{"product_id":"old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","title":"Old Hickory Mike Trout MT27 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Hickory Mike Trout MT27 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat is the best seller in Old Hickory's 2027 catalog, and it is built to the same model and the same Steel Pressed finish as Mike Trout's game bat. The MT27 pairs a medium to large barrel with a thin handle and a standard knob, which gives a long hitting surface and a slightly end loaded feel that still whips through the zone. 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 MT27 Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: semi-end loaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock finish: black barrel, natural handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MT27 is about barrel length and leverage. The medium to large barrel puts a long stretch of hitting surface out front, and the thin handle lets the hands whip that barrel through the zone. Because the mass sits a little toward the end of the bat, the MT27 has a semi-end loaded feel: enough weight out front to carry through contact without the heavy, top-loaded feel of a true end loaded profile. The standard knob is a traditional, comfortable shape for hitters who do not want a flare under the bottom hand.\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 MT27 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 MT27 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 Mike Trout MT27 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 long barrel and a thin handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters with quick hands who like a little weight out front for carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers who want to swing the same model and finish as Mike Trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHitters who prefer a traditional standard knob over a flared knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the MT27 Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Hickory groups its Steel Pressed stock models by feel: balanced, semi-end loaded and end loaded. The MT27 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-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-bw11-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat\"\u003eBW11\u003c\/a\u003e: medium barrel, thin to medium handle, 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 MT27 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 Mike Trout MT27 Steel Pressed Maple Wood Baseball Bat Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Old Hickory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MT27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayer model: Mike Trout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: rock maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Steel Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStock color: black barrel, natural handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: medium to large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: thin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnob: standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeel: semi-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\u003eIs this the same bat Mike Trout uses?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MT27 Steel Pressed is the same model and the same Steel Pressed finish as Mike Trout's game bat. The stock version comes in a black barrel with a natural handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does semi-end loaded mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balance point sits slightly toward the barrel. The MT27 carries a little more weight out front than a balanced bat, but less than a full end loaded model like the MO28 or 25BB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does -3 mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the length to weight ratio. The MT27 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":67903168348475,"sku":"O02-MT27-31","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 Inch - 29 Ounce","offer_id":67903168381243,"sku":"O02-MT27-32","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32.5 Inch - 29.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903168414011,"sku":"O02-MT27-32.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33 Inch - 30 Ounce","offer_id":67903168446779,"sku":"O02-MT27-33","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33.5 Inch - 30.5 Ounce","offer_id":67903168479547,"sku":"O02-MT27-33.5","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34 Inch - 31 Ounce","offer_id":67903168512315,"sku":"O02-MT27-34","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/4658\/8987\/files\/old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-bat.jpg?v=1793853503","url":"https:\/\/www.hittingstore.com\/products\/old-hickory-mt27-steel-pressed-maple-wood-baseball-bat","provider":"HittingStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}