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Step into the box with confidence and let the storm roll in with the 2026 Louisville Slugger Kryo Thundernight (-11). This limited-edition fastpitch bat is designed for young travel players and elite slap hitters who thrive on speed, precision, and chaos on the basepaths. Its bold violet crackle pattern isn’t just eye-catching—it’s the perfect match for the energy and electricity this bat brings to your game.
At the core of the Kryo Thundernight is the GO-EX1 Barrel System, a gapped wall composite barrel with an internal disc design that produces explosive pop, a forgiving sweet spot, and that unmistakable sound Slugger bats are known for. Paired with the XPND End Cap, this construction amplifies barrel flex and responsiveness, ensuring consistent performance swing after swing.
Shorter lengths (28”–31”) feature a longer barrel profile and lighter swing weight, perfectly tuned for developing players who need more coverage across the zone. This redesign expands the sweet spot and creates effortless whip, giving smaller athletes more chances to connect and drive the ball with authority.
Balanced, responsive, and dripping with style, the Kryo Thundernight (-11) is built to help the next generation of hitters ignite their game under the lights.
- Brand: Louisville Slugger
- Sport: Fastpitch Softball
- Drop: -11
- GO-EX1 Barrel System: Incredible performance, feel and sound on every swing thanks to a high-performance gapped wall design working in collaboration with a bullet-proof internal disc system
- VTX Two-Piece Construction: The two-piece design featuring the VTX Connection System, designed to work with the GO-EX1 Barrel System for elite energy transfer and consistent feel. Allowing for independent movement between the barrel and handle for a best-in-class feel with less vibration on contact.
- XPND Performance End Cap: New, innovative patented design that creates a pivot for the barrel to float on, expanding the sweet spot significantly, improving performance and feel further out towards the end of the barrel
- Balanced Swing Weight: An easy-swinging, balanced feel through the zone, helping all types of players deliver maximum pop.
- Updated LS Pro Comfort Grip: for an ideal mix of tack and cushion
- Year Released: 2025
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- Adding our Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification
Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight.
OPTION GUIDE: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
If you order your new bat Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure, it will be delivered to you completely and evenly broken in. This process adds 20-40ft of distance to your solid hits, increases consistency, improves durability and adds 2-3 business days of lead time to your order. If you plan to use the bat in an official game or event, please verify the legality of our process with your league or sanctioning body before use. We (LongballBats.com) do not encourage the use of a Heat Rolled bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process!