Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha Youth Baseball Bat: YB126
Features
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
One-Piece Design
Pro Cup Endcap
ST+20 Alloy
Synthetic Grip
1.15 BPF
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
Jdsdad
Pros: AWESOME bat. I bought this bat for my twelve year old son. After breaking this bat in at the batting cage,He has hit at least one home run, if not two or three,per game. A great investment for the money. Seems to have more POP than the more expensive bats.Being from Kentucky i may be a bit biased. I do believe in the tried and true Louisville Slugger.
Cons: The only con I have with this bat is that i didnt order it at the first of the season!
Mike
Pros: ok , I was a little bit hesitant to believe that 1 aluminum bat was better than another , my son is 7 years old and hits very well with several different bats , but this 1 is different - I hit with it myself and it feels better , hard to explain, but it hits the ball "softer" with more of a trampoline effect and less sting than our other bats - best non composite bat I've had - WOW
Cons: none - bat is lightweight and allows the young player to not fall behind the ball - several of the kids on our team got their first hits off of the pitching machine with this bat - I know that 2 more orders are being placed
M^2
Pros: solid bat, took a few hits to break in
Cons: none really. My son does not hit it as hard as with other bats
wanderingbuckeye
Pros: Wow - This is the third LS we have owned and by far the best. Very well balanced, long barrel and great ping with no sting. Have been practicing in 40 degree weather with no ill effects
Cons: I guess the only negative thing I can say is that because it is a dark colored bat, it shows alot of scuffs (but no damage)
wrigleyville
Pros: Son swung alot of bats but this kept him even through the swing plane and he hit line drives throughout. Love the 2 1/4" barrell for a smooth swing compared to him swinging the larger barrells which resulted in alot of mishits or foul balls.
Cons: I love the coloring but kids may get more excited about the bright colors on some bats. Omaha rules!
Bghark
Pros: Best bat for contact hitters. Very ballanced and not "End loaded". We have a few bats over the $200 mark and this is the best of the bunch.
Cons: None, unless you are a very strong power hitter. If bat speed and OBP is important, this is the bat.
ATRAV
Pros: this is a sweet bat. great pop doing batting practice and crushed the ball it flue off the bat. end cap reduces sting. BUY THIS BAT!!!! great price and good for 10-13 year olds (and strong 9 year olds but not heavy any way).
Cons: none but under priced but thats not really a con.
joe
Pros: son liked the bat. He is making good solid hits with it. does not sting his hand like other bats.
Cons:
Reece'sDad
Pros: Fast Shipping and that is about it.
Cons: This Bat is a complete dud, My son is 8 he was crushing the ball in games and practice with his $29.99, 28 inch 17 oz. So I decided to get him a decent bat so he could hit even better, boy was that a big mistake. I purchased the 29, 16. One inch more length = more leverage, One in less weight = more bat speed. 3 times the price = better materials with more pop. We took it out of the box tonight and took it to hit about 100 balls. This thing is a complete piece of garbage. No pop at all and a very little sweet spot. I would recommend not waisting your money like I did. I wish there was a trash can at the park so I could have put this bat in it.
jmk
Pros: has good pop
Cons: dents easy
Best bat for 7-10 year old hitters! Jay coach
Pros: Great bat for Age 10 and under. The bat has much more pop than other bats this size. The 2 1/4 barrel is the best size to learn on and the light weight is great for learning the correct fundamentals. A++
Cons: None.
Questions and Answers
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Are we sure this is approved for Little League baseball 12 & under. I do not see on this model on LL.org website Brian
Does this bat have the BPF 1.15 listed on the barrel? I talked with a Little League Official and this became a rule in 2007 or 2008. Tippy
Will it always be legal in little league or will it be banned right after i buy it? slugger
Does this bat need to be broken in since it's not a composite bat? Dennis
Is this bat composite......... which bat is the best out of these 3: 2012 Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha: YB126 Youth, Louisville Slugger TPX H2 Hybrid, or DeMarini Voodoo Black-Gold? Carson Denham
I bought an Easton VS12 for my son and was disappointed with it. How does the +20 alloy compare with the the 50/50 composite? mbodad
My son is 7 1/2. First baseball tryouts Nov. 20, 2011. This is coach-pitch. but kid pitch next year (2012)is this bat appropriate for both? Tina
My son is almost 8 years old weighs 66 ounds and is 52 inches tall: What size bat should he use? What is the best mid range price bat for a boy this age? Jeff
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS BAT AND THE YB116?? dIANE
Is this bat legal for 2012. I am not clear on the new USSSA stamp. Is the new stamp 1.20 vs the old one 1.15 Geo
Do you know if this bat or many of the other Louisville Slugger youth bats (not big barrels) will have the new "finger print" stamp in early 2012. This is regarding the USSSA and 1.15 stamp on the stem of the handle. Maxpower
Okay, My son is 4' 11" and wants to move up to a 31" bat. He weighs only 80 pounds. He has a very fast swing. Can someone recommend one of the following Omaha bats? We are considering the XT Stiff, the YB126 and the YB116. Any advice?? Mike
Is this bat nitrogen filled? scsc
does it come in a 31 inch 22 ounce or a 32 inch 22 ounce allstar26
My son currently has this bat at a 30" (-13.5) for wt. of 16.5.Loves it. However very light would like to move up. Swung an Easton 31" 20oz, which seems to be right. Is it possible to get these dimensions in this bat. If not, why not? Further, if not what bat do you recommend with said dimensions that has the same feel & pop. Thank you. Chuck
What bat has more pop, TPX Omaha yb126 or Easton Convert? Matell
Is this bat approved for use in Cal Ripken youth baseball leagues? are all your bats approved for use in CR? tim
Is this bat legal for Little League? Ml
Is this bat legal for USSSA baseball and does it have the USSSA "thumbprint"? Barney
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 1/4 |
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Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Aluminum |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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