5/25/2019-Full Specs of C271 here The C271 is THE original baseball bat. It is very popular among all levels of baseball, known for its premium balance when held, having a medium sized handle (.939") and medium sized barrel (2.525"), it is perfect for anyone trying to swing a wood bat.

Old Hickory the best producer of bats in 2020 this is their KG1 description of the C271 The Old Hickory KG1 is cut to the C271 profile. The KG1 has a medium barrel with a long taper to the thin handle and a flared knob. The KG1 is one of our most popular and familiar models. Weight is -3, most popluar bat in game. Dimensions: 2 1/2 barrel (medium), 29/32 handle (thin), flared knob

Louisville Slugger the original producer of the bat. The C271 is Louisville Sluggers most popular turning model at the Major League level and is the base model that is used to create all medium barrel turning models. In this version the C271 features a high-gloss black finish and silver branding. The model uses Louisville Sluggers densest starting billet, giving this model consistent hardness. A standard handle, medium barrel and max knob taper create a versatile bat conducive to power hitters and contact hitters alike. All MLB PRIME bats - made exclusively with the MLB grade wood, a standard met by only 3% of our wood - now feature EXOARMOR, a revolutionary finish that is twice the hardness of a regular bat.

Originally all C271 Bats were made with Ash. From 2010 on all bats are produced with Maple. The main difference between ash and maple bats is the density and strength. Maple is the strongest and most dense without much give, while ash wood is less dense and flexes more. Read on to discover how these differences could affect your performance.