{"product_id":"suncoast-melee3-og-12-1-piece-end-loaded-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"Suncoast Melee3 OG 12\" 1-Piece End Loaded SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuncoast Melee3 OG 12” 1-Piece End Loaded SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/strong\u003e is signed by Andy Packard and Chad Akers and built for senior hitters who want a classic one-piece feel with dependable end-load power. Featuring a 12” barrel, End-Load weighting, and Suncoast’s full lineup of proprietary barrel technology, the Melee3 OG is available across five weight options for a wider fit than most senior bats. Shop the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/adidas-suncoast-slowpitch\"\u003eSuncoast Senior Slowpitch Bats collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/slowpitch-softball-bats\"\u003eSlowpitch Softball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e at Smash It Sports for more SSUSA-approved options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBat Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM30GSE12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndy Packard \u0026amp; Chad Akers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12” Barrel, 1-Piece Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnd-Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34” \/ 25oz, 26oz, 27oz, 28oz, 30oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSUSA (Senior Softball USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSuncoast Technology Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eUltimate Fiber Compression (UFC) Barrel Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEngineered with Suncoast’s proprietary UFC Barrel Technology for enhanced durability and consistent performance on every swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eMax Speed Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Melee3 OG is built with a smaller handle diameter that maximizes barrel whip, giving hitters max bat speed without sacrificing control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eStick \u0026amp; Spin Barrel Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA tackified barrel surface “grips” the ball on a cut swing, applying faster spin for a higher trajectory and maximum carry on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eOPTI-DURA Performance Composite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAerospace-grade carbon fiber combined with Suncoast’s proprietary manufacturing process delivers max performance and long-term durability, hit after hit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Senior Softball Hitters Choose the Melee3 OG\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSenior hitters who want a dependable, direct-feedback one-piece bat without MEGA-POWER-level weighting gravitate to the Melee3 OG for its standard end-load feel and wide 25–30oz range. Want more barrel surface? Compare it against the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-suncoast-melee-max-3-12-2-piece-end-loaded-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat\"\u003eSuncoast Melee Max 3 12” End Loaded\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/suncoast\"\u003eSuncoast bat lineup\u003c\/a\u003e to find the certification and weighting that fits your swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2021-suncoast-melee-3-end-loaded-13-1-piece-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat-sm3se\"\u003eSuncoast Melee 3 End Loaded 13” 1-Piece SSUSA Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-suncoast-melee-max-3-12-2-piece-end-loaded-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat\"\u003eSuncoast Melee Max 3 12” End Loaded Senior Slowpitch Softball Bat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/products\/2026-suncoast-melee-diamond-og-13-2-piece-balanced-ssusa-senior-slowpitch-softball-bat\"\u003eSuncoast Melee Diamond OG 13” SSUSA Slowpitch Bat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/pages\/slowpitch-softball-home\"\u003eShop All Slowpitch Softball Gear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat weights is the Suncoast Melee3 OG 12” bat available in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Melee3 OG is available in a 34” length at 25oz, 26oz, 27oz, 28oz, and 30oz swing weights — five options total, giving senior hitters a wider fit range than most one-piece end-load bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Melee3 OG approved for SSUSA league play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The Suncoast Melee3 OG 12” 1-Piece bat is certified for Senior Softball USA (SSUSA) play. Always confirm current bat approval with your league director before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho are the signature players on this bat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Melee3 OG SM30GSE12 carries the signatures of Andy Packard and Chad Akers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Melee3 OG's End-Load weighting compare to Suncoast's Megaload bats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe Melee3 OG uses a standard End-Load weighting, which is lighter in the barrel than Suncoast’s MEGA-POWER end-load models. 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