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Louisville Slugger LXT Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX168: Image #348591
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Louisville Slugger LXT Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX168: Image #348586
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Features

  • -8 Length to Weight Ratio

  • 2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • 7/8 Inch Standard Handle

  • Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF

  • Balanced Swing Weight

  • Free Shipping!

  • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty

  • Performance PLUS Composite Material

  • S1iD Barrel Technology - MAXIMUM Performance from SWING 1

  • Three-Piece Construction

  • TRU3 - Featuring Dynamic Socket Connection that Allows for Slight Movement Between Barrel & Handle

  • Zero Friction Double Wall Design - Maximum Barrel Flex

Description

In the past few years, we've seen the Louisville Slugger LXT take hold of the fastpitch game and become the game-day choice of some of the best players at the Collegiate and Professional levels. Even with that success, the team at Louisville Slugger wasn't satisfied and continued to push the envelope of innovation. The result: the NEW Louisville Slugger LXT PLUS Fastpitch Softball bat! The LXT PLUS and XENO PLUS fastpitch bats share many similarities, but the LXT PLUS offers an even lighter swing weight with its TRU3 Dynamic Socket Connection Technology that allows for slight movement between the barrel and handle to eliminate more sting and vibration that may be created on off-center hits. Less vibration means more of that energy is transferred to the ball on contact for extreme performance. Like many elite players have grown accustomed to seeing in other LXT models, the barrel features the S1iD Inner Disc Barrel Technology with a Zero Friction Double Wall Design. This technology actually allows the barrel to be tuned to exceed the legal ball exit speed ratio. The trick is that a governor is placed inside that allows the barrel to flex to its MAXIMUM allowable performance from SWING 1. The LXT PLUS is made from Louisville Slugger's innovative newest Performance PLUS Composite material. This composite blend is lighter and more durable than previous versions, and with the S1iD Technology, it needs ABSOLUTELY ZERO BREAK-IN! With a tacky synthetic grip, a 7/8 inch handle, the LXT PLUS will provide players with absolute control and confidence at the plate. Louisville Slugger: Passion In Your Heart; Power In Your Hands! The LXT PLUS is approved by all major fastpitch softball organizations (ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA and ISF). This bat comes with a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty against breakage. Free Shipping!

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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

Louisville Slugger LXT Plus Fastpitch Softball Bat: FPLX168
Approved For ASA ISA NSA USSSA
Barrel Diameter 2 1/4
Bat Type Softball
Deals Closeout Bats Bundle and Save
Length to Weight Ratio - 8
Material Composite
Series LXT
Softball Bats Fastpitch
Vendor Louisville Slugger
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