Ash is known as the original Major League wood species and has appeared in millions of at-bats throughout baseball history, and has served as the preferred species of the majority of Hall of Famer players. Ash bats are generally lighter than both Maple and Birch species and the wider grain structure in Ash bats gives them both a lighter weight feel and more flexibility upon contact.

When swinging an Ash model, it is important to have contact on the straight grains. You should always swing with the center brand label facing straight up or straight down. This method will ensure that you are hitting on the strongest side of the bat for maximum performance and durability

EXO ARMOR Finish: ALL PRIME bats now feature EXO ARMOR, a revolutionary finish that doubles the surface hardness from previous PRIME bats; making this new line of PRIME the hardest bats in the game. Engineered for maximum hardness, this finish is sprayed on each bat with at least 5 layers to ensure you will immediately notice a superior feel and unmatched sound upon contact. Ink Dot: The Ink Dot is the stamp of the highest quality wood bat. Louisville Slugger ink-dotted bats that meet slope-of-grain are approved for play in Major League Baseball. Every Maple and Birch Louisville PRIME bat carries this stamp of approval. POWERIZED: POWERIZED represents the highest quality care and craftsmanship that can be put into the making of a Louisville Slugger wood bat. Only MLB PRIME bats will carry the POWERIZED mark.