{"product_id":"2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-ironman-2pc-13-balanced-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Ironman 13-inch Two-Piece Balanced 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat (WL2600901)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Genesis Ironman WL2600901 is Louisville Slugger's 13-inch balanced two-piece option in this group. Its even swing weighting makes it relevant to hitters who want a longer contact area without a deliberately barrel-heavy load. That balance-first design positions the Ironman as a control-oriented choice within our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-bats\"\u003e240 NTS slowpitch bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ironman uses SSP-PowerXcoil composite, a reinforced double-wall barrel and a two-piece connection design. The QWK 2.0 connection helps manage what a player feels through the handle at impact, while the 13-inch barrel serves hitters who value broad coverage rather than a short-barrel profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBalanced swing weighting still requires selecting the right total weight. This bat is listed at 25, 26, 27 and 28 ounces, and a 28-ounce balanced swing can be harder to control than a lighter version. The important question is whether the bat can be kept on plane consistently through game-speed pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStiffness figures sometimes appear in discussions of composite slowpitch bats, but they are not direct measurements of batted-ball distance. See \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 for the distinction between measuring the barrel and measuring the actual hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2600901 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIronman two-piece Genesis design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13-inch balanced barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSP-PowerXcoil composite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQWK 2.0 two-piece connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced double-wall barrel architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34-inch length and 2 1\/4-inch barrel diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2600901 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 WL2600901\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 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\u003eWL2600901 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the 2026 Ironman end-loaded?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the balanced model, without an intentional Maxload or Powerload bias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of hitter benefits from a balanced 13-inch barrel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA player who values broad contact coverage and repeatable barrel control may prefer that combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes a higher compression result always mean a better bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Compression measures stiffness; it is not a complete performance score and must be considered with design and test conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisville Slugger","offers":[{"title":"34 inch \/ 28 oz","offer_id":52116254949622,"sku":"WL2600901-28","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 27 oz","offer_id":52116254982390,"sku":"WL2600901-27","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 26 oz","offer_id":52116255015158,"sku":"WL2600901-26","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"34 inch \/ 25 oz","offer_id":52116255047926,"sku":"WL2600901-25","price":239.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/Genesis_Ironman_2026_alt1_358018f3-e3bd-46be-91fc-d293a9fbd859.webp?v=1793719671","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-ironman-2pc-13-balanced-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}