{"product_id":"suncoast-melee-superload2-12-2-piece-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"Suncoast Melee Superload2 12\" 2-Piece SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Suncoast Melee Superload2 12-inch is a two-piece senior slowpitch bat with a compact barrel and a loaded swing profile. The name tells you what kind of hitter Suncoast is targeting: someone who wants noticeable barrel weight, but who would rather have the smoother feel of a two-piece construction than the rigid response of a one-piece loaded bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompact Barrel With a Smoother Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12-inch barrel should feel quick and direct for hitters who already locate the sweet spot well. Shorter barrels often appeal to players who do not need extra hitting-surface length and instead want the barrel to feel easier to position through the zone. The loaded weighting keeps the bat from feeling overly light, giving stronger hitters something to work against through contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-piece design is what separates this profile from a one-piece power bat. It should take some of the sharpness out of the handle on imperfect contact while still letting the hitter feel the barrel accelerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Will Like the Superload2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat makes sense for a hitter who wants a loaded swing but does not want the stiffest possible feel. It is also a logical choice for players who prefer a short barrel and trust their ability to square the ball. For more senior options, compare our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/ssusa-bats\"\u003esenior softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposite Break-In and Rolling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel can change in feel as it breaks in. If you want the break-in completed before the bat arrives, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003ecomposite bat rolling service\u003c\/a\u003e is available for composite bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-bat-rolling\"\u003e5 Things You Need to Know About Bat Rolling\u003c\/a\u003e explains why rolling should be viewed as a controlled way to reach the same broken-in state a composite barrel reaches through use. Additional modification options are available through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003eprofessional bat shaving service\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBat modification may affect eligibility for organized play. Modified bats are not represented as approved or compliant for sanctioned competition. No manufacturer warranty claim is made for a modified bat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Suncoast","offers":[{"title":"25oz","offer_id":51995194261750,"sku":"BT0502-25","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26oz","offer_id":51995194294518,"sku":"BT0503-26","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27oz","offer_id":51995194327286,"sku":"BT0504-27","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28oz","offer_id":51995194360054,"sku":"BT0505-28","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/SUPERLOAD2-12-2-PIECE.webp?v=1792547271","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/suncoast-melee-superload2-12-2-piece-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}