2022 Louisville Slugger META (-8) Fastpitch Softball Bat: WBL2496010 Bats

A bat built to run this game. Just like you. Introducing the all-new -8 Meta Fastpitch Softball Bat from Louisville Slugger. It features a revolutionary patent pending cantilevered gapped barrel design that maximizes performance and expands the sweet spot of the bat. The low compression barrel design and unmatched feel went through years of playtesting with elite talent. The end result? A cutting-edge high performer that’s ready to go as soon as you unwrap it. 

The newly engineered  Mash Composite works perfectly with Sluggers innovative gapped wall design to immediately and continually maximize performance.  Unlike other gapped wall softball bats, the Meta’s cantilevered inner barrel is not connect at the end cap, allowing it to translate on impact. The result is incredible performance along the entire barrel and a unique sound that cannot be ignored. 

The newly developed Two Piece Design features Sluggers VTX Connect System allows for more independent movement between the barrel and handle.  This provides a best in class feel with less vibration on every swing – something that Customers have come to expect in every Louisville Slugger Fastpitch Bat.  

Product Features: 

• -8 Length to Weight Ratio
• 2 1/4″ Barrel Diameter 
• NEW Mash Composite: Works perfectly with Sluggers innovative gapped wall design to immediately and continually maximize performance
• Two Piece Design features Sluggers new VTX Connection System
• All New F2X Performance End Cap
• Swing Weight: The Meta showcases 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. 
• Premium LS PRO Comfort Grip – Adds Tack and Cushion Through the Zone=
• Available in -10, -9, and -8 Models
• Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer’s Warranty
• Approved For Play In USSSA Fastpitch, WSBC, USA (Formerly ASA), NSA, and ISA Leagues and Tournaments

The META Design Story: 

From the start, Sluggers team had one goal: build the unbuildable bat. Then find a way to make it a reality and improve with each new variation. That process wasn’t easy and it took time to ensure every detail was scrutinized – no matter how small. Starting with their injection-molded knob, we meticulously handcrafted every aspect of this bat to function flawlessly with one another. Sluggers all-new F2X™ Performance End Cap features a similar base structure to some of the most iconic bats we’ve ever made, but with a never-before-seen transparent design. Every design element was driven by thousands of hours of player feedback – making sure the needs of every player type were met.  All this culminated in a completely new way to build a gapped wall bat that allows us to deliver better performance and durability to players – along with an attention-grabbing sound that’s going to take the game by storm. There’s no breaking in a Meta. It’s ready when you are.