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Short Porch built the Murray Williams Signature Blackout X around one idea: give a player who already hits bombs a bat that can keep up with him. That's a different design brief than most senior bats get! This isn't a bat trying to manufacture power for a hitter who doesn't have it. It's a bat built to take a big swing and turn it into a longer ball, and the way Short Porch does that is spin. The Murray Williams Blackout X is a one-piece Kevlar composite with a compact 12 inch barrel, a half ounce end load, and Short Porch's Spin Tech barrel paired with a Spin Tech Knob, a combination engineered to put more backspin on the ball at contact so it climbs harder, carries longer, and stays on a stronger flight path. Short Porch's own line on it is that spin is what separates a 300 foot shot from a 330 foot shot. Murray's name is on the barrel. Your best at-bat is next.
The construction is as direct as the idea behind it. One-piece means no joint, no collar, and nothing between your hands and the barrel but Kevlar, a composite Short Porch describes as five times stronger than steel at half the weight. That gives the Blackout X a stiff, connected feel that strong senior hitters tend to prefer, because every bit of a big swing reaches the ball. The 12 inch barrel concentrates its mass into a tight hitting zone, which makes the bat quicker through the zone than a 13 inch bat at the same weight and lets the half ounce load add barrel presence without slowing your hands. Short Porch's Zero-Flex Handle keeps energy moving into the barrel while cutting the vibration that usually comes with a stiff one-piece, so a mishit doesn't turn into a numb bottom hand. Certified for SSUSA, NSA, ISA, and USSSA Senior play, and built as a gamer, not a shelf piece.
Signature bats from smaller brands like Short Porch are the kind of thing you want to buy from a shop that actually knows the lineup, because the differences between the Blackout X, the DDT Blackout, and the Caged aren't obvious from a product photo. LongballBats.com has been the Bat Performance Experts since 2016, our staff carries more than 100 years of combined baseball and softball experience, and we carry the full Short Porch senior line. Tell us what you swing now, how you hit, and whether you want a one-piece or a two-piece feel, and we'll tell you straight whether the Murray Williams Blackout X is your bat. If you're already hitting bombs and want a bat that keeps up, it probably is!
- Murray Williams Signature Edition senior slowpitch bat
- Sport: Slowpitch Softball
- Brand: Short Porch
- Barrel Diameter: 2-1/4 inch, the largest allowed per stamp
- Barrel Length: 12 inch barrel for a compact, powerful hitting zone that swings quick
- Certification: SSUSA, NSA, ISA, and USSSA Senior leagues and tournaments
- One-piece Kevlar composite construction for a stiff, connected swing feel and direct energy transfer
- Kevlar composite, five times stronger than steel at half the weight, for strength and durability
- Spin Tech barrel designed to increase spin and carry at contact
- Spin Tech Knob that works with the barrel technology to enhance spin performance
- Zero-Flex Handle built to keep energy moving into the barrel while reducing vibration in the hands
- Half ounce (.5 oz) end load for added barrel presence without sacrificing bat speed
- Blackout colorway with teal green graphics
- No manufacturer's warranty, consistent with senior softball bats across the category
- Year Released: 2026
- 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/Mass Index.
QUESTION: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
ANSWER: 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, improves consistency, increases 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!
QUESTION: What is Spin Tech, and what does the Spin Tech Knob do?
ANSWER: Spin Tech is Short Porch's barrel engineering, built to maximize the trampoline effect at contact and put more spin on the ball as it leaves the bat. Backspin is what keeps a fly ball in the air longer, so for a hitter who already generates power, more spin translates directly into more carry. The Spin Tech Knob extends that idea to the handle end of the bat, working with the barrel technology and the Zero-Flex Handle to keep the swing stable and energy flowing into the barrel rather than leaking out through the hands. Short Porch's description is that most bats give you pop, and this one gives you pop and spin.
QUESTION: How is the Murray Williams Blackout X different from the David Ireland DDT Blackout?
ANSWER: They're the two signature senior bats in Short Porch's 2026 Blackout family, and they're built for different hitters. The Murray Williams Blackout X is a one-piece with a 12 inch barrel and a half ounce load, built around Spin Tech for a stiff, direct, spin-heavy swing. The David Ireland DDT Blackout is a two-piece with a longer 12.5 inch barrel and a heavier .75 ounce load, built around Dual Distribution Technology for a more forgiving feel with a loaded swing. Hitters who want one-piece feedback and a quick barrel choose the Murray. Hitters who want more barrel and more mass with two-piece comfort choose the Ireland. We carry both!
QUESTION: Who should swing a 12 inch one-piece with a half ounce load?
ANSWER: A senior hitter who already makes consistent barrel contact and generates his own power. The compact 12 inch barrel and one-piece construction reward a hitter who finds the sweet spot, and the half ounce load is enough to add carry without the bat feeling heavy. If you've been swinging a 13 inch two-piece and want something quicker and more direct, this is a natural move. If you're still hunting for the barrel or you prefer a softer feel in the hands, a 12.5 or 13 inch two-piece like the DDT Blackout will be more forgiving. Short Porch built this bat for the guy who's already dangerous!
