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Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Baseball Bat: J143M Natural/Black Adult: Image #333085
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Features

  • 2 1/2 Inch Barrel Diameter

  • Thin 29/32 Inch Handle with Traditional Knob

  • Approximate -2 to -3 Length to Weight Ratio

  • Extremely Long Barrel and Large Sweet Spot

  • Free Shipping!

  • MLB Approved

  • Natural Handle / Black Barrel Finish

  • Pro Cupped End

  • Rock Maple Wood

  • Turning Model: 243

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 used 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

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BaseballKing

Pros: Lightweight.

Cons: Not enough pop.

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Isbell

Pros: Great bat! Had the one with the natural finish and it lasted forever! Just got this one and it hasn't changed any. Still the best sweet spot of any wood bat i've tried.

Cons: None.

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JML

Pros: Awesome feel when you hit the ball. Has awesome balance so your swing is fast and leveled.

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/Black Adult? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.

Does Mike Trout use this bat? robster92
Yes, Mike Trout uses the Old Hickory Bat Co J143M model. He is currently swinging a 33.5" length in this model.
John
Is this a balanced bat? If not, which Old Hickory bats do you have that are balanced? Wood
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Bat: J143M Natural/Black Adult is an end loaded bat. The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Bat: TC1 Adult will be more balanced.
Kara
What is the J143M's Marucci equivalent? Dave
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Bat: J143M Natural/Black Adult bat is not equivalent to any Marucci turn model.
Brandon
How does this bat compare to the Marucci AP5? steve
The Old Hickory Bat Co. Custom Pro Maple Wood Bat: J143M Natural/Black Adult bat is very comparable to the Marucci Albert Pujols Maple Wood Bat: AP5NB Adult bat. The AP5 has a long taper with the extended barrel, it has a balanced weight. The J143M has a medium length taper with a large barrel, it will be slightly heavier than the Marucci.
Robert
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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/Black Adult
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Bat Type Baseball
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Material Wood
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