2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 USSSA End Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416U-E

    Price: $185.99
Item#:SBZ416U-E  |  Manufacturer: Louisville Slugger
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2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 USSSA End Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416U-E

The Z4000 bats for 2016 are made as a 3-piece, constructed out of 100% Pure 360 Composite material. The barrel-to-handle connection is held together using the TRU3 piece, which significantly eliminates vibration and efficiently transfers contact energy back to the barrel. Speaking of the barrel, Louisville uses a Grit Blast Finish to create more spin on the ball. This spin will increase the intensity of your hits, making them go further at a faster speed. Lastly, the Z4's have a 7/8" Tapered Handle, 12" Barrel Length & the standard slow-pitch 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter

End Loaded - Made for power hitters, this Z4000 has an End Load weighting for more mass at the end of the barrel.

USSSA - This bat is approved for USSSA, NSA and ISA softball associations

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Z4000 USSSA End Loaded Features:

  • 100% Pure 360 Composite
  • TRU3 - 3-Piece Construction
  • End Loaded Swing Weight
  • 7/8" Tapered Handle
  • 12" Barrel Length
  • 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
  • Grit Blast Finish
  • Association Approval: USSSA, NSA and ISA (Not approved for ASA or ISF)
  • One Year Warranty  

 

Louisville Slugger

2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 USSSA Balanced Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416U-B

2016 USSSA Balanced

2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 USSSA End Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416U-E2016 USSSA Endloaded

 

2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 ASA USSSA End Loaded Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416A-E

2016 ASA Endloaded

2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 ASA USSSA Balanced Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416A-B2016 ASA Balanced

2016 Louisville Slugger Z4000 Power Load USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat SBZ416U-PL2016 USSSA Power Load
Approved For USSSA, ISA, NSA USSSA, ISA, NSA USSSA, ASA, ISA, ISF, NSA USSSA, ASA, ISA, ISF, NSA
 
USSSA, ISA, NSA
Weight Distribution Balanced 1 Ounce End Load 1 Ounce End Load Balanced 1.5 Ounce End Load
Barrel Material Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite
Handle Material Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite Pure 360 Composite
Best Use Contact/Line Drive Hitters Power Hitters Power Hitters Contact/Line Drive Hitters Bodybuilders
Barrel Length 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches 12 inches
Release Date January, 2015 January, 2015 January, 2015 January, 2015 March, 2015
Design 3 Piece 3 Piece 3 Piece 3 Piece 3 Piece
Return Policy 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Warranty One year One year One year One year One year

 



  • Review by: johnny montez
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Great bat! Hot out of the wrapper, lots of pop to it produces as expected and exceeds
  • Cons: Grip tape is loose on end of knob. The end load feel makes it feel way heavier than it is.
  • 6 of 26 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: David Stansbury
  • Pros: Never been an EndLoad kind of guy. Friend of mine asked me to try it over the balanced and I've been a fan ever since. This bat was a great purchase. Great pop. Bats doesn't control me. I can still place the ball the way I could with a balanced
  • Cons: To be honest I don't really have anything bad to say about the Z4 el. It's made me a life time fan of Louisville.
  • 10 of 22 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Mark Costabile
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: This bat is serious. Put about 150 swings on it in the cage so wasn't real sure about distance until today. Sent a few with the first dozen I hit. The best thing about this bat is it is extremely forgiving. Great pop even when you don't hit the sweet spot. When you do expect a bomb. I was very surprised with the distance on a few considering i felt next to nothing on contact. 3 piece construction is legit. All around solid. I was hoping I would like the 4000 as much as the 2000. Well, I do.
  • Cons: Nope. Hope the 3 piece construction holds up.
  • 17 of 17 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Jahnke
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: This bat was hot out of the wrapper. My first five swings were all long balls. Even people who normally don't hit with power were hitting to the fence. Smooth feel off the bat with a forgiving sweet spot.
  • Cons: None that I can see at this point.
  • 4 of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: PhilMart
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Hottest bat out of wrapper by far!!! Great grip no need for batting gloves. Spin off the bat is incredible. Giving outfielders a hard time judging the ball.
  • Cons: None
  • 8 of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: AndyA
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Great bat! Once this is broken in, it launches line drives like crazy. My buddy bought this bat last summer. This is his only bat of choice. It is very durable and can be used in all types of weather. Doesn't matter If you are a base hitter only or if you are the power home run hitter of the team, it works for anyone! Fair price as well. My buddy went 11 for 12 in his playoffs with this bat. Must buy.
  • Cons: Takes a little to break in. Some people say(which I agree with) It has like movement in the handle or like a slight "twist" That's how these bats are. I have used other Z-type bats that do the same. It is at least a 2 piece bat. It is very mild you just have to get use to it.
  • 2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Tim Mays
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: The bat has a very good feel. Not too much end load, not too little.
  • Cons: I don't like the ultra thin handle, but I fix that by applying one more wrap.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Andy
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Rocket launcher, this thing is nasty once it gets broken it. My buddy had this bat before I bought it and he went 11 for 12 in his tournament with it. It works great in cold weather and hits the ball HARD. Great for contact hitters.
  • Cons: Both bats I have broken in (my buddies 28oz and my 26oz) took awhile to break in. Yours may not though.
  • 1 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Jake
  • Pros: Just got the 28oz Z4000 endload recently, doesn't feel like you swinging and 28oz bat, feels lighter. Still think I need to put a few more swings on it to get it hot. If you liked the Z3000, your probably going to this model as well.
  • Cons: N/A
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Lucas Murphy
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Bat has amazing pop out of the wrapper. I hit moon shots with this bat, and love how it feels. The end load is perfect for guys who like to hit home runs.
  • Cons: Within 30 swings and less than 20 days of owning this bat, it blew up. I hit a softball in a tournament, and the entire barrel cracked and pieces went everywhere. Not sure if anyone else has had this happen. Hopefully this is not a common occurrence because like I said I really enjoy the pop this bat has and the drive the ball has coming off this bat.
  • 7 of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Neal
  • Pros: Extremely hot out of the wrapper! I've never hit a softball as far as i hit with the end load Usssa z4000. (i swear i dont work for the company its just an extremely hot bat)
  • Cons: Broke about 5 games into my season. Louisville replaced the bat with the newer model Z-4 immediately which was nice. hopefully the new version holds up!
  • 6 of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Tim
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Nice sweet spot. Ball screams off the bat.
  • Cons: None known
  • 2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Rhino
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Great bat. Hot right out of the wrapper. Laser line drives and deep bombs. Only have about 50 swings on it so I'm excited to see how it improves.
  • Cons: Tape was fully sealed at top of grip wrap. Not a big deal as that can easily be addressed.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Josh Davis
  • Pros: Bar has really good pop. Took about 50 cuts to get it broken in. Used it for a couple games now and the entire team is impressed.
  • Cons: Haven't found any yet.
  • 1 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Hodo70
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: I purchased the 30 oz version of this bat and it is HEAVY. Feels great though. Guys on our team hit exclusively with this bat now (versus a Z-2000 27 oz they used to hit with). Have hit several balls where I though "I didn't get all of that." only to watch it sail over the fence. Big picture, great bat.
  • Cons: This bat is great but the end loading does make it feel heavy, and if you're a smaller person, definitely get the 27 or 28 oz version.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Josh
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Love the tapered handle, great pop off the bat right out of the wrapper.
  • Cons: None yet.
  • 1 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Kaz
  • Pros: This bat feels great out of the wrapper and is only to continue to get hotter!
  • Cons: Only negative is the grip is really thick right above the knob. This is an easy fix with new grip though.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Christina
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Nice grip. Textured bat new for 2016 for maximum performance.
  • Cons: none yet!
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Chucky
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: This bat feels good and has big pop. The ball screams off the bat like no other. Love the extra grip on the lower end. No complaints and highly recommend after the bat is broken in.
  • Cons: Takes a bit to break in but once broken in, its on fire.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Billy Jack Stevens
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Really like the textured barrel, and the tapered handle grip!!!! Great feeling bat.
  • Cons: It did take about 250-300 cuts before it starting getting hot. Wasn't terrible out of the wrapper but now its really starting to open up.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Stewart
  • Pros: Best bat I've ever swung. Before buying this bat, our whole team only had 1 Homerun all together. The first game we hit 4 as a team, and the 2nd game we hit 9. I've lost count after our 4th or fifth game, but highly suggested.
  • Cons: only con i have is I bought this bat when it was $300. but totally worth it.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Chris
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Unwrapped it at a tourney. 1st swing BOMB on a mushball. Most of everyone on the team started to use it. It only got hotter throughout the day. Ordered a 26oz, feels alot lighter. Feels good in hand. Nice solid bat all the way from knob to end cap. Everyone loved the feel. The matte/sandpaper feel to it.
  • Cons: No real cons other than the fat end knob thing. But I'll live.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Josh
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Awesome bat! There is a little bit of a break in period (about 50 swings) but once this thing opens up they are hard shots and line drives! Sweet spot is also great and even if you make contact out of the sweet spot it is still forgiving. Hands down awesome bat and would def recommend!
  • Cons: No complaints
  • 2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Big BoB
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Bomb thrower straight from open! I was hitting homeruns right from the get go. no break in time at all. If it does have break in time Im really scared for peoples cars when it gets there! Above expectations, good price and awesome look. I really love the grip tape feel of the barrel.
  • Cons: All the other dudes thinking they can swing my 30oz because they see me mashing the ball! GET ONE
  • 1 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Tyler Klusman
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Beast ass bat!
  • Cons: Nothing
  • 2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Jordan franks
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: I previous owned z2000 and loved it. So I thought i give the z4000 a try and it was amazing out of the wrapper. Exit speed balls was coming off the bat was amazing defently loved this bat!!
  • Cons: Sad note about this bat 97 swings into having it the casing of the barrel started chipping which lead to the barrel cracking on me. They replaced it with upper model z4 but wish they would have just fixed issue with z4000
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Miguel
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Hot out the wrap! I went with the 30 oz and wow! Really liked my 2000, but this bat does some serious damage with little to no feel! Only have a few hits with it and I'm very satisfied
  • Cons: First time using a 30 oz, a little getting use to.
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Helen
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: the bat is powerfull
  • Cons: N/A
  • 1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Jordan Hernandez
  • Pros: Amazing bat just got it in today. And it was nothing but long balls from the start!
  • Cons: Just wish they had a 30 oz when I purchased it but the 26 oz will do!
  • 0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Brandon Smith
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: So far it's good! Still trying to get it all broke in! I bought it cause a guy on one of my teams I'm on had it and was swinging it! Very hot bat when it's broke in though!
  • Cons: None as of now!
  • 0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: DuWayne
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Durable, Quality, Powerful
  • Cons: None
  • 0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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  • Review by: Rob
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Great bat, very little vibration, good pop out of the wrapper. A solid bat all around.
  • Cons:
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  • Review by: Anthony Hunter
    Verified Purchaser
  • Pros: Good pop right out of the wrapper. I have this in 30 and now 26 and have no issues. The bat is reliable and the explosion off the bat is nice. There is almost no vibration or sting when hitting.
  • Cons: The bat chips easily.
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  • Thus bat says 26oz. Is that the starting weight before the endload? What is the final weight?
  • Asked by SOSA
  • The "end load" does not add weight, as that's just the weight distribution. The bat is 26oz without the end cap, bat grip, and knob put on the bat.
  • Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)
  • Does this bat come in wrapper with warranty?
  • Asked by Shana MacPhee
  • This bat is brand new unused in the wrapper with a one year manufacturer's warranty. Every bat we sell is new in wrapper unless clearly stated otherwise.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Buenos dias me lo pueden mandar a mexico y en cuanto es el costo
  • Asked by Miguel Angel
  • Unfortunately we do not ship outside of the 50 states in America. We cannot processes international orders. All credit cards and Paypal accounts used must be issued in America and registered to an American shipping address.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • What is the endload of this bat
  • Asked by Kevin
  • This bat has a 1 ounce end load
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • With the price of $149.99, does this mean the bat is unwrapped or new wrapped?
  • Asked by Jonathan
  • This bat is new in the wrapper with a one year manufacturer's warranty.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • What's the difference between these bats and the the z4000 end loaded being sold on the Louisville site? This bat looks different
  • Asked by Heavy-D
  • Louisville Slugger shows that they have the same bat here as well as the ASA model. Not sure what you are looking at, but if you contact us Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM at 1-800-589-4487 we can better assist you.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Is this equivalent to the Louisville Slugger Z-2000 End Load Slow Pitch Softball Bat: SBZ214-UE? Or a newer version?
  • Asked by Dana
  • The Z2000's and Z4000's will have similar barrels but different connection pieces thus making the Z4000 have a little more flex to it. The Super Z will be the new updated version of the Z2000.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Is this the dual stamp bat? I see USSSA on it, but some reviews with a bat that looked like this said it was dual USSSA/ASA stamped. I assume that means the bat is not as hot with the ASA limitation as a true USSSA bat would be? Just not familiar with a dual stamped bat.
  • Asked by Ronnie
  • This bat is NOT a dual stamp bat. There were two other Z4000 bats (a dual stamp balanced and a dual stamp end load) but are no longer in production. The remaining Z4000's (SBZ416U-e and SBZ416U-B) will NOT be ASA certified.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Do u ship to Canada?
  • Asked by andy
  • We do not ship to Canada
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Is this bat new in the wrapper for $149.99? The description says one year warranty and then says out of wrapper discounted bats do NOT come with warranty in parentheses?
  • Asked by Lumpp
  • We no longer have any out of wrapper bats in stock. These bats are new unused in the wrapper with a one year manufacturer's warranty.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Currently this bat is on sale for $149.99. Is this bat in wrapper or sold out of wrapper?
  • Asked by Ryan
  • These bats are new unused in the wrapper unless otherwise specified in the available options.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Is this bat single walled or multi walled like the 2014?
  • Asked by Sammy
  • The Z4000 is not a single wall bat, it's a composite layered bat.
  • Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)
  • Why are the bats out of the wrapper on the discounted ones (usssa z4000)? Thanks,
  • Asked by matt benoist
  • Out of wrapper bats are bats that are new unused but removed from wrapping for showcasing at our store front or used for images for our website. Out of wrapper bats are new unused but do not come with a warranty.
  • Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)
  • Since it is out of the wrapper does it still have the full warranty on it?
  • Asked by Oscar Garcia
  • Out of the Wrapper bats do NOT come with a manufacturer's warranty.
  • Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)
  • When the bat is out of the wrapper, does it mean that it is used?
  • Asked by jose
  • No, Out of Wrapper means it was taken out of its plastic wrapper and most likely used for photos, but it has never been used for hitting and is brand new.
  • Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)

Product SpecsProduct Info
Deals:Closeout
Material:Composite
Barrel Diameter:2 1/4" Diameter Barrel
Model Year:2016
Product Keywords:USSSA