Louisville Slugger S345 Fungo

A fungo bat is specifically designed for coaches to hit practice balls to players during drills. It is significantly lighter and longer than a standard game bat, which allows coaches to hit hundreds of grounders or fly balls over the course of a practice without tiring out.

Yes, 35 inches is a standard length for fungo bats. This length provides the necessary leverage to hit balls deep into the outfield or across the infield with minimal effort, which is essential for maintaining a consistent pace during practice.

The Exo Armor Premium Hardcoat acts as a protective shell over the maple wood. It significantly reduces the risk of denting, splintering, or flaking, which is common when a bat is used for repetitive hitting during daily practice sessions.

No, you should not use this bat for live batting practice. Fungo bats are constructed with thin walls to keep them lightweight and are not designed to withstand the high-velocity impact of a baseball thrown by a pitcher or a pitching machine.

Maple is a dense, hard wood that offers excellent durability and a stiff feel. This stiffness is crucial for a fungo bat because it ensures that the energy from your swing transfers efficiently to the ball, allowing for precise control when hitting to specific fielders.