Louisville Slugger TPX Baseball Bats

Reviews of the 2011 Bat Lineup

Here's a summary of the 2011 TPX baseball bats. I'll give you a rundown of the models available, any and all reviews I can find, and pricing information on each model and category.

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The TPX baseball bats this year are basically the same models from 2010, but with some slight modifications and some weight changes. However, there is a new model in the youth category called the Z-1000. Here they are.

Exogrid 2

Louisville has stuck to their guns and created another version of the Exogrid. The main difference between this year's model and last year's is it has a different alloy. Instead of the ST+20 alloy from year's past, this year's model uses an alloy called AC21 Scandium. This alloy is supposed to be 20% stronger than the ST+20, which Louisville claims was the toughest bat alloy in the industry.

Other than the alloy, the Exogrid technology hasn't changed. Carbon composite inserts are inserted into the grid pattern, and an internal composite sleeve is fused underneath. The alloy forms the grid, and the composite inserts are fit into the holes. This makes this a 1-piece hybrid model bat.

The marketing angle is the same. The Exogrid is supposed to have the stiffest handle in the game. The claims are this design does not flex at the handle like some of the competition, but rather at the barrel to get the maximum whip affect.

The Exogrid 2 is available for every level of play. The retail prices as of July, 2010 are $380 for the adult model, $270 for the senior -8.5 model, and $230 for the youth -12 model.

Exogrid 2 Adult -3
Senior -8.5
Youth -12
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H2 Hybrid

The H2 is obviously a hybrid model, in which Louisville takes their new AC21 Scandium alloy barrel and fuses it together with their 3X composite handle to form a 1-piece bat. This is very similar to the Exogrid, but is different in that the composite and alloy is fused together a different way. The marketing angle is the same as the Exogrid. Stiffer handles help the barrel flex better, providing more power. This bat is supposed to build on the success of the Exogrid. The adult model runs at $300 retail, the senior -9.5 and -5 at $250, and youth -10 and -13 at $200.

H2 Hybrid Adult -3
Senior -5
Senior -9.5
Youth -10
Youth -13
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Triton Comp

The Triton Comp was only produced at the senior league category for 2011. It's an all composite 3-piece bat that is supposed to function as 1. Between the barrel and handle is something called the Bubble Transition Zone to optimize the relationship between the barrel and handle. It uses the same 3X composite material as last year. The only difference I see is that this year's model has a 2-3/4" barrel instead of the standard 2-5/8" on adult models. The going rate for the senior -10 is $300.

Trition Comp Senior -10
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Z-1000

Folks, we have a new model this year for the youngsters (Not available in adult category). The Z-1000 is Louisville's new creation for 2011. It is a 2-piece all composite model, that uses their new iST composite technology. Here are the claims made by Louisville about this model. A solid connection between handle and barrel (unlike competitors), provides more power on balls hit toward the handle. Thinner walls in the barrel, giving better performance, without sacrificing durability. No vibration on off sweet spot hits, due to the 2-piece design. As of now, it is only being sold in the youth -12 category, and costs $300.

Z-1000 Youth -12
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Dynasty

The Dynasty is a 1-piece all composite model that uses Louisville's 7C composite material. It looks as though it's only being made in the senior league and youth categories for 2011. The senior model has a -10 drop, which is 1 oz lighter than the 2010 version. This is basically Louisville's alternative option from the 1-piece aluminum models, claiming it performs better than aluminum models. The senior -10 is $200, and the youth -12 is $150.

Dynasty Senior -10
Youth -12
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Limited Edition Omaha

Not a whole lot going on new with the Omaha, except a new paint job, and it's now .5 oz lighter than the 2010 model. As of this time (July, 2010) it is being sold in the senior -10 and youth -13.5 at Baseball Express, but you may be able to find the adult version on eBay. This legendary model is a 1-piece all aluminum bat using the ST+20 alloy. The adult model runs at $200, the senior -10 at $150, with the youth -13.5 at $120.

Omaha Senior -10
Senior -13.5
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Summary

Check out Louisville's official website for more information.

The Exogrid gets stellar reviews at Baseball Express and there's no shortage of them. So you basically can't go wrong with that option. Check out all the reviews of each bat by clicking on the links below the pictures. The H2 reviews are pretty much all good as well. This year's Triton hasn't been reviewed enough yet to form much of a reputation yet, although last year's model did get some negative reviews. The same goes for the new Z-1000. It hasn't been reviewed enough yet, but nothing negative so far. The Dynasty seems to have good pop, due to the thin barrel walls, but there are a couple reviews that say they break on occasion. The Omaha is no different from the last several years, so if you're looking for a good one-piece aluminum, the Omaha is a classic that won't do you wrong.

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