2024 Marucci Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple Wood Bat Review
Marucci's Austin Riley Pro Exclusive maple — a power hitter's end-loaded profile in pro-grade maple at $99.99.
The Score
How we score ↗The grade, density and grain of the billet — slope-of-grain, ink-dot certification, and whether it’s a true pro-cut. The headline for a wood bat. A primary driver of the overall score.
Barrel size and the turn-model profile (110/243/271/I13 and the like) — how much hitting surface and forgiveness the shape gives you.
How the wood feels and sounds at contact — the flex/stiffness of the handle, and the crack off a quality billet.
How well the wood holds up — density and grain quality (and, for composite wood, engineered toughness). Far more important on a wood bat than on alloy.
How hard the ball comes off for a wood bat — real, but a lighter factor here since wood isn’t about chasing max exit velocity.
Quality per dollar versus comparable pro-grade or composite wood. Shown for context; NOT factored into the overall score.
Why this score: Preliminary score from the bat's construction, class, brand and price — an honest first pass we refine as we test more and any independent lab data appears.
Our Review
Riley's Pro Exclusive is built for damage: a big barrel with an end-loaded balance for strong hitters who swing for power. It's cut from Marucci's benchmark pro-grade maple, dense and hard-hitting. Excellent value for a pro-exclusive profile at $99.99.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Pro-grade Marucci maple
- Big-barrel, end-loaded power profile
Cons
- End-load suits stronger hitters
- Wood durability varies piece to piece
Full Specifications
| Brand | Marucci |
|---|---|
| Model | Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple |
| Model # | MVE4RILEY27-BK/SG |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 2 1/2" |
| Swing Weight | End Load |
| MSRP | $99.99 |
Where to Buy
2024 Marucci Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2024 Marucci Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.4/10 (Grade A). Marucci's Austin Riley Pro Exclusive maple — a power hitter's end-loaded profile in pro-grade maple at $99.99.
How much does the 2024 Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple cost?
MSRP is $99.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: CheapBats — CLOSEOUT Marucci Austin Riley Pro Exclusive Maple Wood Baseball Bat MVE4RILEY27-BK/SG