2022 Louisville Slugger Prime Review

February 26, 2022
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2022 Louisville Slugger Prime Review
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Our Ratings

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2022 Louisville Slugger Prime

Prime

USA Baseball -10
B
B+
Power
B
Control
B+
Quality
B+
Value

Key Specifications

Year
2022
Leagues
USA Baseball
Drop Weights
-10
Construction
Composite
Swing Weight
Light
Price
$350
We think the 2022 Louisville Slugger Prime in USA is a great bat for the averaged sized hitter that wants a premium bat and a great feel on hits and mishits alike.

Models Overview

The 2022 Louisivlle Slugger Prime is ONLY in USA version this year. If you are looking for the 2022 Louisivlle Slugger PRIME in BBCOR or USSSA versions then you are out of luck. But, the good news, the 2021/2020 version of the Prime are still widely available.

Construction & Technology

The 2022 Prime is a two-piece composite bat built with a big barrel and a light swing.

Performance Comparison

There are no changes from the 2019/20 version of the USA Louisville Slugger Prime to this year. The bat hasn't changed much over the last few years as the focus is more on the Meta for slugger than it is the Prime. But, still, the bat is good.

Comparable Bats

Comparable bats in the US space are the 2022 DeMarini CF in USA and the 2022 Axe Avenge. Almost any two-piece composite bat in the USA space is built with the same type of hitter in mind as the Prime caters to.

Expert Recommendations

The 2022 Prime in USA is built for the hitter which needs as much plage coverage in a good feeling bat as possible. In most cases, that entails a lot of different hitters in the USA space. AS they get bigger and stronger it is unlikely the Prime makes the most sense. But as a good to great performance bat for the serious travel ball player who is small to average-sized this bat should serve well.

The Bottom Line

Built for the ultimate balance of speed and power, the 2022 Prime (-10) USA Baseball Bat from Louisville Slugger boasts a premium AVC MicroForm™ Composite Barrel with an optimized sweet spot for maximum plate coverage. Prime’s three-piece construction centers around the VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection System, which works to minimize vibration and deliver an unrivaled feel on contact. The balanced swing weight offers young USA Baseball players the perfect blend of speed and power, and the lightweight RTX™ end cap maximizes barrel length and performance.

  • Sub-DepartmentNon-wood bat
  • Drop Weight-10

FEATURES

  • AVC MicroForm™ Composite BarrelPremium construction with optimized sweet spot and swing weight
  • RTX™ End CapDesign maximizes barrel shape and sweet spot
  • VCX2™ Vibration Control Connection SystemPatented elastomeric connection that allows independent movement between the barrel and the handle to control vibration and provide unmatched feel on contact
  • Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™Designed to give players added tack and cushion to improve feel and bat control through the zone
  • Balanced Swing Weight For the ultimate combination of speed and power
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