{"product_id":"2026-short-porch-scared-summer-series-2-piece-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat","title":"2026 Short Porch Scared Summer Series 2-Piece Loaded USSSA Slowpitch Softball Bat","description":"⚠️ Warranty Registration Required\nThis bat includes a warranty. To activate coverage, register your bat within 30 days of purchase using the registration card attached to the bat.\n\nSummer's Hottest Bat. Pool Deck Approved.\n\nThe pool's packed. The music's loud. And you're about to go deep.\n\nThe Short Porch DDT Scared Summer Series 12\" Loaded Game Ready Edition was built for the season's biggest moments — backyard tournaments, summer leagues, and those late-afternoon games where the heat is on and the competition is real. With a DDT-loaded 12-inch barrel and 2-piece composite construction, this bat brings the kind of pop that turns heads from the on-deck circle to the outfield fence. Straight out of the wrapper.\n\nLoaded for Summer. Ready for Everything.\n\n•\nDDT-loaded 12-inch barrel — maximum mass on both sides of the barrel for increased trampoline effect and maximum pop\n\n•\nZero warm-up needed — swings hot from your very first at-bat\n\n•\n2-piece composite construction — absorbs sting while transferring every ounce of energy to the ball\n\n•\nGame Ready Edition X Composite — performs hot straight out of the wrapper, no break-in required\n\n•\nUSSSA, NSA, ISA certified — approved for tournament and league play\n\n•\nSummer Series colorway — bold, clean, and built to stand out on the diamond\n\nBat Specifications\n\nBrand\nShort Porch\n\nSeries\nScared Summer Series — Loaded\n\nBarrel Length\n12 inches\n\nConstruction\n2-piece composite\n\nSwing Weight\nDDT End-Loaded\n\nCertifications\nUSSSA, NSA, ISA\n\nEdition\nGame Ready — No Break-In Required\n\nSport\nSlowpitch Softball\n\nWarranty\nIncludes a warranty (register within 30 days of purchase)\n\nMade for the Dog Days\n\nWhen the temperature climbs and the pressure's on, the Summer Series Loaded delivers. The DDT-loaded 12-inch barrel gives you a massive sweet spot with extra forgiveness on off-center contact — so you're dangerous from the first pitch to the last out. Whether you're playing under the sun or chasing a championship under the lights, this bat was made for your best swings of the summer.\n\nWant the speed-focused version? Check out the Short Porch Summer Series Balanced Edition for contact hitters who live in the gaps. For senior-certified options, see the Short Porch Scared Summer Series Senior bat.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n▸ Does the Loaded Edition need to be broken in?\n\nNo. The Game Ready Edition X Composite is built to swing hot from day one. Zero break-in time, zero warmup — just full trampoline effect from your first swing of the season.\n\n▸ What's the DDT loading system?\n\nDDT (Dual Distribution Technology) places added mass on both sides of the barrel to increase the trampoline effect and maximize energy transfer at contact. The result is increased pop and ball exit speed — especially on well-centered hits.\n\n▸ Is this bat approved for my league?\n\nThe Loaded Edition is certified for USSSA, NSA, and ISA play. We always recommend confirming with your league director before competing, as local rules can vary. Browse our full USSSA-certified bat selection for more options.\n\n▸ Loaded vs. Balanced — which is right for me?\n\nIf you're a power hitter looking to drive the ball with maximum exit speed, the Loaded Edition is your bat. If you prefer bat speed, adjustability, and spraying the field, go with the Balanced Edition. Both are Game Ready and USSSA certified.\n\n▸ How do I activate the bat warranty?\n\nThis bat includes a warranty. The registration card is attached to the bat — complete registration within 30 days of purchase to activate your coverage.\n\nBrowse more: All Slowpitch Bats  |  Softball Bats  |  USSSA Softball Bats  |  Short Porch Bats","brand":"Sports Performance Park","offers":[{"title":"25.5oz","offer_id":58562274066806,"sku":"2-PIECE-Short Porch Summer Series Loaded USSSA-25.5","price":134.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/6640\/0374\/files\/2026ShortPorchScaredSummerSeries2-PieceLoadedUSSSASlowpitchSoftballBat2.jpg?v=1787963839","url":"https:\/\/sportsperformancepark.shop\/products\/2026-short-porch-scared-summer-series-2-piece-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat","provider":"Sports Performance Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}