{"product_id":"old-hickory-hta-adult-hands-trainer-bat","title":"Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat is a maple swing trainer made to build swing speed and power without sacrificing proper mechanics. It is sized for adult and older baseball hitters, with a 2 1\/2 inch barrel diameter and lengths from 31 to 34 inches, and it comes in a natural or a black finish. Used consistently in tee work, front toss and on-deck dry swings, it develops forearm strength and helps hitters add speed and power to the swing they already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlenty of strength tools make a swing slower, longer or sloppier. The point of a hands trainer is to train strength and speed while the swing stays a real swing, so the work carries over to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and Speed Without Breaking the Swing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hands and forearms control the barrel. Stronger hands get the barrel to the ball faster and hold it on line through contact. The Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat is built around that idea: it gives the hands and forearms real work on every swing while keeping the hitter in a normal, game-like swing pattern, so mechanics are not compromised along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because a trainer that pulls the swing out of shape teaches the wrong habits, and those habits follow the hitter back to the game bat. A trainer that keeps the swing intact lets the added strength and speed show up where it counts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Fits in a Training Routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTee work. Take a round of tee swings with the hands trainer before switching to the game bat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront toss. Add timing and a moving ball while keeping the swing short and direct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-deck dry swings. Use it as an on-deck and warm-up bat to get the hands and forearms ready before an at-bat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength sets. Short sets of quality swings, a few times a week, build forearm strength over a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish each session with swings using the game bat so the hitter feels the difference and keeps the timing sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural or Black Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat comes in two finishes, natural and black, in every length. The finish is a matter of preference and does not change how the bat is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths run 31 to 34 inches. The simplest approach is to match the length of the player's game bat so hand position and posture stay the same. Players who are between youth and adult sizes can also look at the 2 1\/4 inch barrel HTY, which runs from 26 to 31 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school, college and adult baseball hitters who want a dedicated swing trainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who want more bat speed and power while keeping their mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaches who want a swing trainer for tee, toss and on-deck work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers building forearm strength in the off-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for a Maple Training Bat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse real leather baseballs. Dimpled machine balls and 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 for cracks before each session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not slam the bat or use it to hit anything other than a baseball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: HTA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel diameter: 2 1\/2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengths: 31, 32, 33 and 34 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishes: natural or black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: tee work, front toss and on-deck dry swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport: baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Old Hickory Training Bats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-hty-youth-hands-trainer-bat\"\u003eOld Hickory HTY Youth Hands Trainer Bat\u003c\/a\u003e is the same trainer sized for younger hitters. For barrel control on full swings, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-ft1-flat-sided-trainer-bat\"\u003eOld Hickory FT1 Flat Sided Trainer Bat\u003c\/a\u003e gives instant feedback on every ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the difference between the HTA and the HTY?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HTA is the adult model, with a 2 1\/2 inch barrel diameter in 31 to 34 inch lengths. The HTY is the youth model, with a 2 1\/4 inch barrel diameter in 26 to 31 inch lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I use a hands trainer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for tee work, front toss and on-deck dry swings, in short sets of quality swings, then finish with the game bat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich length should I order?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the player's game bat length when you can. The HTA comes in 31, 32, 33 and 34 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the finish make a difference?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Natural and black are the same bat in two finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I hit baseballs with it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is meant for tee work and front toss as well as dry swings. Use real leather baseballs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Old Hickory","offers":[{"title":"31\" \/ Natural","offer_id":67842666791227,"sku":"O02-HTA-31-NAT","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31\" \/ Black","offer_id":67842666823995,"sku":"O02-HTA-31-BLK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" \/ Natural","offer_id":67842666856763,"sku":"O02-HTA-32-NAT","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\" \/ Black","offer_id":67842666889531,"sku":"O02-HTA-32-BLK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\" \/ Natural","offer_id":67842666922299,"sku":"O02-HTA-33-NAT","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\" \/ Black","offer_id":67842666955067,"sku":"O02-HTA-33-BLK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\" \/ Natural","offer_id":67842666987835,"sku":"O02-HTA-34-NAT","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\" \/ Black","offer_id":67842667020603,"sku":"O02-HTA-34-BLK","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/old-hickory-hta-adult-hands-trainer-bat-natural.png?v=1793411428","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/old-hickory-hta-adult-hands-trainer-bat","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}