Worth Supercell Est
When Worth entered the bat business all bats were made from Northern White Ash. Worth then established wood mills in Pennsylvania and New York to provide the strong but relatively lightweight ash wood stock. Then directions were shifted to aluminum and other composites and in 1968 Lannom Manufacturing produced its first aluminum bat. The company's Jess Heald was primarily responsible for its development. The sale of aluminum bats to amateur baseball and softball players mushroomed in the 70's, helping Lannom achieve record results. In 1994, because of market demands, more emphasis was placed on the aluminum division and an expansion was completed in Tullahoma.
One of the first and most significant results of the R&D program was the development of the Polyurethane (Poly-X™) core for baseballs and softballs. This one innovation revolutionized the entire softball world; up to this time, the traditional softball core was constructed of cork and latex. Worth, through the use of "petrochemical" formulation, created a softball that was more consistent in performance and demonstrated extended durability, thereby setting the stage for the establishment of formal specifications and standards for the industry. More recently, the expanded research and development team has made another revolutionary addition to the aluminum bats called the SuperCell EST (Exterior Shell Technology) Bat.
While leading the industry in core development and innovative manufacturing techniques, Worth had to incorporate these new methods into the delicate balance of an established 19th century "handicraft" or "cottage" industry with "craftlike" manufacturing processes-all baseballs and softballs are still hand sewn. Each Worth baseball requires 104 stitches, while all softballs require 88 stitches– each and every one made by hand. Quality assurance programs play a very important part in ensuring that high product reliability and safety standards are being met in all worth products. The strong employee base, including some third generation family members, is a major contributing factor to the high level of quality reflected in Worth products. This strong employee base has also lead to a very comfortable work environment. Worth is a company where family roots abound!
One product Worth is very proud of is its RIF (Reduced Injury Factor) baseballs and softballs. Introduced in baseballs in the late '80's, the RIF design features a polyurethane center that makes the ball softer than the traditional yarn wound ball, while keeping the weight, size and liveliness. The balls are used mainly in youth leagues, where safety is of major concern. The technology is now being used in Worth softballs as well. New technology is constantly being developed to revolutionize the softball industry as we know it today. In the mid-80's, the company name was changed to Worth Inc., reflecting the brand name that had become so well established.
First of all, it looks and sounds like a bat. The barrel of the bat is a standard 2 1/4 inches. I much prefer this standard size to some of the fat bats that look like something Paul Bunyan would swing. Furthermore, this bat does not make a 'ping' sound when you connect with the ball. It has more of a whacking sound. It sounds more like a wooden bat hitting a baseball. This bat is a distance bat. It is designed to send the ball over the fence. The EST in Supercell EST stands for Exterior Shell Technology. This technology is what enables the bat to propel softballs such prodigious distances.The bat is made with C405 Aluminum Alloy. This is the standard material used in most high quality softball bats. When you hit a softball with this bat, the ball really jumps off the bat initially. It really gets thru the infield on sharply hit line drives. If you catch one and give it a ride, the balls rockets off the bat and into the sky quickly. Except for those times my ego gets the better of me, I try to punch the ball past the infielders and get on base. Even though this bat is a distance bat, it performs excellently at slapping the ball thru the infield. When going for the home run, note that this bat has a small 'sweet spot'. If you catch the ball just right, it'll go.
Many of whom have since purchased Worth doublewalls of their own - that the Worth bats can't be beat for price, performance or durability. In an era where we're forced to pay $200 simply to stay competitive in a game of recreational softball, buying a Worth bat will guarantee you get your money's worth.
| | 1999 Original Worth SUPERCELL EST, Softball Bat, Excellent Condition $50.00 |
| | 2001 Worth Blue Supercell EST (ESTL) ASA Softball Bat. 34" / 28 oz $75.00 |
| | 2001 Worth Gold Supercell EST (EST5E) ASA Softball Bat (EXTRA END LOADED Model) $85.00 |
| | Worth C405 Softball Bat - SuperCell EST - Cryogenic + Alloy - 14" Shell $75.00 |
| | Rare NIW Worth EST SuperCell ESTCW 34in 27oz $279.00 |
| | 28 oz 2001 Worth EST5 Original Gold EST SSEST 100 + MPH Supercell Non-Recert $150.00 |
| | USED MINT 2001 WORTH SUPERCELL EST5 GOLD C555 ASA 34" 28oz SLOWPITCH SOFTBAL BAT $175.00 |
| | *RARE* HOT WORTH SUPERCELL CARL ROSE C405 34/30 SOFTBALL BAT EST SINGLEWALL $89.99 |
| | Worth Softball Bat SuperCell EST C405 Cryogenic + Alloy 14" Shell 27 0z. 34 in $109.00 |
| | ** HOT ** WORTH EST MAX BLACK ASA 2000 34/30 SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL BAT SUPERCELL $79.99 |
| | Worth Powercell Slow Pitch Softball Bat (W2SB-34/26) $32.99 Sold as each. 34"L. 26 oz. Barrel diameter 2-1/4". Protac grip. Power plug increases sweet spot. Aluminum. Dark red metallic finish. NSA and ISA approved. Bulk. Manufacturer number: W2SB-34/26. Buy Hardware Supplies SKU #: 8066359. Country of origin: China. Distributed by Rawlings Sporting Goods.... |
