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Item Description

• Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha Silhouette One Piece Aluminum Youth Baseball Bat
• ST+20 Alloy
• 2 1/4" Barrel
• Patented Pro Cup® End Cap
• Synthetic Grip, 7/8" Standard Handle
  

Reviews

Overall Rating for Louisville Slugger YB116 TPX Omaha Silhouette Youth Baseball Bat

(based on 1 review)

GREAT BAT

By CMC from chino hills, ca on January 27, 2012

OK!!!! I bought this bat on Ebay from the east cost. I had blogged with some guy that said this bat was being used in his league and guys were dropping bombs. So I took a chance. The bat came to me brand new, LOOKS GREAT. I have about 60 cuts from the cage and about 20 game time cuts. and last night it opened up on me. The sweet spot got bigger and i hit super HOT line drives, almost hitting the pitcher in the head, it missed him by inches. I own a Combat Dan Smith (Players Edition)and i would compare this bat almost as good (RIGHT NOW). But the Combat is still better. I think this Omaha may be just as good once it opens up. It sounds great when you hit it on the sweet spot and towards the end of the bat. BUT, if you hit it off the handle, it has that "PING" sound, like an old school aluminum. I dont know about the durability yet, But its a solid hitter. NO LIE. I dont normally hit home runs, Im normally a line drive hitter, but I have hit several with my Combat. So i know the feel. ANDDDD I think i can be hitting 300+ ft jacks with this one too. I play in Big League Dreams, chino hills and west covina so you can judge distance because of the outfield wall.

I would recommend this item to a friend.

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.