Louisville Slugger TPS Zephyr Fastpitch Softball Bat: FP13Z
Features
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
One-Piece 7C Composite Deisgn
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Bottle Bat Design
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Louisville Slugger End Cap
Synthetic Grip
Ultra-Lightweight Feel
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 3 Customer Reviews
QTbowhunter
Pros: Great balance and pop! My 12 year old daughter really likes the feel of the bat. I like that it's 3 inches longer than her bat last year but weighs the same. Love the -13.
Cons: None.
QTbowhunter
Pros: Great balance and pop! My 12 year old daughter really likes the feel of the bat. I like that it's 3 inches longer than her bat last year but weighs the same. Love the -13.
Cons: None yet.
nauticysmom
Pros: my daughter loves this bat!
Cons: none yet
Questions and Answers
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Which is the higher-end bat and what are the main differences between the 2013 LS-Zephyr & Mendoza? DA
Since they both don't have reviews yet, how does this bat compare with the 2013 Louisville Slugger TPS M2 Pride: FP13M2 Fastpitch? Phil
Can you hit the 11" green dimple balls used with pitching machines? ng
Is this bat a single wall or multi wall bat? softball mom
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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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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