{"product_id":"old-hickory-mh23-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","title":"Old Hickory Michael Harris II MH23 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory Michael Harris II MH23 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat is built to the same model and the same Steel Pressed finish as Michael Harris II's game bat. The MH23 has a large barrel, a thin handle and a slightly flared knob, a build that allows for maximum whip and power throughout the swing. It has an end loaded feel, it is turned from rock maple and cut to a -3 target weight, and it comes in adult baseball lengths from 31 to 34 inches, including half sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe MH23 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: slightly flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: end loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock finish: natural barrel, pro wine handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MH23 puts its mass in a large barrel and lets a thin handle do the whipping. That end loaded balance keeps momentum in the barrel through contact, which is what power hitters are after. The knob has only a slight flare, so it sits between a traditional standard knob and a full flare: enough shape to lock in the bottom hand without a pronounced flare.\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 MH23 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 MH23 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 Michael Harris II MH23 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong high school, college and adult baseball hitters who want an end loaded bat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who want a large barrel and a thin handle for whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who want only a slight flare at the knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to swing Michael Harris II's model and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the MH23 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory groups its Steel Pressed stock models by feel: balanced, semi-end loaded and end loaded. The MH23 is an end loaded bat. The other end loaded models in this lineup:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-mo28-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eMO28\u003c\/a\u003e: large barrel, thin handle, flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-25bb-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003e25BB\u003c\/a\u003e: large barrel, thin handle, standard knob with slight flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-aj99-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eAJ99\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, thin to medium handle, flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the MH23 is close but not quite right, for a lighter, more even feel, look at the semi-end loaded or balanced models such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eMT27\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/old-hickory-kt30-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eKT30\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 Michael Harris II MH23 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MH23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer model: Michael Harris II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: rock maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Steel Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock color: natural barrel, pro wine handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: slightly flared\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: end loaded\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\u003eHow is the MH23 different from the MO28?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are end loaded with a large barrel and a thin handle. The MH23 has a slightly flared knob; the MO28 has a flared knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the MH23 end loaded?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of four end loaded models in the Old Hickory Steel Pressed stock lineup, along with the MO28, 25BB and AJ99.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does -3 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the length to weight ratio. The MH23 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":67903169528123,"sku":"O02-MH23-31","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 Inch - 29 Ounce","offer_id":67903169560891,"sku":"O02-MH23-32","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32.5 Inch - 29.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903169593659,"sku":"O02-MH23-32.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33 Inch - 30 Ounce","offer_id":67903169626427,"sku":"O02-MH23-33","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33.5 Inch - 30.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903169659195,"sku":"O02-MH23-33.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 Inch - 31 Ounce","offer_id":67903169691963,"sku":"O02-MH23-34","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/old-hickory-mh23-steel-pressed-maple-wood-bat.jpg?v=1793853521","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/old-hickory-mh23-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}