{"product_id":"suncoast-melee3-og-13-1-piece-balanced-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"Suncoast Melee3 OG 13\" 1-Piece Balanced SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Suncoast Melee3 OG 13-inch Balanced is a straightforward one-piece senior slowpitch bat for hitters who want a longer barrel and a neutral swing. There is no heavy end-load emphasis here. The appeal is the combination of a 13-inch hitting surface, balanced weighting and the immediate feedback of a one-piece construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBalanced Does Not Mean Weak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA balanced bat simply distributes mass differently. Instead of concentrating weight toward the end cap, it keeps the swing easier to start and easier to adjust. For hitters who rely on hand speed, bat control and repeatable mechanics, that can be a major advantage. The 13-inch barrel adds useful hitting surface without forcing the player into a barrel-heavy feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece construction gives the Melee3 OG a more connected response than a two-piece model. When you square the ball, the feel is immediate. That direct feedback is one reason many experienced slowpitch hitters continue to prefer one-piece bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Bat Built For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model should fit contact-oriented hitters, players who spray the ball around the field, and power hitters who simply prefer a balanced bat. If you do not like feeling the barrel pull your hands through the end of the swing, this is the safer Melee profile. Compare it with loaded models in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/ssusa-bats\"\u003esenior softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreak-In Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a composite bat, the Melee3 OG can change in feel as the barrel works through break-in. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003eprecision bat rolling service\u003c\/a\u003e is available for players who want that process completed in a controlled way before the bat is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an explanation of the difference between rolling and simply hitting a bat until it breaks in, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/compression-testers-what-do-they-do-and-how-do-they-work\"\u003eCompression Testers: What Do They Do and How Do They Work?\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":51995194917110,"sku":"BT0479-25","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"26oz","offer_id":51995194949878,"sku":"BT0480-26","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"27oz","offer_id":51995194982646,"sku":"BT0481-27","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"28oz","offer_id":51995195015414,"sku":"BT0482-28","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30oz","offer_id":51995195048182,"sku":"BT0483-30","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/Melee-OG-13_-1-Piece-13.webp?v=1792547273","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/suncoast-melee3-og-13-1-piece-balanced-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}