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XR271 ProXR Wood Baseball Bat
- Maple
- Drop −2.5 to -3.0
- Barrel 2.45 in, medium
- Handle thick
- Knob not stated
- End loaded
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
The XR271 ProXR is a maple wood bat in lengths from 32 to 34 inches, with a longer, end-weighted barrel of 2.45 inch average diameter and a slightly thicker .91 inch handle. The page says it was designed off the pro model C271 and is based off the most popular baseball bat turning model of all time.
| Model code | XR271 |
|---|---|
| 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 | −2.5 to -3.0What 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 | 2.45" avg diameter, longer, end-weighted barrelWhat this meansThe middle of the range (about 2.45 to 2.55 in). Most pro turn models live here. Tip: A safe default when you are not sure. |
| Handle | .91" slightly thicker handleWhat 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. |
| 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. |
| Lengths | 32, 32.5, 33, 33.5, 34 in |
| Compared on the page | The XR271 was designed off our pro model C271.; based off of the most popular baseball bat turning model of all time |
| Finishes | Barrel finish: Gloss, Matte; Handle finish: Gloss, Matte |
| Custom options | Free-text engraving (2 lines); custom logo or signature engraving (+$25.00); bat wrap thickness 0.5 mm, 1.1 mm or none |
| Warranty | *ProXR bat models are not covered by the 45 day warranty. |
| Lead time | Standard production: 3 weeks (rush options: 5 business day +$40/bat; 2 business day +$60/bat) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| Maker SKU | XR271 |
| The maker says |
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| Source | phoenixbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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