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By Bat Digest
Updated August 10, 2023
The two-piece composite with a smooth connection makes for a great feel on hits and mishits. We'd recommend it for hitters who want a bat with a balanced to light swing weight, a great feel on hits and mishits, as well as a smooth connection.
There are a few fundamental changes to the 2019 Prime when compared to the 2018 Prime.
The 919 Prime from Slugger is a two piece composite bat. Meaning, the bat's barrel and handle are constructed separate and then put together post production. How a bat connects its handle to its barrel considerable affects its performance and feel. Slugger's connection is know for a real great feel on both good and bad hits. It is not a terribly stiff connection. Which, of course, has its downsides too in that you might loose some power on off-center hits.