Louisville Slugger MLB Prime EL3-I13 KNG Gold Maple Wood Baseball Bat: WTLWPMI13B16 Adult
Features
* NEW EXO ARMOR That Doubles Surface Hardness *
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Bone Rubbed to Close Pores and Make Wood Harder
Cupped End
Hickory With KNG Gold Finish
Large Barrel
Made in the U.S.A.
MLB Approved - Pro Ink Dot Certified for Slope of Grain
MLB Grade Maple Wood
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight
Standard Handle
Turning Model: EL3-I13
Description
The Louisville Slugger MLB Prime EL3-I13 KNG Gold Maple Wood Baseball Bat: WTLWPMI13B16 Adult was designed specifically for MLB third baseman Evan Longoria. The Silver Slugger Award winner's bat features the I13 turning model. The I13 is considered to be Louisville Slugger's most popular big barrel bat. The thick transition from the large barrel to the standard handle results in a slightly end loaded swing weight that is preferred by power hitters who are swinging for the fence. This Evan Longoria version, dubbed the EL3-I13, highlights these features with a hickory and KNG gold finish. Louisville Slugger: The Hard Truth! Buy yours today with fast, free shipping!
NOTE: Professionals often customize their equipment. This consumer product may vary from the model customized by a pro for game day.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
Louisville EL3-I13 prime maple Johnny G. from Tucson player
Pros: This bat has it all. Loud crack of the bat when squared up, large hitting surface,and great weight. I have used thus bat in 2 games so far and have noticed a major difference in feel when I make solid contact. The ball jumps off the barrel with power. It has a large sweet spot which makes it easier to launch balls. This bat looks just as good as it performs. I will definitely be ordering another one asap.
Cons: I couldn't find 1 flaw with this beauty. Looks, feels, and sounds great.
smooth swing with plenty of pop robbie petracci Player
Pros: very comfortable to swing. Big sweet spot...ball jumps off the bat.
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger MLB Prime EL3-I13 KNG Gold Maple Wood Baseball Bat: WTLWPMI13B16 Adult? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Does this bat come with a warranty, just in case it breaks within like 30 days? Derrick
Is this bat end loaded or balanced? What is so special about the wood that will be featured on this bat? Ben
I know that the I13 and the 243 are both end loaded, but out of the two which will be the most end loaded? AJ
Is it -3? white strawberry
Is the barrel 2-9/16"? Frank
Is the 34 inch a -3 or -2? Jake
Is this the real gold? SuperstarB
I recently found out that the Marucci AP5 was based on this model, the I13, which one is best? ethan
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
Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball |
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Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Wood |
Series | Prime |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
Wood Type | Maple |
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