2026 Old Hickory MT27 Mike Trout Ash Wood Bat Review
Mike Trout's Custom Pro turn cut from northern white ash instead of maple: a long-barreled, balanced bat with the forgiving flex and break behavior ash is known for.
The Score
How we score ↗The grade, density and grain of the billet — slope-of-grain, ink-dot certification, and whether it’s a true pro-cut. The headline for a wood bat. A primary driver of the overall score.
Barrel size and the turn-model profile (110/243/271/I13 and the like) — how much hitting surface and forgiveness the shape gives you.
How the wood feels and sounds at contact — the flex/stiffness of the handle, and the crack off a quality billet.
How well the wood holds up — density and grain quality (and, for composite wood, engineered toughness). Far more important on a wood bat than on alloy.
How hard the ball comes off for a wood bat — real, but a lighter factor here since wood isn’t about chasing max exit velocity.
Quality per dollar versus comparable pro-grade or composite wood. Shown for context; NOT factored into the overall score.
Why this score: The long, balanced MT27 turn and forgiving ash feel score well; power is a notch lower than maple because ash is less dense.
Our Review
This is the same MT27 turn Old Hickory sends Trout, but cut from top-graded northern white ash rather than maple. Ash flexes more than maple, giving a slightly springier feel and a tendency to crack and give warning rather than shatter outright, which some hitters prefer. The MT27 profile is a long-barreled, well-balanced turn with a large sweet spot. Ash is lighter and less dense than maple, so it will not feel quite as hard on contact, and ash grain needs more care to keep flat-side-up; in exchange you get a classic, forgiving feel from genuine Custom Pro lumber.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Long, balanced MT27 barrel with a large sweet spot
- Ash flex gives a forgiving feel and safer break behavior
- Genuine Custom Pro lumber, the same turn sent to Trout
Cons
- Ash is less dense than maple, so contact feels a touch softer
- Ash grain requires more care and can flake over time
Full Specifications
| Brand | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Model | MT27 Mike Trout Ash |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Custom Pro northern white ash, MT27 turn |
| Model # | MT27-ASH |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | Large |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $119.99 |
Where to Buy
2026 Old Hickory MT27 Mike Trout Ash Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Old Hickory MT27 Mike Trout Ash a good Wood bat?
We rate it 7.7/10 (Grade B). Mike Trout's Custom Pro turn cut from northern white ash instead of maple: a long-barreled, balanced bat with the forgiving flex and break behavior ash is known for.
What drops does the MT27 Mike Trout Ash come in?
The 2026 MT27 Mike Trout Ash Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 MT27 Mike Trout Ash cost?
MSRP is $119.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: CheapBats — Old Hickory MT27 Mike Trout Ash product page · Old Hickory Bat Company — Custom Pro