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2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR Review

Bat Digest score 90/100
Overall grade A-
Power A Control A+ Quality B+ Value B+
May 31, 2026
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2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR Review
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Who should buy the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR?

If buying: Consider the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR if this matches your player: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3. Choose the exact certification and drop first, then use the score and model table on this page to compare the available versions.

2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR full bat view

Best for

  • Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3.
  • Hitters choosing -3 drops in BBCOR.
  • Players who already fit the listed BBCOR version.

Skip if

  • You need a different certification, drop, or size than the listed model.
  • You want a new warranty-backed bat instead of shopping an older model.

Confidence: Published Review This uses Bat Digest catalog data, ratings data, and existing review notes; current availability, warranty coverage, and used-market condition may vary.

Is the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR a good bat?

The 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR (BBCOR) is a hybrid bat reviewed by Bat Digest.

What should you know about the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR?

  • How good is the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR in our rankings: It is ranked 76 out of 424 in BBCOR -3 bats.
  • Who is the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR for: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3.
  • Construction: Hybrid
  • Drop options: -3
  • Price: $400

What are the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR specs?

  • Year: 2022
  • Brand: Louisville Slugger
  • Model Name: Select PWR
  • Drop: -3
  • Construction: Hybrid
  • Original Price: $400

What evidence is this based on?

What we know

  • Available as BBCOR, -3 drops, 31, 32, 33, 34 sizes, $400 pricing.
  • Construction: Hybrid.
  • The score module is generated from Bat Digest ratings data for the associated model set.

What we have not tested yet

  • Every used-market copy or later production batch.
  • Current seller pricing, warranty coverage, and availability.
  • Whether league rules or stamp requirements have changed since the original review period.
  • Variant, drop, size, price, and certification facts come from current Bat Digest catalog data.
  • Buyer-fit language is based on the existing Bat Digest review notes and watchouts in this file.
  • Scores and score ranges come from Bat Digest ratings data rather than static article copy.

What about durability and legality?

Legality: BBCOR Confirm the BBCOR stamp on the exact bat before game use.

  • For older hybrid bats, inspect the connection and handle condition before buying used.
  • Used-bat condition can matter more than the original review grade.

What bats are comparable to the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR?

Other similar bats include the Warstic Gunner, DeMarini The Goods and TRUE HZRDUS.
2021 DeMarini The Goods

2021 DeMarini The Goods

Overall: A (93/100) Rank #15/424

Closest same-lane comp: another BBCOR hybrid to check for feel, value, and model fit.

2023 Easton Encore Hybrid

2023 Easton Encore Hybrid

Overall: A- (91/100) Rank #57/424

Closest same-lane comp: another BBCOR hybrid to check for feel, value, and model fit.

2023 Marucci CAT X Connect

2023 Marucci CAT X Connect

Overall: A (93/100) Rank #15/424

Same certification lane with a different build: compare this hybrid (alloy barrel / composite handle) against the hybrid profile.

2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR FAQ

Is the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR a good bat?
It makes the most sense for this player fit: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3. The score strip and model table are the quickest way to compare the listed variants.
Which 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR model should I buy?
Start with the certification and drop your player actually needs. Do not use the grade from one certification as a guarantee for a different version.
What bats compare to the 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR?
Start with 2021 DeMarini The Goods, 2023 Easton Encore Hybrid, 2023 Marucci CAT X Connect; those are the closest useful cross-shops in this review set.

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How does it rate?

Overall score is Bat Digest's 100-point rating. Prices and availability can move.

Model League Drop Overall score Power Control Quality Value Price Check price
2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR full bat view Select PWR WBL2524010 BBCOR -3 90/100 A- A A+ B+ B+ $400

What is the quick review?

The 2022 Slugger Select PWR hasn't changed since it's 2020 version, but that doesn't matter because it is fantastic. You'll find, even today, kids at all upper levels of the sport crushing balls. In a world where bats like The Goods and Voodoo get all the love, a good hard look at the 2022 PWR Select from Slugger for that stronger upperclass man can be a real steal.

What models and sizes are available?

The 2022 Louisville Slugger Select PWR is a BBCOR only bat for 2022. It's an endloaded hybrid built for big hitters who want a big time bat but aren't interested in the hype surrounding The Goods. The Select goes toe to toe with any bat on the market. If you can swing it then it's a great pick. That said, the 2020 and 2021 versions of the bat are exactly the same, so if you can find those in stock then go that route.

How is it built?

The 2022 Slugger Select PWR is a two piece bat with an alloy barrel and a composite handle. The connection piece in the middle is relatively stiff compared to bats like the CF or Quatro Pro, but about the same as bats like the Goods or HZRDUS. The bat is referred to as a Hybrid and comes only comes in an endloaded (PWR) version.

How does it compare?

There are no changes between the 2022 and 2021 (or 2020) version of the BBCOR PWR Select from Slugger.

Bottom line

Built for pop, the 2022 Select PWR (-3) BBCOR Bat from Louisville Slugger is hotter than ever. The EXD Alloy barrel is extended a half-inch further than traditional BBCOR models, which means you get an ever bigger, highly responsive sweet spot. The three-piece design puts the stiff feel elite players crave in your hands while the 3FX-PWR™ Connection System maximizes efficiency and the PWR End Cap helps deliver maximum energy transfer on every single swing.

  • Created Season: 2022
  • Sub-Department: Non-wood bat
  • Type: Non-wood bat
  • Barrel Material: Aluminium
  • Barrel Diameter: 2 5/8"
  • Drop Weight: -3
  • Model Type: Standard
  • EXD™ Premium Alloy BarrelA half-inch longer than that of traditional BBCOR models, giving you a larger, yet incredibly responsive sweet spot
  • PWR™ End CapHelps you turn energy and momentum into added power in your swing
  • PWR™ Connection SystemThree-piece design centered around the PWR™ Connection System that delivers the stiff feel the game’s elite talent love, while reducing vibration in the hands on mis-hits
  • Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™Designed to give players added tack and cushion to improve feel and bat control through the zone
  • Power Swing WeightAdded weight toward the end of the barrel, creating a perfect platform for hitters focused on driving the ball out of the yard
  • Meets BBCOR standard
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