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Pro Series BR1
- Maple or birch
- Drop +2 to -2.5, selected 31.0 oz. (-2)
- Barrel 2.56 in, large
- Handle 0.84 in, thin
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Pro Series BR1 is an adult wood bat offered in Rock Maple or Yellow Birch, with a thin handle (27/32 in. dia.) and an XL barrel (2 9/16 in.). The page lists lengths from 32 to 35 in. and a weight range of +2 to -2.5.
| Model code | BR1 |
|---|---|
| Wood | Maple or birchWhat this meansMaple. Dense and hard, the most common pro wood. Hits hard and holds up when the player squares the ball up; breaks rather than flakes when mis-hit. Quality varies a lot by maker. Tip: Maple from a good maker is the best wood bat money can buy; maple from a cheap one is the worst. Birch. Softer than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. |
| Wood grade | MAPLE & BIRCH MODELS WILL BE INK TESTED |
| Drop | +2 to -2.5, selected 31.0 oz. (-2)What this meansDrop is length minus weight: a 30 in, 20 oz bat is a -10. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. Younger players use -10 to -13; USSSA 13U is usually capped at -5; high school and college are -3. Tip: Check the drop your league allows before you look at anything else. |
| Barrel | XL Barrel, 2 9/16 in.What 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 Handle, 27/32 in. dia.What 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. |
| Lengths | 32, 32.25, 32.5, 32.75, 33, 33.25, 33.5, 33.75, 34, 34.25, 34.5, 34.75, 35 in |
| Barrel end | Customer choice |
| Finishes | Standard Finish (included); MaxPro Finish (+$30.00); barrel color Black; handle color Brown; barrel finish Gloss / Matte; handle finish Gloss / Matte; handle-barrel transition Fade / Clean |
| Custom options | Wood species: Rock Maple $199.00; Yellow Birch $159.00 | Weight: 35.0 oz. (2); 34.5 oz. (1.5); 34.0 oz. (1); 33.5 oz. (0.5); 33.0 oz. (0); 32.5 oz. (-0.5); 32.0 oz. (-1); 31.5 oz. (-1.5); 31.0 oz. (-2) (selected); 30.5 oz. (-2.5) | Barrel shape: Standard (included); Torpedo (+$0.00 - No Cost; no preview) | Grip: Yes (+$18.99 - $16.99); No (selected None) | Engraving: Free Custom Engraving | Knob: Standard (Traditional, included); X Knob (+$10.00); ProXR Knob (+$25.00); ProXR Epic Knob (+$25.00) | Smart Ready: No (selected); Smart Ready (+$10.00); Smart Bundle (+$139.95) | Cupped end: Yes; No | Production: Standard; Rush ($30.00 fee applies) |
| Lead time | Ships in 1 - 2 weeks, rush available; estimated ship 10/27/2026 standard, 10/20/2026 rush ($30.00 fee applies) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Made in | USA |
| The maker says |
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| Source | maxbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Bat DigestIndependent review: Max Wood (2020)Score 65 of 100These grades look formula-based (several makers share the same scores), so we do not use them.The review likes: control sub-rating 4.88 of 5The review raises: durability sub-rating 1.5 of 5; value sub-rating 2.48 of 5 (read it there)
- JustBatsRetailer ratings: MaxBat Center Cut Rock Maple JBMB1N4.0 of 5, 1 review
- TrustburnOther source: company-level reviews4.1 of 5, 8 reviewsThe source says: good feel and balance; quality and craftsmanship; easy site and smooth ordering; helpful staff in choosing a batThe source raises: none in the eight reviews (read it there)
Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: Better Baseball, Woodworker's Journal.
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