Louisville Slugger Atlas vs Louisville Slugger Select PWR
It's a close call. On our six-point scorecard the Louisville Slugger Atlas edges it, 8.1 to 8.1 — mostly on pop / power — but both are strong BBCOR bats. Here's how they stack up.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | Atlas | Select PWR |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Sweet Spot | 8.5 | 8 |
| Pop / Power | 8 | 9 |
| Feel & Sound | 8.5 | 8 |
| Durability | 6 | 5.5 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Drop | -3 | -3 |
| Swing | Balanced | End-loaded |
| Construction | One-piece alloy (EVOKE alloy barrel, Tuned Mass Damper handle) | Three-piece hybrid |
| Price | $349 | $399 |
Pick the Atlas if…
- you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control
- you want to spend less ($349 vs $399)
- sweet spot is your top priority
Pick the Select PWR if…
- you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry
- pop / power is your top priority
Cross-shopping brands? A lot of hitters in this matchup also land on the Easton ADV 360 — it sits higher on our BBCOR list, especially for durability and value.
Atlas
- Upgraded EVOKE alloy barrel with reliable, repeatable pop
- Tuned Mass Damper handle keeps mishits from stinging
- Balanced swing suits contact and versatile hitters
- $349.95 is premium money for a one-piece alloy
- Louisville warranty turnaround and value trail brands we recommend first
Select PWR
- Strong end-load for power hitters
- Three-piece design dampens sting well
- Stiff energy transfer on barrel contact
- Not for contact or younger hitters
- Heavier swing weight takes adjustment
Louisville Slugger Atlas vs Louisville Slugger Select PWR — FAQ
Is the Louisville Slugger Atlas or Louisville Slugger Select PWR better?
It's close. On our six-point scorecard the Louisville Slugger Atlas scores 8.1 and the Louisville Slugger Select PWR 8.1 — either is a strong BBCOR bat, so it comes down to swing feel and budget.
What's the difference between the Louisville Slugger Atlas and Louisville Slugger Select PWR?
Louisville Slugger Atlas is One-piece alloy (EVOKE alloy barrel, Tuned Mass Damper handle) (-3); Louisville Slugger Select PWR is Three-piece hybrid (-3). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the Louisville Slugger Atlas if you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control; pick the Louisville Slugger Select PWR if you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry. We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.