Hard 2 the Core™ Bat M^P-004
- Wood not stated
- Drop not stated
- Barrel large
- Handle thin
- Knob standard
- End loaded
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Hard 2 the Core bat M^P-004 is described as a big barrel, thin handle bat with a traditional knob. The page describes it as both end weighted and end loaded and gives no wood type, weight or drop, or length choices.
| Model code | M^P-004 |
|---|---|
| Barrel | big barrelWhat this meansA big barrel (about 2.56 in and up) gives the most hitting surface. Its size does not decide the balance: some big-barrel bats are balanced. |
| Handle | thin handleWhat this meansA handle under about 0.93 in. It whips through the zone and feels fast, but it stings more on mis-hits and, in wood, breaks more easily. Common on pro models. Tip: Thin handles and young hands do not mix well in cold weather; expect sting. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Balance | End loadedWhat this meansExtra weight toward the end of the barrel, so the bat swings heavier than its number. For some players it gives a better feel for where the barrel is; whether it suits yours depends on how consistently they deliver the barrel. End load is not barrel size: some skinny-barrel bats are end-loaded. Tip: An end-loaded bat that feels heavy is the most common sizing mistake we see. |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Compared on the page | Compares to the LS C-243. |
| Custom options | Barrel Color, Handle Color, Material, Length, Cupped End, Flag Option, Engraving (optional), Quantity (choices not shown) |
| Availability | In stock |
| The maker says |
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| Source | mpoweredbaseball.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- JustBatsRetailer ratings: H2TC Pro Maple H2TC2433.0 of 5, 17 reviewsBuyers like: attractive look and finish; comfortable handle and feel; good pop for power hitters; a few say it held up over many gamesBuyers report: breakage is the most common complaint; durability very inconsistent; several say it weighs more than the -3 rating suggests; some find it weaker on power (read it there)
- JustBatsRetailer ratings: H2TC Pro Maple H2TC2714.4 of 5, 12 reviewsBuyers like: balanced swing weight; good pop for wood; solid hitting zone and comfortable grip; good looks and price for mapleBuyers report: two of twelve reported early breakage; one found the replacement process frustrating; minor: peeling sticker, small barrel, large knob, slow shipping (read it there)
- ComplaintsBoardForum: one birch and one maple bat, about $87.50 eachReviews: 1 complaint plus commentsBuyers like: some later commenters praised the batsBuyers report: bats took over a month to arrive; birch bat flattened after one practice session; maple bat dented in soft toss with little power; buyer says replacements and refund never came (read it there)
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