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Baseball Bats | Louisville Slugger
By Bat Digest | Last Updated December 4, 2020
The 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo is a light swinging single piece aluminum bat made for the performance BBCOR and USSSA space. There is no 2021 version for USA. The major changes are the re-engineered barrel design of the 31 through 34-inch BBCOR and new end cap to help bring down swing weight in the USSSA versions.
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Certification: BBCOR
Sizes: ,
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 3
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WTLBBS621
Original Price: $299.95
Release Month: November 2020
Related: Best BBCOR Bats
Certification: USSSA
Sizes: 29/21, 30/22, 31/23, 32/24
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 8
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WBL2485010
Original Price: $229.95
Release Month: November 2020
Related: Best USSSA Bats
Certification: USSSA
Sizes: 30/25, 31/26, 32/27
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 5
Swing Weight: Balanced (Within +/- 5% of Industry Average)
Serial Number: WBL2473010
Original Price: $229.95
Release Month: November 2020
Related: Best USSSA Bats
Certification: USSSA
Sizes: 26/16, 27/17, 28/18, 29/19, 30/20, 31/21
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 10
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WBL2471010
Original Price: $229.95
Release Month: November 2020
Related: Best USSSA Bats
2021 Louisville Slugger Solo BBCOR
$299.95
Original Price
Certification: BBCOR
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: ,
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 3
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WTLBBS621
Release Month: November 2020
Solo BBCOR Drop 3
The 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo is a light swinging BBCOR bat with a surprisingly large barrel and top-end performance. Hitters who want and need as much bat speed as possible should really like the …
2021 Louisville Slugger Solo USSSA Drop 8
$229.95
Original Price
Certification: USSSA
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Sizes: 29/21, 30/22, 31/23, 32/24
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 8
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WBL2485010
Release Month: November 2020
Solo USSSA Drop 8
Louisville Slugger's Solo in a USSSA Drop 8 swings lighter than the drop 8 USSSA average, but not by much. This is a single-piece bat with a stiff feel and good-sized barrel. Hitters swinging a 31 or …
2021 Louisville Slugger Solo USSSA Drop 5
$229.95
Original Price
Certification: USSSA
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Sizes: 30/25, 31/26, 32/27
Barrel Size: 2 5/8
Drop: 5
Swing Weight: Balanced (Within +/- 5% of Industry Average)
Serial Number: WBL2473010
Release Month: November 2020
Solo USSSA Drop 5
The drop 5 USSSA 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo works well for the hitter forced to use a drop 5 but still needs a light swing. The other light swinging option in a drop 5 (VELO) swings even lighter tha…
2021 Louisville Slugger Solo USSSA Drop 10
$229.95
Original Price
Certification: USSSA
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Sizes: 26/16, 27/17, 28/18, 29/19, 30/20, 31/21
Barrel Size: 2 3/4
Drop: 10
Swing Weight: Balance - (Between 5 and 10% lower than Industry Average).
Serial Number: WBL2471010
Release Month: November 2020
Solo USSSA Drop 10
The 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo USSSA Drop 10 swings light, has a great barrel profile, and hits the ball about as well as any USSSA bat we tested. Our smaller hitters don't prefer single piece bats-…
Our hitters like the light swing, big barrel, and solid performance of the 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo. In BBCOR, smaller players looking for as much bat speed as possible but are also comfortable enough with their skills to prefer single piece bats liked the Solo a lot. For USSSA, the drop 5 was preferred more than the other versions for bigger hitters. Most smaller players preferred the lighter swing of two-piece composite bats like the Meta or CF, but did just fine when it comes to exit speeds with the Solo.
Our hitters like the light swing, big barrel, and solid performance of the 2021 Louisville Slugger Solo. In BBCOR, smaller players looking for as much bat speed as possible but are also comfortable enough with their skills to prefer single piece bats liked the Solo a lot. For USSSA, the drop 5 was preferred more than the other versions for bigger hitters. Most smaller players preferred the lighter swing of two-piece composite bats like the Meta or CF, but did just fine when it comes to exit speeds with the Solo.
We recommend the Solo for the hitters who prefer single piece bats with a light swing. The bat is in the bottom 10% for swing weight. Meaning, for its given length, the bat swings light because the distribution of the weight is in the handle. It works well for hitters who need as much bat speed as possible and is comfortable with the feedback associated with a single piece bat.
We think previous versions of the bat are as good as this 2021 iteration. We think the 31 through 34-inch BBCOR might be the most noticeable differences year over year, but not sure if that will justify any considerable price differences between the two.
The 2021 BBCOR Solo is built for the base hitter type that likes the feel of a single piece alloy bat. No work-in is required on alloy so you can expect it to be as hot as it will ever be. The bat swings light has a good feel on hits and mishits and hit the ball as fast as any BBCOR bat can. The very small BBCOR player will appreciate the 29-inch BBCOR. That 29-inch version is the lightest swinging BBCOR bat on the market for 2021.
Price Check
The drop 5, 8, and 10 USSSA bat all have a bit different experience. Players looking for as much bat speed as possible will like the drop 10---assuming they are fine with more feedback on the hands due to its single-piece construction. The drop 8 is a smart choice for that player trying to get rid of some hand sting and can swing a big enough bat to justify the drop 8. The drop 5 USSSA Slugger Solo is a rock star for the hitter who likes a stiff feel and needs a balanced drop 5 bats (many leagues require a drop 5, and those who want a light swing that category will really like the Solo).
Price CheckThe major change from the 2020 Solo to the 2021 Solo is the retooled alloy on the 31 through 34″ BBCOR versions of the 2021 Solo. The bat lost a bit of luster in its bigger sizes as its swing weight was still moderately balanced instead of light. But, this new alloy helps bring down the swing weight and keeps it a true light swinging bat across all sizes. In USSSA, the new end cap doesn’t make much of a difference, as far as we see it. It likely helps Slugger keep the swing weight down a bit, but nothing our hitters noticed.
2020 Louisville Slugger Solo Review: Light, Value, Good Performance. After hitting each 2020 Solo with several different hitters, it rates out as well as the 2019 version did. That is, a very durable bat that perfectly serves the need of a budget conscience buyer who needs a light swing. The BBCOR Solo has many fans and the 29-inch is a hit for those who needs it ultra-light. The USA is our favorite Solo. The drop 11 creates as good as exit speeds as any. USSSA Solo's aren't as popular as composite barrels do better there. Our Score 9/10 (BBCOR); 9.8/10 (USA); 8.5/10 (USSSA).
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