X Bats, normal Production: 3-4 weeks
Model 17
- Maple
- Drop not stated
- Barrel 2.56 in, large
- Handle 0.88 in, thin
- Knob standard
- Balance not stated
Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026
Model 17 is a maple game bat with a thin handle and a big barrel, modeled after the G174. The page gives a very, very thin 7/8" handle, a small conventional knob and a medium-large 2 9/16" barrel, with normal production of 3-4 weeks.
| Model code | 17 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Barrel | big barreled; medium-large 2 9/16" 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 | very, very thin 7/8" 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. |
| Compared on the page | The shape is modeled after the G174. |
| Finishes | Barrel and handle color choices (incl. Natural, Unfinished); Matte Finish +$10 |
| Custom options | Name engraving: none, Will Send (+$20), or Already on File (+$5); flag: none or 17 countries; MLB 2026 Specifications (+$35); Rush production 5 days (+$50); 101-day warranty replacement (+$40) |
| Warranty | X Bats is offering a ONE TIME REPLACEMENT WITHIN THE FIRST 101 DAYS FROM THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE. 101-day Warranty Replacement Policy (+$40.00) |
| Lead time | Normal Production: 3-4 weeks; Rush Production: 5 days (+$50.00) |
| Availability | Made to order |
| The maker says |
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| Source | xbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026 |
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- Ubuy (reseller aggregator)Other source: X Bat Pro Model wood baseball batsRating: 5.0 of 5Reviews: 1 (the same page also says 0 ratings, so it contradicts itself)The source says: Power per swing, range of sizes, durability and comfort (listed as pros)The source raises: Listed con: not made to weight; an editorial blurb adds that one reviewer found it too heavy for some teammates (read it there)
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