Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez Maple Bat AR13 The Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez maple bat AR13 has the turning model used by the MLB great.  The Old Hickory AR13 has a medium barrel. It also has a thin handle and a flare into the knob. The gradual taper from the barrel to the handle allows for maximum hitting surface. This cut retains great balance and weight distribution. The Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez maple bat AR13 is an excellent choice for players wanting a balanced bat for increased bat control. The better the bat control the more contact you can make with the baseball.   Old Hickory Maple Bats All of the Old Hickory maple bats have the ink dot test regardless of the level of play.  This test showing the quality of the wood used in the bat has been mandatory since 2009. It shows the slope of the grain of each bat. This allows the slope to be measured. So, the straighter the grains through the ink dot area, the stronger the bat. This is a definitive way to see that you are receiving the same quality Old Hickory maple bats that the professional players use.  Many popular MLB players use and have used Old Hickory maple bats.  So, join the ranks of greats like Alex Rodriguez, Mike Trout, JD Martinez and more.  Add this Old Hickory Alex Rodriguez maple bat to your shopping cart today. Drive the baseball all over the field with one of these Old Hickory maple bats. Dimensions : 2 1/2 barrel (medium), 29/32 handle (thin), flared knob Black barrel and gunstock handle Pro Grade Maple