2026 Old Hickory MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple Wood Bat Review
Matt Olson's pro model — a 121-profile turn with a large barrel and a very thin handle into a flared knob, built for extra whip and bat speed.
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 big barrel and thin handle drive a top power score and good swing ease via whip; the thin handle is the reason durability dips. Pro-grade maple and the 60-day warranty keep value high.
Our Review
The MO28 is Matt Olson's Old Hickory turn, cut to the 121 profile. It pairs a large barrel with a very thin handle that runs to a flared knob, and that combination is the whole point: the thin handle lets a powerful hitter whip the big barrel through the zone for extra bat speed. It rewards strength and timing — the thin handle gives up some protection on mis-hits — but in the right hands it is a genuine power-and-speed turn. Made to order from #1-grade hard rock maple or birch with the 60-day warranty. A great fit for a strong hitter who wants a big barrel without a sluggish, end-heavy feel.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large barrel with a very thin handle for whip and bat speed
- Genuine pro game model from a top power hitter
- Made to order in maple or birch with a 60-day warranty
Cons
- Very thin handle offers less protection on mis-hits
- Made-to-order with a 3-4 week build time
Full Specifications
| Brand | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Model | MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Custom Pro maple (121 profile) |
| Model # | MO28 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | Large |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $199 |
Where to Buy
2026 Old Hickory MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Old Hickory MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.1/10 (Grade A). Matt Olson's pro model — a 121-profile turn with a large barrel and a very thin handle into a flared knob, built for extra whip and bat speed.
What drops does the MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple come in?
The 2026 MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 MO28 Matt Olson Pro Maple cost?
MSRP is $199. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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