{"product_id":"signature-series-243-ash","title":"Pro Series Ash Model 243","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cbf-body\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003eThe 243 was made for one thing - maximum POWER. An end-loaded feel with a large barrel means more mass at contact for harder hits and higher exit velocity. Built for long-ball hitters who want to drop nukes... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px;\"\u003eKey Characteristics of Ash Wood Bats\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: inherit; margin: 12px 0px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;\"\u003e\u003ch6 style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlex and \"Trampoline Effect\":\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash is less dense and more elastic than maple or birch. When it strikes a baseball, the wood flexes and compresses briefly before springing back, which helps absorb vibration and sting in the hands. \u003c\/h6\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and Balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash has a lighter, more balanced feel, making it easier for contact hitters or younger players to generate quick bat speed. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0px 0px 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafer Breakage:\u003c\/strong\u003e When an ash bat breaks, it tends to splinter vertically along the grain rather than shattering sharply into multiple dangerous pieces. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because ash compresses and hardens with repeated use, the bat actually improves or \"breaks in\" over time. \u003cstrong\u003eDurability Trade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e The porous grain structure can flake or chip over extended heavy use, and ash is less dense than maple, meaning it may not produce the same explosive exit velocity for power hitters.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cbf-list\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnob: Tapered\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle: Medium\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel: Large\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel: End Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHit w\/ Logo Up Facing the Batter for Best Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90-Day Warranty Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cbf-ck\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips from the PeakSwing Shop in 10–14 Business Days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PeakSwing USA","offers":[{"title":"31\"","offer_id":46342258458709,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\"","offer_id":46342258491477,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\"","offer_id":46342258524245,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33.5\"","offer_id":46342258557013,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\"","offer_id":46342258589781,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/1589\/6661\/files\/2AAE963E-4611-47C5-B54B-4C250CB9ECA6.jpg?v=1791904170","url":"https:\/\/www.peakswingusa.com\/products\/signature-series-243-ash","provider":"PeakSwing USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}