{"product_id":"old-hickory-bd33-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","title":"Old Hickory Brendan Donovan BD33 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory Brendan Donovan BD33 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat is Brendan Donovan's Old Hickory model in the Steel Pressed finish. Cut to the 181 profile, the BD33 has a medium to large barrel with a medium handle that runs to a flared knob, and it swings with a balanced feel. It is turned from rock maple, cut to a -3 target weight and sold in adult baseball lengths from 31 to 34 inches, including half sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe BD33 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock finish: matte black barrel, gloss black handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BD33 gives a hitter more barrel than the other balanced models in the lineup. The medium to large barrel adds hitting surface, and the medium handle keeps enough wood under the hands to hold the balance point back, so the bat still feels even rather than top heavy. The flared knob gives the bottom hand a firm stop. It is a good middle ground for a hitter who wants a bigger barrel but does not want an end loaded feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Steel Pressed Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel Pressed is Old Hickory's proprietary process for its pro stock bats. The rock maple is compressed and compacted with steel, which tightens the wood grain and produces a dramatically harder, more durable wood bat than an untreated billet. A harder, more durable bat holds up longer to batting practice and game use. The BD33 is one of Old Hickory's stock models in the Steel Pressed finish, and Old Hickory backs every Steel Pressed bat with a 60-day warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes and Target Weights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Old Hickory Steel Pressed stock bat is cut to a -3 target weight, which means the weight in ounces is three less than the length in inches. The BD33 comes in 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5 and 34 inch lengths, so hitters between sizes can order a half inch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 inch, 28 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 inch, 29 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32.5 inch, 29.5 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33 inch, 30 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33.5 inch, 30.5 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e34 inch, 31 ounce target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to choose is to match the length of the bat the hitter swings now. Each half inch of length adds half an ounce of target weight, so step up only if the current bat feels light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Old Hickory Brendan Donovan BD33 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school, college and adult baseball hitters who want a balanced bat with a bigger barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-around hitters who want both control and barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who like a medium handle and a flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to swing Brendan Donovan's model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the BD33 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory groups its Steel Pressed stock models by feel: balanced, semi-end loaded and end loaded. The BD33 is a balanced bat. The other balanced models in this lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-kt30-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eKT30\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, thick handle, standard knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-m3c-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eM3C\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, thin handle, flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-j7h-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eJ7H\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, medium handle, flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the BD33 is close but not quite right, for more weight out front, look at the semi-end loaded \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eMT27\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-ra13-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eRA13\u003c\/a\u003e or the end loaded \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-mo28-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eMO28\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-25bb-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003e25BB\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair It With an Old Hickory Trainer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-hta-adult-hands-trainer-bat\"\u003eOld Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat\u003c\/a\u003e comes in the same 31 to 34 inch lengths and builds hand and forearm strength for bat speed. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-ft1-flat-sided-trainer-bat\"\u003eOld Hickory FT1 Flat Sided Trainer Bat\u003c\/a\u003e shows a hitter whether the barrel is square at contact. Order the trainer in the same length as the game bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for a Maple Wood Bat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHit real leather baseballs. Dimpled machine balls and rubber cage balls are hard on wood bats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the bat indoors, away from extreme heat, cold and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the bat for cracks before each session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use the bat to knock cleats or hit anything other than a baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld Hickory Brendan Donovan BD33 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: BD33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer model: Brendan Donovan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: rock maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Steel Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock color: matte black barrel, gloss black handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: 181\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: -3 target (length in inches minus 3 = ounces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 60 days, handled by Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the 181 profile?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e181 is the turning profile Old Hickory cuts the BD33 to: a medium to large barrel with a medium handle that runs to a flared knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the BD33 balanced or end loaded?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced. It has a bigger barrel than the other balanced models, but the medium handle keeps the feel even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does -3 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the length to weight ratio. The BD33 is cut to a target weight three ounces less than its length in inches, so the 33 inch bat targets 30 ounces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Steel Pressed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory's proprietary process that compresses and compacts the wood grain to make a harder, more durable maple bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory covers Steel Pressed bats with a 60-day limited warranty. Warranty claims are handled directly by Old Hickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Hickory","offers":[{"title":"31 Inch - 28 Ounce","offer_id":67903169921339,"sku":"O02-BD33-31","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 Inch - 29 Ounce","offer_id":67903169954107,"sku":"O02-BD33-32","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32.5 Inch - 29.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903169986875,"sku":"O02-BD33-32.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33 Inch - 30 Ounce","offer_id":67903170019643,"sku":"O02-BD33-33","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33.5 Inch - 30.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903170052411,"sku":"O02-BD33-33.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 Inch - 31 Ounce","offer_id":67903170085179,"sku":"O02-BD33-34","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/old-hickory-bd33-steel-pressed-maple-wood-bat.jpg?v=1793853529","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/old-hickory-bd33-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}