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Features

  • Free Shipping!

  • J143 Turn Model - This Old Hickory Turn Is Very Similar To The Popular 243 Turn Bats. The Barrel Of This Bat Has A Decent Diameter (2.5”) & That Barrel Is Long. It Tapers Quickly Into A Thin Handle (0.906” Diameter). This Will Be A Barrel-Heavy Bat.

  • Approximate -2 to -3 Length to Weight Ratio

  • End Loaded Swing Feel

  • Old Hickory's Rock Maple Wood

  • Pro Cupped End

  • Traditional Knob Shape

  • Pro Ink Dot Certified & MLB Approved (i.e. It Has Straight Grains)

  • Colorway: Natural

Description

Old Hickory Custom Pro Series of maple and ash bats are the same ones they send to their professional players. All of Old Hickory's Custom Pro bats are cut from #1 graded, hard, rock maple and top graded northern white ash. No "Store Bought" wood will be found in these bats. Established in 1999, Old Hickory Bat Company has steadily grown from a one car garage and a handful of local players, to over 6500 square feet of manufacturing and showroom space and hundreds of players at the highest level of competition throughout the world. Old Hickory Bat Company's team consists of over 35 years of combined experience within both the wood bat manufacturing arena and on the professional playing field. Old Hickory`s knowledge and playing experience, give them the ability to produce some of the finest maple and ash baseball bats in the game. Old Hickory ensures that every bat they manufacture has met all of their high quality standards before being boxed and shipped. The maple and ash utilized by Old Hickory are hand selected from the Northeastern United States and Canada to ensure only the highest graded wood. Every bat manufactured by Old Hickory is cut from the same wood and treated with the same care and attention as the bats their Major League players receive. Swing what the professionals are swinging - Old Hickory Bat Company. Free Shipping!

Reviews

Average Ratings Based on 12 Customer Reviews

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4.5 Stars: Durability
4 Stars: Finish
5 Stars: General Feel
4.5 Stars: Pop
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DizzyDan

Pros: Great Bat! Great Pop! Best Bat I have ever purchased! Nice Color! Great buy for the price!

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jj

Pros: just awesome! it has surpassed all my expectations! would buy again and again! no brainer. cannot go wrong with a old hickory!

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hailyn salcedo

Pros: excellent bat really hard to break well balanced and has the biggest sweet spot ever

Cons: none

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Heavy hitter

Pros: well balanced / changed from hitting long pop-up to hard liners. Love the look /good bat speed.

Cons: smooth handle required pine tar or tape

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jay

Pros: Great bat. Suprisingly light. Incredible pop and very durable. By far the best wood bat I have ever used.

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Best wood on market Slugger player

Pros: I love my old hick!! Been using it for high school I think it has more pop than a bbcor. Nice balance large barrel and thin handle

Cons: Only complaint is the gloss finish shows ball marks.next time I'm gonna get a custom unfinished

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amazing ballplayer6 player

Pros: amazing feel, great wood quality, and amazing pop

Cons: marks up easily (minor)

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Great bat Nick player

Pros: Great feel and pop with a very light swing weight, ball jumps off bat.

Cons: Glossy finish leaves tons of ball marks, and there is a 3/4 inch blemish in the wood on the barrel, neither ruin the bat it still is fantastic just could have done without.

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Great Feel (College Competitive Summer League) Sal Rodriguez player

Pros: Has a nice feel. Personally I like a little more barrel weight and this bat is rather balanced, especially since it has a 243 turn. Nice bat, great feel and a nice pop. I feel confident with it in the box.

Cons: Took a few games to adjust to the feel. After the adjustment it was beautiful.

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old hick ppc player

Pros: this bat has helped my game tremendously, the pop is insane, its slightly top heavy which i like being a middle of the order guy, and the crack of the bat on contact is thundering! i hit better with this bat than i do my bbcor!

Cons: the finnish leaves ball marks all over the barrell but that doesnt effect the production of the bat

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Fantastic Bat SamZ coach

Pros: -Made to Order -Pro Stock Wood not 2nd tier -Well Balanced feel. Does not feel end loaded The J143M is the actual model used by Mike Trout. Just look at the pics of his bats pre the Mike Trout signature model. The MT signature model is not actually the spec of Trouts bat... the J143M is.

Cons: none at this time

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Great Bat J.K. McGreens Player

Pros: I love this bat! It was everything I was expecting in an Old Hickory bat and then some.

Cons: None

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Questions and Answers

Have a question about the Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

Is this bat nicely balanced or barrel heavy? Jay
If you're comparing wood bats to alloy or composite bats, they're all going to have a slightly end-loaded feel. That is because wood is a different consistency and weight distribution is not as easily manipulated as non-wood bats. The J143M does have a long barrel and will feel fairly end-loaded.
TJ
Does this bat have a whitewash finish similar to the Marucci vw10? Adam
This has a natural finish and will not have the whitewash look as the VW10.
KG
Does this bat have a pro ink dot on the handle? Rodger
Yes, the J143M has the ink dot on the handle.
Kara
Is this high school approved? Tyler915
Yes. This bat is High School approved. Since it is made of a single piece of maple wood, it would be allowed under BBCOR bat standards.
Kris
Is this bat just as durable as the Sam Bat or Marucci? rich123
Yes, the Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Bat is very durable just like the Sam Bat or Marucci bats.
Kara
Which bat is more balanced, the Old Hickory MT27M or the Old Hickory J143M? ballislife1
Both the Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat (J143M) and the Old Hickory Bat Co. Mike Trout Maple Wood Baseball Bat (MT27M) feature something close to a 243 turn, which makes both bats feature the same end-loaded feel. Any bat that features a 271 or a 110 turn model will be more balanced than those two options.
Tessa
Is this bat closer to a drop 3 or drop 2? It says it is approximately in between but is it made to be a drop 2 or 3? Jack
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat (J143M Natural Adult) is a natural wood bat. When making a bat out of natural materials they cannot guarantee an exact weight. I am not certain that they are necessarily shooting for the drop 2 or drop 3 size, but probably are designing it to fall somewhere in between the drop 2 and drop 3 sizing.
Frankie
How balanced is the J143M and who's pro model is it? ozzie
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat (J143M) is more of an end-loaded design rather than being balanced. It may be used by pro players but is not a signature model of a specific player.
Patrick
What is the difference between this bat and the MT27M? doc
Overall, this J143M Natural Adult and the MT27M bats are going to be pretty similar as both bats are made very close to the 243 turning model. Both bats feature pretty thin handles and longer barrel lengths. The biggest difference may be the cosmetics on each bat.
Ben
What is the difference between this bat and the Trout model? Matthew
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult is going to feature a 243 turn model while the Old Hickory Bat Co. Mike Trout Maple Wood Baseball Bat: MT27M Adult is cut to different specifications than any standard turn model. However, it is going to be very similar to a 243 so while there are minor differences they will feature a similar design and be very comparable bats.
Carter
Does Old Hickory do some type of steel burnishing, like Tucci, or bone rubbing, like Marucci, to add that little bit of extra durability and pop? Ike
Unfortunately we are not 100% sure if the Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult is bone rubbed. Most pro cut models would be but, to confirm, we would recommend contacting Old Hickory directly.
Cameron
Is this bat natural or white color? Jairo
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult is a natural wood color.
Daveron
What is "Turning Model 243"? What does it stand for? Fred
Most wood bat companies will market their bats as a specific turn model. These are certain characteristics one would find no matter the manufacturer. A model that is a 243 turn style will have the larger barrel diameter and is an end-loaded bat. The 243 turn style is not the most commonly used style, that would belong to the more balanced 271 and 110 turn styles. If going with the Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult be prepared for a much heavier feeling bat.
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About the Brand

Established in 1999, Old Hickory Bat Company has steadily grown from a one car garage and a handful of local players, to over 6500 square feet of manufacturing and showroom space and hundreds of players at the highest level of competition throughout the world. Old Hickory Bat Company’s team consists of over 35 years of combined experience within both the wood bat manufacturing arena and on the professional playing field. OldHickory’s combined knowledge and playing experience, give us the ability to produce some of the finest maple and ash baseball bats in the game.

Located 20 miles north of Nashville, TN, Old Hickory Bat Company prides itself on offering the best products and the best customer service in the business. One of our main objectives is to get the exact bat that you desire into your hands. Bats ordered from Old Hickory are not cut until after we receive the order. This means that you don’t have to settle for a bat that was cut 6 months to a year ago; every bat is cut and finished just the way you want it.

Every order Old Hickory receives is cut from the same wood and treated with the same care and attention that our Major League players’ bats receive. Hand selected maple and ash from the Northeastern United States andCanadais the primary source of Old Hickory’s wood. Only the highest graded wood is acceptable for use in an Old Hickory bat. Once a suitable billet of wood is selected, our bats are cut, hand sanded and hand finished to the exact specifications of each individual player. Our extensive sanding and finishing processes enable Old Hickory to thoroughly check for any imperfections. We also adhere to tight dimensional tolerances that ensure consistency from bat to bat and order to order. Every bat that is manufactured by Old Hickory has met all of our high quality standards before being boxed and shipped to your door.

At Old Hickory Bat Company we take pride in our exemplary custom service. We enjoy talking to our customers, ensuring that each maple or ash bat is exactly what was ordered. Customer feedback is also welcomed. OldHickory utilizes the feedback we receive from players to continually produce better bats. Please feel free to contact Old Hickory with any questions or comments you may have.

Players who use Old Hickory Products:
Matt Holliday, Michael Young, Sammy Sosa, Jack Cust, Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Khalil Greene, Adrian Gonzalez, Mark Reynolds, Justin Upton, Tony Clark, Mike Sweeney, John Buck, Mark Gruedzielanek, Derrek Lee, Ryan Theriot, Hanley Ramirez, Placido Polanco, Craig Monroe, Carlos Guillen, Richie Sexson, Hunter Pence, Jay Bruce (Minor League Player of the Year) and many more!

Bat Properties

Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural Adult
Baseball Bats Wood Baseball
Bat Type Baseball
Color Natural
Deals Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save
End Design Cupped
Hitting Style Power Hitter
Ink Dot Yes
Length to Weight Ratio - 3
Material Wood
Swing Weight End-Loaded
Vendor Old Hickory Bat Co
Wood Type Maple
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