`-9 Length to Weight Ratio Fastpitch Bat. Barrel: 2 14". Power balanced swing weight New PWR STAX™ barrel technology New ultra-light weight X-Cap™. Patented Tru3 technology 78" standard Fastpitch handle Age Group 14 & Over Louisville Slugger 2018 Womens LXT Fastpitch (-9) 2.25" Softball Bat WTLFPLX18A9. The bat that has made its name as one of the best in the fastpitch game is back with even more power and better feel than ever. The 2018 LXT Fastpitch bat is made with an ultra-balanced swing weight for extreme control and swing speed, so players can catch up to heaters and react to off-speed pitches all over the zone. It's made with Louisville Slugger's patented PBF Barrel Technology for maximum pop out of the wrapper and the largest sweet spot in the Louisville Slugger fastpitch line. With the patented Tru3 technology to reduce vibration and provide unmatched feel on contact, players everywhere can now up their game with the LXT from Louisville Slugger