{"product_id":"2026-short-porch-scared-summer-series-2-piece-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"2026 Short Porch Scared Summer Series 2-Piece SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     SHORT PORCH SCARED SUMMER SERIES DDT — 12.5\" SENIOR\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sis-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero Copy --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.45em; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eThe Pool's Open. The Music's Bumping. You're Stepping Up.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.05em; color: #444;\"\u003eSummer just got a whole lot more dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShort Porch Scared Summer Series DDT Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for the player who dominates the diamond by day and owns the pool party by night. Engineered with Dual Distribution Technology and premium Kevlar construction, this 2-piece monster channels every ounce of your swing into pure, explosive barrel contact — no sting, no excuses, just bombs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe .75 end load delivers that satisfying late-swing weight shift, while the zero-flex handle keeps your hands fresh for the post-game cookout. With an oversized 12.5-inch sweet spot, even your lazy summer swings are going deep. Hot days, cold drinks, and a bat that runs hot all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Features --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eSummer-Ready. Tournament-Proven.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-piece Kevlar construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — lightweight, explosive, built to handle summer heat without breaking down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e.75 end load\u003c\/strong\u003e — maximum power on every cut with satisfying late-swing weight transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Distribution Technology (DDT)\u003c\/strong\u003e — transfers 100% of swing energy directly to the barrel for maximum pop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero-flex handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — eliminates vibration so your hands stay fresh from the first pitch through the final out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOversized sweet spot\u003c\/strong\u003e — gap shots and deep shots even on off-center contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12.5-inch barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide, forgiving, and ready to make waves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSSUSA, NSA, ISA, USSSA senior approved\u003c\/strong\u003e — certified across the major senior associations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs Table --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eBat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd; width: 40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eShort Porch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eScared Summer Series — Senior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2-piece Kevlar composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnd Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e.75 oz end load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDual Distribution Technology (DDT)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZero-flex — vibration eliminating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSSUSA, NSA, ISA, USSSA Senior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSenior Slowpitch Softball\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 9px 14px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncludes a warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c!-- Secondary Copy --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFrom the First Pitch to the Last Cannonball\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenior softball deserves a bat that matches the experience you bring to the plate. The Short Porch Scared Summer Series DDT combines cutting-edge Kevlar barrel engineering with the kind of forgiveness and feel that senior players demand. The oversized 12.5-inch barrel means you're on the right side of every at-bat, the end load means you're dangerous, and the zero-flex handle means your hands feel just as good in the 7th inning as they did in the 1st.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/senior-softball-bats\"\u003emore senior-certified slowpitch bats\u003c\/a\u003e? We carry the largest selection of senior softball bats online with expert guidance and a \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/softball-bats\"\u003eprice-match guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e across the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.2em; margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none;\"\u003e▸ What senior associations is this bat approved for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe Short Porch Scared Summer Series DDT Senior is approved for SSUSA, NSA, ISA, and USSSA Senior play. Verify with your specific league before competing, as local rules may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none;\"\u003e▸ What does Dual Distribution Technology (DDT) do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eDDT distributes barrel mass across both sides of the barrel, maximizing the trampoline effect at contact. The result is increased energy transfer from your swing to the ball — producing higher exit speeds and more consistent distance on every contact, centered or not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none;\"\u003e▸ How does the .75 end load affect my swing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eThe .75 end load adds concentrated weight at the end of the barrel, creating a late-swing momentum shift that generates increased power through the zone. It's ideal for strong, experienced hitters who can consistently control an end-loaded bat. If you prefer a faster, lighter feel, check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/slowpitch-bats\"\u003ebalanced slowpitch bat options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none;\"\u003e▸ Why Kevlar construction in a softball bat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eKevlar is one of the strongest, lightest materials available in bat construction. It allows for a thinner, lighter barrel wall without sacrificing durability — which translates to more whip, better feel, and explosive trampoline effect. It's the same material used in performance gear across major sports, and it's a big reason this bat swings so cleanly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 4px; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; list-style: none;\"\u003e▸ Does Smash It Sports price match on senior softball bats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eYes — our price-match guarantee covers our entire \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/senior-softball-bats\"\u003esenior softball bat lineup\u003c\/a\u003e. Found a better price elsewhere? Let us know and we'll match it. No one should pay more than they have to, especially for a bat this good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Footer Links --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 28px; font-size: 0.88em; color: #777; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 14px;\"\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/senior-softball-bats\"\u003eSenior Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/slowpitch-bats\"\u003eAll Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/softball-bats\"\u003eSoftball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/short-porch\"\u003eShort Porch Bats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hidden Product Schema --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smash It Sports","offers":[{"title":"25.5oz","offer_id":48942718550266,"sku":"2-PIECE-Short Porch Summer Series Loaded Senior-25.5","price":339.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"26.5oz","offer_id":48942718583034,"sku":"2-PIECE-Short Porch Summer Series Loaded Senior-26.5","price":339.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/9628\/0570\/files\/2026ShortPorchScaredSummerSeries2-PieceSSUSASeniorSlowpitchSoftballBat3.jpg?v=1780253657","url":"https:\/\/kellysultimatesports.com\/en-ca\/products\/2026-short-porch-scared-summer-series-2-piece-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Kelly's Ultimate Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}