2026 Old Hickory YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple Wood Bat Review
Yasiel Puig's pro model — a long-barrel turn with great balance, a huge sweet spot, a medium handle and 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 long barrel earns a top sweet-spot score and keeps swing ease high thanks to its balance; power is strong but not end-loaded. Pro-grade maple and the 60-day warranty keep durability and value up.
Our Review
The YP66 is Yasiel Puig's Old Hickory pro model. It is built around a long barrel that delivers a huge sweet spot while keeping great balance, tapering to a medium handle with a flared knob. The long barrel is the draw: it maximizes usable hitting surface without the heavy end-load of the bigger 243-family power turns, so it stays quick through the zone. Made to order from #1-grade hard rock maple or birch with the 60-day warranty. A strong option for a hitter who wants a long barrel and a big sweet spot in a balanced package.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Long barrel with a huge sweet spot and great balance
- Medium handle is more forgiving than the thin-handle power turns
- Made to order in maple or birch with a 60-day warranty
Cons
- Balanced profile sacrifices some end-load punch
- Made-to-order with a 3-4 week build time
Full Specifications
| Brand | Old Hickory |
|---|---|
| Model | YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Custom Pro maple |
| Model # | YP66 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | Large |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $199 |
Where to Buy
2026 Old Hickory YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Old Hickory YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.4/10 (Grade A). Yasiel Puig's pro model — a long-barrel turn with great balance, a huge sweet spot, a medium handle and a flared knob.
What drops does the YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple come in?
The 2026 YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 YP66 Yasiel Puig Pro Maple cost?
MSRP is $199. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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