Old Hickory Maple Bat TC1 The Old Hickory TC1 is cut to the 491B profile. The TC1 offers a large barrel with a long taper to a thin handle with a flared knob. The TC1 is quickly becoming a popular bat with players at all levels who want an oversized barrel with a thin handle. Old Hickory Bats Old Hickory bats have quickly become some of the most popular bats. This is because of the quality materials used in every bat they make. All of the Old Hickory maple bats have the ink dot test regardless of the level of play. This test has been mandatory since 2009. It shows the slope of the grain of each bat and allows the slope to be measured. The straighter the grains through this area, the stronger the bat will be.This is a sure fire way to ensure that you are receiving the same quality Old Hickory maple bats that the professional players use. Dimensions : 2 9/16 barrel (large), 29/32 handle (thin), flared knob natural barrel and black handle
