MAPLE WOOD PROPERTIES: Incredibly Dense: Offers greater durability and pop than other types of wood Close Grain: Holds wood fibers more closely together upon impact, making it one of the hardest surfaces for wood bats Less Forgiving: Due to how stiff maple is, it tends to produce less forgiving contact off of mis-hits TURN MODEL FEATURES: Thin handle that tapers into a long, thin barrel Traditional knob Effectively Weighted: Offers just a small amount of end weight without being considered "endloaded" Easy to swing: No drag, and great whip