BIRCH WOOD PROPERTIES: Added Flex: Naturally softer than maple, providing more flex and may also generate more whip and bat speed More Forgiving: Due to the added softness, you’re also more likely to expect a more forgiving swing due to mis-hits Curly Wood Grain: Lends it to be more durable than what you would expect from something like ash MODEL FEATURES: MIXED Turn Model: Engineered to feature the best design elements from multiple turning models, resulting in a bat with an extremely balanced swing weight ExoArmor: Revolutionary finish is 2x the surface hardness of a regular bat MLB® Ink Dot: Only ink-dotted bats meet the slope-of-grain test for use in Major League Baseball® Bone rubbing process compresses every cell to ensure superior surface hardness NOTICE : Baseball/Softball Bats are only eligible for return if they have not been used.