{"product_id":"2027-louisville-slugger-kryo-2-limited-edition-empress-10","title":"2027 Louisville Slugger Kryo 2 Limited Edition: EMPRESS -10","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Louisville Slugger Kryo2 Empress Limited Edition Fastpitch Softball Bat (-10 \/ -11)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Louisville Slugger Kryo2 Empress Fastpitch Bat (-10, -11) | 2nd String Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition 2027 Louisville Slugger Kryo2 Empress (-10 \u0026amp; -11) at 2nd String Sports. Full warranty receipt, plus FREE Lizard Skins grip install!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a bold statement on game day and command the strike zone with the limited-edition 2027 Louisville Slugger Kryo2 Empress Fastpitch Softball Bat. Available in both -10 and -11 drop weights, the Empress combines eye-catching style with Louisville Slugger's high-performing Kryo2 technology. Wrapped in an exclusive graphic scheme featuring vibrant purple, pink, gold, blue, black, and white accents, this bat gives travel ball, high school, and advanced youth hitters a distinctive, head-turning option for competitive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Kryo2 Empress is the GO-EX+ gapped-wall composite barrel system, engineered to deliver immediate trampoline effect, soft contact feel, and distinct acoustic feedback right out of the wrapper. Joined by the VTX Connection System, the barrel and handle move independently to absorb harsh hand sting on off-center hits. 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