Before You Go: I would not make this a destination spot. I would add it to an itinerary if you were already traveling through the area. It's a fan-tastic shop but it won't take you more than 20 minutes on a pretty to-the-point tour.
Arrival: There are large designation billboards and signs along the way. When you arrive follow the signs down to parking lot. Many parking spots available, parking is free.
The Tour: You begin by signing in at the front desk. You are greeted by a staff member and they will escort you into the back of the store. From there you will see a computer lathe carve out a bat from a wooden rectangle to a symmetrical baseball bat.
Next is the sanding station where the bat will have the desired weight sanded off. Next is the paint station where they dip the bats into a desired color, sticker the side, and hang them to dry. Then they are sent to the finishing station where they receive a laser router engraving and a clear coat.
The End: The tour guide has answers to all of your many questions, and he doesn't take tips. You are left where you started in the front of the store. They have some of their bats on display, autographed collections from there MLB clients as well as photos of some famous faces in the store. We weren't prompted to buy anything, but the option is there... t-shirts, MR318 bat (personal favorite), as well as other bats and souvenirs.
Conclusion: It's a family owned bat company. They manufacturer around 30,000 a year (+125 a day). It's utilized by players of every level throughout the U.S. It was a great experience to see how a bat is made start-to-finish. Unless you are an avid explorer or are driving through the area, I wouldn't make it a primary destination or you may be frustrated at the simplicity and short tour time. read more