{"product_id":"2027-louisville-slugger-aura-fastpitch-softball-bat-12","title":"2027 Louisville Slugger Aura Fastpitch Softball Bat -12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Louisville Slugger Aura Fastpitch Softball Bat (-12)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Louisville Slugger Aura Fastpitch Bat (-12) | 2nd String Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Louisville Slugger Aura Fastpitch Bat (-12) at 2nd String Sports. Authorized dealer, full warranty, receipt, plus FREE grip install with grip purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlock new levels of performance and command the plate with the 2027 Louisville Slugger Aura Fastpitch Softball Bat (-12). Specially engineered for young, developing fastpitch players, the Aura combines an ultra-light swing weight with advanced two-piece composite construction. Built to help early-stage athletes build fundamental swing mechanics while maximizing barrel speed, this drop-12 weapon gives players the barrel control, flex, and confidence needed to make consistent, hard contact on every pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an Authorized Louisville Slugger Dealer, every purchase from 2nd String Sports includes an official store receipt to ensure your bat is fully covered under Louisville Slugger's 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty should any warranty issues arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Custom Grip Installation: Want us to install a custom grip before your bat ships? We offer FREE installation with the purchase of any Lizard Skins Bat Grip! Simply add a Lizard Skins grip and your bat to the same order, then leave a note at checkout specifying if the hitter is Right-Handed or Left-Handed so we wrap it in the correct direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Aura features an advanced two-piece composite design engineered to optimize barrel responsiveness and sweet spot forgiveness right out of the wrapper. Built with Louisville Slugger's AFX1 Connection System, this joint eliminates harsh hand vibration and redirects impact energy directly back into the ball for maximum power transfer. Out at the end, the COPA Performance End Cap works in synergy with the composite barrel to optimize overall swing balance, barrel acceleration, and contact feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Aura (2027 Fastpitch Edition) Drop Weight: -12 Drop Ratio Barrel Diameter: 2 1\/4 Inch Fastpitch Barrel Construction: 2-Piece Composite Design Connection System: AFX1 Connection Technology (Reduces Vibration and Enhances Energy Transfer) End Cap: COPA Performance End Cap (Optimizes Swing Weight and Barrel Pop) Grip Service: Free Installation With Purchase of Grip: Add any Lizard Skins grip to your bat order and specify LH\/RH handedness in order notes for free custom installation! Certifications: Approved for play in USA Softball (ASA), USSSA (Fastpitch Only), NSA, ISA, and WBSC Warranty Guarantee: Authorized Dealer: Includes valid proof of purchase for full 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEY PERFORMANCE INNOVATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2-Piece Composite Construction: Delivers a soft feel, expanded sweet spot, and optimal barrel flex engineered to maximize exit velocity for youth athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAFX1 Connection System: Specialized handle-to-barrel connection that dampens vibration and absorbs sting on off-center hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOPA Performance End Cap: High-tech end cap design that maximizes barrel profile, enhances durability, and creates an ultra-light swing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-Lightweight -12 Drop Profile: Tailored for young fastpitch hitters seeking fast hand speed, optimal barrel control, and effortless swing execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHO IS THE AURA FASTPITCH (-12) BEST FOR?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Fastpitch Hitters: Ideal for youth players who want a light-swinging, shock-absorbing 2-piece composite bat that reduces hand sting and helps barrel up more pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT 2ND STRING SPORTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2nd String Sports, we’re making high-performance sports gear accessible to every athlete. As an authorized retailer for top brands like Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Easton, and Rawlings, every new bat purchase comes with an authentic, valid store receipt so you enjoy full manufacturer warranty protection. From brand-new releases to quality pre-owned equipment, we give great gear a second life. 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