Hitting with the 2022 Louisville Slugger Marshburn Genesis | USSSA-240 Slowpitch Softball Bat Review

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[@victormarinjr3230]

You should do a video explaining the different types of softballs, and how they react with the different types of softball bats.

[@shmooodtyy]

this one is it🙏🏽

[@joshuavanderkin1510]

I’ve been wanting this type of video explaining the balls and which bats work with what balls and what can’t be touched by them.. like IN DETAIL! Love your vids !!

[@vicjose]

He still ain't did it 😂

[@ShoeBTV]

Didn’t need a bat before these genesis videos. Bought this bat immediately after this video using the promo code. Don’t tell my wife. Thanks guys!

[@christopher.smith537]

Yes. Looking forward to that beautiful blue.

[@williamford7060]

My most favorite bat I’ve ever swung. I wish I would have bought 2 of the Tyler Marshburn signature

[@flyinghigh5531]

Just picked up a new genisis with your code. Thank you!

[@adamdunn1675]

Been waiting to see you swing the new models. Planning on ordering this weekend.

[@HittingWithTheNorth]

Cracked my APG2 in 50 swings! Blew my mind. Crazy HOT bat though!

[@davidjoeseph2646]

First few swings were all arms. Will has been hitting the weights! Hitting big time jacks. I love the austim awareness color scheme on the middle bat.

[@adamdunn1675]

Mine should deliver tomorrow. $255 out the door with the code. Thanks for getting one!!!!

[@adamdunn1675]

Got to swing some today. Performance and sound out of the wrapper is crazy. Glad I went with the 25.5. I think the 26.5 would’ve swung too heavy and left me behind.

[@CleverBIGBOY19]

I got the Lady Geny and the Marshburn at the same time. Broke my Lady on the first swing but the marshburn is absolutely gas

[@travismeyer457]

How nice of you to include some rec guys in the video 😂 Gives everyone a reference point. Was waiting for Maxie to hit a Dinger

[@PNWDesigns0944]

🤣🤣 he hit the fence a couple of times lol

[@maxpigeon]

It was a struggle morning dude. I'll hit one for a video another time and blow ya a kiss

[@donaldgange3957]

@@maxpigeon hey man you did your best nice to see you

[@maxpigeon]

@@donaldgange3957 Miss ya bud

[@donaldgange3957]

@@maxpigeon miss ya too man it’s been too long

[@briancottrell6434]

Can’t wait to swing mine tomorrow

[@StankoD1P]

Another dope video fellas. Video 5 of asking for a hitting tips video, I can’t be the only one askin! Keep doin y’all’s thing tho

[@shayneseymour5229]

Straight up ! I want hitting tips no doubt !

[@jordanmaroney9279]

Love the vids!

[@devindelaune38]

Notis hit at the right time as always😎

[@TheIzurex]

Great content as always! When are you gonna be dropping the 1000+ cuts Anarchy velo test video? Real curious how a broken in Anarchy will compare to a broken in M2 or M5 construction…

[@Hap3nis]

That Goofy laugh at 5:05 lolll

[@cheeverkris]

The red paint almost instantly started to flake off my Purcell. Under the red paint was the white paint, and it is in great shape with absolutely no issues. So my issue is just with the graphics over the white paint. After about 300 hits I'm going to have a completely white bat. LOL

[@kenbruno8774]

So glad you did this video. The 4tf bat is the same end load. I have several of these since you started these videos everyone is starting to grab these to try. They are defiantly making a statement. The sound I have noticed as they get closer to the 240 250 changes dramtically

[@BradRofkahr]

How does the 4TF bat compare to this model? I know they are the same weight, but is the 4TF bat just as hot?

[@BradRofkahr]

@@catastrophechris7049 thank you

[@kenbruno8774]

@@BradRofkahr I don’t know I do not h e this model but the 4tf is hotter then any of the half oz end loads. The kings and Sanchez any of the 1/2 oz end load are not as hot as APG2 or the 4TF

[@baseketball85]

@@kenbruno8774 They all are literally the same bat just different end loads, I have the cotton candy LS Genny and it's a half ounce and is every bit as hot as my Marshburn and Lady Genny

[@kenbruno8774]

@@baseketball85 where did you get that one I have not been able to find any of those

[@reecewolfinger4306]

This made me go buy the geny would love a video on it

[@jasonzuniga349]

My Marshburn cracked after only 60 swings, probably a bad batch, however, it was juicy up until then! My replacement just got delivered today can't wait to get back out there with it!

[@PNWDesigns0944]

The whole 240 line has been good

[@westendtrapper8536]

I have the Everett Williams. Got about 100 hits and it split missing big chunks. Our season doesn't even start until Tuesday. My buddy's mashburn is holding pretty good though

[@jizzle3116]

Stuck between these and the rukkus. Swung the new suncoast and I’m torn for sure.

[@thispak]

The genesis looks and sounds nice

[@f.fournier4220]

Please do a Louisville Slugger 4 The Fallen USA/WBSC review

[@jakelatner581]

Yea my buddy got this bay the other day an it completely busted within first 20 to 30 swings so they sent him a replacement an we took 30 to 40 light cuts with it then he opened an swung full swing a busted it again not a very durable bat at all but is definitely hot as hell out the wrapper

[@jcfoster1782]

LOVE IT!! hope you get a chance to test the Purple and Gold version (canada sports excellence exclusiv e)

[@klubberlang6035]

Pretty sure that’s the Kobe Bryant Version

[@leroypadilla_FAFO]

All right that Bros or Louisville I need to sponsorship going on so far since this video came out I've had seven people order this bat. LOL

[@leroypadilla_FAFO]

Update the Tyler Marshburn fell apart quick. My Balanced Red (Iron Man) is a tank and hits bombs. Already warranted Marshburn and have the new yellow and blue coming.

[@bradcoleman7538]

Man I wished y'all would do a video on the louisville senior slugger with exit vilo

[@rickwasilchuk7431]

Bro, Warstic made a Bonesaber slow pitch utrip 240 🤯

[@bluefalcon3ID]

Extra points for the chiefs jersey 👍

[@oiaudacityio]

I recently picked up a Dirty 240 hopefully I don't have any durability issues.

[@xjoseppix7916]

My buddy just got one of those new genesis’s and he put about 50 half swings on it and then used it in a tournament last weekend when it was 65 degrees out and it cracked

[@tbone7353]

Way to cold

[@dronesandcars5365]

I have an Everrett Williams coming here soon and would like some advice on how to break it in without breaking the bat. I have Classic M's that are .40/325 that I'll be using to hit some balls off the tee. I figure on taking 50-100 75% swings off the tee before using it in a game the same night. I'm more of a contact hitter so I chose the Williams over the 4 the Fallen and the Marshburn due to them having a full 1 ounce endload. Hope I didn't buy the wrong bat. Lots of people are breaking these Williams after only 50+ hits.

[@garyward7923]

I’d like to see some Classic M and 52/300 ball comparisons. There’s so many different balls people swear by, but I think it’d be cool to see some exit velo numbers. Just a thought….

[@twmccoy100]

For classic M I'll just say that Gold Dot Extremes are the best balls out. They don't get mushy in the heat, and are hard as rocks. Very hard on bats, though. .52s are way more even. They all perform pretty similarly.

[@traviskirk3834]

The og freaks with e flex technology the freak limited edition, freak plus ( the one that says plus not the 2012 one) , the freak 98 you could use harder balls like 44 cor balls and they take forever to break in ( 1000 plus swings) but once broken in they still last for thousands more . My dad has had the plus and the limited edition freak but he still has the 98 and it is STILL not broken in. But when you barrel it up you can hear the difference. But if you want a really hot bat . The miken ultra 2 with e flex technology that they brought back out I have owned several when it first came out. Once the ultra 2 cracks it will keep getting hotter and hotter.

[@daltoncrisman2580]

Trying to debate on which Genesis to get is going to be a struggle...Could you guys do a review of the ASA/USA 4 The Fallen...I have one in the bag and wanna see your guys thoughts on the comparison to the Utrip version

[@coreyholmes9716]

Will you be doing the review of the Everett Williams Genesis??

[@lazdominguez8070]

Just got the LS “the fallen” great bat. You guys should review it as well.

[@kenbruno8774]

It is the exact same bat

[@devindelaune38]

My 4 the fallen got a little seam after 10 swings on 52’s but flipped it around been hacking with it haven’t seen anything else and bat is amazing .

[@arod3rdmar]

Is the fallen model the same as the marshburn

[@devindelaune38]

@@arod3rdmar same specs pretty sure

[@0316dantheman]

Just picked up my Sanchez

[@joeljessup7550]

Could you do a video on the new Watermelon XL??

[@serialjoke6672]

Have you tried the black and yellow Everett Williams genesis yet?

[@michaelgall3132]

I dont even play usssa and I want one!!

[@metaphoria3]

Dude I game a Purcell ‘17 Worth Legit xxL lets go!!

[@garyrogers7207]

Waiting on the Watermelon's. :)

[@bradbusakowski4777]

Monsta has a new USSSA bat "Trippin" coming out eta May 1ish. Would love some feedback if you can get one of those.

[@kylekuester5788]

Can you do a review of the Easton Salvo XL pls 😊

[@rogermcdonald450]

They got a 12” barrel model coming out soon too

[@PNWDesigns0944]

12” and a one piece 240 coming soon

[@lebron23127]

I just broke my marshburn. Took it out of the wrapper and cracked after 30 swings. Hitting 52 core

[@leroypadilla_FAFO]

Same here about 50 swings in put a large seam. It was 46° out in Albuquerque when it happened

[@L1ghtfoot4]

Same here with my Sanchez in El Paso 60-65 degrees only gaming it after my first genesis broke in 3 days. Only gaming the Sanchez lasted maybe 100 cuts

[@adamdunn1675]

Been swinging a balanced 27oz Psycho with good results. Would the 26.5 or 25.5 be closer? My other gamer was a 26oz CL22.

[@calebbrown918]

If could choose between a 220 Miken and a 240 genesis which would you go with? Which is hotter?

[@USOFYG62210]

Try out the slowpitch Warstic Bonesaber!

[@CommentingTheTruth]

How does the new 4 The Fallen ASA bat compare?

[@davidjoeseph2646]

What's the difference between the Purcell and the sanchez?

[@chrispytcg]

I'm about to drop some money for you new utrip practice balls what kind of batting practice balls should I buy if I'm swinging mainly 240s

[@stubbs21087]

Looks like I’m victim to the Marshburn cracking also. So much for the fix. 10-15 swings in and it’s done. Hopefully they stand behind it.

[@highhitproductions]

Broke my Williams at 20 swings….

[@tbone7353]

Ya i broke one on about 20 25 swings the problem is they have no stock for warranties if you didn't get a return yet except something in a heavy weight they sent me a f4t 27.5 not very happy with louisville slugger at the moment best of luck

[@highhitproductions]

@@tbone7353Christ I haven’t sent mine back yet thanks for the heads up

[@tbone7353]

@@highhitproductions ya i would probably wait until you see some stock come in on their website before sending it back

[@louisbors397]

I want to see u swing the new 9r in a 25

[@refugioruiz6707]

Hey bat bro. Will LS comeout with a 14" barrel genesis?

[@robsabella5179]

what's up with that FU Dawg Exclusive- waiting to see the review before grabbing one or should i just get it?

[@romeroj821]

Please do a ball tutorial!

[@dronesandcars5365]

I thought it was mainly about compression and not Cor when determining how hard a ball is. Classic Plus balls are 275, Classic M's are 325, Pro M's are 375 and Stadium's are 450. I've used mainly Classic M's and have yet to break a bat in cold or hot weather. Are you saying I can't use Classic M's with a Loisville Slugger bat?

[@silverviper2184]

Hows this compare to a kp23 220 version. I play at the local club level. thanks

[@CW-xh4bb]

Do NDM1 and 2

[@baileysmith4744]

would you recommend these for mens fastpitch softball? never seen them outside of these videos, everyone swings Miken Freaks or Easton synergy’s and B1’s

[@michaelrepa5900]

This bat or the 2022 DC41 Supermax end load? Which one is hotter?

[@davidjoeseph2646]

My sanchez has some hairline paint cracks going but it's hot now.

[@brianbanks3044]

52/300s work great for BP....we hit them exclusively and have not broken any bats this winter...the 44/375s broke 3 before we switched to the 52s....i love these Genesis bats...i have at least one of each of the models and they all perform top notch....next up for you guys, you have to review Suncoast Austin Dawe Balanced 12 inch U-trip....you might want to do the 1 piece new Ruckus that just came out last week also....rumor has it, that it has senior bat performance...wolf in sheep's clothing

[@Patman1666]

I literally just bought a brand new genesis swung all 52s and less than 100 swings all indoor and its already cracking

[@unofficialname4637]

The yellow ruckus?

[@brianbanks3044]

@@unofficialname4637 Blue usssa 12 inch balanced version

[@brianbanks3044]

@@Patman1666 we use the dudley 52/300 and some AD starr...the Evil 52s seem a little harder than other 52s and are said to break bats...either that or your guys are pure mashers

[@jeffharper5826]

0:07

[@purplecstasy22]

Worth Krecher 2022 some time ? Or the new melons ?

[@BigCO9]

Gonna ever get more "Nuke" merch in??

[@gilbertoalmonte4990]

Why you guys don't have 4 the fallen bat review?

[@metaphoria3]

You hit the new 240 Demarini CL22 Stadiums yet?

[@donaldgange3957]

Max my boy

[@jameskelly9858]

Waiting for a John kings bat review

[@samuelmacinnis2494]

How's the durability on these did they fix it

[@mariermickael8654]

You think 105 would be good with the marsburn

[@jtstudios314]

I’d like to see what you guys think of the best bat for clinchers! I’m in a modified league that uses clinchers and have read that bats can very slightly for that specific ball. Any suggestions????

[@francischaviano7402]

Swing 1P bats for those. The APG Black 1P is best one piece bat currently in my opinion. Or if you can get a hold of the Orange Miken Recoil 1P then great. I see them on eBay all the time. Buy them used since they are tanks and will last forever. And if all else fails and you want to save yourself the money, get a good old school metal bat for those balls. Point is the 2P bats rely more on trampoline effect due to flex, while 1P bats just hit the ball.

[@jtstudios314]

Got ya, makes sense. Money isn’t a factor here so I want to make sure I get the best bat for me with the best results. I’m currently using a Miken DC41 Supermax 2020 edition 26 oz. I’m thinking of going up another oz to 27.

[@TheWoody0007]

1:39 LOL

[@dswan3199]

1 piece suncoast coming?

[@andrewavalos1066]

Do you guys sell bats used?

[@brettbuchholz2792]

Curious what you prefer in this 1 piece vs 2 piece? Or if you noticed any difference. Have that red/white Genny and its nasty!

[@PNWDesigns0944]

I’m the bigger guy swinging with him in the video. The genesis is about the only thing I’ve swung in the last two years and personally the two piece and one piece feel exactly the stiffness wise too me.

[@thedingbatdingers4326]

I bought this one. Took it to the cage the other day, and after I noticed a small paint crease thats vertical goin up the barrel. Is that a crack do you think? or just a paint seam?

[@410ms3]

Contact LS and send them pics. They will tell you or maybe even send you a warranty replacement. Apparently they’re quick with returns. However, these Ls 240 bats are known to seam quickly.

[@GusLifts]

We need a Demarini Steele review, like a 2016 or 2018. It's a double stamp and every team in my league has about 6 of them because we're not allowed composite barrels, and these are stupid hot.

[@adamdunn1675]

My experience with the Steels has been great. I still have an OG Raw Steel that I try to sneak out everyone once in a while.

[@timothyhaynes5282]

I was thinking about buying this bat for a church leauge / special Olympics

[@brendancouncil9457]

Do nanother hr derby with 240 bats!

[@jakefenimore3659]

Have you swung the 4 the fallen LS? What did you think compared to the other Gennys?

[@tbone7353]

4tf is this bat with a different paint job it's stupid hot like all the genesis bat but they are very fragile be very careful especially early on how someone who hits like will has a andy that is fine blows my mind lol

[@jzand79]

Seaman on us (Bevis Laugh)

[@raymieles4674]

Cmon bro pleaseee!!! Lol do a clincher video

[@jtstudios314]

That’s what I’m saying! Lol

[@jamesisthemanevaroevaro805]

Whaaaaat y’all are sold out do we still get the $60 off when they restock

[@colekreaps]

I have asked a few times, but I will ask again. What do you do with all the bats you review? I know this was your buddies but do you give them back or just keep them? I was wondering if there was any way for like a give a way or to buy them off you guys.

[@PNWDesigns0944]

This was my bat and I personally wouldn’t sell it. I believe Will has a stash that he’d trade with people for stuff he hasn’t swung yet. Message him and find out you knew never know

[@angelavalos9115]

Are the all BLACK one piece APG a full ounce end load like this mashburn?

[@blacksheepsoftball]

0.75 oz

[@no_apologies_softball225]

Are you guys ever gonna review the pure NDM series? Seems like you guys only deal with bats with “names” on them.

[@slowpitchbros]

yep just recorded it

[@kentgarrett2887]

Stadiums are 47 Cor. Basically anything that says classic M on it is a bat breaker no matter if it’s evil, Dudley, or worth. A lot of the super gold dot extremes are 44 400 so they’re OK. And anything higher than 400comp is not good for 240 bats.

[@noahrivera2092]

Hey anyone in the comments need some help here … I’m starting a modified softball league what bat should I buy ??

[@trudonriddle1729]

The biggest thing to avoid is high compression balls. The COR value does not influence the damage to bats as much as the compression does. The Evil BP balls have very low compression and High COR to let them fly far and deal minimal damage to the bat. You are really looking to avoid anything above 400 compression as these can cause damage to 240 bats, this is why the stadiums and gold dot extremes can be bad for bats.

[@tannergrab282]

Not completely true. COR absolutely affects bat life/damage more in most instances. Low COR balls like 40s/44s kill bats exponentially faster than compression, especially under 60 degrees because COR directly affects how much energy is transferred into the barrel throughout contact and it extrapolates the colder it gets. 52s stay relatively the same density as to not alter the balls behavior in different temps. Low COR the barrel flexing does the work, high COR the type of bat, contact quality, and the bounciness of the ball does the work. That's why Monsta owns ASA/USA with their tech for the 52 COR balls. Not trashing your take, just saying that it has a huge impact on bat life.

[@kurticebanks8087]

I thought the evil BP balls were 48/425...

[@catastrophechris7049]

Just picked up the 4 the fallen. Anybody have one and can share their experience with performance/durability ?

[@anthonym3475]

I have one, I have about 100 swings on it, no durability issues so far. Absolute gas ⛽️!

[@huntergauthreaux2070]

Do one on 4 the fallen

[@Ahightower25]

Whats the brand of pine tar you use?

[@se2316]

I bet he use the tiger bat wax?

[@saulyesses9222]

How do u hit so damn far consistently every time??? How do u generate that much power

[@wojak91]

He said it was cold. Will knows how to swing for sure, but cold weather makes the balls harder which creates more compression.

[@NDR-hn3ue]

You really did jinx the Chiefs

[@kaynonbourque6535]

Swing a Everett Williams for us