{"product_id":"2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kp141l","title":"2026 Miken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat - MSU6KP141L","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kp23141l\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.kp23141l{max-width:900px;line-height:1.6}\n.kp23141l h2{margin:1.6em 0 .5em}\n.kp23141l h3{margin:1.2em 0 .4em}\n.kp23141l p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.kp23141l ul{margin:0 0 1em;padding-left:1.2em}\n.kp23141l li{margin-bottom:.4em}\n.kp23141l table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 1.5em;font-size:.95em}\n.kp23141l th,.kp23141l td{text-align:left;padding:.6em .8em;border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.35);vertical-align:top}\n.kp23141l th{font-weight:700;background:rgba(127,127,127,.08)}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq{border:1px solid rgba(127,127,127,.3);border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:.6em;padding:.2em 0}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;font-weight:600;padding:.75em 1em;position:relative}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:1em;top:.7em;font-weight:700}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq[open] summary::after{content:\"–\"}\n.kp23141l .kp23-faq-a{padding:0 1em 1em}\n.kp23141l a{text-decoration:underline}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKP23 Maxload USSSA Slowpitch Bat Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Miken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat (\u003cstrong\u003eMSU6KP141L\u003c\/strong\u003e) pairs a full 14\" TRI-ZONE barrel with Miken's Maxload end-loaded swing weight, giving power hitters a bigger sweet spot and more mass behind every swing. Built as a one-piece composite bat, energy transfers directly from the Mid Flex handle into the barrel with minimal loss on contact, while the low-profile A1 knob keeps your bottom hand locked in through the swing. It's approved for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/usssa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSSSA slowpitch softball\u003c\/a\u003e play as well as ISA and NSA leagues, backed by a 1-year manufacturer's warranty, and available in 25, 26, 27, and 28 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features of the KP23 141L Maxload\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e14\" TRI-ZONE Barrel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-wall barrel layup engineered across three distinct zones of the barrel to maximize energy return and expand the usable hitting surface. At a full 14 inches, this barrel is three-quarters of an inch longer than the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kp1l\"\u003eMiken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USSSA bat\u003c\/a\u003e, giving mis-hits more room to still find the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMid Flex Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mid Flex handle sits between a stiff, power-focused handle and a whippier, bat-speed-focused handle — reducing sting on mis-hits while keeping energy transfer efficient into the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA1 Knob\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1 knob is a low-profile, ergonomic design that keeps the bottom hand anchored through the swing without adding bulk at the base of the handle — a small detail that helps maintain barrel control on the Maxload's heavier swing weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaxload Swing Weight (.5 oz Endload)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA .5 oz endload shifts mass toward the barrel for hitters who want maximum pop on contact and are comfortable managing a heavier, end-loaded swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMSU6KP141L Tech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSU6KP141L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarrel technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTRI-ZONE composite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid Flex with A1 knob\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwing weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaxload — .5 oz endload\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable weights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 oz, 26 oz, 27 oz, 28 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSSSA, ISA, NSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Swing This Bat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KP23 141L Maxload is built for experienced USSSA slowpitch hitters who already generate solid bat speed and want to add barrel size and end-loaded mass on top of it. If you're newer to end-loaded bats or prefer a lighter swing feel, Miken's balanced and lighter-load KP23 builds inside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/miken-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eMiken Slowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection are worth comparing before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare KP23 Barrel \u0026amp; Weighting Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssociation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKP23 141L Maxload (this bat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\" TRI-ZONE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kp1l\"\u003eKP23 1-Piece Maxload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.75\" V2-Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-pro-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6pkp1l\"\u003eKP23 Pro Maxload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-pro-2-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kpl\"\u003eKP23 Pro 2-Piece Maxload\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSSSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usa-asa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msa6kp1l\"\u003eKP23 1-Piece Maxload USA\/ASA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\/ASA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShop More Miken \u0026amp; USSSA Slowpitch Bats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for other options? Browse the full lineup of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/miken-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eMiken slowpitch softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e, shop every certified model in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/usssa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSSSA slowpitch softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or check out all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eslowpitch softball bats\u003c\/a\u003e at Smash It Sports for USSSA, USA\/ASA, and senior play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhat barrel size does the Miken KP23 MSU6KP141L have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bat features a full 14\" TRI-ZONE composite barrel — three-quarters of an inch longer than the 12.75\" barrel on the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kp1l\"\u003eMiken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USSSA bat\u003c\/a\u003e, giving you a larger sweet spot without changing your bat speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eIs this bat one-piece or two-piece construction?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe MSU6KP141L is a one-piece composite design, so the barrel and handle work as a single connected piece for direct energy transfer on contact, rather than a two-piece flex connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhat does \"Maxload\" mean and who is it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaxload means the bat carries a .5 oz endload, shifting weight toward the barrel for maximum pop on contact. It's best suited to experienced hitters who already generate strong bat speed and want more mass behind the ball, rather than first-time slowpitch players.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhat weights is this bat available in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Miken KP23 141L Maxload is available in 25 oz, 26 oz, 27 oz, and 28 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhat certifications does this bat carry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's approved for USSSA, ISA, and NSA play. Note this is a USSSA-stamped bat, not a USA\/ASA bat — if you play USA\/ASA-sanctioned softball, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usa-asa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msa6kp1l\"\u003eMiken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USA\/ASA Slowpitch Bat\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eHow does this compare to the standard KP23 or KP23 Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 141L carries the largest barrel in the KP23 lineup at 14\", versus 12.75\" on the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6kp1l\"\u003eKP23 1-Piece Maxload\u003c\/a\u003e and 12\" on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-miken-kp23-pro-1-piece-maxload-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat-msu6pkp1l\"\u003eKP23 Pro Maxload\u003c\/a\u003e. All three share the same Maxload endload and USSSA certification, so the choice comes down to how much barrel you want to swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhat's the warranty on the Miken KP23 141L?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's backed by Miken's 1-year manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"kp23-faq\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"display:inline;font-size:1em;margin:0\"\u003eWhere can I shop more Miken slowpitch bats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"kp23-faq-a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full lineup in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/miken-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eMiken Slowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e collection, or shop every certified option in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/usssa-slowpitch-bats\"\u003eUSSSA Slowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e at Smash It Sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What barrel size does the Miken KP23 MSU6KP141L have?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This bat features a full 14 inch TRI-ZONE composite barrel, three-quarters of an inch longer than the 12.75 inch barrel on the standard Miken KP23 1-Piece Maxload USSSA bat, giving a larger sweet spot without changing bat speed.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this bat one-piece or two-piece construction?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The MSU6KP141L is a one-piece composite design, so the barrel and handle work as a single connected piece for direct energy transfer on contact, rather than a two-piece flex connection.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What does Maxload mean and who is it for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Maxload means the bat carries a .5 oz endload, shifting weight toward the barrel for maximum pop on contact. 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