2024 Rawlings Pro Preferred MT456 Maple Wood Bat Review
Rawlings' Pro Preferred MT456 maple — a top-grade pro maple gamer with a larger barrel and balanced feel at $179.99.
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
The MT456 is a Pro Preferred maple with a slightly larger barrel and a balanced-to-medium feel, cut from hand-selected, tight-grained maple. It's a clean, crisp pro gamer for hitters who want a bigger hitting zone. Premium wood at $179.99.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Top-grade maple, larger barrel
- Balanced, crisp pro feel
Cons
- Premium price
- Wood durability varies piece to piece
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Pro Preferred MT456 Maple |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple |
| Model # | RPPMMT456 |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 2 1/2" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $179.99 |
Where to Buy
2024 Rawlings Pro Preferred MT456 Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2024 Rawlings Pro Preferred MT456 Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.2/10 (Grade A). Rawlings' Pro Preferred MT456 maple — a top-grade pro maple gamer with a larger barrel and balanced feel at $179.99.
How much does the 2024 Pro Preferred MT456 Maple cost?
MSRP is $179.99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: CheapBats — Rawlings Pro Preferred MT456 Maple Wood Baseball Bat RPPMMT456