{"product_id":"2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-matt-brady-12-maxload-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Matt Brady 12-inch Two-Piece Maxload 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat WL2600201","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usssa-bats\"\u003e240 NTS slowpitch softball bat collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouisville 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaims about 'compression development' are not proof of a measurable performance increase in a particular bat. Our \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 explanation shows what a stiffness reading can establish and what it cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2600201 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12-inch Matt Brady signature barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.75-ounce Maxload end weighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-piece SSP-PowerXcoil composite structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQWK 2.0 connection system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-wall reinforced barrel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 1\/4-inch diameter with 34-inch weight options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWL2600201 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 WL2600201\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 0.75-ounce Maxload\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\u003eWL2600201 Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much end load does the Matt Brady have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe listing identifies a three-quarter-ounce (0.75 oz) Maxload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the short barrel make it a balanced bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Barrel length and end-load distribution are independent characteristics; this bat is intentionally loaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the QWK 2.0 connection do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a two-piece connection design intended to affect feedback and vibration transmitted toward the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louisville Slugger","offers":[{"title":"34 inch \/ 25 oz","offer_id":52116256424182,"sku":"WL2600201-25","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 26 oz","offer_id":52116256456950,"sku":"WL2600201-26","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 27 oz","offer_id":52116256489718,"sku":"WL2600201-27","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 inch \/ 28 oz","offer_id":52116256391414,"sku":"WL2600201-28","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/26_Slugger_Matt-Brady_alt1.webp?v=1793719673","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2026-louisville-slugger-genesis-matt-brady-12-maxload-240-nts-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}