Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBV3
Features
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
5150 Alloy for Maximum Allowable Performance
Balanced Swing Weight
BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play
Bi/fusion Technology
Comp-Lite Composite End Cap
Free Shipping!
Lower M.O.I. Than Any Competitor
One-Piece Alloy Design
Precision Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 34 Customer Reviews
Velo is sick nasty S player
Pros: Amazing pop and feel. Feels like you're swinging nothing. Bat looks sick as well. Good price, swung and felt better with Velo than I did Trio.
Cons: None
2014 Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR: BBV3 Adult Pepper Jones player
Pros: The New Seamless Cap ! This bat a great sound. Every hit sounds hard regardless of the hit.
Cons: none
Rawlings Velo BBCOR High School Player player
Pros: This bat has great pop and it's extremely easy to hit the ball right on the sweet spot. The bat has a good sound to it and when you hit the ball it jumps off the bat. This bat also seems like it wont be breaking anytime soon, it has a nice sturdy feel to it.
Cons: None
velo player player
Pros: feels really great and hit like a composite bat eney ball u hit is like a shot even a foul ball
Cons: none
dont buy. Jake W. player
Pros: good pop, great grip,
Cons: the bat feels so bad swinging, the sound of the ball off the bat is terrible. worst bat ive ever bought.
Velo anon. player
Pros: this bat has amazing pop, large sweet spot, couldn't ask for anything better.
Cons: super loud in cages so teammates never shut up, when you hit it on the end it feels like a wood bat would
Hands down best bat I have used Jacob Reimold player
Pros: Velo is the way to go. Out of every bat I have used this is my favorite. It has amazing pop even in cold weather. It has an amazing feel unlike other bats, I feel like other bats now are very "clunky". What I mean is other bats unless you hit it on the sweet spot aren't as responding as the Velo. I have hit multiple homeruns and gap shots with this bat. It also is the most balanced bat I have ever swung.
Cons: Grip is nice but has ripped.
Pop pat player
Pros: this bat has been amazing in my first year of high school ball. i had never used -3 until this year because i could use senior league. this bAt feel light in your hands and has great balance. pop in insane on this bat that is meant to crush.
Cons: vibration a little but rarely
Great Pop Noah player
Pros: Has great pop. Sounds great and it feels great when you hit the ball. When you hit the sweet spot you don't even feel the ball touch the bat. The ball explodes off the bat. It looks great and feels great. Probably the best bat I've ever used.
Cons: The grip is starting to come off.
Awesome Bat M. player
Pros: This bat has crazy pop and an a sweet grip. It's also super light, so it's great for any type of hitter. It really gives you that *ping* that we have all love.
Cons: The paint chips easily, but that's about it.
2014 Rawling Velo Review Marc parent
Pros: i have this years and last years velo and they are absolutely sick. i love the loud ping and pop that this bat bas. it has a great swing weight that is UNMATCHED. it just has a great feel in my hands and i can honestly say i love these bats. if you put a good swing on a ball with any bat its gonna go, so get a bat that suits your personal needs and focus on ur swing
Cons: Grip, some people like it but i just put a Lizard Skin bat grip on all my bats, which i highly recommend
Good Bat tater player
Pros: Good pop, good feel
Cons: 2013 was better
My son loves this bat Chong parent
Pros: My son is 16 and is 5-11 and weighs 165 lbs. He Velo is 33/30. He love this bat. He has tried different bats - Voodoo, CF5, Easton S2, and other bats from his teammates. He says that the Velo has the lightest swing weight. My son has a very strong core and as such, he has a very fast swing. With the Velo, his swing is faster. He wants the same bat next year. He'll keep his current one for batting cages and use the new one for BP to keep the number of hits down. Bottom line is, you can spend more money on the Mako or CF6 or XL1 or others. However, this one-piece bat is the way to go. The bat is incredibly balanced.
Cons: It's a one piece bat so it will sting a bit more than two-piece or composite bat.
Great Bat Shea player
Pros: I've used this bat for an entire High School and summer league season and it still has as much pop as it did from day 1. Definitely will be getting the 2015 model for my senior year.
Cons: none at all
great bat baseball player
Pros: super balanced, great pop and feels like your swinging a feather. Started using it and got instant results.
Cons: off the end of the bat it may sting your hands but baseball players got to be tough.
Velo: Balanced and Durable with Pop Stud player
Pros: Has great feel and balance, I can generate great bat speed. Its very durable, was used through entire high school season by 5+ starters for BP and games and still had pop until our final playoff game. Enormous sweet spot excellent bat for contact hitters and still has great pop for gap and pull side power hitters
Cons: The grip started peeling midway through the season at the knob end after heavy use... but who buys a bat for the grip..
Great bat, love the pop, fast swing Nick player
Pros: I used the 2013 and loved it. I hit off my senior friend amazingly. I am no dought getting the 2015 when it gets out.
Cons: not much
Get this bat now Dingerz player
Pros: This bat has an amazing sweet spot. The ball jumps off the barrel and there is little to no vibration on off centered hits. The sound is just incredible and reminds me of the days of BESR. With a price like this I should have bought two.
Cons: Zero
Me + Velo = beast Baseball player player
Pros: Has great pop and good grip
Cons: Loud in cages
Best bat on the market College Commit player
Pros: -Loud alloy "ping" feels like old besr bats -INSANE POP -bigger barrel/sweet spot than 2013 model -same bat as 2015 velo(excluding paint job), but lower price!
Cons: -slippery grip(use pine tar/tigerstick)
A champion bat Kale player
Pros: I used this bat last year, and loved it. It's very balanced. I made the mistake of purchasing a MAKO this year, and I regret it. I'm going back to the VELO. That's my personal preference, but I feel like the VELO has a bigger sweet spot. Also, I guess I'm partial to alloy BBCOR bats. Seems like the alloy BBCORs preform a little better than the composites. Again, just my opinion.
Cons: Not a huge fan of the grip, but I always replace stock grips.
Great bat!!! Yuma, Az parent
Pros: Bought this bat for son. He is 15 years old 5'10" and weighs 185lbs. Got him the 34" 31oz. He likes it a llot. Bat has a lot of pop. Is very light for a bbcor. He is been using it for high school tryouts. Now he can't wait for the season to start. God willing he is confident that he and his team are gonna have a very good season.
Cons: None
Lexington high school player #20 player
Pros: This bat is the best bat i have ever had and its pop is amazing.
Cons: The grip is not to good
Great Bat Avery player
Pros: Ball absolutely flies off the bat. Very Very balanced bat. Teammates can't keep their hands off of it!
Cons: Hurts a lot when hitting off the end (but don't all bats). Mine sadly just cracked after only having it for a few months! Will be using my warranty very soon!
jose ole parent
Pros: shipped fast
Cons: sound... pop is ehh small sweet spot lots of vibration
its okay john miller player
Pros: good pop through first months hitting
Cons: After a couple months the bat starts to loose all of its pop. Whit that type of money buy a different bat!!!
ballerstatus baller stautus player
Pros: this bat has great pop and it is really easy to hit the ball on the sweet spot, and it is really balanced so it is easy to get your hands through the zone on those inside pitches.
Cons: none
BBV3 Rawlings Velo cole player
Pros: great pop. love the grip
Cons: not a huge fan of composite endcap
Great bat Jack player
Pros: Swings good and has great pop
Cons: It's a 1 piece
???????????? chchdbdcbbx player
Pros: Hands down best bat i've ever owned.
Cons: nothing
best bat around noah player
Pros: good grip even weight
Cons: none
Best Bat Ever Mekhi player
Pros: 100% pop, easy swing more power
Cons: None
GREAT BAT C L player
Pros: I've swung everything from easton to demarini to marucci, but this bat has the lightest swing i've ever felt before, with amazing pop and power to go with it. Bottom line is the faster your swing, the harder you will hit the ball. The bat is so light it will allow you to catch up to faster pitching, as well as have great control throughout the swing. If you chase a bad pitch, say a low breaking ball that dips out of the zone, you will often be able to at least foul it off because of how light this bat is, something that heavier and slower bats would whiff right over. I got the bat a year or so ago, and it has lost no "pop" and is not wearing out. I also have a team mate going division 1 whose had the bat almost 2 1/2 years and he's still using it like its brand new.
Cons: If you hit the ball off the handle or cap its gonna sting like the wrath of satan.
AMAZING Jackson B player
Pros: This was my first -3 bat. I've had this bat for 2 years and it still has great pop, good grip (I use gloves), has great bat speed and I can hit some Dingers with it like crazy and I hit some hard line drives with it to. Just all around a great bat!!
Cons: There is nothing bad about it. I mean If the bat grip comes off I would put on lizard grip.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBV3? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What is the difference between this and the 2013 model? Matt
Is this bat available now? I was under the impression it was not available until January 2014. j
What is a good bat for a first year hitting with bbcor? contact hitter that has a bit of power? Swung 31 26 xl1 last year? H
Does this model come with any warranty? A
Are there any differences between the 2014 and 2013 models other than paint job? ben
What is the difference in the 2014 VELO and the 2014 TRIO? d
What is the difference in the 2012 red colored Velo and the 2013/2014 Velo bats? bob
What is the difference between the 2014 VELO and the 2013 VELO? Which one is favored in your opinion? Ruben
Is the Rawlings VELO or the Marucci Black more of a balanced bat for a smaller high school player that is 5'6" and 105 lbs? TP
Rawlings is calling the TRIO a three-piece bat which includes the Comp-lite end cap. Would this make the 5150 VELO a two-piece bat because it also has the Comp-Lite end cap? Same rationale, right? Under that theory, isn't every bat a two-piece bat because it has an end cap? The 2012 VELO didn't have the Comp-Lite end cap and it was considered a one-piece. Help me understand these distinctions. Scott
Is there a big difference in the balance between the 2014 Rawlings VELO BBCOR: BBV3 and the 2014 Rawlings 5150 Alloy: SL5110? CHUCK
Is the VELO more balanced than the RIP- IT Prototype AIR? sid
Does the Velo require any break in time? Also, I usually swing a 32" but the 33" feels like its only 29 oz. Is this common? JROE
I am 6" and weigh 180 lbs. Would this bat be good for a power hitter? Would the 33" length be good? bat
Which bat is better, the Rawlings VELO or the Easton MAKO? Are both of them balanced? What about pop speed off the bat? Sweet spot? Pittstate35
I am a lefty hitter with big time pop to all parts of the field. I am 6'2", 185 lbs. and I was wondering what bat is good for me? Either the 2014 Rawlings VELO or the 2013 TPX Omaha. I've been testing the TPX Omaha and I really like it but I do not have a friend who has the new VELO. What bat is better for a guy like me? Chris
Will the 2014 Rawlings 5150 VELO go dead? Jackie Robinson
What is the difference between the 2014 VELO (white) and the 2013 VELO (black)? QTip124
I used to own the 2012 velo and i was wondering what the diffrence was between the two and how similar they are. Akrey3
Im 6'0" 190lbs. Will this bat be a good fit for me? I can hit for power and contact. Jackie Robinson
From an honest opinion, is it worth the extra money than the 2013 model? adamk3
I see with the RIP-IT bat there is a 400 day warranty. Is there a similar warranty with the VELO? My son likes both bats. Tom
How does this compare to the 2014 DeMarini Vexxum NVS in swing weight, barrel size, and pop? Danny
How long will the velo last before going dead? Will the 2014 last longer than the 2013? Josh
Is the 5150 VELO a good bat for a power hitter? future55
Which bat is better, the 2014 VELO or the 2014 TPX Raid? EvDawg
How does the sweet spot of this bat compare to the MAKO BBCOR and 2014 S1 BBCOR? njk
Trying to decide between the 5150 Velo and the RipIt Air. I prefer one piece bats. Which is better and why? AW
What is the difference between the 2013 Rawlings VELO and the 2014 Rawlings VELO? baseballchase18
Is it safe to hit jug balls with this bat or is that frowned upon? Hiatt
What is the difference between the Velo and the regular 5150? Daneil
How does it compare to the 2014 Louisville Slugger Attack? B Raww
What is better the Velo or the 2014 Voodoo Overlord? seanyt
How do the 5150 VELO and S1 compare on performance for a contact/gap hitter with occasional track power? If close, does it make sense to play the S1 in warmer weather and the 5150 VELO in temps below 60? spartandad
Does the 2014 Rawlings VELO BBCOR have a bigger sweet spot than the DeMarini Vexxum 2014 BBCOR? j-rod
Is this bat more balanced than the S1? I'm a going to be a freshman and want a really balanced bat, what about the CF6? What do think is the most balanced bat? G
Do you recommend this bat (velo), the 5150 custom alloy, or the Trio bbtrio for a speedy leadoff looking for hard contact but still a balance swing weight. I am 6'2 165. Thanks! asdfsfd J
Is it okay to use this bat in warm and cold weather? Also, does the VELO have a good sweet spot? milly
I am 6"0 145 lbs. and hit liners in the gaps and go for triples is the 2014 model a good bat for me? jared h
I'm 6' ,200 lbs. and I'm swinging a 33". Should I go up to a 34"? krk98
I'm 6' tall and weigh 200lbs and im swinging a 33 inch bat. Should I go up to a 34 inch? krk98
I'm 6'1" 225 lbs, and I'm a power hitter. I currently use a 33 inch bat. Should I move up to a 34 inch? I've got great bat speed and I'm strong enough to swing a bigger bat. mike
I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs. should I swing a 34" or 33"? Bigcountry
How does this compare to the new Marucci Cat 6? Will A.
I'm a 14 year old and I am 5'8 and 170 lbs. I I have the original marucci black but now umpires are telling me that it is illegal in my league. I play in a recreation center league. I like the feel of a two piece bat like the black, but I need a one piece bat to be able to use it in games. I want a bat that does not sting on the hands and has great pop. I am looking at this and the 2013 Easton XL3. What should I pick? Sean
I am 6' tall and I weigh 165 lbs. How big of a bat do I need? peyton mercer
My son is moving up from Senior League to a -3. He is 12 years old, 5'9" and 158lbs. Which size Velo would be best for a first -3? nichojr
I am 5 foot 7 and weigh 125 pounds. What size should I get? catfishhuntet
What VELO is better: the white or black? I am not sure which one to get. leo
Is there a difference between the 2013 and the 2014 model? How big is the sweet spot? daniel
does this bat compare to any easton S series or XL series alex08
I'm about 5'10 and weigh about 160 pounds, I've had success with both a 32in bat and a 33in, what length would you recommend for me with this bat. I'm asking because I've heard it feels lighter than most -3 bats. High school player
I'm about 5'7" and weigh 150 lbs. Would a 32" or a 31" bat be better for me? fitz
What bat do you recommend? I'm 5'10 120 a contact and gaps hitter. What bat do you recommend for me? Also I swing a -3 32 inch. Matt
I'm about 6'6" and weigh 190 pounds. I currently use a 33' DeMarini Vexxuum. Should I switch to a VELO? Should I get a 33' or a 34'? RandyJohnson
What are the differences between this bat, and the Rawlings VELO that has been discontinued? Also, what are the similarities between these bats? baseball15
Because of the composite comp-lite end cap, does this bat need to be broken in? Jason
I am a solid contact hitter who sometimes hits for power. I don't know which bat to get between the Easton S1 and the Velo. baseball
What are the differences between the 2014 Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR BBV3 and the Louisville Slugger TPX EXOGRID 3 BBCOR BB13EX for a 5'10" 145lb contact hitter? Is one bat more balanced than the other to maximize swing speed? Richard
I'm a college freshman and wanted to know which bat would be better: the DeMarini Vexxum NVS or Voodoo Overlord? I usually hit the gaps but I can take it deep too. A two-piece bat would seem like the smart choice but wanted to know from an expert. Dj
Is the VELO just like the 5150? ashton croll
How does the VELO compare the the Easton S500? I'm all power, but I love balance in my bats. What bat would better for me? Also, I'm about 6'1" 270 lbs. What size would be best for me? kidbaseball
Difference between this and the TRIO? bigboo
What is the return policy? What is MOI? nick
What is the main difference between he 2015 and the 2014 VELO BBCOR bat? nick
Is it okay to use the Velo BBCOR in the batting cages with a pitching machine? The dimpled balls do sometimes mar bats. JJA
Is the 2014 Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat : (BBV3) for power hitters? Bam bam
What is the difference between the 2014 VELO, the 2015 VELO, and the 2015 5150? SPG3
Will the 32 inch 29 ounce price go down from $239.97? Brian
I am looking for the Rawlings 2014 Velo balanced bat. The ones I have seen appear to be white in color. This one seems to be silver. Is this the same bat as the white one? Jim
So what is the difference between this and the 5150? Why is it so much more expensive if the Velo has the 5150 alloy? How would this Velo compare to the Marucci Cat 6? Mitch
Hi, I am going into high school next year. I am a power hitter but I want a nice balanced BBCOR bat. Which are the best bats to switch to when going into BBCOR? noahnator
My son prefers an end loaded bat. Which of the Rawlings bats would suit this? hause
What is the difference between the VELO and the 2014 black 5150? cal
How does this bat compare to the Marucci Cat 6 or the Marucci Cat 5^2. Then is the 6 much better than the 5^2 Jerry
I am 6'1" and weigh 200 lbs. I am thinking about moving up to a 34" from a 33". Am I big enough to swing the 34? cagebomber5950
MY son is in 8th grade but will be playing jv baseball. At tehmiddle school level players can use a drop 5 but at the high school level he will have to use a drop 3. Currently he has a velo drop 5 33/28. Would you recommend him getting the velo drop 3 in a 33/30 Easton
What is the difference between the 2014 Velo, the 2015 5150, and 2014 5150? Which one would be better for a hitter with quick hands? bbb
My son is a 14 year old freshman. He is 5'9" and about 155 lbs, but very strong. What size bat do you recommend? snuff92
What is the difference between this bat and the Rawlings Plasma bat? Dinger24
Is there a difference between this and the new 2015 VELO other than appearance? WY
Will this or the RIP-IT Prototype have more pop, and which one is more balanced? biggie
Is there a break-in period recommended by Rawlings for this bat? Coach G
When will there be a 33-30 in this bat? Naks
Does this bat come with a year warranty? jim
What is the difference between the 2014 VELO and 2014 5150? jman
Which bat would you recommend, the 2014 Velo or the 2014 CF6? carl
Why is the 2014 Velo better than the 2013 Velo? What are the big differences? Anonymous s
When will there be another 33/30 Velo in stock? Jdog
My son is 5'9" and 170 lbs. Which size bat do you recommend? Anthony
Is there a difference between the 2014 VELO and the new 2015 5150? joeey
I'm 5'7" and 130 lbs. What size do I need? spenc
I'm a freshman about 5'6" and 180 lbs. Would you recommend this VELO or the DeMarini CF6? I am a contact hitter with power. Jose
I am a freshman who is about 5 foot 6 and 180 pounds. Would you recommend this Velo or the DeMarini CF6? I am a contact hitter with power. Jose
I am 6 foot and 180 pounds, what size would you recommend? baseball
Is 2013, 2014 and 2015 VELO the same bat, just with different paint? ian
I am a lead off batter for the variety team for my school. Would you recommend the Velo 2014 model or the Exogrid 3? I dont want a top sided bat. A 32 inch 29 ounce model is what I want as size and weight. Austin Payne
Is this bat stamped 1.15? kate
Is this VELO better then the 2015 VELO? baseball69
Does the 2014 VELO have more pop then the 2015 VELO? stud
Is the 2014 VELO better then the 2015 VELO? baseballstud68
Is the 2013 better then the 2014? ??
To clarify: this is the 2014 VELO model, correct? The Great Bambino
What's the difference between the BBRVB and the BBV3? tanner
I am 5'10' 165 lbs can hit with power is a 5150 BBCor better for me then a Demarini Composite BBCor nick
What is the difference between the black/white and the just black Rawlings VELO 2015? baseball13
Should I get this VELO or the new 2016 VELO? DingerMan
What would this VELO or the 2016 Voodoo be a better choice for a bat? RyanBasebal
Would you recommend this bat or the Louisville Slugger Omaha? Which is higher performing and which is more balanced? B.mills
About the Brand
Rawlings is a major manufacturer of competitive team sports equipment and apparel for baseball, basketball, and football, as well as licensed MLB, NFL, and NCAA retail products. Rawlings is a major supplier to professional, collegiate, interscholastic, and amateur organizations worldwide, including the Official Baseball Supplier to Major League Baseball.
The first real innovation in glove making occurred in 1912 when Rawlings Sporting Goods Company introduced the "Sure Catch" glove, which was "endorsed by leading players all over the country." The Sure Catch was a one-piece glove with sewn-in finger channels and looked better suited for a duck's foot than a man's hand. Catchers' mitts used at the time were large and bulky with a single leather thong passing for a web.
In 1920, Bill Doak, a journeyman pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, approached Rawlings with an idea for improving the baseball glove from a mere protective device to a genuine aid in fielding. The "Bill Doak" model was so revolutionary that it stayed in Rawlings' line until 1953. Its key feature was a multi-thong web laced into the first finger and thumb, which created for the first time in baseball's young life, a natural pocket.
In 1925, Rawlings unveiled a three-fingered fielder's glove, and ten years later improved the Bill Doak model with a two-piece leather web. At the same time, the "T" web became a rage for first basemen's mitts. The pocket underwent a pronounced change in 1941 when the Trapper Mitt, also known as the Claw, appeared. The "Deep Well" pocket was so unique that Rawlings quickly patented it. The design was improved in 1950 by adding a leather piece across the top. Another significant creation occurred in 1948 with the three-fingered Playmaker. A five-fingered fielder's model, with all fingers laced together, provided greater pocket control.
The six-fingered Trap-Eze evolved in the 1960's. In more recent years, Rawlings produced the Fastback design, which gives a glove a snugger fit, greater extension, and overall control. The Holdster is a slot through which a finger can be extended for additional protection from impacts on the pocket. Then, there is the Edge-U-Cated Heel with its extended U-shaped lacing and the Pro H Web and much-copied Basket Web.
Some of Rawlings's more recent glove innovations also include the unique Spin-Stopper design which reduces ball spin when the ball hits the glove, and the Cantilever glove design feature that provides a cushioned area between the hand and the glove's palm area. In all, Rawlings has produced and patented more functionally innovative glove features and designs than that of any other glove manufacturer. The result is that the modern baseball glove is much larger, more comfortable, better padded, and made to last far longer than its ancestors. It is not uncommon to see today's Major League players wearing the same Rawlings glove they wore during their college playing days. In fact, Rawlings is the #1 glove in the major leagues. Rawlings maintains about 65 models of baseball and softball mitts and gloves in its line. The prototypes of virtually all of them have been field-tested by professionals before entering a sporting goods dealer's inventory.
Bat Properties
Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Velo |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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