About Hard Maple Baseball Bats
Hard maple bats are highly desired
for their strength, durability and performance. They are,
however, not all the same. Most bat companies advertise hard
maple bats but don't tell you about the differences in hard maple as a
wood. X Bats sourced the hardest of the hard maple to make
these bats. While hard maple wood is prized for its density and
strength, this becomes a liabilty for any bat maker - the extra weight.
You will find many bat manufacturers avoid the cost of
throwing out hard maple billets that are too heavy to make modern
baseball bats by using soft maple, red maple, or lighter maple grown in
warmer climates. The resulting bats they make yield more
usable weight billets but do not deliver the high performance that X
Bats hard maple bats do.
X Bats uses its extensive experience in making more maple bats than any other bat manufacturer to come up with the right kind of maple to make the hardest, longest lasting hard maple baseball bats.
Maple bats may be customized any variety of ways. Select by length, bat weight, barrel color, handle color, inscription, flag type, and signature. Rush production is available.
X Bats uses its extensive experience in making more maple bats than any other bat manufacturer to come up with the right kind of maple to make the hardest, longest lasting hard maple baseball bats.
Maple bats may be customized any variety of ways. Select by length, bat weight, barrel color, handle color, inscription, flag type, and signature. Rush production is available.
Maple Baseball Bat Models
Model XX is a big barreled, thin handled power hitter's bat with a 2 5/8" full barrel, 15/16" handle, a large diameter conventional knob (to stop your hands from sliding), and with a weight range not lighter than -2.
Model
2 is similar to an S2. It is a well balanced bat with a small knob with
a thick transition to a larger barrel. It has a 31/32" handle and a 2
7/16" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than
2.
Model 11 is similar to an M110. It has a slightly flared 31/32" handle, conventional knob, and a 2 7/16" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This is a well balanced bat with a thicker handle and a slight flare.
Model 11T is similar to an M110. It has a slightly flared 1 1/16" handle, conventional knob, and a 2 7/16" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This is a well balanced bat with a slightly thicker handle and a slight flare.
Model 13 is based on the I13. The knob is slightly smaller 1 15/16" and thinner. The barrel is turned as full as possible for the weight/length differential desired. It has a thin 15/16" handle, a small tapered knob, and a 2 9/16" to 2 5/8" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 2. This tends to be an end loaded bat for a power hitter who likes a thin handle and small knob with a slight flare.
Model 14 is based on the traditional T141 shape. This is a thin handled medium barreled bat. It has a slightly smaller 1 15/16" squared off knob, a thin 7/8" handle and a 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This is a bat for a gap/power hitter who likes a thin handle.
Pro Maple 15Model 15 is similar to an M159, an old school model. It has a smaller junction of handle to a smaller knob with a 29/32" handle and a 2 1/2" to 2 9/16" barrel. This is a good bat for someone looking for a lighter bat in the 3 range. A well balanced conventional handled bat with a medium sized barrel.
Model 16 is similar to an R161, a thick handled big barreled, heavier than the average bat. It has a 1" handle, conventional knob, and a 2 9/16" to 2 5/8" barrel. Weight range is best at no lighter than a -2. This bat is favored by both power hitters who like thick handles and contact hitters who like the bat control a thick handle provides.
Model 16T is similar to an R161, a thick handled big barreled, heavier than the average bat. It has a thick 1 1/8" handle, conventional knob, and a 2 9/16" to 2 5/8" barrel. Weight range is best at no lighter than a -2. This bat is favored by both power hitters who like thick handles and contact hitters who like the bat control a thick handle provides.
Model 16VT is similar to an R161, a thick handled big barreled, heavier than the average bat. It has a very thick 1 1/4" handle, conventional knob, and a 2 9/16" to 2 5/8" barrel. Weight range is best at no lighter than a -2. This bat is favored by both power hitters who like thick handles and contact hitters who like the bat control a thick handle provides.
Model 17 is similar to a G174, a very thin 7/8² handle, small knob and medium-large 2 9/16²-2 5/8" barrel. An end loaded power hitter¹s bat.
Model 20 is similar to a Big Stick 205. It has a very slightly flared 1 1/32" handle, a thick conventional knob, and a 2 9/16" to 2 5/8" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 2. This is for hitters who like to feel the bat in their hands and control their swing.
Model 23 is similar to an H238. It is similar to the Model 24 but with a smoother transition from handle to a softer squared knob. A large 2 5/8" barreled, thin 15/16" handled, end loaded power hitters bat.
Model 24 is based on the traditional C243 shape. This is the ultimate thin handle, big barreled bat. The diameter of the handle is smaller at its contact point with the knob. The barrel is turned as full as possible. Handle is 15/16" with a conventional knob and a 2 5/8" barrel. Weight range is best at no lighter than a -2. This is an end loaded bat used by a large number of our Major League power hitters. This is a bat for experienced wood bat hitters who have short swings and want the weight at the end of their bat.
Model 2427 is based on the traditional C243 shape barrel and the C271 handle and flared knob. This is the ultimate big barreled bat yet with a little more balance and comfort. The diameter of the handle is 15/16². The barrel is turned as full as possible to 2 5/8². Weight range is best at no lighter than a -2. This is an end loaded bat used by a large number of our Major League power hitters. This is a bat for experienced wood bat hitters who have short swings and want the weight at the end of their bat with the comfort of a flared handle.
Model 25 is similar to an R205. It has a 15/16² traditional handle and a large 2 5/8² barrel with a thin transition from handle to a slightly longer barrel. It is slightly end loaded.
Model 27 is based on the traditional C271. It has a flared 15/16" to 1² handle, has a small regular knob with a flared handle, and has a long straight transition to a 2 1/2" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This our second most well balanced bat with a medium handle and a medium barrel.
Model 27S is based on the traditional C271. It has a flared 15/16" to 1² handle and no knob, and has a long straight transition to a 2 1/2" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This our second most well balanced bat with a medium handle and a medium barrel.
Model 34 is similar to a B345. It has a 15/16² handle and a small rounded knob for comfort for those who wrap their pinky over the knob with a medium sized 2 9/16² barrel. Medium balance.
Pro Maple 35 Model 35 is similar to a M356. It has a thin 29/32" straight handle, a small conventional knob, and a 2 1/2" to 2 7/16" barrel. This is a good bat for someone looking for a lighter bat in the -3 range. This is a fairly well balanced conventional handled bat.
Model 45 is similar to a 456B. It has a 15/16² handle with a narrow transition to a large long 2 9/16² to 2 5/8" big barrel. An end loaded power hitter¹s bat for a big strong body.
Model 53 is similar to an M253. This is for the player with a great eye looking for the hardest wood. It has a very thin 2 7/16² barrel, a thin handle 7/8" and transition. The wood is very hard since the weight is compressed into a very thin bat. A unique bat for the player who wants the hardest wood without a lot of weight.
Model 72 is similar to a P72. It has a 15/16" straight handle, conventional knob, a thicker transition and a 2 1/2" to 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 3. This a well balanced conventional shaped bat.
Model 73 is the most popular new style in the Big Leagues and our best selling bat by 2-1 over any other Model. It has a tapered medium sized 15/16² handle flaring to a very large knob with a full power hitter¹s 2 5/8² barrel. The large knob serves as a counter weight making the bat feel very balanced and lighter than other bats with the same weight. The flared handle to the knob protects the sensitive hamate bone from bruising. The Model 73 is available with a weight range no lighter than 2. This is by far the best balanced wood bat on the market. This is a perfect shape for hitters switching from aluminum to wood as it is both well balanced and easy to control in the hands. Used by power hitters who like the comfort and gap hitters who like the balance and large hitting area.
Model 98 is the longest barreled bat. It has a long handle transitioning with a quick taper to a full barrel. It has a 15/16" handle, small knob, and a full 2 9/16" barrel and with a weight range not lighter than 2. The profile is similar to aluminum bats and but the longer barrel makes it an end loaded bat with the largest hitting area of any wood bat.
The Model 99 is a very well balanced bat ideal for many young players using their first wood bat. It has a thin 7/8² handle, a medium barrel (2 1/2²) and feels easy to swing. This is a good choice for a hitter who hits for hits to all fields and hits for average and is seeking a thin handle controllable bat. The wood on this bat is particularly hard and dense because of the thin handle and the size of the barrel.
Model JR42 is the ultimate old school bat. It was the bat used by one of baseball¹s great heroes, Jackie Robinson. It has a very thick 1 1/4² handle transitioning to a thin 2 1/2² barrel. It has exceptional balance for the player looking for hard wood, lots of pop and good bat control. Available only in 1 or heavier but feels 3-4 ounces lighter because of the balance. This was a very popular shape in the 1950s and again with many big leaguers in the 21st century who like the bat control the thick handle provides and the large mass the heavy bat puts behind the ball. What's was old is now new!