Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBO5163
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
* 30-Day Performance Promise *
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play
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Lizard Skins Grip - Enhanced Softness and Tackiness
NEW 7U1 Alloy - Creates the Lightest Omaha Bats Ever!
One-Piece, Alloy Construction
31/32 Inch Tapered Handle
Flex Band Technology - Graphite Band Inside the Barrel that Allows for Thinner Walls / Huge Sweet Spot
200 MOI Point Reduction - Creates the Lightest Omaha BBCOR EVER!
* Not satisfied with the performance of the Omaha 516 within 30 days? Send it back for refund or exchange!*
Description
Ultimate BALANCE - Maximum CONTROL : The Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBO5163 is here! With the introduction of their bat line, players around the nation are finding out why more Top 25 teams in NCAA baseball step into the box with Louisville Slugger. The Omaha line has been one of the most trusted one-piece bats in the game, and the new Omaha 516 delivers that same consistent performance and feel that players demand. Featuring Slugger's new exclusive 7U1 Alloy, the Omaha 516 will provide hitters with the largest sweet spot and lightest swing weight found in any Omaha to-date! This BBCOR certified model features the Flex Band Technology in its barrel. By inserting a 1" composite disc right below the sweet spot, the team in Louisville is able to meet BBCOR standards while keeping the barrel walls as thin as possible. Thinner barrel walls results in a lighter feel, larger sweet spot, and maximum trampoline effect on contact. Doesn't sound too bad, right? Louisville Slugger is more than confident that they've created the best bat in baseball and they're backing it up with the 30-Day Performance Promise. If you're not more confident in your swing in 30 days, send it back! Rounded out by a slick new graphic design and premium Lizard Skins grip tape, the Omaha 516 combines comfort and style and is sure to help each hitter "Own The Plate"! The Louisville Slugger Omaha 516 is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!
***If within 30 days of the purchase the consumer is not completely satisfied with the performance of their Omaha 516 bat, they are able to return it to the retailer from which the purchase was made or directly to Louisville Slugger for a full refund of the documented retail price paid.***
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 31 Customer Reviews
Pros: Great POP, better than any $400 bat I have tried. Can't go wrong
Cons: none so far
Pros: Everything is amazing on this bat to me its the best bat on the market i love the way it feels.
Cons: there is none
Pros: No pros
Cons: no cons
Pros: good grip amazing pop feels great in ur hands better and better then a 400$ bat
Cons: none
Pros: Nice Pop and good feel
Cons: n/a
Pros: This bat has great pop. I was swinging a mako before this bat and honestly this bat beats out the mako. The feel and look of the bat is amazing. You won't find a better bat for the price.
Cons: There is some vibration when hit off of the end of the ba, but that can be expected from any 1 peice alloy bat.
Pros: Thisbat is one of the best bats I have ever owned, can hit dingers all day long with it.
Cons: no cons
Pros: Good pop, no vibration, excellent bat, love the lizard skins
Cons: None yet
Pros: feels great great pop
Cons: nothing
Pros: balanced
Cons: our team bought four of these bats for the season and we have had them for about a month or two now and we are down to one. the caps completly broke off all three of the bats in the middle of our game.
Pros: Looks Great Feels Great Comes with the best grip possible Has a lot of pop (Same as the other versions of this) Best bat for the price
Cons: little vibration when hit off end of bat, but expected from a one piece
Pros: great durability
Cons: every thing else
Pros: Very dense feel like its solid. This is an end loaded bat for players who need that weight at the end of their bat. This typically causes a power hitter to use their larger muscles to swing the bat. if you are able to get the barrel around and square up on the baseball especially a drop -3 bat....Forgetta bout it. Aluminium bats are typically more stiffer and don't have any flex or wip like hybrids or one piece composits. This ideally is what you want to drive the ball.
Cons: The price of $200 is up their but certainly not like those $400 over priced bats.
Pros: grip feels good. i got the bat because i read good reviews. once i used in a game the "pop" was never there. used in BP for a while ...still no "pop".
Cons: grip comes off quick
Pros: great bat! Took it out of the wrapper and played a game with the bat and my first at bat i hit a home run 365 and I'm 14 swinging a drop 3. If you are thinking about buying this bat i say do it. It's a great bat
Cons: none
Pros: this bat is very balanced and has great pop.
Cons: nothing
Pros: it has good pop and its balanced
Cons: The bat broke the first time hit with it.
Pros: Hitting dingers all day with this bat. Great pop, nice design.
Cons: Nothin homie.
Pros: -Slugger history -Used slugger in past
Cons: -Replaced bat twice after multiple dents in sweet spot from soft toss with real leather ball. Don't know whats going on with Slugger...
Pros: Hot, Cheap, Grip
Cons: None
Pros: dosent feel right when you practice with it but in a game.the sweet spot is huge on this bat
Cons: none
Pros: good balance, pop,
Cons: none
Pros: This bat has great POP!!! And it also has a great balanced feel to it when you swing!! This bat is simply the best bat in 2016!! Im 14 yrs old and I have had 10 homeruns this season with it!
Cons: NO NEED FOR THIS OPTION!!!
Pros: Lot's of pop in this bat, great feel, good weight distribution, cool design.
Cons: Grip is a lightly bit different with the thin lizard skin but you get used to it quickly.
Pros: this bat has amazing pop
Cons: none yet
Pros: I bought this bat (32/29) for my grandson. He is a sophomore on the high school varsity team. This summer he is playing summer ball with the JV and varsity teams. He loves the bat and it has become the favorite bat to borrow for players on both teams. See the video James LS Omaha 516.
Cons: After one month the paint on knob started coming off and the lizard skin grip started to loosen. It could be thicker and maybe hold longer.
Pros: Great bat for the price
Cons: None
Pros: Bought this bat for my Grandson as he is advancing to Jr. High. He loves it. Great bat for the money, heck of a deal.
Cons: none
Pros: POP!
Cons: NOne
Pros: All good, the 12U team loves the bat. Ball sounds good off the bat
Cons: The paint is chipping, only had the bat for 2 months.
Pros: Has tons of pop and it lasts too. Great bat for price.
Cons: End cap comes off after a while but not a big issue.
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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
Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Red Yellow |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Omaha |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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