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Pro Series DG1
- Maple
- Drop +2 to -2
- Barrel 2.44 in, small
- Handle 0.97 in, thick
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Pro Series DG1 is a Rock Maple wood bat with a medium handle (31/32 in diameter) and a medium barrel (2 7/16 in diameter). The page offers lengths from 30 to 35 in and weight drops from +2 to -2, and calls it a 271-style cut.
| Model code | DG1 |
|---|---|
| Wood | MapleWhat this meansDense 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. |
| Drop | +2 to -2What 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"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, 31/32" Dia.What this meansA handle near 1 in or more. It feels closer to a metal bat, takes sting out of mis-hits, and in wood it lasts longer. Makers recommend it for players moving from metal to wood. Tip: If your player is switching from metal to wood, start here. |
| Knob | StandardWhat this meansA traditional round knob. The simplest feel and what most beginners should start with. |
| Lengths | 30, 31, 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 271-style cut |
| Finishes | Finish: Standard (included), MaxPro (+$30.00). Barrel color: Brown. Barrel finish: Gloss, Matte. Handle color: Black. Handle finish: Gloss, Matte. Handle/barrel transition: Fade, Clean. |
| Custom options | Barrel shape: Standard (included) / Torpedo (+$40.00); Knob: Standard (included) / X Knob (+$10.00) / ProXR Knob (+$25.00) / ProXR Epic Knob (+$25.00); Grip: None (default) / Yes (+$18.99 - $16.99) / No; Cupped end: Yes / No; Smart Ready: No (default) / Smart Ready (+$10.00) / Smart Bundle (+$139.95); Production: Standard / Rush (+$30.00 fee); Engraving: Free Custom Engraving (no profanity); Logo: choices not listed |
| Lead time | Ships in 1 - 2 weeks, rush available |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Made in | Made in the 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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