Designed for the Player
The SB 401 Training Bat was developed by 11-Time National Champion Coach Sue Enquist. The design, materials and structure of the bat were considered when creating the SB 401. Every facet of the bat was designed to enhance any player’s hitting by holding the player accountable. When training with the SB 401, your players will know when they have made a mistake.
Maple Construction and Short Barrel
Constructed of wood, instead of aluminum, with an intentionally short barrel (6 inches), the SB 401 will teach your players to keep their hands inside the ball and hit the ball with the “sweet spot”. With a 40-60% smaller target area, the SB 401 will force players to hit the ball on the “sweet spot” every time. When a player misses, they will know immediately.
Part of a Winning Tradition
The SB 401 Training Bat has been a part of 11-Time National Champion, UCLA’s training regimen for years. During the 2002 season, UCLA held the nation’s highest batting average. The SB 401 Training Bat was an instrumental part of UCLA’s hitting success again during their 2003 and 2004 seasons, UCLA’s most recent back-to-back National Championship campaigns.
Developed By Coach Enquist
Today’s game of softball is more competitive than ever. That’s why Coach Enquist designed the SB 401 Training Bat. Observing the increase in both players and talent in college softball, Coach Enquist realized her players needed to increase their training. However, the technology for improving swings was limited. Understanding the effectiveness of training fielders with a smaller glove, Coach Enquist realized the same principle could be applied to hitters.
Advantages of the SB 401
- The weight at the end of the bat will enhance strength in swing training and great CONTROL of the bat.
- The wood bat will hold the hitter accountable if she is EARLY or LATE because the ball won't rebound off the wood bat like aluminum unless hit properly on the "sweet spot".
- The long handle/transition will provide instant negative feedback when the hitter "casts out" the swing. The short barrel will help the player understand the important staying COMPACT and "hitting inside the ball".
