Eddie Mathews Professional Adirondack Model
 

Hey Guys,

Frequent reader, first time posting. I just picked this bat up at a card shop for $25 bucks.

It's an Eddie Mathews Adirondack 302. Factory stamp in the center of the bat is from the 1951-57 label. There is no line under the 302, which I think would make it a replica. It has "EDDIE MATHEWS" on the barrel, with "PERSONAL" above the name and "MODEL" below. It's 35 inches, and 33.7 ounces (this is noted on the knob in pencil). The knob looks hand-turned, or at least hand-shaved. But the two red flags for me are that 1) there's no stamp on the end of the barrel and 2) there is a dark blue band around the top of the handle (near the middle of the bat). I thought all Adirondack pro model bats are stamped with the model number, and I didn't think the colored bands started until the late 60s.

That said, the older labeling period and the specific Mathews-preferred weight written on the knob in pencil have piqued my interest. Anyone have any thoughts? If anyone is interested, I'll post pics.

I don't know much about Adirondack bats, though I continue to research and learn. I think if you could post pictures, that could help some of the other members give you an opinion and some information on the bat.

There is a mid 1950's Mathews Adirondack Game Used bat ending tonight in the Clean Sweep auction that perhaps you could compare your to:

http://www.csauctions.com/item.cgi?show_item=0000338910

I don't know enough about Adirondacks to make a bid or be able to determine it's authenticity as a gamer but I'm sure some others could make a comparision between the two. I'm interested to hear what others have to say so I can know what to look for in the future.

Post some pictures and we'll help. Please post a pic of the knob as well
Matt