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When it comes to Slowpitch softball, You want the HOTTEST bat on the market. Besides having a hot bat out of the wrapper (low break-in period), Durability and quality of materials is a huge determining factor. Fortunately for you our fellow Headbangers, We have created a list of what we feel are the hottest bats with excellent durability and longevity going into the 2023 year.
Starting out is a company that alot have heard from but maybe have yet to try, Axe bats. Axe has become a leading bat company with unique designs and builds that differentiate them from the rest, particularly noted is the handle design. As we discussed in a past blog, “Axe Bats, Are They a Potential Game Changer?”, the handle has been specifically designed to better your swing speed, prevents wrist breaking, and promotes healthy hitting habits. Recently Axe released a flared knob version of the Avenge Pro. The flared knob adds a more rounded knob feel as well as a comfortable taper for slowpitch players. One of our own Headbanger Sports players has extensively tested this particular bat and without any breaking in, right out of the wrapper the bat tested a compression of 270 psi. After 100 swings, re-tested at 250 psi. He proceeded to use the bat for a few months and after approximately 500 swings, he re-tested and the bat has settled at 248 psi to which it has yet to move from. That being said, if you can adjust to the handle design, this could be one of the hottest bats in your arsenal.
The 2023 Axe Avenge Pro Flared Knob: $319.99
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Offered as both Balanced and Endloaded. USSSA Certified ONLY.
(for dual stamp see 2023 AXE AVENGE PRO BALANCED DUAL STAMP SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT)
Product Features:
- Flared Handle is designed for a more traditional feel.
- 2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
- Offered as both Balanced and End Loaded Swing Weighting
- New! Two Piece Composite Slowpitch Bat
- Colorway: Black / Silver / Orange
- Charged Carbon+ Composite Material offers a high performing and durable bat, the hottest composite ever made by AXE.
- Tri-Flex Blastwall Barrel offers two C-Shaped Slip Planes to Cover the area of the bat where a ball could be hit. This allows the bat to perform for long periods of time while offering extreme durability.
- Vibration Cancelling System which combines a Collar Connection Piece, a Flex Handle, and Vibration Reducing Handle to kill Vibration.
- Hyper Whip Composite End Cap created by the lightest carbon-fiber end cap on the market by removing excess weighting from the end of the barrel.
- New Flared Knob Taper design feels natural, works with all slowpitch grip types, and frees your swing.
- Full 12 Month (1 Year) Manufacturer's Warranty
- Approved for play in all USSSA (1.20 NTS / 240 Standards), NSA, ISA, WBSC, and ISA Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
Coming up next we have the 2023 Pure Jericho. The Jericho is a Headbanger Sports exclusive Pure Hellfire with a little twist. This model is a 2 Piece fully composite softball bat boasting a 13" barrel with an ever so slight end loaded swing weighting. The X-22 barrel features a brand new type of composite that is extremely durable while still being thin, allowing players to transition their power into the ball more efficiently. Get ready to hit missiles this season with the new Pure Hellfire. Pure's first bat compliant with USA (Formerly ASA) regulations is hot hot hot out of the wrapper, ready to light up the field this season. Available in sizes 25.5oz, 26.5oz, and 27.5oz, ALL bats feature a slight endload.
This model is built for use with ONLY 52 COR Slowpitch Softball Bats. This model is also designed to be used in 60+ degree weather due to its thin walls and design. The PURE Sport Jericho features the standard 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, a large 13-inch barrel length, and .5 oz end loaded swing weighting.
The 2023 Pure Jericho: $270.00
- Certified for USA Leagues ONLY!
Product Features:
- Limited Edition Headbanger Sports Exclusive (200 total bats)
- 13 inch Barrel Length
- 2 1/4 inch Barrel Diameter
- Slightly End Loaded Swing Weighting.
- 2 Piece Composite Softball Bat
- X-22 Barrel features a new type of composite that is extremely durable while still being thin, allowing players to transition their power into the ball more efficiently.
- Internal Pad offers an internal pad which greatly increases the amount of force applied to the ball. The PAD is made with the same technology as the original integrity barrel. When the bat hits the ball the barrel will compress and allow the PAD to amplify the force of the swing. This causes a faster rebound, allowing for hits to go much further than a traditional bat. The PAD also helps to keep your performance at its peak longer.
- Limited Warranty is included, This covers mistakes or problems with the product that happened at Pure's factory. It does not cover wear and tear or problems arising from the use of the bat. Pure will typically cover things like broken end caps, knobs and excessive paint flaws. If the barrel or handle breaks, you can send the bat in for inspection by a PURE engineer. If the engineer determines that the bat is out of spec in some way, a repair or replacement will be provided at PURE’s discretion. PURE is not responsible for shipping, replacement of a specific bat or time lost while the bat is out of your possession.
- You can purchase a full warranty that will cover anything from Pure Directly for $52 within 48 hours of receiving the bat.
- Approved for all USA Softball (Formerly ASA) Leagues and Tournaments
Up next is a fan favorite, the Suncoast Ruckus Max Competitive Edge 12" Endloaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat. Measured in half oz measurements (i.e. 25.5oz, 26.5oz and 27.5oz weights) and is Endorsed by the Competitive Edge Team, specifically, Tyler Ervine, Logan Rogers and Cody Roton. The 2-piece Suncoast RUCKUS MAX 12” slowpitch softball bat is for advanced hitters that consistently drive the ball and who want a ½ ounce more mass at the end of the bat.
Suncoast Ruckus Max Competitive Edge 12" Endloaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat: $299.95
- Certified for USSSA Play ONLY
Product Features:
- 12" Barrel Length
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- End Loaded Swing Weighting
- Endorsed by the Competitive Edge Team and specifically, Tyler Ervine, Logan Rogers and Cody Roton
- Approved for USSSA, NSA, and ISA play.
- This second-generation RUCKUS, two-piece high-end bat features Suncoast’s MAX Technologies.
- Suncoast’s proprietary STICK & SPIN Barrel Coating Technology to maximize the flight and distance characteristics of the softball.
- Suncoast’s industry-first, MAX SPEED HANDLE TECHNOLOGY – which maximizes your bat speed while still maintaining excellent bat control to the player.
- Suncoast’s proprietary Opti-Dura Performance Aerospace-Grade Composite Materials in the launch section for ultimate performance and a great feel during ball-bat contact.
- Opti-Dura Composite Handle Design is engineered to control vibration and maximize your handle stiffness for longer hits.
- The patented Hi-Energy Polymeric Link System securely connects the hyper-stiff handle to the high-performance barrel and acts like a blocking mechanism by cutting off vibration to your hands on off-center hits.
- Equipped with the Suncoast foam-backed tackified bat grip providing the ultimate in comfort and control
- Marked with Rotation Numbers on the barrel to aid in the rotation of the bat from hit to hit in order to lengthen the life expectancy of the Ruckus Max.
- Approved for play in USSSA, NSA, and ISA Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
- One-Year Manufacturer Warranty
A recent exclusive to HB Sports and Demarini, the 2023 Demarini VX2 is a major throwback design with new technology. The legacy of the DeMarini VX2 Slowpitch Bat speaks for itself. In collaboration with DeMarini we've brought the original artwork back on a brand new Continuous Fiber Barrel Design from DeMarini.
Boasting a large 13” Continuous Fiber Barrel, stiff ZnX Alloy Handle, and new 240 stamp, this limited edition VX2 brings power and purpose to the field.
The brand new 2023 DeMarini VX2 USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat offers a large 13" barrel length, 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, end loaded swing weighting, and half ounce weighting. This model is approved for USSSA (240 NTS Stamp), NSA, and ISA Slowpitch Leagues and Tournaments.
2023 DeMarini VX2 Limited Edition 13" USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat: $299.95
- Certified for USSSA Play ONLY
Product Features:
- Limited Edition of only 350 total bats, this model is sold exclusively here at Headbanger Sports and DeMarini.Com!
- 13 inch Barrel Length
- 2 1/4 inch Barrel Diameter
- Endloaded Swing Weighting
- Continuous Fiber Barrel Design offers long, unbroken lengths of fiber provide a barrel with superior strength, stiffness, and consistency across a larger optimized hitting area.
- ZNX Alloy Barrel increases stiffness and durability, the ZnX alloy handle flexes less and forces the barrel to deflect more for increased barrel performance
- One Year (12 Month) Manufacturer Warranty Included
- Legal for play in USSSA (240 NTS), NSA, and ISA Approved Leagues and Tournaments
Monsta bats have had a reputation for putting out some of the hottest slowpitch bats seen. The particular Monsta slowpitch bat we are covering today is the 2022 Monsta Mad Hatter Sinister 12.5" USA Slowpitch Softball Bat ( yes, this is a 2022 model and this writeup is for 2023 models, however as this is still such a hot bat we feel it is needed to add to this list and going into 2023, if you play ASA/USA softball, this is one to HEAVILY consider having in your arsenal).
The new, Limited Edition Exclusive to Headbanger Sports, Monsta Mad Hatter Slowpitch Softball Bat includes the hottest one piece Composite Barrel created by Monsta. Featuring Monstas 3rd Generation FIB Technology; this model is built specifically for 52/300 and 52/275 Low Compression Softballs ONLY, it IS NOT designed nor should it be used on NON-LC balls.
This Mad Hatter Sinister has a mid-loaded one piece extremely large barrel with a 3500 handle creating a fantastic combination for all hitters alike.
The 2022 Monsta Mad Hatter USA/ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat features the standard 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, 12.5-inch barrel length, and a Mid Loaded Swing Weighting. This model is designed for all slowpitch softball players who play in USA/ASA Slowpitch Softball Leagues and Tournaments utilizing low compression Slowpitch Softballs.
2022 Monsta Mad Hatter Sinister 12.5" USA Slowpitch Softball Bat: $300.00
- Certified for USA/ASA play ONLY
Product Features:
- Limited Edition Exclusive to Headbanger Sports
- 3rd Generation FIB Technology
- Available in 25 oz Weighting ONLY
- 2 1/4 inch Barrel Diameter
- 12.5 inch Barrel Length
- One Piece Mid-Loaded Design
- 3500 Handle
- M5 Cold Weather Composite Nonlinear design
- Built for LC Softballs 52/300s, and 52/275s ONLY. Do not use these with higher compression balls.
- This bat will not perform well with anything outside of Low Compression Balls and will cause damage to the product.
Rounding third and heading to home plate, We have the Louisville Slugger Genesis. For this we have two bats to recommend as the Genesis name is essentially the bat engineering and build. The separators here are the paint scheme and the weight balancing.
First is the 2023 Louisville Slugger Tyler Marshburn Genesis USA/ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat. Designed specifically for USA/ASA League Play, The 2023 Louisville Slugger Tyler Marshburn USA PL Slowpitch Softball bat offers a 12" barrel and 1 ounce Power Load barrel. Sluggers MASH composite barrel has been new and approved to give extra power and feel. The Power Load weighting was designed to allow for maximum distance. A beautifully designed COPA end cap helps improve on barrel compression at contact.
2023 Louisville Slugger Tyler Marshburn Genesis USA/ASA Slowpitch Softball Bat: $269.99
- Certified for USA/ASA play ONLY
Product Features:
- Tyler Marshburn Signature USA Model
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Two Piece Composite Slowpitch Softball Bat
- Colorway: Black / Baby Blue / White
- End Loaded Swing Weight: 1 Oz Power Load for players looking for a huge end load feel to achieve maximum distance
- MASH Composite: New and Improved to give you the best combination of feel and power
- Exclusive Louisville Slugger Pyramid Grip Taper for superior grip and comfort
- One Year ( 12 Month ) Manufacturer Warranty
- Approved for USA ( formally ASA ) Slowpitch Softball
The other Genesis built Louisville Slugger Slowpitch Bat suggested is the 2023 Louisville Slugger 4 The Fallen USA 2.0 Slowpitch Softball Bat. The ‘4 The Fallen’ Louisville Slugger has been a previous favorite so it's no surprise this bat has made the list. Louisville Slugger is proud to join forces with 4 The Fallen in putting together an exclusive bat that represents the men and women that have served to defend our freedom. This 2nd edition 13" barrel with a full oz powerload will take the USA Softball Circuit by Storm! The 2023 Slugger 4TF USA 2.0 Slowpitch Softball Bat features the standard 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, 13 inch barrel length, full 1-oz end loaded swing weighting, and is legal for play in all USA (Formerly ASA) Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
2023 Louisville Slugger 4 The Fallen USA 2.0 Slowpitch Softball Bat: $270.00
- Certified for USA/ASA play ONLY
Product Features:
- 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter
- 13 inch barrel length
- End Loaded Swing Weighting (1 oz)
- New and Improved Mash Composite Barrel gives you the power and feel you have been looking for to dominate the USA Softball Circuit
- Cope And Cap optimized for improved barrel compression on contact
- Exclusive LS Removable Pyramid Grip Taper for superior grip and comfort
- One Year (12 Month) Manufacturer's Warranty Included
If you're in the market for a new Slowpitch bat this year, look no further than HB Sports! Get all your Diamond Sports needs today at www.headbangersports.com.
