Louisville Slugger Poplar Flylite Fungo Bat

A fungo bat is designed exclusively for coaches to hit balls during practice drills. It is significantly lighter and longer than a standard game bat, allowing coaches to hit hundreds of balls to fielders without the fatigue associated with swinging a heavier, regulation-sized bat.

Poplar is a lighter, softer wood compared to the ash or maple used in game bats. This reduced density keeps the overall weight down, making it easier to swing repeatedly for long periods during defensive practice.

An end-loaded design shifts more of the bat's weight toward the barrel. This helps generate extra distance and ball speed with less effort, allowing you to hit deep fly balls or long grounders to the outfield without swinging as hard.

The EXOARMOR finish acts as a protective shell that hardens the exterior of the softer poplar wood. This increases the bat's durability against frequent contact and provides a crisp, satisfying sound when you strike the ball.

No, this is strictly a training tool. It is not designed to withstand the high-velocity impact of a pitcher throwing a baseball, and using it in a game setting could cause the wood to break or splinter.