Old Hickory Matt Olson MO28 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat

The Old Hickory Matt Olson MO28 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat is built to the same model and the same Steel Pressed finish as Matt Olson's game bat. Cut to the 121 profile, the MO28 has a large barrel with a very thin handle that runs to a flared knob, a build that allows for extra whip and bat speed. 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.

The MO28 Profile

• Barrel: large
• Handle: thin
• Knob: flared
• Feel: end loaded
• Stock finish: red oak barrel, natural handle

The MO28 is built for power. A large barrel puts the mass out at the end of the bat, and the very thin handle lets the hands snap that mass through the zone, so the MO28 feels top heavy in a way power hitters like: the weight keeps working through contact. The flared knob gives the bottom hand a secure stop, which helps on full, aggressive swings.

What Steel Pressed Means

Steel 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 MO28 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.

Sizes and Target Weights

Every 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 MO28 comes in 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5 and 34 inch lengths, so hitters between sizes can order a half inch:

• 31 inch, 28 ounce target
• 32 inch, 29 ounce target
• 32.5 inch, 29.5 ounce target
• 33 inch, 30 ounce target
• 33.5 inch, 30.5 ounce target
• 34 inch, 31 ounce target

The 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.

Who the Old Hickory Matt Olson MO28 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Is For

• Strong high school, college and adult baseball hitters who want an end loaded bat
• Power hitters who want mass in the barrel and a very thin handle
• Hitters who like a flared knob under the bottom hand
• Players who want to swing Matt Olson's model and finish

How the MO28 Compares

Old Hickory groups its Steel Pressed stock models by feel: balanced, semi-end loaded and end loaded. The MO28 is an end loaded bat. The other end loaded models in this lineup:

• MH23: large barrel, thin handle, slightly flared knob
• 25BB: large barrel, thin handle, standard knob with slight flare
• AJ99: medium barrel, thin to medium handle, flared knob

If the MO28 is close but not quite right, for a lighter, more even feel, look at the semi-end loaded or balanced models such as the MT27 and KT30.

Pair It With an Old Hickory Trainer

The Old Hickory HTA Adult Hands Trainer Bat comes in the same 31 to 34 inch lengths and builds hand and forearm strength for bat speed. The Old Hickory FT1 Flat Sided Trainer Bat shows a hitter whether the barrel is square at contact. Order the trainer in the same length as the game bat.

Caring for a Maple Wood Bat

• Hit real leather baseballs. Dimpled machine balls and rubber cage balls are hard on wood bats.
• Store the bat indoors, away from extreme heat, cold and humidity.
• Check the bat for cracks before each session.
• Do not use the bat to knock cleats or hit anything other than a baseball.

Old Hickory Matt Olson MO28 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications

• Brand: Old Hickory
• Model: MO28
• Player model: Matt Olson
• Wood: rock maple
• Finish: Steel Pressed
• Stock color: red oak barrel, natural handle
• Profile: 121
• Barrel: large
• Handle: thin
• Knob: flared
• Feel: end loaded
• Lengths: 31, 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34 inches
• Weight: -3 target (length in inches minus 3 = ounces)
• Warranty: 60 days, handled by Old Hickory
• Sport: baseball

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 121 profile?

121 is the turning profile Old Hickory cuts the MO28 to: a large barrel and a very thin handle that runs to a flared knob.

Is the MO28 a good bat for a younger player moving to wood?

It is a demanding bat. End loaded models carry more weight out front. A hitter new to wood who wants an easier bat to control can look at a balanced model such as the KT30 or J7H.

What does -3 mean?

It is the length to weight ratio. The MO28 is cut to a target weight three ounces less than its length in inches, so the 33 inch bat targets 30 ounces.

What is Steel Pressed?

Old Hickory's proprietary process that compresses and compacts the wood grain to make a harder, more durable maple bat.

What is the warranty?

Old Hickory covers Steel Pressed bats with a 60-day limited warranty. Warranty claims are handled directly by Old Hickory.