Past Model
Louisville Slugger
Meta
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After the 2020 Meta proved too good and got reined in, the redesigned 2021 Meta is a total dud, finishing dead last in our exit-speed testing. Extremely disappointing.
CertificationBBCOR
Drop-3
ConstructionTwo-piece composite
Swing WeightBalanced
$—MSRP
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Our Review
Rarely do we say a bat flat-out sucks, but the 2021 Meta does not perform. Louisville Slugger got caught with a 2020 model that was too hot and the redesigned 2021 came in dead last on exit speed across every one of our testers, with outrageous vibration to boot. Save your cash and grab a Victus Nox or Cat 9 Connect instead.
Insider Note
Industry insiders report the Victus Nox and Cat 9 are crushing it in sales while the Meta lags.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Familiar Meta two-piece composite build and graphics
Cons
- Came in DEAD LAST on exit speed across all testers
- Performed no better than a sub-$99 one-piece Marucci F5
- Outrageous vibration on contact
- Design change gutted the performance that made the 2020 model great
Full Specifications
| Brand | Louisville Slugger |
|---|---|
| Model | Meta |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Certification | BBCOR |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | 2 5/8" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | — |