2020 Louisville Slugger meta review

Attention: Recently NCAA and NFHS has banned the 33 inch model of LS meta 2020. So, we would recommend you not to buy the 33" model instead you can buy the 32" or 34".

If you already own a 33" of this bat, There is nothing to worry because you can return it to the company and get your money back. Here is the complete detail about it.

Overview

After the outstanding performance of 2019 Louisville Slugger Meta Prime it has undoubtedly become the most popular BBCOR baseball bat.

And that continues with this 2020 Louisville Slugger Meta, unfortunately it is no longer Prime.

For unknown reason, Louisville Slugger has removed the 'Prime' from the name of its 2020 Meta version. And now it is only Louisville Slugger Meta.

I wanted to clarify between names because people were so used to 2019 Meta prime that they call Louisville Slugger 2020 Meta as 2020 meta prime.

Now, coming back to the bat. Its build and its performance:

We found no major differences between 2019 meta prime and 2020 meta, it also has a huge barrel, whole lots of pop, No vibrations, Great sound and still popular and Costly too.

But I must say that there is one thing which they have improved is, its Paint job. In Louisville Slugger meta Prime there were complaints that it used to get chipped easily whereas in Louisville Slugger Meta, it does not.

Louisville Slugger Meta 2020 full review

Does it feel good in hand or vibrates when mishit?

The In-hand-feel of this bat is unbelievably very great, if chosen the right size combined with middle of the road swing weight. I can say that it will be suitable for 90% of the hitter out there.

When it is hit on the sweet spot it gives really very great sound and the ball pop off the barrel very far.

Vibrations in this BBCOR approved bat is negligible when compared to other similar bat, Louisville slugger have managed to remove all the vibrations when mishit on the barrel.

How does LS meta 2020 Performs?

In terms of performance Louisville Slugger doesn't seem to be beaten since it has launched it meta prime in 2019 and now with almost similar thing 2020 Meta is here.

Average exit speed recorded while on a tee is 84 to 85 and while live pitching it was 86-88 on an average. Thus, Now you can predict how this beast is gonna perform and how much Pop it would have.

How good is its Construction?

In terms of build quality, it is still the best, I think I would not be wrong if I say that Meta BBCOR bats are where right now where all the other brands want to see their own bats.

This is the reason why it is still the best bat even after launching the exact same bat again for next year without making any major change.

It uses most advanced technologies like EKO composite barrel, 3FX Connection System, Premium RTX End Cap, Premium LS PRO Comfort Grip with 3 piece design.

Is Louisville Slugger meta Durable?

Unlike any other website that reviews baseball bats we rate and review bats based on their durability whereas others rank them based on one-time performance or selling quality.

We rarely got any complaints of 2019 Louisville slugger meta prime breaking or cracking and the same is for 2020 meta.

Even I would save it is a little better than the previous version in terms of durability because its paint does not chip as easily as it used to be in meta prime BBCOR bat.

Is Slugger Meta 2020 Value for the money?

Since meta prime’s price was raised in 2019 players used to think it is very very pricey because there was not a single BBCOR baseball bat that touched this price.

But after the success of 2019 meta prime everyone admits that Louisville slugger meta prime is the best BBCOR bat in the market.

So, despite its premium price it still manages to deliver what players expect from a Best high school bat. Hence it is Value for the Money.

Bat Sizing options

The meta 2020 is available in BBCOR sizing, this high school bat is available in these following sizing options:

• 31"/28 oz
• 32"/29 oz
• 33"/30 oz
• 34"/ 31 oz

Due to its variety of sizing option it becomes suitable for almost 85% of the High school players who love to swing a balanced BBCOR bat.

Who is recommended to use this BBCOR bat?

Despite its premium construction and amazing performance, this truth can not be denied that it one of the most expensive bats ever. So, if you have a limited budget this can’t be your new high school friend.

Players who have no budget issue and like smooth smashes and no vibration with this three-piece construction may go for it.

Another reason to buy this 2020 meta -3 BBCOR bat is that you live bigger barrels and lighter swings. For Power hitters who love end load, 2020 LS Meta PWR is recommended. 

In a Nutshell it is suitable for those:

• Who has no budget issues
• Likes smooth smashes
• Does not want vibrations along with a stiffer feel
• Prefer Big barrel bats
• Loves Light swings

Louisville Slugger Meta 2020 Recommendations

Slugger Meta 2020 vs 2019 Meta Prime

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You might have probably heard that there is no difference in Meta Prime 2019 and Meta 2020 except name but I would here like to clarify that this is not the complete truth.
The one noticeable difference between both of them is that Slugger meta prime 2019 had a problem that finishes used to chip off easily which does not chip in the 2020 meta.
New meta 2020 changed the colorway to the blue base moreover you cannot find any major difference in performance and feel.
This is the same bat with 10% end load weight, For those elite power hitter should prefer the Louisville Slugger Meta PWR 2020 which is specially made for powerful players.
As such Meta PWR is best for those players who can handle all the swing weight you can give them.

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Similar Bats to Compare

If you have a limited budget and don’t want to spend that hefty amount yet want a decent high school baseball bat then Quatro Pro or Demarini CF Zen can be a good alternative. So these are the closest competitors of Slugger Meta 2020.