Louisville Slugger 2024 Meta Fastpitch Bats: -11/-10/-9/-8 Drop

High quality balanced bat, though we weren't entirely in love with it at first. It's kind of like a slightly fancier LXT. Though it's supposed to be ready to use right away, we went through a break in process. After the first season, we still weren't impressed by the lack of pop and grabbed a Xeno on sale (end loaded, stiff barrel, lots of pop and drive - we had a hand-me-down we loved and only stopped using after she outgrew it. Xenos are great, but they can sting). She started using the Meta again, however, when facing off against 18UA showcase pitchers (my kid is 14), since the balanced load feels lighter. That helped her with timing a lot, lending to success at the plate with consistent base hits. She also relied on the Meta while recovering from a bone bruise in her outer wrist for about 2 months. The shock absorb on the Meta was a lifesaver. For what it's worth, I recommend having a balanced load and an end load in your bat arsenal, along with a low cost alloy for pitching machine and weighted balls. For us, that means Meta + Xeno + Easton Topaz.

Great bat for my 13 year-old. It took some breaking in, but now that we have had it for a few months, she is crushing the ball with this bat. Tons of pop coming off the barrel. The sound of good contact is awesome. The sweet spot seems reasonably generous.

Quality product, amazing price

Just as ordered. High quality.

My daughter loves this bat! Great bat at a great price!!

Muy bueno recomiendo 100% mi hija lanzó super largo

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Easy to break in. Daughters second bat and loves the pop that it offers, great bat for beginners!!