Old Hickory Torpedo Maple Baseball Bat | Steel Pressed
The Old Hickory Torpedo Steel Pressed Maple Baseball Bat introduces an innovative approach to traditional wood bat design. By redistributing more mass towards the sweet spot of the barrel, the Torpedo is designed to maximise the transfer of energy to the ball while maintaining a balanced, controlled swing.
Unlike conventional wood baseball bats, where the thickest section of the barrel is typically located closer to the end, the Torpedo features an extended hitting area with its largest barrel diameter positioned approximately 6–7 inches below the tip.
This distinctive shape shifts weight away from the end of the bat and concentrates more mass around the area where many hitters naturally make contact with the ball. The result is a unique barrel profile designed to provide solid contact, improved balance and a more efficient distribution of weight throughout the swing.
Innovative Torpedo Barrel Design
The Torpedo design is based on a simple principle: put more wood where the hitter is most likely to make contact with the ball.
By concentrating more mass around the primary hitting area rather than at the very end of the barrel, the Torpedo aims to provide the benefits of a substantial hitting surface without the excessive end-loaded feel associated with some traditional wood bats.
This redistribution of weight can make the bat feel easier to control through the hitting zone while maintaining mass around the sweet spot for powerful contact.
Premium Steel Pressed Maple Construction
The Old Hickory Torpedo is manufactured from premium maple and features Old Hickory's Steel Pressed treatment.
This process compresses the surface grain of the wood under high pressure, creating a harder, more compact hitting surface.
Combined with the naturally dense characteristics of maple, the Steel Pressed construction delivers the firm, solid feel that experienced wood bat hitters appreciate.
Key Features
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Innovative Torpedo barrel – redistributes mass towards the primary hitting area
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Optimised sweet spot – positions the thickest section of the barrel approximately 6–7 inches below the tip
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Extended hitting area – distinctive barrel profile designed around common contact locations
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Balanced swing feel – shifts weight away from the end of the bat for improved control
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Premium maple construction – dense hardwood with a solid feel at contact
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Steel Pressed finish – compressed surface grain for a harder hitting surface
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Unique weight distribution – an alternative to traditional wood baseball bat profiles
Who Is the Old Hickory Torpedo Suitable For?
The Old Hickory Torpedo is particularly suited to experienced baseball players looking for a premium wood bat with a different approach to barrel design and weight distribution.
It may appeal to hitters who prefer a balanced swing, want to experiment with a different barrel profile or are interested in the Torpedo bat design that has attracted attention throughout professional baseball.
Please note: As with all natural wood bats, individual weights and grain appearance may vary. Players should confirm that the bat complies with their competition's equipment regulations before use.
| SKU | TRPD01 |
| Brand | Old Hickory |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.080m |
| Shipping Height | 0.080m |
| Shipping Length | 0.890m |
| Shipping Cubic | 0.005696000m3 |
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