love that electric feeling when you don't hit it squarely, this is the bat for you. On the other hand I've only hit maybe 50 balls so I'll give it more time. If things improve I'll be back to update my review. So far though my experience is polar opposite of yhe other reviews.
Good mid-range bat Kyle Pikaart player
Pros: Great for line drive hitters. Big sweet spot. Consistent contact and balanced well.
Cons: Not a ton of pop. Probably not the best bat for power hitters.
Questions and Answers
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Is this bat basically an updated version of the SB12W, or are there differences with these even those they use the same 7050 alloy? Boot
Is this a single wall bat? Justin
Is it balanced or end loaded? jay
Does this bat come with an end cap? Ben
Is this an all-aluminum bat? nickjr
Would this bat be effective in a 16 inch league? Or do you have any bats designed for the 16 inch clincher softballs? coba429
Does this bat come in a 30 oz weight option? Geoff
How does this alloy bat compare with the Ultimate Weapon, the old CU alloy models and other alloy options? Bigdaddy
My daughter is 13 years old about 100 lbs. She is playing JV Slowpitch. What would be a good size bat for her? donald keyser
How does the 7050 alloy compare to the Warpath composite by Worth and the SV1 by Easton? Bigdaddy
I need a slowpitch softball bat that gives the greatest pop for light hitting middle schoolers. Would this be alright? will
Is it single wall composite bat? What does composite mean? cher
(1) Can I get it in a 30 oz? And also, I play in a league where you can use a composite bat. (2) Would this qualify? austin
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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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Green |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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