Louisville Slugger LXT 2024 Fastpitch Bat Review | AllAboutFastpitch (2024)

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Is there going to be a 2024 LXT softball bat? ›

2024 Louisville Slugger LXT® (-10) Fastpitch Bat. Tried and true composite fastpitch bat with responsive & forgiving feel.

Yes. The patented elastomeric connection was designed to allow movement between the barrel and the handle (see U.S. Patent No. 8,226,505). Movement may reach the optimal range as the bat breaks-in.

LXT's balanced barrel and responsive yet forgiving feel is ideal for contact hitters looking to get on base.

Designed for strong travel ball players in need of a massive barrel for big hits, the 2024 Meta (-5) 2 ¾” USSSA Baseball Bat from Louisville Slugger utilizes gapped wall barrel construction to boost performance.

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It has a balanced swing weight and a durable composite barrel. The Xeno will be stiffer than the LXT, unlocking additional power for older, stronger players. A downside to the increase in stiffness will be additional vibrations, which can lead to some hand discomfort.

An illegal bat does not meet the specifications of Rule 1-5. Altered bats and non-approved bats are both types of illegal bats. There are other types of illegal bats – a bat without a sufficient safety grip or a bat that has pine tar on the barrel are just two examples.

Unfortunately, most bats do lose their pop in time with enough use. All bats have a limited life.

The bat should basically be an extension of your arm. 2. Hold the bat in this straight position for ten seconds. If your wrist starts to break or feels like it might then the bat is too heavy for you.

Breaking in a new composite bat is a process that can take between 150 and 400 swings. You want to start with batting tee work using a standard baseball or softball. You don't want to go max-effort on these swings.

If your offensive game is all about generating power and hitting for extra bases, you can try an end-loaded bat. For the prototypical leadoff hitters of the world, a balanced bat is best. A balanced bat will help a contact hitter cover all parts of the plate while emphasizing swing speed.

What is the difference between LXT and PXT? ›

The main difference between Makita CXT and LXT is power and size. The CXT range emphasises compact products.

Weight differential (or drop) -- Refers to the difference between the length of the bat (in inches) and the weight of the bat (in ounces). It is always shown as a minus number and the higher the weight drop, the lighter the bat (if the length is the same). For example, a 28” bat with a -10 drop weighs 18 oz.

Louisville Slugger LXT Fastpitch Bat 2024 (-10) | Dick's Sporting Goods.

Start off on a tee with 52/300 balls and swing at 25%, almost like just putting bat on ball for soft rollers in the infield. Do that for 25-35 balls while rotating the bat ¼” after each swing.

The Meta Bat features an EKO™ Composite Gapped Wall–Designed to provide a larger sweet spot, unique sound, and unbelievable performance from a light swinging platform.

If a bat is dead, it should make a dull thud sound. While if a bat is not dead, it should make a normal, high-pitched ping.

Bat Juicing is a term used by most for the bat rolling or shaving processes. Juicing a bat is done to primarily increase the performance to maximize the distance of your hits. This has been around for MANY MANY years in one form or another.

Hybrid bats are made of both composite and aluminum material. Hybrid bats cost less than a composite bat and more than a single aluminum alloy bat. (There will always be exceptions to this). The most traditional hybrid bat is a composite handle and aluminum (or alloy) barrel.