2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Mangia Mangia 12-inch Two-Piece Powerload 240 NTS Bat (WL2600701)
2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Mangia Mangia 12-inch Two-Piece Powerload 240 NTS Bat (WL2600701)
Brand-New Bats. Original Factory Condition.This bat is sold brand new, exactly as supplied by the manufacturer, with no aftermarket modifications to its barrel, weight, or construction
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At Big Dawg Bats, we've been working hands-on with baseball and softball bats since 2006. We know bats, and we believe buying the right bat starts with understanding its design, construction, and performance characteristics. Choose your preferred available length and weight above and get the bat that's right for your swing.
Description
The 2026 Genesis Mangia Mangia WL2600701 is configured for hitters who want a compact barrel with a distinctly heavy finish. Its 12-inch hitting surface and full-ounce Powerload are the central specifications, making it a specialized swing-weight choice rather than an automatic upgrade for every slowpitch player. As a compact full-ounce Powerload, it serves a specific type of hitter browsing our 240 NTS slowpitch softball bats.
The two-piece composite construction uses SSP-PowerXcoil material and Louisville Slugger's reinforced double-wall barrel system. The end cap and removable pyramid grip taper are designed to complement the factory build. The important practical contrast is between the loaded barrel feel and the player's ability to maintain good sequencing.
All available variants are 34 inches long, at 25.5, 26.5 and 27.5 ounces. Because an extra ounce of barrel load can be noticeable during the swing, choosing a lower physical weight may be appropriate for hitters who want the Powerload sensation without excessive total mass.
Comparing compression readings on a composite bat requires using consistent procedures. Our how to compression test a bat guide explains how positioning and calibration affect the validity of those numbers; none of those readings alone predicts whether a Powerload suits a particular hitter.
WL2600701 Key Features
- Mangia Mangia signature-style Genesis
- 12-inch short-barrel design
- Full 1-ounce Powerload
- Two-piece SSP-PowerXcoil composite
- Reinforced double-wall barrel
- 34-inch half-ounce-increment variants
WL2600701 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger
- Model: WL2600701
- Barrel length: 12 inches
- Barrel diameter: 2 1/4 inches
- Construction: Two-Piece composite
- Swing weighting: 1-ounce Powerload
- Bat length: 34 inches
- Listed weights: 25.5, 26.5 and 27.5 ounces
- Bat classification: 240 NTS slowpitch; confirm current league requirements
WL2600701 Frequently Asked Questions
What is distinctive about Mangia Mangia?
It has a 12-inch barrel combined with a full-ounce Powerload and two-piece composite construction.
Is the 25.5-ounce version still Powerloaded?
Yes. The loading profile is part of the model design; the variant's listed weight is its total physical weight.
Will the end load automatically improve distance?
No. Swing mechanics and contact quality determine the result; a loaded bat should be selected because the player can swing it consistently.
