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Mike HGreat post and read. I've always had a soft spot for mushroom and unusual knob bats. There are so many variables when you go back in time. Some of the earlier bats were made of lighter woods than ash or oak. The softness and lighter weight of very early balls made this practical. IMO it is difficult to beat the visual appeal of early bats with original patina, decals, and those interesting knobs and lathe marks.