Louisville Slugger TPX Vertex Youth Baseball Bat: YB12V
Features
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
LS-2X Composite Handle
AC21 Scandium Alloy Barrel
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-Piece Hybrid Design
Pro Cup Endcap
Synthetic Grip
7/8 Inch Standard Handle
Stiff Handle For Maximum Barrel Flex
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 20 Customer Reviews
funky bird
Pros: Phenomenal bat for the price! Very similar to the old H2, except I think this alloy/composite combo produces higher performance. The -13 drop allows my son to get the bat around quicker than ever before, and it is definitely showing up in his stats!
Cons: White grip. Don't know why they do that.
fat bird
Pros: this bat is amazing! the white grip is so soft. i love the ping on the bat it is worth the money.
Cons: there's nothing wrong with this bat
Stealthdad
Pros: This bat is Hotttt! My son plays travel ball and the whole team is using it! Best bat I've seen on the travel ball circuit!
Cons: nothing wrong at all with this bat!
mustang
Pros: Very good bat. My son really likes how the ball jumps off the bat and doesn't sting as bad as other bats. Not going to give the normal tall tales that everyone does of how many HR's he hit when they got the bat but it's a solid bat
Cons: None so far and white grip is relatively clean.
Rpach
Pros: Increased bat speed. Nice "Ping" off the barrell. Increase distance and power. Great bat.
Cons: None that I have seen so far.
Mlconrad21
Pros: good bat just end loaded, we wanted the weight distributed...good bat though
Cons:
rod
Pros: i have hit 2 homeruns with this bat soo good
Cons: none
Big Joe
Pros: I bought this bat for my son. i coach a 9u team. We have been using it for about a month now. it recorded 10 home runs ,5 tripples and a bunch of doubles
Cons:
Chilli Cheese Dog
Pros: A bat with awesome POP! I just replaced my son's Easton Surge XL with this bat. I should have bought this bat the first time around!
Cons: White grip gets dirty very easy. Soft grip looks like it will wear out very easy.
dk
Pros: Great bat! My 9 year old was using the exact bat his teammate had during rec ball and did great with it! JustBats was very quick in delivery and would def buy from them again! Great price and much lower than Dicks or Sports Authority..
Cons:
hitman father
Pros: light bat better bat speed 30/17 happy with son hitting with this bat.very good hitter one day at a time.
Cons:
hollywood
Pros: love this bat has amazing pop. must get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: none
jkjkjkjkhj
Pros: no pop
Cons: first day my 10 year old used it cracked in half
yourcarman
Pros: Light bat plenty of length at 32". The bat has a beautiful noise to it. My ten year old batted 1000. in his first exhibition game in majors. He busted a huge triple in his 2nd at bat. We absolutely love this bat.
Cons: None.
frogger
Pros: Great pop, drop 13 gives it great speed. My 9 year old is hitting significantly better with this bat.
Cons: None.
george
Pros: 16 HRs!
Cons: None!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Billy
Pros: Can hit it great with this bat, can't stop hitting it to the outfield. This bat is reliable and will not dent. Worth the money!
Cons: None.
SMILEY
Pros: This is just a great batter for a contact hitter who needs a bigger barrel. Execelent bat for a nice outfield single
Cons: none at all
rusty
Pros: My 9yr old who plays up is loving this bat. It has been great right out of the box. Solid performer.
Cons: No complaints
Proud papa
Pros: My 8 year old is playing machine pitch. He was already a good hitter with his TPX Omaha SL84, but this bat took him to another level. He's hit 5 inside the park homers in 6 games. Great pop. Ball explodes off bat, even on less than perfect contact. Very pleased!
Cons: Can't really think of any.
Questions and Answers
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when does this bat come out? bam bam
Is this bat approved for Dixie Youth Baseball Terry
I am torn between the Vertex and the Voodoo bats. My daughter will be playing coach pitch in which she will use a 28/15 bat. Do you have any suggestions or advice that will help with my purchase decision? Punchy
2 questions will this bat be approved for little tarheel abd whats the difference between the vertex and the z1000 slugger's dad
is this bat most similar to the H2,or another? my son really loves the h2 and we would like to continue with the bat most like the H2. baseballmom
Is this bat better than the s2? What is the moi difference? question man
You cannot see in the pics, does this have the new USSSA approval stamp as per new bat rules? 918 Dad
Is this bat on the approved list of composite bats for little league in 2012? Jimmy Mac
I purchased this bat in July 2011 as a new for 2012 bat is it supposed to be labeled BBCOR for 2012 play if so why wasn't it. hotshot
Does this bat come in a 2 5/8" youth big barrel. If not is there a catalog? bigdogg
Does the Vertex have the USSSA emblem on the neck of the bat? Next year bats are illegal without that emblem in our league, so cannot buy a bat without the new USSSA emblem. ed
Does the bat need broken in & if so what is the best way? scout
Is this bat balenced or end weighted? Coach Frank
What current TPX bat is most comparable to the Omaha XT Stiff -12. Son has one and loves it, but just dented it. We need a new bat that is as close as possible to the XT Stiff. Thanks Brian
Does the Vertex replace the old H2 in the Slugger lineup? Does it add improved performance over the H2? Bill
Does it have a good amount of pop? Riverdog 3
Does Louisville Slugger make a -13 25/8 inch big barrel bat? Chris
Does this bat get you better contact and power? Basestealer
I know it says it's approved for Little League, but is it stamped with the 1.15 BPF? Jim
How does this bat perform again the DeMarini Vexxum bat? rdub
Does this bat have a lot of hand sting? WEST A
Is the Vertex appropriate for a Machine Pitch league? Long Ball Dad
My son currently uses a TPX Dynasty 30inches and 18oz bat, he is going to be 10 years old and I would like to get a 31 inch 18oz bat for him this year {1 inch longer} for better plate coverage. Why is a $199.99 going for $89 bucks? Anthony
How does this bat compare with the DeMarini Voodoo or the Easton S2 based on performance and size of sweet spot? It appears to be a great bat at a tremendous value. Brian
How does this bat compare to the Voodoo? Also my son is 10 weighs 85 pounds and is 58 inches tall. Would a 17 oz. bat be too light? Thanks Brian
Is this bat approved for 2013 baberuth? Js
Is it a big barrel? exo master
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 | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Half and Half |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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