Big stick diplomacy refers to one of President Theodore Roosevelt’s best quotes, "speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." The idea is to negotiate peacefully but also having strength in case things get sideways.

Two-term president, victorious military commander, devoted conservationist. These are just a few of the hats that Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt wore during his lifetime. For the record, he was also a serious bad ass who stared death in the face on many occasions and belly-laughed every time.

Hand made from Tennessee Hickory and built for bashin'! These come in 18.5" and 24" lengths and are thinner than your average bat, these are more baton-like than anything for faster swings. Why hickory, you ask? Well aside from using local Tennessee materials, hickory excels far beyond many other types of wood for impact resistance and is very dense so it absorbs and withstands impacts very well.

Specifications

Length: 18.5" and 24"
Diameter (at widest point): 1.390 in
Weight: 11 oz (18.5 in)
Material: Tennessee Hickory

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