Louisville Slugger M9 Maple Bat. Louisville Slugger WBM914-10CNW M110 M9 Maple Wood Bat has a harder hitting surface than ash, which may give you better performance. It is a closed-grain timber that is less prone to flaking than ash, and therefore more durable. Wood #1 Grade Maple. Finish Natural Handle White Barrel. Handle 1 inch. Barrel Medium. Turning Model M110. Cupped Yes.