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Pro Series C4R
- Birch or maple
- Drop +2 to -3
- Barrel 2.44 in, small
- Handle 0.94 in, medium
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The Pro Series C4R is a wood bat offered in Rock Maple or Yellow Birch in lengths of 30 to 35 inches, with a medium handle (15/16 in. diameter), medium barrel (2 7/16 in.), and a standard knob. The page describes it as featuring the C4 handle and states it is made in the USA.
| Model code | C4R |
|---|---|
| Wood | Birch or mapleWhat this meansBirch. Softer than maple and more forgiving of mis-hits; hardens with use. A good choice for a first wood bat and for younger players. Maple. 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. |
| Wood grade | our acceptable grain slope is no more than 2 degrees |
| Drop | +2 to -3What 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 | Medium Barrel, 2 7/16"; slimmer barrel (description)What this meansA thinner barrel (under about 2.45 in on a wood bat), with less wood to hit with. Its size does not decide the balance: some skinny-barrel bats are end-loaded. |
| Handle | Medium Handle, 15/16"; features the C4 handle (description)What this meansAbout 0.93 to 0.96 in. The usual choice: enough whip, enough strength. Tip: Most players never need to think about this one. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Lengths | 30, 31, 31.25, 31.5, 31.75, 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 |
| Compared on the page | This bat features the C4 handle with a slimmer barrel resulting in better balance, more pop, and greater durability. |
| Finishes | Standard Finish (included); MaxPro Finish (+$30.00); barrel and handle finish Gloss or Matte; handle/barrel transition Fade or Clean |
| Custom options | Length: 30 to 35 (default 33.0 in; list in lengths_in) | Weight: 35.0 oz (2) down to 30.0 oz (-3) (default 31.0 oz (-2)) | Wood: Rock Maple; Yellow Birch | Finish: Standard Finish; MaxPro Finish (+$30.00) | Barrel finish: Gloss; Matte | Handle finish: Gloss; Matte | Transition: Fade; Clean | Barrel shape: Standard Barrel (included); Torpedo Barrel (+$40.00) | Grip: Yes (+$18.99 - $16.99); No | Engraving: Free Custom Engraving | Knob: Standard Knob (included); X Knob (+$10.00); ProXR Knob (+$25.00); ProXR Epic Knob (+$25.00) | Smart Ready: Not Smart Ready; Smart Ready (+$10.00); Smart Bundle (+$139.95) | Cupped end: Yes; No | Production: Standard; Rush ($30.00 fee) | Colors shown: Barrel Navy; Handle Navy | Logo: label only, no value shown |
| Lead time | Ships in 1 - 2 weeks, rush available; estimated to ship 10/27/2026 (standard) or 10/20/2026 (rush, $30.00 fee) |
| 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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