ESTIMATED Ship Date. Late May.Introducing the 2025 Louisville Slugger Sports Excellence exclusive Slowpitch Bat. Designed for players seeking to elevate their performance, this high-performance bat combines cutting-edge technology with a powerful swing profile. With the perfect end-load swing weight and advanced materials, this bat is engineered to deliver maximum power and speed for every swing. NEW 1-PIECE / 13” BARREL : Newly upgraded with the SSP-PowerTech composite, our new 1 piece tech base on 240 bats improves both strength & stiffness. Its stiff handle will give you more power and exit speed. END LOAD SWING WEIGHT : The end load is the perfect combination of an easy-swinging profile with just a touch of added weight toward the end of the barrel, helping players of all types and experience levels deliver maximum pop. The endload bat is for the players that like that heavy end load feeling which in turn can add more power to your swing. New Barrel System : A Double-Wall barrel profile using a stiff inner barrel wall. REINFORCED SLEEVE profile engineered for reliable durability and an optimized sweet spot and the patented XPND end cap that Works with the barrel to optimize performance. Removable Pyramid Grip : LS Removable Pyramid Grip Taper for superior grip and comfort Patented XPND END CAP : Innovative patented design that creates a pivot for the barrel to float on, improving performance and feel toward the end of the barrel Designed with lightweight, composite materials.