TPX is one way Louisville Slugger indicates the bat is made for baseball.TPX = baseballTPS = softball
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R17 is the model of the bat. Big PaaaPaa
Louisville Slugger's maple bat models are called M9 models. This is what is next to the trademark on the bat. It is simply the model name they chose for their maple bats.
it means diamond ball bat
It means what type it is. Like if it is light weight then it would be RC1 but if it is heavy it is RC2.
JR2 is short for "J"ackie "R"obinson 3"2" inch model
TPS is the make of the bat. It is a sports company that produces both softball and baseball bats. This is just like Easton or Louisville Slugger brand bats.
Louisville Slugger PowerizedPowerized is a term used and stamped onto Louisville Slugger baseball bats, and patented by the Hillerich & Bradsby Co. in 1931. The Powerized" process is to harden the surface of the bat much like the bone rubbed finish of the 1920's. They introduced the "Powerized and Bone Rubbed" logo for the 1932 season and in 1933 and 1934 you will see it stamped "Powerized and Oil Tempered" which usually is a very light heat foil type print. Beginning in 1935 until present, they go with just "Powerized"
If MEARS confirmed that the bat is authentic, then MEARS Knows about it. Louisville slugger does not keep records on store model bats. If the bat was presented to Babe Ruth at retirement it would be an historic piece of memorabilia, and should be accompanied by provenance. I have no idea what you mean by 100 faded art work. You can contact MEARS trough their message board, See Related Links below.
Depending on what the context is there will be different meanings. In baseball, slugger means someone who hits a lot of home runs. It may also mean that the person can punch really hard.
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