{"product_id":"old-hickory-bw11-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","title":"Old Hickory BW11 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory BW11 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat has a medium barrel and a thin to medium handle that runs to a flared knob, with a semi-end loaded feel. It comes in an ebony barrel with a natural handle. It is turned from rock maple, cut to a -3 target weight and sold in adult baseball lengths from 32 to 34 inches, including half sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe BW11 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: semi-end loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock finish: ebony barrel, natural handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BW11 sits in the middle of the Steel Pressed lineup on almost every measure. The medium barrel and the thin to medium handle give a feel that is neither whippy nor stiff, and the semi-end loaded balance keeps a little weight out front for carry. The flared knob gives the bottom hand a firm stop. For a hitter who is not sure which shape fits, the BW11 is a sensible place to start.\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 BW11 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 BW11 comes in 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\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 BW11 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 middle-of-the-road feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who want a little weight out front without a heavy barrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who like a thin to medium handle and a flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers buying their first Steel Pressed bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the BW11 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory groups its Steel Pressed stock models by feel: balanced, semi-end loaded and end loaded. The BW11 is a semi-end loaded bat. The other semi-end loaded models in this lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eMT27\u003c\/a\u003e: medium to large barrel, thin handle, standard knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-tc42-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eTC42\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, thin handle, slightly flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-ra13-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eRA13\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, medium handle, flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the BW11 is close but not quite right, for a lighter, more even feel, look at the balanced models such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-kt30-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eKT30\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-j7h-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eJ7H\u003c\/a\u003e; for more weight out front, 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 BW11 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: BW11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: rock maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Steel Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock color: ebony barrel, natural handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: semi-end loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 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\u003eDoes the BW11 come in 31 inches?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The BW11 Steel Pressed is sold in 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5 and 34 inch lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is the BW11 different from the RA13?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are semi-end loaded with a medium barrel and a flared knob. The BW11 has a thin to medium handle; the RA13 has a medium handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does -3 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the length to weight ratio. The BW11 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":"32 Inch - 29 Ounce","offer_id":67903170609467,"sku":"O02-BW11-32","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32.5 Inch - 29.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903170642235,"sku":"O02-BW11-32.5","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33 Inch - 30 Ounce","offer_id":67903170675003,"sku":"O02-BW11-33","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33.5 Inch - 30.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903170707771,"sku":"O02-BW11-33.5","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 Inch - 31 Ounce","offer_id":67903170740539,"sku":"O02-BW11-34","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/old-hickory-bw11-steel-pressed-maple-wood-bat.jpg?v=1793853540","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/old-hickory-bw11-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}