2026 Old Hickory CP1 Pro Maple Wood Bat Review
An I13-profile turn with a long, large 2 9/16" barrel and a huge sweet spot tapering into a medium 15/16" handle with a flared knob.
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 oversized I13 barrel earns a top sweet-spot score with strong power; the medium handle keeps swing ease and durability solid. Pro-grade maple and the 60-day warranty keep value high.
Our Review
The CP1 is cut to the I13 profile and is built around a long, large 2 9/16" barrel with a huge sweet spot. The barrel tapers into a medium 15/16" handle with a flared knob, which gives it a bit more handle protection than the thin-handle turns while still delivering that oversized hitting area. It is the same I13 family as the popular TC1, so if you like an oversized barrel but want a slightly sturdier handle, the CP1 is worth a look. Made to order from #1-grade hard rock maple or birch with the 60-day warranty. A strong all-around power-and-sweet-spot turn with a forgiving handle.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Long, large 2 9/16" barrel with a huge sweet spot
- Medium 15/16" handle is more forgiving than thin-handle turns
- Made to order in maple or birch with a 60-day warranty
Cons
- Large barrel gives it a slightly fuller swing than a balanced gamer
- Made-to-order with a 3-4 week build time
Full Specifications
| Brand | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Model | CP1 Pro Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Custom Pro maple (I13 profile) |
| Model # | CP1 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | 2 9/16" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $199 |
Where to Buy
2026 Old Hickory CP1 Pro Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Old Hickory CP1 Pro Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.4/10 (Grade A). An I13-profile turn with a long, large 2 9/16" barrel and a huge sweet spot tapering into a medium 15/16" handle with a flared knob.
What drops does the CP1 Pro Maple come in?
The 2026 CP1 Pro Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 CP1 Pro Maple cost?
MSRP is $199. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Old Hickory — CP1 Custom