Louisville Slugger Select 718 Usa Youth Bat 2018 (-10) Reviews
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2018 Louisville Slugger 718 Select Review
After a hiatus in 2017 (there is no 717, for case) the 718 responds to a number of collegiate players who were in love with the big swing of the 716 but were left out of the mix. This 2018 Louisville Slugger 718 Select fills that need and our review of the bat is below.
2018 718 Select Video
2018 718 Select Video
2018 718 Select Models
BBCOR
The 718 from Slugger is a remarkably endloaded two piece hybird bat built for a potent that likes the hot out the wrapper experience of an aluminum bat merely prefer the more forgiving swing of a ii piece bat.
2018 718 Select Models
The 718 from Slugger is a remarkably endloaded two slice hybird bat built for a strong that likes the hot out the wrapper feel of an aluminum bat but prefer the more than forgiving swing of a 2 piece bat.
BBCOR
WTLBBS718B3
BBCOR Review
Hybrid construction with ST 7U1+ alloy barrel and blended handle for maximum durability and power New Speed Ballistic End Cap for increased swing speed and control TRU3 Technology allows for contained move between the butt and the handle that controls vibration and provides unmatched feel on contact. TRU3™ technology creates a experience unique to each sport and thespian type. Slightly endloaded swing weight score: 3.0 New custom Lizard Skin™ premium performance grip BBCOR-certified ane-year warranty
Hybrid construction with ST 7U1+ alloy barrel and composite handle for maximum durability and ability New Speed Ballistic End Cap for increased swing speed and control TRU3 Technology allows for contained move betwixt the barrel and the handle that controls vibration and provides unmatched feel on contact. TRU3™ technology creates a experience unique to each sport and actor type. Slightly endloaded swing weight score: 3.0 New custom Lizard Skin™ premium functioning grip BBCOR-certified 1-yr warranty
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OVERALL/ten
Select 718 BBCOR Ratings (cardinal)
3 /5 MOI
iii /5 Stiff
4 /5 Rating
4 /five Tech
4 /5 Contour
five /five EV
4 /five Durblty
four /5 Resell
/5 Relvnce
Sizing: 31, 32, 33, 34-inch
Release Date: October 1, 2017
Series: WTLBBS718B3
Bat Blazon: Hybrid
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
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Comparable Bats
Although there are a lot of two piece hybrid bats in the market, not very many of them come in a significant end load like the 718 Select. The notable exception, that swings a lot similar the 718, is DeMarini's Voodoo Insane. This, too, is a two piece hybrid bat with a serious endload.
If y'all are in the market for a hybrid bat that swings heavy then the 718 and Voodoo Insane are well-nigh your only options. And, expert for you, both bats charge per unit loftier on the scale of ane to Bomb Maker.
Previous Models
In short, the 718 Select is an upgraded 716 Select from 2016—that boasts a ii piece hybrid structure. In the college world series we establish this bat more often than any other Slugger bat. And, since this bat is congenital specifically for stronger hitters in the hybrid niche then it is no surprise college players preferred it over other Slugger bats. All other bats in the Slugger lineup, including the 918, 618 and 518 are congenital for the hitter that prefers a more balanced swing.
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Construction
The major difference between the 716 and the 718 is that the 718 swings heavier. The 718 also uses a redesigned endcap, made from blended, that helps dial in the swing weight. But, aside from those two MAJOR changes, the only differences are colour scheme.
Both bats, like many of the summit line Slugger bats, use the TRU3 connective slice. The 7 serial of bats too use the aforementioned blended handle found in the 918 Primes. The barrel of the 718 is the same barrel institute in the Omaha 518. The 718 is designed as a hybrid of the 918 and 518 bats.
Overall Ratings Cardinal
To keep consistent ratings beyond years, models and brands, we've devloped an aggregated rating system using 6 categories. Besides, nosotros track swing weight (MOI), stiffness and profile although they do not affect the overall score directly. The explanation of each rating is below.
- MOI: is the swing weight accurately measured at our bat lab. We score it 1 through five. No score is better than another. This is a descriptive value. A lower number (1) represents a low-cal swinging bat for its class, while a college number (v) represents an endloaded bat.
- Tech: The tech advancements in the bat are 5% of its overall score. We laurels points for innovation even if the invention encourages the industry to try new things.
- Durability: The bat'southward lifespan is rated at fifteen% of the overall score. We gather this data most exclusively from the user and player feedback. More reports of a bat breaking and so the lower the score.
- Stiffness: Stiffness is not counted towards the overall score since it's a complete preference. The higher the number, the stiffer the bat, the lower the number, the more flex in the bat directly after contact. This is significantly correlated to how proficient a bat feels on mishits and hits.
- Profile: The contour does non count towards the overall score. Notwithstanding, we practise track it. A loftier number ways the bat has an extensive profile, and a lower number means information technology has a small profile.
- Resell: We count the secondary market of a used value of the bat as 10% of the overall score. Nosotros think the demand for the bat in the secondary market (eBay and SidelineSwap) are a good indicator of how well the bat is perceived to perform. It as well shows a more excellent value for the owner as their bat retains more than value and no longer becomes valuable to them.
- Rating: This is the role player rating and represents 25% of the overall score. These are gathered from our hitters and reviews nosotros find online and those we have contact with from other reputable sources.
- EV: Get out Velocity is the rankings we create in our go out speed velocity tests every year on bats. This score represents 25% of the overall score.
- Relevance: Relevance measures how applicative and bachelor a bat is for consumers. The broader range of sizes and the more advisable the swing weight for the masses and then, the higher the score. This metric accounts for twenty% of the overall score.
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