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Designed with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a heavy-hitting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.75 oz endload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this bat gives senior players the barrel presence, forgiveness, and carry needed to drive the ball with authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the DDT Blackout is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDDT — Dual Distribution Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This system is engineered to distribute energy across both pieces of the bat at contact, helping transfer maximum force into the barrel without wasting feel or feedback. The result is a powerful, connected swing that keeps the barrel working through the ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the DDT Blackout is built to reduce vibration and keep the feel clean in the hands. Add in an oversized sweet spot and Short Porch’s proven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-piece Kevlar construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and you get a senior slowpitch bat that is built to perform from gap shots to fence-clearing swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Ireland’s signature is on this bat because it was built to perform at his level. Now it’s yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHit like Ireland. Land it in the gap — or over the fence. Either works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid Ireland Signature Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior slowpitch softball bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.5-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a wide, forgiving hitting surface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2-piece Kevlar construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for high-performance feel and durability\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.75 oz endload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for added barrel weight, carry, and power through contact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDDT Dual Distribution Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for strong energy transfer across the bat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero-Flex Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built to reduce vibration and create a cleaner feel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOversized sweet spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more forgiveness on contact\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for players who want a loaded swing feel with serious barrel presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SSUSA, NSA, ISA, and USSSA Senior play\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Warranty Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is the Short Porch DDT Blackout David Ireland Signature bat best for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bat is built for senior slowpitch players who want a powerful 2-piece bat with a loaded swing feel, oversized sweet spot, and strong barrel response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this bat balanced or end loaded?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DDT Blackout features a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.75 oz endload\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving hitters extra barrel presence and power through contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does DDT Dual Distribution Technology do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDDT is designed to distribute energy across both pieces of the bat at contact, helping transfer force into the barrel for a powerful, connected swing feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the Zero-Flex Handle help with?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Zero-Flex Handle is built to reduce vibration and create a cleaner, more comfortable feel in the hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat associations is this bat certified for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bat is certified for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSSUSA, NSA, ISA, and USSSA Senior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e play. 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