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Select PWR

## Louisville Slugger Select PWR Baseball Bat

The Louisville Slugger Select PWR (Power) series caters to power hitters, combining an end-loaded swing weight with innovations for maximum momentum and distance. Louisville Slugger remains at the forefront of advancements in bat technology, delivering bats that perform up to the brand’s legendary past. The brand's adherence to quality and a deep understanding of the game's evolving needs has made Louisville Slugger bats a preferred choice among players of all levels, from the Little League to the Major Leagues.

  

Perfect bat for: Players seeking a hybrid bat with a big barrel and heavier-than-average swing weight.

  

### Key features include:

  

-   EXD Alloy: Enables a larger sweet spot for explosive power and unmatched feel at contact.
    
-   Three-Piece Construction: Incorporates the VCX Vibration Control Connection System, significantly reducing hand sting by isolating impact vibrations.
    
-   PWR End Cap: Enhances the bat's momentum and maximizes swing speed for an explosive impact.
    
-   Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™: Offers the perfect blend of tack and cushion, ensuring optimal control and comfort during intense swings.
    
-   Power Swing Weight: Calibrated for players aiming to achieve maximum power and momentum, offering a strategic advantage in power hitting.
    
-   SBC Turbine End Cap: Improves the bat's aerodynamics, promoting faster swing speeds without sacrificing control.
    

  

### Top competitors comparison: The [Marucci CAT9 Connect](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat9-connect-3/l164210) and the [Rawlings Quatro Pro](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/rawlings/quatro-pro/l10010)

  

The Louisville Slugger Select PWR Bat holds a unique position in the market with its heavy-swinging, power-focused design. While its competitors, the Marucci CAT9 Connect and the Rawlings Quatro Pro, offer variations in balance and multi-material constructions aimed at flexibility and speed, the Select PWR distinguishes itself with its emphasis on maximum power output and vibration control.

  

### Progression of The Louisville Slugger Select PWR

Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.

  

**2019 - Select 710**
- Introduced as a hybrid bat with an alloy barrel and composite handle.  
- VCX™ Vibration Control connection system allowed independent movement between the barrel and handle, reducing vibration and providing a unique feel.  
- Featured an end-loaded swing weight for power hitters.  
- SPEED Ballistic Composite End Cap optimized swing speed.  
  
**2020 - [Select PWR](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/select-pwr/l164317)**  
- Enhanced with a more pronounced end-loaded swing weight compared to its predecessor for power hitters.  
- Continued use of the VCX™ Vibration Control technology for improved feel and reduced vibration.  
- EXD™ Alloy barrel for increased barrel length and sweet spot.  
- Premium RTX™ end cap design maximized barrel shape and sweet spot.  
  
**2021 - [Select PWR](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/select-pwr/l164317)**  
- Retained the end-loaded design, specifically engineered for power hitters.  
- The VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System was upgraded for an even better feel and reduced vibration.  
- EXD Alloy extended barrel for a larger sweet spot.  
- PWR End Cap enhances momentum and power on swing.  
  
**2022 - [Select PWR](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/select-pwr/l164317)**  
- Maintained its signature end-loaded swing weight and VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System.  
- Introduced the LS Pro Comfort Grip™ for better tack and cushion, enhancing control and feel. - Continued with the EXD Alloy barrel and PWR End Cap for maximizing power and swing speed.

### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

  

**PROS**

-   It has a large sweet spot, making it perfect for power hitters to hit balls off and over the fence, even in colder weather.
    
-   This bat is amazing! With a slight end load and tons of pop, it's the perfect choice for any player. We're so happy we made this purchase - it's definitely worth it!
    
-   This bat has a huge sweet spot, is super forgiving on the hands, has no vibration in the handle, and is more durable than other bbcor bats.
    

**CONS**

-   Unfortunately, after the first tournament it already has a slight rattle in the barrel.
    
-   I purchased this bat a month ago. After hitting two foul balls, the bat got scratched beyond my expectations.
    
-   This bat has no pop, feels like a USA bat, should be a cage bat, no pop, no pop!
    

### Certification: BBCOR, USA, USSA

### Expert Notes ([Tony from BatExperts](https://sidelineswap.com/batexperts))

  

The Louiseville Select PWR bat is one of the hottest bass out there for hybrids. The BBCOR model is a heavier bat and is in the same category as The Goods by DeMarini. Only about 20% of the market is going to be able to use this bat just because of it’s weight. It’s designed for a power hitter who likes a stiff feel and big barrel.

  
  

Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

  
Mid-balanced or **End loaded**?

Meta

##  Louisville Slugger Meta Baseball Bat


The Louisville Slugger Meta series is at the forefront of technological innovation in baseball bats, offering players a high-performance combination of power and balance. Featuring Louisville Slugger’s patented 3FX Connection System and EKO™ Composite Barrel technology, the Meta delivers an explosive energy transfer. This bat also delivers a stiff feel with minimal vibration—and a massive sweet spot.

**Perfect bat for**: Young players unlocking their power in the batter's box, who want a lightweight design with a maximized barrel size.

 



### Key features include: 




* **EKO™ Composite Barrel:** Engineered for a light swinging weight and maximum barrel performance, producing a unique combination of speed and power.
* **3FX Connection System:** Provides a stiff feel on contact while significantly reducing vibration to the hands, ensuring maximum comfort and control.
* **Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™:** Added to handle for added tack and cusion.
* **GT1™ End Cap:** Maximizes barrel length and swing speed, ensuring that players can make the most of their natural power.
* **Revolutionary Three-Piece Design:** Combines advanced materials and innovative technologies to offer a bat with unmatched feel, performance, and durability. 



### Top competitors comparison: [DeMarini CF Zen](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf-zen-2020/l8432) and [Easton ADV 360](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/adv-360/l59709)

The Louisville Slugger Meta distinguishes itself from competitors like the DeMarini CF Zen and Easton ADV 360 by offering a superior balance of lightweight performance and powerful precision. While the CF Zen is known for its Paraflex Plus Composite construction for flexibility and balance, and the ADV 360 features two-piece ConneXion+ technology for energy transfer, the Meta’s EKO™ Composite Barrel and 3FX Connection System create a perfect harmony of speed, power, and control not found in other models, setting it apart as the ultimate choice for serious athletes. 



### Progression of the Louisville Slugger Meta Series

Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.

**2019 - [Meta Prime](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta-prime/l9512)** 
- Introduced 3FX™ Connection System, designed to reduce vibration and provide a perfect feel upon contact. 
- EKO™ Composite Barrel, offering a light-swinging bat with a massive sweet spot. 
 - RTX End Cap design maximizes barrel shape and improves the sound on contact. 
 
**2020 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**   
- Continued with the popular 3FX™ Connection System and EKO™ Composite Barrel. 
- Introduction of the Premium GT1™ end cap that maximizes barrel length and swing speed. 
- The 2020 model became known for its "EJUICE" technology, which created a highly responsive and massive sweet spot. 
- The bat was noted for exceptional balance and a significant reduction in hand sting. 
 
**2021 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**   
- Upgraded with the new VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System, enhancing the feel and reducing vibration more effectively. 
- Retained EKO™ Composite Barrel for a light-swinging bat with a massive sweet spot. - Premium GT1™ end cap as introduced in 2020 continues, optimizing barrel length and swing speed. 
 
**2022 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**  
- New F2X Performance end cap design, enhancing barrel flexibility, and maximizing the sweet spot. 
- Continued improvements on the VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System for enhanced feel. 
- EKO™ Composite Barrel technology persists, ensuring a lightweight feel with a large sweet spot. 
- Marketed also for its balanced swing weight, catering to contact and power hitters alike. 
 
**2023 - [Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**  
- The latest Meta integrates all previous technologies while focusing on even greater balance and a faster swing speed without sacrificing power. 
- Materials and design updates aim to increase the sweet spot further and enhance the bat's feel during contact. 
- Continued refinement of the VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System for optimal stiffness and flexibility, reducing hand sting. 


### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS**



* This bat has a fantastic feel, sound, and performance on miss-hits. It boasts one of the largest sweet spots in BBCOR. Although it lacks feedback, it is very easy to swing.
* Great feel and pop. Although I usually change grips, the stock grip on this bat is solid. The durability is very impressive as well, as the bat has already outlasted most others.
* No failures on Meta bats except cosmetic chips. They perform better than new. High school varsity team used 32-3 for 2 years without issues. Change grip tape yearly and keep hitting!

**CONS**



* The finish will chip if hit against spikes.
* It's expensive.... and not crazy about the color.
* This bat has no pop.


### **Certification**: BBCOR, USSSA


### Expert Notes (Parker)

The Louisville Slugger Meta is still a slightly newer model. The meta is similar to the DeMarini CF which offers a lightweight composite handle with a huge barrel made for every sort of hitter. A popular series that offers great jump-off-the-barrel when you hit the sweet spot and keeps the sting off your hands when the ball is missed on the cap or handle. 


Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">**Mid-balanced**</span> or End loaded?

Meta Prime

# Louisville Slugger Meta Prime Baseball Bat



The Louisville Slugger Meta Prime series is a standout among high-performance baseball bats, known for its advanced technology and premium materials. Engineered for elite players, the Meta Prime boasts a three-piece composite design that optimizes the bat's swing weight while enhancing the trampoline effect off the barrel. This series exemplifies advanced technology working in harmony with more than a century of craftsmanship. 

The Louisville Slugger brand is steeped in baseball history, with a lineage stretching back to 1884. This iconic brand has been a part of baseball's greatest moments, continuously crafting bats that blend tradition with innovation.




**Perfect bat for:** Collegiate and high school players seeking a blend of power, speed, and reduced vibration. 



### Key features include: 




* **Revolutionary EKO™ Composite Barrel:** Offers the lightest swing weight in the Slugger lineup, paired with a huge sweet spot for maximum pop.
* **3FX™ Connection System:** Delivers a perfectly tuned ‘stiff’ feel on contact while dramatically reducing vibration.
* **Balanced Swing Weight:** Engineered for optimal swing speed and control, perfect for hitters seeking to improve their consistency and power.
* **VCX™ Vibration Control Connection System:** Allows independent movement between the barrel and handle, reducing vibration and improving feel on every hit.
* **RTX™ End Cap Design:** Creates a longer barrel with an improved sound on contact, making every hit satisfying. 



### Top competitors comparison: [DeMarini CF Zen](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/demarini/cf-zen-2020/l8432) and the [Easton ADV 360](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/easton/adv-360/l59709) 

The Louisville Slugger Meta Prime differentiates itself from the DeMarini CF Zen and the Easton ADV 360 through its unique EKO™ Composite Barrel and 3FX™ Connection System, offering a blend of lightweight performance and reduced vibration unmatched in the market. While the CF Zen is lauded for its balanced feel and the ADV 360 for its dynamic flexibility, the Meta Prime shines with its sophisticated three-piece construction, providing elite players with a level of precision and power that sets a new standard for what to expect from a high-performance bat. 



### Progression of the Meta Prime series: 

Here is a list that details the progression of this series, highlighting the main features and advancements with each new model.

 
 **2019 - [Louisville Slugger Meta Prime](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta-prime/l9512)**
- Introduction of the EKO™ composite barrel, designed for a light-swinging bat with a huge barrel and the truest sound in the game. 
- 3FX™ Connection System: Providing a perfectly tuned ‘stiff’ feel on contact while dramatically reducing vibration. 
- RTX™ End Cap: Designed to allow for our largest BBCOR barrel length.  
- Balanced swing weight for the ultimate combination of speed and power. |  
 
**2020 - [Louisville Slugger Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**
- Continued use of EKO™ composite barrel technology.  
- Redesigned 3FX™ Connection System, enhancing the feel and reducing vibration more effectively.  
- Premium RTX™ End Cap design allows for maximum barrel length and swing speed.  
- Patented VCX™ Technology: Vibration Control Connection System allows for independent movement between the barrel and the handle, controlling vibration and providing unmatched feel on contact. 
- Slightly increased swing weight for added power. 
 
**2021 - [Louisville Slugger Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**
- Enhanced EKO™ composite material for an even lighter barrel and improved swing speed. 
- GT1™ End Cap that maximizes barrel length and swing speed. 
- Refined 3FX™ Connection System further reduces vibration and provides a more ‘solid’ feel on contact. 
- Continued dedication to a perfectly balanced swing weight. 
 
**2022 - [Louisville Slugger Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)**
- Further optimization of the EKO™ composite barrel for peak performance and swing speed.  
- Updated 3FX™ Connection System for an even better feel at contact. 
- New GT1™ End Cap to enhance barrel length and swing speed while maintaining control. 
 
 

## What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS**



* This bat is amazing! Both my 18-year-old and 15-year-old love it. It produces more exit velocity than any other BBCOR bat we've used."
* My son owns both the Cat8 and the Meta. The Cat8 has decent pop, but nothing compared to the Meta. The sweet spot on the Meta is at least three times larger, and when he connects, the ball takes off.
* This bat is a tank. If you get this bat it will guarantee you 5 more exit velo.

**CONS**



* The grip is thick.
* Just the crazy price. But at this point, I'm numb to bat prices.
* Check to see if you can even use this bat, illegal for NCAA and NFHS play.


### **Certification**:

The Meta Prime is BBCOR-certified, making it legal for play in high school and collegiate levels. 


### Expert Notes (Parker) 

 


Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 
<span style="text-decoration:underline;">**Balanced**</span> or End loaded?

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