2023 Louisville Baseball Bat Lineup! Atlas, Meta and Vapor Review - Shop HB Sports

2023 Louisville Baseball Bat Lineup! Atlas, Meta and Vapor Review

Louisville Slugger is back yet again with some major improvements to their 2023 lineup for Baseball! We have two brand new bats introduced here, the Atlas and the Vapor, as well as a longtime favorite, the Meta! In today’s breakdown we are going to go over each bat, highlight the important technical aspects of each, note the price differences as well as what sizes are available. We will be starting with the Vapor as it is the lowest price point and work up to the Meta, the highest price point


2023 Louisville Slugger Vapor BBCOR Baseball Bat: 

Prices:

  • BBCOR (-3): $119.95
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    2023 Vapor (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat

     

    Light-swinging, unyielding performance. The 2023 Vapor (-3) BBCOR Baseball Bat from Louisville Slugger showcases an extremely stiff one-piece construction and a redesigned Series 7 Alloy Barrel, ready to do damage without fuss or frills. This steady, one-piece bat pairs an alloy barrel with a new HUB™ 1-Shot End Cap to optimize performance and maximize durability, resulting in a bat hitters can depend on through high school and college.


    The brand new 2023 Louisville Slugger Vapor BBCOR Baseball Bat features a -3 length to weight ratio, 2 5/8 inch barrel diameter, and large one piece balanced barrel. Enjoy our Fast Free Shipping on all Louisville Slugger BBCOR Baseball Bats right here at Headbanger Sports! 


    Product Features: 

    • -3 Length to Weight Ratio
    • Sizes offered: 30”- 34” lengths
    • 2 5/8 inch Barrel Diameter
    • Balanced Swing Weighting 
    • Colorway: Black / Orange
    • Series 7 Premium Alloy Barrel offers premium performance at unbelievable value
    • HUB 1-Shot End Cap is designed for maximum durability 
    • Standard Synthetic Leather Grip for enhanced comfort, control, and cushion
    • Legal for play in all NFHS and BBCOR Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments
    • One Year (12 Month) Manufacturer Warranty 


    2023 Louisville Slugger Atlas Baseball Bat: 

    Prices: 

  • JBB (-10) - $119.99
  • USSSA (-5), (-8), (-10) - $249.99
  • BBCOR (-3) - $299.99
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    2023 Louisville Slugger Atlas Baseball Bat

     

    Off the charts swing speeds and exit velocities for baseball’s rising stars. A Premium SL Hyper™ Alloy Barrel design offers an easy-swinging profile and ultra-balanced swing weight for maximum barrel control, and a new Dual Pivot End Cap optimizes barrel performance to transform swing speeds into easy power.


    The Brand new 2023 Louisville Slugger ATLAS USSSA Baseball Bat features a Balanced 2 3/4-inch barrel, and is legal for play in all USSSA Leagues and Sanctions. The new Atlas ships fast and free right here from Headbanger Sports!


    Product Features: 

    • (-10), (-8), (-5), and (-3) Length to Weight Ratios 
    • Balanced Swing Weighting: For the ultimate combination of speed and power
    • One Piece Alloy Design offers a light-swinging profile
    • Colorway: Orange / Black / Teal
    • SL Hyper™ Superlight Alloy: Incredibly light-swinging and features a thinner wall design for improved performance
    • Dual Pivot End Cap: Allows barrel walls to maximize performance without compromising on strength.
    • Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™: Designed to give players added tack and cushion to improve feel and bat control through the zone
    • One Year (12 Month) Manufacturer's Warranty 


    2023 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat: 

    Prices: 

  • BBCOR (-3): $499.95
  • USA Tee Ball (-13): $79.95 

  • As the Meta is offered as a BBCOR as well as a Tee Ball Baseball Bat, we will break this down into 2 sections, starting with the BBCOR Baseball Bat.


    BBCOR Meta

     

    2023 Louisville Slugger Meta BBCOR Baseball Bat

     

    Unmatched bat control and swing speed. The 2023 Louisville Slugger Meta® (-3) BBCOR Bat empowers top high school and college hitters to generate consistent hard contact. This three-piece composite design pairs the handle and barrel with a stiff 3FX™ Connection System to dampen vibration while maximizing performance. Elite hitters keep returning to Meta’s EKO™ Composite Barrel for its consistent performance, massive sweet spot and signature sound on contact. No matter a player’s approach at the plate, Meta helps take their tools to the next level, converting elite bat speed to serious production.


    The 2023 Louisville Slugger Meta has a -3 length to weight ratio, 2 5/8 inch barrel diameter, balanced swing weighting, and is approved in BBCOR Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments. 


    Product Features for BBCOR: 

    • -3 Length to Weight Ratio for BBCOR
    • 2 5/8 inch Barrel Diameter 
    • Balanced swing weight, making the Meta perfect for all types of players.
    • EKO™ Composite Barrel helps deliver the mix of performance and feel that elite hitters crave – along with an expanded sweet spot and barrel profile.
    • GT1™ End Cap: Maximizes barrel length and swing speed, delivering added power in every swing
    • 3FX™ Connection System: Three-piece design gives players a ‘stiff’ feel, while also dramatically reducing vibration on mis-hits
    • Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™ for an unmatched mix of tack and cushion.
    • Legal for Play in Intermediate and Junior/Senior Divisions of Little League.
    • BBCOR Certified - Approved for High School and Collegiate Play
    • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty


    USA Tee Ball 

     

    2023 Meta® (-13) T-Ball Bat

     

    Designed for an easy swing through the zone, the 2023 Meta® (-13) T-Ball Bat from Louisville Slugger features a lightweight, 100% composite design. Engineered for use with approved tee balls, the Meta® T-Ball Bat offers a stiff feel for maximum barrel control, making it the perfect choice for young players taking their first swings.


    Shop the brand new Louisville Slugger Meta Tee-Ball Baseball Bat, this bat offers a -13 length to weight ratio, full composite build, and is legal for play in all USA Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments. 


    Product Features For Tee Ball: 

    • -13 Length to Weight Ratio
    • 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
    • Balanced Swing Feel
    • One-Piece Construction: For stiffer feel on contact and elite energy transfer
    • Colorway: Green  / Black
    • Designed To Hit A Stationary Ball Off A Tee (Not Meant For Use With Live Pitching)
    • Louisville Slugger Pro Comfort Grip - Provides An Excellent Combo Of Tack & Cushion
    • Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
    • Approved for Play in AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and Pony Baseball Leagues and Tournaments. 

     

    THERE ARE MORE LOUISVILLE BASEBALL BATS TO COME THIS YEAR, SO STAY TUNED! WE WILL BE ADDING THEM HERE AS THEY ARE RELEASED

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