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Overview
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 is an end-loaded bat with a powerful barrel, but a light, flexible handle to balance out the bat. It can deliver power and hit the ball hard, improving marginal exit velocity (0.67%). The Select PWR 2027 takes some effort to swing, but is worth it for the copious power it can provide.
- Powerful
- Comfortable
- Forgiving Barrel
- Flexible feel
- Heavy
Who Should Buy
The Select PWR is a proficient power bat, designed for home run swings. The bat is meant for older (16-19) power hitters who can handle the weight of an end-loaded barrel.
Tradeoffs
Younger, developing hitters (14-16) or contact hitters may have trouble getting the heavy barrel through the zone.
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The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 is a great option for power hitters. The Trackman data shows the forgiving and weighted barrel produces hard and high quality contact, but the Blast motion shows the downside in bat speed and control. Hitters who can handle the weight will be rewarded, but it is not for everyone.
Bat Comparison
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 did not rank near any other end-loaded power bats. Instead, the bat is closest in rating to the Chosen One and Dynasty- two light hitting contact bats. Although they are rated similarly, they achieve those silver ratings from very different angles. The contact bats sacrifice power to have a light swing feel, and in the case of the Chosen one the light weight even sacrifices some momentum. In the case of the Select PWR, however, the bat sacrifices speed and consistency to chase power. Other end-loaded bats may have more stable power numbers, but don’t let the data fool you. The Select PWR can do immense damage when swung properly, but unlike the Chosen One and Dynasty, you must be confident in your strength and swing mechanics to get the most out of the Select PWR.
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Player Opinion Metrics
Player Opinion Commentary: The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 did far better on the player reviews than the data would suggest. The players liked the forgiving barrel and comfortable grip. Although the heavy, end-loaded weight distribution required high effort to control, they were satisfied with the contact when they put in the effort, giving the bat an overall score of 4.59/5.
While consistent contact was not guaranteed with an end-loaded bat, the players were happy with the high quality contact the bat could generate. They gave the Select PWR a 4.1/5 on contact.
Players had overall positive feedback. Power hitters felt it had a good balance for a heavy bat and a comfortable grip. The contact hitters critiqued the bat for having too much flex and feeling short in the hands. But everyone seemed to like the simple and effective colorway, giving the Select PWR a 4/5 on look and feel.
The highest rating the players gave the Select PWR was a 4.2/5 on sweet spot. The bat has a large, forgiving barrel that the players felt still performed well on off-centered contact.
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 earned a 3.7/5 for balance. The power hitters liked the weight, saying it could provide resistance that they needed to get their fast hands through the zone. The contact hitters, on the other hand, felt it was too heavy.
The players gave the Select PWR a 4/5 on pop. They felt the bat could produce serious power when solid contact was made.
Control finished at 3.6/5. It had some mixed reviews, as the contact hitters struggled to maneuver the barrel, and even the power hitters admitted to needing more effort to swing with precision.
Trackman Metrics
Trackman Commentary: The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 showed flashes of power, but the data showed its weight made it harder to swing and less likely to produce great swings on a repeated basis. The bat only showed a positive marginal increase in 1/5 Trackman categories, but its ability to produce immense power on any given swing brought the overall Trackman score to a 4.03/5.
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 averaged 86.75 mph in exit velocity, with a top speed of 94.55 mph. It finished +0.59 mph, or +0.76%, above the baseline. As the only positive marginal increase in the Trackman portfolio, the increase in exit velocity shows how hard the Select PWR sends the ball when good contact is achieved.
Average distance came in at 282.62 ft, decreasing -3.1 ft (-0.8%) below baseline. However, the top drive was almost 40 ft above the average at 318.87 ft. The Select PWR may have been too heavy to swing well with consistency, but it can drive the ball far in the right hands.
Sweet spot rate averaged 61.54% and finished with practically no change (-0.02%) to the baseline. This neutral result suggests that hitters would get solid results on off-centered contact, but even off-centered contact was difficult to come by to balance out the results.
The bat produced a 19.78% hard-hit rate, decreasing -8.05% below baseline. This was one of the weaker results in the TrackMan profile, once again highlighting the lack of consistency in contact.
Barreled rate averaged 2.20%, finishing -4.54% below baseline. This was another notable negative, showing that fewer swings produced the ideal combination of exit velocity and launch angle compared to player baseline.
Blast Motion Metrics
Blast Motion Commentary: The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 did not receive excellent Blast Motion scores. It showed either no change or decreases to the margin across all three major categories, earning a 3.31/5 overall.
The Louisville Slugger Select PWR 2027 averaged 65.16 mph in bat speed, with a best swing of 72.48 mph. It finished -1.63 mph, or -2.47%, compared to the baseline. The bat’s power-oriented design came with some tradeoff in overall swing speed, as hitters could not get the barrel through the zone as fast as a balanced bat.
Peak hand speed averaged 20.24 mph, with a best mark of 22.99 mph. The Select PWR decreased -0.44 mph, or -2.17%, below the baseline. Once again, the heavy bat provided resistance to batters, rather than helping their hands gain momentum through the swing.
Time to contact averaged 0.147 seconds, with a reported best mark of 0.125 seconds. The bat finished essentially unchanged from baseline at -0.000 seconds (+0.01%), an impressive feat for a heavy bat to not drag and cause a slower time to contact.
Physical Specifications
Bat Grip Max Circumference: 5.25in
Bat Grip Length Max to Min: 7in
Barrel Max Circumference: 8.5in
Barrel Max Circumference Length: 7in
Physical Characteristics
Durable barrel, unaffected by cold weather, does not need breaking in.
2pc System creates the perfect barrel to handle connection for more power transfer and less sting on mis-hits.
EVOKE Alloy Barrel Design: High-performing alloy barrel, optimized to deliver unmatched performance and feel on every swing.
SPD-Gen3 End Cap: Designed with lightweight, composite materials to optimize barrel performance
Balanced
Pro Design Knob Taper: Improves comfort, control & leverage with tapered construction integrated with the handle beneath the grip
Premium LS Pro Comfort Grip™: Creates ultimate tack and cushion
A red handle with a cream bat and black highlights, the Select PWR makes power simple with a dash of color.
Everyone on the field will feel the ringing echo off the barrel
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Methodology Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
It is meant for older power hitters who are confident in their ability to control a heavy barrel and are looking for a boost in power.
It lacks the consistency of some higher rated bats but can do just as much damage.
The Select PWR 2027 did not show great overall scores or much marginal increase, but the bat could bring power on any given swing.
There are power rewards for hitters whose swing matches this bat's heavy profile.
The heavy barrel is hard to swing with speed and precision
The 2027 model did not get as high a rating as either the 2025 or 2026 version.
High School and College athletes are required to have a -3 BBCOR certified bat
A good time to upgrade is when starting varsity/upper level travel circuits
Yes the bat is -3 BBCOR certified
The Select PWR 2027 is end-loaded and will have a heavier feel compared to its listed weight
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