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Item Description

• As for the 2012 season, this model is approved in the following leagues:
• Babe Ruth/Cal Ripken
• Pony Baseball
• This model is not approved for play in Little League Asscociation


Louisville Slugger YB91C Catalyst Youth Baseball Bat

X-1 composite features multiple layers of aerospace grade graphite and S-glass fibers which are embedded in a specially designed toughened epoxy resin. Each layer is precisely positioned at an angle determined by our exclusive, computer-designed pattern. This results in a bat with the optimum combination of performance and durability.

HQ4SPORTS Exclusive - We have teamed up with Louisville Slugger to be the exclusive retailer of the 2010 youth Catalyst.  You won't find this bat anywhere else! 4th Generation Youth Catalyst-Louisville Slugger Composite youth baseball bat has been our best seller since 2006 (model YB106, YB71C, and YB81C). Same great bat as the 2008 model, but with great new graphics and a much lower price!



• Ultra lightweight -12oz length to weight ratio
• 100% composite material for increased performance and durability
• Balanced swing weight
• 2 1/4 in barrel
• Synthetic grip, standard 7/8inch grip
• Huge Extra Long Barrel resulting in a huge sweetspot
• New Louisville Slugger Endcap is specially designed to allow maximum, composite barrel flex
• One piece molded knob and handle design for outstanding durability and performance
• Designed and manufactured by Louisville Slugger.
• X-1 COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGY
• YB91C
  
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Reviews

Overall Rating for Louisville Slugger YB91C Catalyst Youth Baseball Bat - Too hot for Little League Play

(based on 8 reviews)

Great Bat at a Great Price!

By John from Duluth, GA on March 27, 2012

Excellent pop right out of the plastic and gets better as the season goes along. Very durable.

Pros:

Great pop. Big sweet spot. Durable.

Cons:

Not a big fan of a yellow bat.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

AMAZING BAT!!!

By John Carelli from Matawan NJ on August 3, 2011

I bought this bat about 3 weeks ago, and in that 3 week span, 5 home runs with this bat. Unless you completly miss the ball, this bat will make the ball go FAR!!!!!!!!

Pros:

great pop

Cons:

NOTHING AT ALL

I would recommend this item to a friend.

By randall from lafayette Indiana on July 4, 2010

great bat gets better every year. My son loves it!!!

By Taylor Rhodes from Richmond,Virginia on June 6, 2010

Awesome,powerful bat. I love It

on June 1, 2010

By james from la, california on May 3, 2010

Great sweet spot, much larger than most

By BHAWK baller from Beaver Falls PA on August 24, 2009

Great first game i used it i hit a grand slam

By Ryan cerbus from Beaver falls PA on August 13, 2009

This a amazing bat it is great the ball flies of this bat you have to break in the bat before you use it in a game hit about 100 leather baseballs and turn it 1forth every hit

Fit Guide

• The bat size that best fits you will be one that is comfortable, easy to swing and allows you to produce the greatest bat speed and power.
  
• To obtain your optimum bat  select a bat that is not too long/heavy or too short/light.
• A bat too short won't provide maximum power or barrel length, while a bat too long will be too difficult to handle and will also slow bat speed reducing power.
  
• First begin with selecting a length. If possible use the previous bat you swung to help establish a length. For example if you used a 30 in bat and now feel that you are ready to move on to a larger bat a 31 in could be the next step.
  
• You can also use the chart below for the average bat lengths based on your height, weight and age.
• The chart below is just a guide as each player's strength and bat speed differ.
• While the chart below was primariy designed for baseball, we have found it works fairly well for fastpitch bat sizing too. For fasptitch, however, refer to only the player height and discregard the player weight. Also, see notes at the bottom for additional notes on fastpitch bat sizing.
• Need help selecting the proper bat size? Give us a call @ 888-854-2287.
  

• The bat weight is equally as important as the length in selecting  the optimum bat size.
  
• Bat weight differs greatly depending on the age range and is usually referred to as the "drop" when associated with the length and weight.
  
• The drop is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. For example if a bat is 30 in. long and weighs 20 oz. then the drop is 10. The larger the drop, the lighter the bat.
  
• The average bat drop can best be broken down by age range.

• Average - drop 12
• Power Hitter - drop 10

• For ages 12 and under, drop 10 is the average
• Over age 12  range from -10oz to -5oz depending on the players strength and bat speed. 
• *Check with your local league or organization to find out if there are any restrictions on barrel diameter or bat weight.
  

• All high school or college bats are drop 3
• Freshmen/Sophmore High School players: 31 and 32 ich are the most popular
• Junior/Senior in High School players: 32 and 33 inch are the most popular
• College Players:  33 is the most popular size.

• Age 13 and under, average drop - 11oz or 12oz.
• Age 14 to 16, drop 10
• Age 16 and up, Drop 8oz to 10oz. Drop 10 is still the most popular drop, but some  power hitters prefer a drop 9.