Louisville Baseball Bat Reviews
Louisville has a long and respected history in the baseball bat industry. But they’ve been lagging other manufacturers in developing composite bats. They’ve up the ante in 2009 with a spankin’ new design that is unique in the industry, and have added a lower cost composite to combat Easton in this category. Here’s the breakdown of what they offer:
- Triton - Three piece bat, 100% composite bat with Louisville’s stiff handle design. This bat has by far the largest barrel I’ve seen. Louisville has finally responded to Easton’s multi-piece bat design with a three piece bat. But they claim this three piece bat is bonded into one piece. Does this make sense to you? Me neither. Louisville has to either admit multi-piece bats are worth it, or stick to a true one piece design. I’ve hit with the Triton and seen high school kids use it in games and it seems to be good. But, I’m currently undecided on this bat and would recommend the Easton IMX to experienced players who want a 100% composite bat.
- TPX Omaha Composite - The Omaha has been a quality bat for a long time. This 100% composite, one piece bat has the standard Louisville stiff handle. I have a strong hunch this is the same bat as the Louisville Catalyst which was discontinued for the 2009 model year. This makes the Omaha Comp very appealing for two reasons. First it is priced correctly for a second tier composite bat and second it has a proven track record being a reborn Catalyst. An excellent choice for those looking for a lower priced composite bat.
Louisville offers a 50% composite /50% aluminum and a new model for their 100% aluminum best seller in 2009: 
- H2 Hybid: Two piece bat boned into one piece (like I said admit it’s a two piece bat, see comment below from someone who had it break at the point where it’s bonded), 100% stiff composite handle with a 100% alloy barrel. The handle is actually stiffer than the Exogrid. If the price for this is anywhere near the Easton IMX or Triton (which it is) take those options. The H2 is priced the same as the Exogrid which makes absolutely no sense. The H2 should retail at $349 (-3) and the Exogrid at $299.
- Exogid: One piece bat, 100% alloy bat. I’ve been a big fan of the exogrid over the last two years, but unless the price drops it’s time to move on. I can’t recommend spending about the same as the 100% composite bats on this model.
- TPX Omaha: One piece bat, 100% alloy. It’s a great choice for the younger player or those who are more fiscally responsible.
Again, Louisville needs to decide if they’re going to jump into the the multi-piece bat market or not. If you’re coming out with a three piece bat design, tell me it’s three pieces and why that makes sense. Don’t tell me it’s bonded to be a one piece bat. As noted in the comments the bonding may not always bond very well.
Thanks for the review.
I recently bought a new H2 around July and on 10.08.08 I was swinging on deck with it and it broke in half! About 4 -5 inches above my hands, still in the grip X_X.
When I was in Arizona at a Sun Devils camp, even though they are sponsored by Demirini, several of the players commented saying that their H2’s broke in half.
This is greatly disappointing, the H2 was and is the BEST bat I’ve ever hit with. The EXO’s are gross. The weight is in the middle of the bat below the beef of the barrel, so when you swing with it you basically LOSE centripical force, and I’ve read about the Triton but have had no teammates that owned it thus far, so I am unfamilier with it. Yet, judging from the design, it looks very weak.
Back to the H2, it’s a great bat, never held one that felt better. But I can’t use it if it is prone to breaking in half X_X_X_X.
I’ve got a warranty on it, so I basically have three choices, H2, EXO GRID, or TRITON. And sadly enough I am considering a much lesser priced Omaha Q_Q.
sincerely
-Ivan
October 10th, 2008 at-Embersye
Morning ,I purchased new LS Triton for my son a month ago. 32/29. Break in time will require 500-600 hits. We hit live on Sundays and bat is coming around. Sound is misleading when new, but starting to change. Son is competative player, always looking for advantage . Right now he is extremly happy with Triton. Can’t wait until tryouts this winter, bat should be smoking by January.
FYI, purchased on E-Bay, paid 250.00
Good luck !
Scott
October 18th, 2008 atMy son has used the Tpx Omaha exclusively for the last two years. There is a reason why most of the Louisville slugger sponsored teams players opt for this bat it is a sound performer year end and year out. It maintains its pop for a long period of time and is very durable, and a steal for the price.
Keep Hackin,
December 16th, 2008 atNikolaas
My 11 yr. old son who plays travel ball used a Triton last summer and fall and we love it. He led his team in hitting and really smoked the ball with this bat. In a home run contest last fall he hit 5 out of 10 way over a 225 foot fence.
He hits with this bat a lot and there have been no problems with it. Before this he used an exo which he hit well and the blue catalyst that had a lot of pop. No problems with either of those bats.
We will be buying a new Triton this year as he needs to go up an inch.
Great bat.
January 20th, 2009 atEd
My 10 year old recieved a Triton as a replacement bat for his Catalyst. It is a great bat. He hit .508, a lot of line drives. The only problem is he has cracked two already. He will be getting a third. The bat is really worth the money. Also the customer service from the manufacturer is awesome. He needed a new bat before a tournament and they had a new free replacement bat on our step with in five days.
February 12th, 2009 at