Features
* NEW - EXO ARMOR That Doubles Surface Hardness *
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Bone Rubbed to Close Pores and Make Wood Harder
Cupped End
Hornsby High Gloss Finish
Made in the U.S.A.
Medium Barrel
Standard Handle
MLB Approved - Pro Ink Dot Certified for Slope of Grain
MLB Grade Birch Wood
More Balanced Swing Weight
Turning Model: C271
Description
The Louisville Slugger MLB Prime wood baseball bat consistently offers the utmost quality and craftsmanship from year to year. These big league bats use MLB Grade wood which comes from only the top 3% of Louisville Slugger's wood. This results in the hardest hitting surface and the straightest grains in comparison to any other wood bat. The newest feature of all the MLB Prime models is the brand-new EXO ARMOR. This cutting-edge and innovative top coat doubles an already hard surface that will allow you the player to immediately notice a first-rate feel and unparalleled sound upon contact. Bone rubbing has become a necessity with wood bats to ensure that the grains and fibers become compressed while making the wood more dense. Not only will all MLB Prime bats come bone rubbed but they also feature a cupped end to improve balance and ensure a higher density piece of wood. Furthermore, the MLB Prime wood baseball bats are graded for quality at six different stages from the time the tree is cut until the bat is finished, including the final step - the ink dot slope of grain test for MLB approval.
The Louisville Slugger MLB Prime C271 Hornsby Birch Wood Baseball Bat: WTLWPB271A16 Adult features the C271 turning model. The C271 is the most popular choice at the Major League level and is the standard that is used for all medium barrel turning models. It all begins with Louisville Slugger's densest starting billet that provides dependable hardness and exceptional durability. A medium barrel, a standard handle, and the max knob taper offer the ultimate feel that contributes to both power hitters and contact hitters alike. This version features a more balanced swing weight and the Hornsby high-gloss finish. Louisville Slugger: It's In Your Hands! Buy yours today with fast, free shipping!
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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 |
|---|---|
| Bat Type | Baseball |
| Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
| End Design | Cupped |
| Ink Dot | Yes |
| Material | Wood |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
| Wood Type | Birch |
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