2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Matt Brady 12-inch Two-Piece Maxload 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat WL2600201
2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Matt Brady 12-inch Two-Piece Maxload 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat WL2600201
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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Description
The 2026 Matt Brady Genesis WL2600201 is a short-barrel Maxload for hitters who deliberately favor heavy barrel presence. Its 12-inch hitting area and three-quarter-ounce end load are the defining specifications, making the feel different from a balanced two-piece slowpitch bat even at the same total weight. This concentrated swing-weight design is one of the power-focused choices in our 240 NTS slowpitch softball bat collection.
Louisville Slugger pairs SSP-PowerXcoil composite with a reinforced double-wall barrel system. The QWK 2.0 connection is designed to change the way impact vibration is transmitted through the two-piece structure. The 12-inch barrel rewards players who can consistently find a compact hitting area while controlling the loaded finish.
With Maxload weighting, buying the right ounce rating matters. A player who swings a 28-ounce bat comfortably when balanced may not have the same timing with a 28-ounce Maxload. Selecting the model is as much about preferred barrel feel as about selecting the Matt Brady graphics.
Claims about 'compression development' are not proof of a measurable performance increase in a particular bat. Our what compression testers actually measure explanation shows what a stiffness reading can establish and what it cannot.
WL2600201 Key Features
- 12-inch Matt Brady signature barrel
- 0.75-ounce Maxload end weighting
- Two-piece SSP-PowerXcoil composite structure
- QWK 2.0 connection system
- Double-wall reinforced barrel construction
- 2 1/4-inch diameter with 34-inch weight options
WL2600201 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger
- Model: WL2600201
- Barrel length: 12 inches
- Barrel diameter: 2 1/4 inches
- Construction: Two-Piece composite
- Swing weighting: 0.75-ounce Maxload
- Bat length: 34 inches
- Listed weights: 25, 26, 27 and 28 ounces
- Bat classification: 240 NTS slowpitch; confirm current league requirements
WL2600201 Frequently Asked Questions
How much end load does the Matt Brady have?
The listing identifies a three-quarter-ounce (0.75 oz) Maxload.
Does the short barrel make it a balanced bat?
No. Barrel length and end-load distribution are independent characteristics; this bat is intentionally loaded.
What does the QWK 2.0 connection do?
It is a two-piece connection design intended to affect feedback and vibration transmitted toward the hands.
