Louisville Slugger Z-4000 End Load USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ416U-E
Features
Three-Piece, 100% Composite Construction
TRU3 Explosive Power Transfer Technology - Lighter Swing Weight / Reduced Vibration
End Loaded Swing Weight
12 Inch Barrel Length
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, and ISA
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Pure 360 Composite Construction - Pure Carbon Composite Fibers Provide Performance and Durability
Grit Blast Finish on Barrel - Increases Back Spin for More Carry and Distance
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
This bat is hot Chris player
Pros: Very solid feel. The bat has a lot of pop to it. Can't wait to get this bat broke in real good and see how much better it gets.
Cons: None as of right now.
Professional Bomb Dropper Derrick Bryan player
Pros: Everything. The End Loaded feel gives me more power. The Pop is excellent. Best bat on the market by far.
Cons: No way!
short break in time c45 player
Pros: Only took about 20 swings for the sound of the bat to change
Cons: None
Not a very good product Customer player
Pros: Not much
Cons: Have broken two of these bats in a month. Back to easton.
Judy
Pros: The control with this bat even with the endload The flex is tight and fits perfect to my game
Cons: N/A
Going, Going, Gone Smitty player
Pros: Great bat. Hot right out of the wrapper. Hit a bomb first swing on this bat. Only getting hotter. Awesome feel and sweet look.
Cons: None
Mr. Ron Penn player
Pros: Bat has a great look and excellent grip. Love the breaking glass sound and rough surface feel. New bat is tight and needs 150 or so hits for break in. Bat feels better each time, Hitting solid line drives and can't wait to see how it responds after fully broken in.
Cons: None other than longer break-in period needed.
Solid Bat Josh player
Pros: Feels great out of the warper. Great homerun bat. Crazy pop and deadly liners
Cons: had about 250 hits on it cracked it in the sweet spot.
1st Grand Slam! United Nations player
Pros: I would highly reccomend this bat to those strugging with home runs! I hit 3 home runs and finished off with a grand slam! Please don't ban!
Cons: None!
Randy Billyboy
Pros: Very nice feel to it. It has a lot of jump.
Cons: none
Worth the wait!! Tony player
Pros: This bat felt like it took forever to break-in but when it finally did it has done nothing but send missiles off the barrel. I love the feel and awesome look of this bat. Definitely one of the best bats out there!!
Cons: Took forever to break it in but it was worth the wait!!
Questions and Answers
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What is the difference between this bat and the 2016 Louisville Slugger Z-4000 End Load ASA/USSSA Slow pitch Softball Bat (SBZ416A-E)? 7pitcher7
I know it says it is a Tru3 bat. Does that also mean it is a multi-walled bat in addition to the 3 piece handle? kevin
Is there a temperature that these bats shouldn't be hit under? I just purchased it and everyone says not to use it in weather under 60 degrees but I want to make sure. I have a game tomorrow. tommy863
How will this bat hold up with a .44 core ball. Would you recommend it? Danny
Is there any difference between Louisville Slugger Z-3000 and Z-4000? JH
What does the thumb print look like on a USSSA bat? debo
I am not as muscular as the people in videos that demonstrate the hitting with bats. So, for a senior, shorter person and a not so muscular, which 2016 Z-4000 (end load, power load, balance) bat should I consider for senior slow pitch? Neilymon
Is this bat a 1.20 or 1.2? We are only allowed a 1.20. skeeter
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 |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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