{"product_id":"suncoast-melee3-og-13-1-piece-end-loaded-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"Suncoast Melee3 OG 13\" 1-Piece End Loaded SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Suncoast Melee3 OG 13-inch End Loaded takes the same basic one-piece platform as the balanced Melee3 OG and shifts the swing feel toward the barrel. That makes it a better fit for hitters who want more mass moving through contact and who are comfortable controlling a heavier finish. The 13-inch barrel still gives the hitter plenty of coverage, so this is not a tiny sweet-spot, short-barrel power bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the End Load Adds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end load changes how the bat carries through the hitting zone. Instead of the weight feeling evenly distributed from the hands through the barrel, more of the swing presence sits toward the hitting end. Strong hitters often like that because once the barrel is moving, it feels like it continues through the ball with less effort from the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradeoff is timing. A hitter who is late with a balanced bat is not going to become quicker by adding end load. This model is better for players who already have enough bat speed and want more barrel presence, not for players trying to make the bat feel lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne-Piece Feedback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece construction gives the Melee3 OG a direct connection between the hands and barrel. Combined with the end load, that creates a very honest swing: you feel where the barrel is, and you feel contact immediately. If you want more isolation and a softer handle response, a two-piece Suncoast may suit you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare other loaded and balanced options in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/ssusa-bats\"\u003esenior softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposite Break-In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composite barrel can become more responsive as it breaks in. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003ecomposite bat rolling service\u003c\/a\u003e is available if you want that break-in handled before the bat arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more detail on how that process compares with normal use, read \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. Additional modification options are described on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003eprofessional bat shaving service\u003c\/a\u003e page.\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":51995203240182,"sku":"BT0484-25","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26oz","offer_id":51995203272950,"sku":"BT0485-26","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"27oz","offer_id":51995203305718,"sku":"BT0486-27","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"28oz","offer_id":51995203338486,"sku":"BT0487-28","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30oz","offer_id":51995203371254,"sku":"BT0488-30","price":239.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/SuncoastMelee3OG13_1-PieceEndLoadedSSUSASeniorSlowpitchSoftballBat.webp?v=1792547274","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/suncoast-melee3-og-13-1-piece-end-loaded-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}