2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred MM13 Maple Wood Bat Review
Rawlings's MM13 turn in top-tier Pro Preferred maple: a hard, powerful gamer with a firm, forceful feel, hand-selected billets, and Pro Ink Dot certification.
Prefer the 2024? The 2024 Pro Preferred MM13 Maple is a very similar bat → $179.99The 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: The slight end-load and hard maple drive a high power score; pro-grade billets give strong feel and durability; the end-load lowers the swing-weight score; value is held back by the $179.99 pro-reserve price.
Our Review
The Pro Preferred MM13 is the adult, pro-reserve version of Rawlings's MM13 turn, cut from hard, hand-selected maple billets. The profile leans toward power with a slight end-load that gives the barrel a firm, forceful feel at contact, on a traditional handle and knob. Maple supplies the immediate pop and hard feedback pro hitters favor, and the bat carries the Pro Ink Dot to MLB slope-of-grain standards. At $179.99 it sits just below the priciest Pro Preferred turns while still using top-tier wood selection. It is a power hitter's turn; players who want maximum bat speed in a balanced profile should look at the OA1 or a 110.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hard, hand-selected Pro Preferred maple with forceful feel and pop
- Power-leaning turn with a slight end-load for driving the ball
- Pro Ink Dot certified to MLB slope-of-grain standards
Cons
- Premium $179.99 pro-reserve price
- End-load and hard maple ask for real bat speed
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Pro Preferred MM13 Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple, MM13 turning model |
| Model # | RPPM5MM13 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | 2.5" |
| Swing Weight | Slight end-load |
| MSRP | $179 |
Where to Buy
2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred MM13 Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred MM13 Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.3/10 (Grade A). Rawlings's MM13 turn in top-tier Pro Preferred maple: a hard, powerful gamer with a firm, forceful feel, hand-selected billets, and Pro Ink Dot certification.
What drops does the Pro Preferred MM13 Maple come in?
The 2026 Pro Preferred MM13 Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 Pro Preferred MM13 Maple cost?
MSRP is $179. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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