{"product_id":"2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-2pc-splatter-12-balanced-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat-wl2601301","title":"2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Splatter 12-inch Two-Piece Balanced 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat (WL2601301)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Genesis Splatter WL2601301 uses a compact 12-inch barrel with balanced weighting. Although its graphics make a strong first impression, the mechanical appeal is for a hitter who prefers a shorter contact surface and easy-to-manage weight distribution rather than a heavy end-loaded barrel. Its balanced short-barrel setup gives players another distinct feel option among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-bats\"\u003e240 NTS slowpitch bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bat is built with SSP-PowerXcoil composite, a reinforced double-wall barrel and QWK 2.0 connection construction. Louisville Slugger also lists its grip and knob components for the model. In a two-piece bat, the connection and barrel system both affect feel; neither guarantees a specific increase in distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelecting this bat should begin with a preference for balanced swing weighting. The four listed weights allow hitters to tune overall mass, while retaining the 12-inch barrel profile. A 25-ounce version may be easier to move than a 28-ounce version even though both remain classified as balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor customers interested in measuring how a composite barrel changes after use, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/compression-testers-what-do-they-do-and-how-do-they-work\"\u003ewhat compression testers actually measure\u003c\/a\u003e explains the limits of compression equipment and why changes in a number should be interpreted carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2601301 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-inch balanced Genesis Splatter design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece SSP-PowerXcoil composite build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQWK 2.0 connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced double-wall barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 1\/4-inch barrel diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-inch length, four listed weight options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2601301 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louisville Slugger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e WL2601301\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwing weighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBat length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25, 26, 27 and 28 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBat classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 NTS slowpitch; confirm current league requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2601301 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Splatter a Maxload?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the balanced 12-inch Splatter configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a 12-inch barrel have less usable contact area than a 13-inch one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has a shorter stated barrel length, but the actual effective hitting zone depends on construction and the hitter's contact pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes balanced mean there is no difference between the weights?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Total physical weight still changes from 25 through 28 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisville Slugger","offers":[{"title":"34 inch \/ 28 oz","offer_id":52116252918006,"sku":"WL2601301-28","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34 inch \/ 26 oz","offer_id":52116252950774,"sku":"WL2601301-26","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34 inch \/ 27 oz","offer_id":52116252983542,"sku":"WL2601301-27","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 25 oz","offer_id":52116253016310,"sku":"WL2601301-25","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/WL2601301_3.webp?v=1793719669","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-2pc-splatter-12-balanced-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat-wl2601301","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}