2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Scott Hartling 13-inch Two-Piece End Loaded 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat (WL2600501)
2026 Louisville Slugger Genesis Scott Hartling 13-inch Two-Piece End Loaded 240 NTS Slowpitch Bat (WL2600501)
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Description
The 2026 Genesis Scott Hartling WL2600501 brings a 13-inch barrel and half-ounce end load to Louisville Slugger's two-piece slowpitch construction. This is a sensible configuration for players who want some extra barrel presence but do not want the more extreme feel of a full-ounce Powerload. Within our 240 NTS slowpitch selection, the Hartling's combination of a two-piece connection and moderate load is the practical distinction.
SSP-PowerXcoil composite is used in the Hartling's barrel system, and the double-wall construction incorporates a reinforced sleeve design. With a separate handle and barrel, the bat can transmit impact feedback differently than a single-piece Genesis. Buyers should treat connection feel as a comfort and timing preference rather than a guarantee of more power.
At 13 inches, the barrel provides an extended contact area. The 0.5-ounce end load still asks the hitter to manage additional mass toward the far end, so selecting a 25-, 26-, 27- or 28-ounce model should begin with controlled swing tempo and consistent placement.
Since the Genesis family is often discussed in terms of how its composite barrel develops during use, how to compression test a bat is a useful reference for understanding what constitutes a valid, repeatable compression reading.
WL2600501 Key Features
- Scott Hartling signature 2026 Genesis design
- 13-inch, two-piece composite barrel
- SSP-PowerXcoil composite technology
- Half-ounce end-loaded weighting
- Double-wall barrel system with reinforcement sleeve
- 34-inch lengths in four weights
WL2600501 Specifications
- Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger
- Model: WL2600501
- Barrel length: 13 inches
- Barrel diameter: 2 1/4 inches
- Construction: Two-Piece composite
- Swing weighting: 0.5-ounce end load
- Bat length: 34 inches
- Listed weights: 25, 26, 27 and 28 ounces
- Bat classification: 240 NTS slowpitch; confirm current league requirements
WL2600501 Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scott Hartling Genesis one-piece or two-piece?
It is a two-piece composite bat, which affects feedback through the handle compared with a one-piece platform.
Who is a half-ounce end load intended for?
Hitters who like a noticeable but moderate barrel-forward feel and can preserve their timing with that weight distribution.
Does a compression test tell how fast this bat will hit?
No. It measures barrel stiffness under defined conditions; swing and impact performance require different evaluation.
