Miken Freak Patriot 14" Maxload USSSA Two-Piece Slowpitch Softball Bat Miken's new S3R Technology adds microscopic spheres to the barrel coating, which increase the ability to "cut" the ball. Miken's Triple Matrix Core Technology increases our exclusive aerospace grade material volume, eliminating wall seams and maximizes both performance and durability Miken's Flex 2 Power (F2P) optimizes handle flex to barrel loading, to maximize the overall speed of the bat head through the hitting zone. Made In USA