For over 125 years, we’ve dominated the batter’s box in Major League Baseball. Still to this day, more teams and players -from rising stars to All-Stars -swing Slugger than any other brand. What do they know that other players don’t. No other bat combines heritage, expertise and passion for the game like Louisville Slugger. We use superior lumber and superior craftsmanship to create a better, harder and longer-lasting bat. don"t. Make the mistake of thinking all wood bats are the same. They may look similar, but the quality of wood is very different from one wood bat company to another. Louisville Slugger sets itself apart from other bat makers with over 125 years of bat making experience, outstanding turning models and the ability to offer the best quality wood on the market. This quality comes at a price. Louisville Slugger bats can be more expensive than other bats because we use only the very best timber to make our bats. With wood bats, you get what you pay for. Cheaply priced wood bats usually mean cheap-quality wood. The C271 turning model is the most popular for Louisville Slugger due to its extremely balanced swing weight that swings more like an aluminum or composite bat for quicker bat speed and performance. This top grade northern white ash is double dipped in a black finish just like Alex Rodriguez"s gamer bat giving the player the hardest finish that Louisville Slugger produces. The cupped end makes the bat even more balanced for quicker bat speed.