Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBCA
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
**BBCOR Certified**
**Legal for High School and Collegiate Play**
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Free Shipping!
Sci-Fly Tested
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Speed Cap End Plug
High Performance Alloy
One-Piece Design
7/8 Inch Tapered Handle
Cushioned Synthetic Grip
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 120 Customer Reviews
GiantsFan
Pros: It's legal. A finely tuned bat that won't get your kid ejected.
Cons: It's legal. A finely marketed bat that will get your kid dejected.
kathmandu
Pros: Legal, looks great, and hits pretty solid actually. Money well spent.
Cons: Not as much pop as some other bats I've had, but that's to be expected with BBCOR.
Slugger_2009
Pros: Best BBCOR bat on the market, more pop than Demarini and TPX's!
Cons: None
Wolfman's Brother
Pros: GREAT looking bat, even better when I saw it in person. I think all BBCORs will be pretty much the same this year, as the few that I've tried have been pretty similar distance-wise. Bought this because it feels good and looks good.
Cons: Not quite as much pop as my old bat, but that was to be expected with BBCOR.
Freight Train
Pros: Bat has great balance, carries through zone well. First -3 purchased, but had Rawlings Plasma for LL. Justbats.com delivers top quality every time, and will ALWAYS shop here.
Cons: No speed cap.
DolphinsFan
Pros: Easy to Swing and better distance than expected.
Cons: None
Nizo
Pros: Good weight distribution and sweet spot.
Cons: Lacks some of the pop I expected.
coach c
Pros: Bought this bat for my 14yr old son. Its his first drop 3. So far he has nothing but good things to say. Balance is good and contrary to what i have read about bbcor bats this bat still has good pop!! Right out the wrapper.He says he loves it just as much if not more than his exo(drop 5)! It is well made and looks good. When you hit it well it makes a loud ping. Kinda sounds cool to me tho..
Cons: Although the paint colors are good and the bat is set off by them the bright shiney red shows scratches easily. Overall its good so far.
BaseballBeast9
Pros: Ball flies off the bat Looks beast Great sweet spot
Cons: Nada
conman189
Pros: great balance, great pop if hit on sweet spot. this bat in my opinion is better than the equal priced vexxum. i love this bat soooooooo much!
Cons: nothing at all
JD
Pros: Great bat, awesome balance
Cons:
BigEds
Pros: Great Balance, Good Pop to the Bat. This is the third BBCOR bat that I have owned and this is the best. Beats competitors in all aspects.
Cons: None
LQ9
Pros: Great bat, nice looking,ball flies off smooth, not top heavy, feels light, and just a great bat overall, recommend this to power hitters
Cons: NONE
LQ9
Pros: good bat overall, you just need to get a hold of the ball to drive it, but every bbcor bat is going to be like that.
Cons: none really
Anonymous
Pros: awesome graphic design, well balanced, perfect size handle, sweeter than sweet....sweet spot, when you square the ball up on the barrell it's as good or better than any BESR bat. It's no wonder UVA is the #1 team in the nation. This bat flat out gets it done!!!! The price is the icing on the cake !!
Cons: If you don't buy one....you will be put out to pasture with the rest of the heard !!!
JoeyBats
Pros: Great bat. one of the best bbcors on the market.Great for its money. Hits better than the voodoo for $100 less.
Cons: Grip tends to roll over just regrip no big deal/
da hizzle
Pros: I used one of my friends today and loved it. It dosent take much if any from BESR bat (2010 Voodoo). Good pop, balence and grip. Can't wait to get mine!
Cons: nota
Rek0104
Pros: Best bat i've found for the money. Good feel, better feel than the BESR 5150s in my opinion. Larger sweet spot than other BBCORs ive tried with similar distance. Very good value.
Cons: Not really any super obvious cons. Good Bat. I personally have liked 2 piece bats better but thats just me.
Anonymous
Pros: good balence, good pop, solid feel, grip is comfortable, all around great bat. the only one better in my mind is the cf5, but it isnt twice as good for the extra money.
Cons: none
Jon
Pros: This was my son's first BBCOR bat, and he loved it. He says it was well balanced and could hit right out of the wrapper.
Cons: It sounds kind of odd.
Anonymous
Pros: Good bat. Very good sound, big sweet spot. Has outlasted everything else we bought this summer. Balanace is excellent.
Cons: All the other kids want to use it also.
carl23
Pros: nice bat, solid pop and seems to be good quality. it also sounds cool which is an added bonus. the ball flies off the bat
Cons: only if you dont like loud noises
#5
Pros: Demo'd this bat. loved it. Gonna buy one. Only BBCOR i've tried that doesn't feel dead. Great balance. Seems to have great pop for a BBCOR
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: Awesome pop and big sweet spot.
Cons: Every one on the team wants to use it.
Cole
Pros: Great bat. doesnt even feel like a BBCOR. i love the way it hits.
Cons: grip is kinda slick
ED
Pros: Balanced, nice feel at the plate, cushiony grip. Don't want to say good pop because all BBCOR's are the same in that category. Recomend to contact hitters.
Cons: If you hit the ball anywhere below the "5" in "5150" you will get some sting, grip will start to wear down after about 1.5 months. Marks easy but so what.
BossMan
Pros: One of the cheapest bats on the market, yet it hits straight bombs. Expected average pop, but it has excellent pop, especially for a BBCOR. Was hitting the ball 400+ ft. Highly recommended.
Cons: Paint seems to chip off pretty easily, but it doesn't effect the pop, so i don't really care.
brk
Pros: good bat with large sweet spot and VERY well balanced.
Cons: ALL bbcor bats are bad but you have to deal with it. whenever you think u have a solid hit, you dont. the ball dies very fast.
Joey
Pros: the bat is well balanced. Has more pop than other BBCOR bats I have used.
Cons: none
BiG_BeEf
Pros: Has okay pop and a pretty big sweet spot. Its worth the money you pay for it and its pretty good for a one piece bbcor bat.
Cons: it has a very high pitched sound to it and is more for line drive hitters
Horseman
Pros: It's got descent pop. I really like it.
Cons: I swung my friend's, and I came away with my ears ringing really loud. In other words, if you have ear problems like me, this isn't your bat.
Anonymous
Pros: great bat. has a ton of pop for a bbcor
Cons:
Ha
Pros: Nice
Cons: None
pauly
Pros: great pop well balanced not top heavy I would highly recommend this bbcor bat
Cons: absolutly none
SPS
Pros: Amazing bat for the money. It also has a lot more pop than the other BBCOR bats. It also doesnt have to be broken in like the voodoo.
Cons: loud at contact
baseballwiz
Pros: Great Pop and feels great best bbcor bat on the market
Cons: my whole team wanted to use it
Kurtyv
Pros: This bat doesn't feel bbcor. BBCOR is supposed to hit similar to a wood bat. The 5150 does NOT feel like a wooden bat at all! This bat is a beast and is cheap for a bat.
Cons: Nothin
ryan howard
Pros: great bat well balenced great pop great price
Cons: absolutelty none
Air jodan2
Pros: Great pop. Very well balanced
Cons: None
jbaseball
Pros: alright bat
Cons: good for contact not power hitters
gtsport34
Pros: the bat hits very well
Cons: none
Fred
Pros: Has OK "pop". Easton are still better. Hits like a BBCOR. Looks good but that does not get hits.
Cons: After 20-25 hits by my 18U kid the bat started making noise. Loud vibration near head of bat. Sent back to Rawlings to have looked at. This is a real pain sending it back, costs us another $18 which makes cost nearing Easton. Not a happy customer.
MSCoach
Pros: This bat was hot right out of the wrapper. Did not need to be broken in. WOW!!
Cons: Non so far.
joe
Pros: I am 13 years old and i needed to start using a bbcor bat. i went to a local shop and got to try out some of the bats. i liked this one along with the omaha but this one is way cheaper. also tried cf5, voodoo, exo and the easton bats. the 5150 is by far the best feeling hitting.
Cons: only that the paint scratches easy. i really dont care.
Anthony
Pros: Best BBCOR out there. Ball flies off the bat and feels light is balanced perfectly.
Cons: Bat Handle black color wears off quick not really a big deal
HRL
Pros: this is the best bat out there,it is cheep and is quick through the zone.it is very balanced.i love this bat.it is also my first BBCOR and it hits better than the old bats.
Cons: paint scratches off and grip is bad.
Awsome
Pros: Very big sweet spot. The ball flys very smooth off the bat.
Cons:
RockyLobosNation
Pros: This bat is terrific for its price. Great pop for a BBCOR with a cool bat design.
Cons: Paint chips easily, not big problem though
Owls28
Pros: bat has excellent pop and feels great when you hit the ball on the sweet spot. hit very solid line drives with it in the cage for high school. was impressed with the bat. good balance as well, our team recently bought like 11 of these bats.
Cons: not much for 1 piece bats because it will sting a little bit if you hit the ball off the end or the handle.
Rosey
Pros: Great balance and pop. About half the players on my high school team use this bat.
Cons:
KW
Pros: Great Bat good pop firt game got a base hit with out any break in time
Cons: None
Anonymous
Pros: great pop feels very lite weighted perfect
Cons: none
B-HIGH
Pros: Good POP
Cons: After you hit with it alot its deadens pretty quick
McMichaelBaseball14
Pros: Great Bat Quick around Solid contact Good Power
Cons: Not much of a design Hit off handle a lot of shock
orlandov8
Pros: My son was happy with the new bat until one of the kids on the team said it was dead. Tapping the handle on the ground made a ringing sound versus the other 5150's on the team. Can anyone confirm this?
Cons:
bigd
Pros: great bat. a lot of pop definately for a power hitter like me im 14 and hit th eball 379 feet great bat rawlings
Cons:
cavs baseball 15
Pros: pop is ok at times
Cons: The sweet spot is miniscule and unless you do hit it on the sweet spot, its nearly impossible to make solid contact with the ball! Its very frustrating as a batter if you cant trust your bat when you approach the plate. Not nearly what i expected and i plan on switching to a marucci
Watson
Pros: awesome
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: nice look
Cons: hits for nothing worst bbcor bat i have hit with
Bay Monster
Pros: Nice Bat, seems to have a lot of pop so far.
Cons: Nothing yet, other then other kids wanting to use it.
gonzo
Pros: has great pop off of the bat and is balanced very well. this bat looks great and i recommend getting it. i am a coach of a team in Indiana and all the teams in our area are getting this bat.
Cons: not many cons except the bat can break if used improperly.
The BOSS Man
Pros: This year i am traveling in 13u and i can use a -5 and-8 but our team plays in the wreck team luege also so i have to use a _3 bat....this is the one it isnt top heavy and the ball flies off the bat.
Cons: They should make a -8 and -5 version
Pouis
Pros: My first bbcor and its absolutely amazing!ball comes nice!
Cons: chips but it does not affect the performance
bigrob
Pros: great bat the best bbcor out there
Cons: nothing at all!
Iceman
Pros: Great bat love the pop. It a 380+ft HR. opposite field truly love it .
Cons:
warrior33
Pros: Its a great bat.Ball bounces right off the bat. GREAT POP
Cons: nothing
PJ40
Pros: great balance, good pop
Cons: makes an annoying sound when you hit the ball
Big Down Low
Pros: This bat makes me feel like Albert Pujoles
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: feels balance and solid.....great bat for the price.
Cons: none
Chris
Pros: Good balance and feel. Nice sound. Good solid bat, as good as any.
Cons: None
Anonymous
Pros: This bat has a lot pop and is great for use in high school and college seasons.
Cons: Slightly heavy in the beginning but isn't severely noticeable.
bigbatter
Pros: this bat has some serious pop to it i hit it out my first try
Cons:
Ka
Pros: Good bat, nice looking, cool sound when you hit the ball. Very well balanced
Cons: Paint chips really easy, and it feels a little heavier than it is
Papas
Pros: Bat Has so much Pop It Has Great pop & looks extremely nice in da batters box papas#3
Cons:
23's Dad
Pros: We got our son this bat on the recommendation of a college coach, a high school coach, & a bird-dog scout who all coached teams with Rawlings contracts. They raved about the even balance, swing weight, & performance alloy. So, we took our son's Eastons & Louisville Sluggers to Play It Again Sports & used the money to invest in a 5150 for his birthday. He received it & used it at practice & hit seeds all over the place. He raved about the balance, no sting, awesome sweet spot, how light it was, & how it, along with his Rawlings Plasma, are the best bats he has EVER handled.
Cons: None! He reports that his Rawlings bats are awesome, & so far, he has hit the ball well with them.
a beast
Pros: great pop,a nice smooth swing, and big sweet spot
Cons: no cons
Dale
Pros: Looks good and sounds good, its got okay pop if u r lucky enough to hit the sweetspot
Cons: dents way to easy, grip comes off, small sweetspot,paint chips, stings your hands
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat it flies off the bat better than other bats. Its also one of the cheapest bats you can get that have the same type of performance
Cons: People need to stop complaining about the paint and grip of the bat you give others the wrong idea about this bat.
mmm
Pros: none
Cons: the bat is very top heave and the paint isnt staying on the bat
B@seb@ll
Pros: This bat performs to its price. you get what you pay for and nothing more. its a decent bat nothing terrible about it but there's better bats out there.
Cons: Small sweet spot. Personally i'm not a big fan of alloy bats. Go with a COMbat B3
Daniel
Pros: I swear this bat is amazing! It is deffiently worth the money! The pop is great, good balance! Great for a power hitter and slap hitter! I used this in High School this year and I can say it was the most used bat on the team by far!
Cons: The grip wears out after about 5 months.
homerunkid
Pros: best bat u can get. Indian hills college let me try some Rawlings bats out and i tried this one today i crushed it every single time up
Cons:
DA bomb
Pros: This bat has similar pop to other bats like the exo and omen and its bbcor not the best for power hitters more contact hitters.
Cons: grip peels and paint chips and stings if you hit below the grey.
Wa
Pros: Can hit more distance, hits home runs, good quality, nice grip, worth the money.
Cons: None
big papi
Pros: I expected pop and got even more. I hit a 420 bomb first day.
Cons: Too powerful
Jonesy
Pros: I have played an entire middle school season with this bat and I haven't had any problems with it so far. Has great pop and the ball flies off the bat great.
Cons:
baseball guy 11
Pros: love it great pop has a balanced swight wieght
Cons: it has bbcor and besr certified on the barrel but that doesnt effect the pop
2bse hero
Pros: great bat even weight and great pop the ball really connects and finds holes AMAZING!!!!!!
Cons:
The mans man
Pros: Good pop great weight distribution
Cons: Paint chips easy can't use in cold and grip loses its grip. Overall tho great bat
Xplosion baseball#24
Pros: awsome bat...very balanced...good pop right out of the wrapper...good grip...good sized sweet spot...very impressed
Cons: grip wears quickly but thats all good
JHBATS
Pros: Nice look, shiny, great bat for a BBCOR.
Cons: Grip tends to roll over and get ripped, sound at contact is more of a "ping sound" because it is alloy, I don't really love the weight distribution.
c love
Pros: great bat obvious to tell it is a bbcor just as any other but it might just be the best bbcor out there this is a very very solid baseball bat very evenly weighted as well
Cons:
bulldog31
Pros: im 13 and playing on a seniors feild and this bat is boss doesnt feel heavy at all and is the best 5150 ive had and anybody can use and get good results fantastic grip i love it thank you RAWLINGS BEST BASEBALL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
Cons: None are you crazy
ABK
Pros: best swing wieght on market perfectly balanced. im 5'6 126 lbs and have hit 3 HRs in 10 games as freshman i swung the drop 5 5150 in middle school and hit 6 HRs in 14 games its the best bat by far great pop compared to other bbcors for example the cf5 sux! great grip looks greatbut most of all performs great! # rawlings for life!
Cons: paint chips a little bit
Jordan
Pros: Good for power hitters because smaller sweet spot contributes to more pop in that zone. A little barrel heavy, but balanced for the most part.
Cons: My bat broke after only 7 months. If looking for durability, search for something else.
Jdmoney
Pros: Amazing, tons of pop, long lasting pop, comfortable grip, drops bombs, light, and balanced.
Cons: May lose pop faster because ALL your teammates will want to use it.
brown bear
Pros: Helps.relieve constipation and feels good in my hands. I once hit a tree with this bat and it didnt break
Cons: Not easy to brrak
Jim
Pros: It has good pop.
Cons: I had to have it replaced after 2 months. Then it broke again 7 months later.
Coach15
Pros: Coached a player who had a good hard short quick swing, but was not displaying much power with the BBCOR bat he bought. Gave him the 5150 one day this fall and he started hitting deep fly balls and much harder line drives. The difference was amazing. He hit over .500 in our last 6 fall games after hitting .200 in the first 6. He was a dedicated player to start, but his confidence and enthusiasm shot up when he saw how he could hit the ball with this bat. Ground balls that couldn't get thru holes started shooting through. The OF had to play deeper and open up more room. I have since bought two more for next year.
Cons: Handle tape maybe, but no real problems.
MANO
Pros: THIS BAT HAS GREAT POP AND GRIP AND FOR A REALLY CHEAP PRICE.
Cons: THE BAT IS PERFECT.
fo4
Pros: Consistent weight throughout the bat, gives me great bat speed and very impressed with the pop it has. like the grip it has and is a GREAT bat for the amount it is being sold for
Cons: scratches easily
Charger4
Pros: The bat is flat-out awesome. Great pop off sweet spot, great sound off bat, swing weight is low, everything's there with this one.
Cons: The grip wore out quickly and the paints chips easily. The chips dont affect performance
bi g jay is hayyt
Pros: this bat is the best bat i have ever swung.The first hit i got with it was a fast line drive with a loud PING! Great pop and well balanved
Cons: marks easy
pcole
Pros: Perfect.
Cons: None.
Peanut
Pros: Great pop + its well balanced ( virgina college team uses it )
Cons: Nothing but the barrel is a little small
jacker
Pros: has a huge sweet spot
Cons:
BCBANDIT 17
Pros: Solid, great feel with an only sllightly end weight. Doesnt flex as much for a powerful hitter. OVerall my son, 14, loves this bat and he has owned demarini, easton, TPX, DAvy Jones Wood. I ordered him a second one to have "just in case" and at the price, you cannot beat it.For a BBCOR, ball does seem to jump a little quicker than what i have seen with some of the composite eastons. My son is also 6'2", 180 lbs and swings hard, so the stiffer bat here is translating to much more power.
Cons: First one came apart inside within 10 minutes hitting soft toss. Just bats overnighted a new one. The original one that blew up (sounded like graven inside) was just a defective bat.
Emo
Pros: Good pop. Great balance. Great paint job. Overall a great bat for the price.
Cons: None
Anonymous
Pros: Watched son's teammate hit a 400'+ opposite field bomb with it.
Cons: Wished my son had one so this season I bought two.
meat
Pros: The pop is great. Perfect grip tape with a great balance. The warning sticker at the beginning of the barrel says it all.
Cons: Just a little sting.
Evan
Pros: Great bat. Lots of pop and has a great feel!
Cons: The Grip rolls easily.
AZLA
Pros: Great Balance and sweet spot. My 13U team loves the feel and pop from this bat. Works outstanding for power & contact hitters alike and is very durable.
Cons: A few chips after a lot of use, but does not change bat performance.
Matt
Pros: Great balance, ball jumps off bat. Looks good
Cons: handle just a little fat
allstar11
Pros: amazing pop!! perfect for power hitters
Cons: paint chips very easily,grip grinds down quick
jj
Pros: It has an awesome sweet spot.
Cons: You have to get it in a shorter length than usual because the sweet spot is on the 5 in 5150.
great bat Andrew player
Pros: Amazing pop, extremely durable ive been using this bat for the past 2 years, best bat ive ever used!
Cons: none
great bat wc16 player
Pros: amazing balance, great feel, old but to me is still one of the best bats on market. this is coming from a player himself.
Cons: if hit off end, slight sting
Good bat, better price! Ryan player
Pros: I have the Easton s1 and this bat outhits it and it's over $150 less! Great bat, extremely durable!
Cons: None!
first bbcor bat chedd s dad parent
Pros: my son is flat out crushing the ball with this bat .
Cons: none
5150 Alex G player
Pros: Amazing pop, great balance, big sweet spot, and very good price
Cons: the core broke after about a month
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBCA? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Does this bat get free shipping? baseball player
Is this bat legal for play beyond 2011 because on this website it says it is BBCOR certified but only legal for 2011 play. Wondering
Why is this legal for only 2011? ed
What bat performs better: this or the Easton Rival? baseball125
Will this bat be ok to use during the 2012 season ? Fitzy
Can you use it in middle school play? a-ride
Will the 5150 be sold in a non-BBCOR -3 version with the USSSA mark for 2012? Rob
I am a contact hitter and I was wondering what the best bat for me is that is under $250. shawn
Do you make a 5150 in a -5. sugarbear
What is the best BBCOR bat? Z
Do you sell the RIP-IT BBCOR? Is the RIP-IT balanced or top heavy? klhmlh
If I buy this bat off JustBats.com will I also receive a speed cap? Craig
If there is a dent in my bat and I got it for Christmas last year could I get a new one? cardinalballer
What would you say is a better bat, this one or the Nike Aero M1? maddenirish5
i have the 5150 but it is not the BBCOR. What is the diffrent between that one and the BBCOR 5150? browney
can I use this in high school? luke
Is it better then the Marucci CAT 5? cmon son
Are the handles still or do they have flex? Gurf23
Is this the 2011 model or 2012 travelman
Which has less sting, the Omen or this bat the 5150? MattyK
Is it better than the Easton XL2 and the Easton XL3? Marcus
I am really heart broken. which bat should I get, and I need an honest opinion, 5150 or the Plasma? catchers questions
Are BBCOR bats needed for middle school baseball in Georgia? BASEBALLFREAK:)
When will the 2012 model be released? Floridabaseball
What bat is better this one or the 2012 Nike Aero M1 BBCOR? nike
Which is better the 5150 or the plasma? catchers questions
Would you recommend this bat or the Voodoo Black? aiden
Is this bat well balanced? I have heard it is top heavy and it is balanced. Robthepitcher19
What is meant by "adult"? My son will be playing 13U travel ball in USSSA tournaments and middle school ball. Is this the right bat for him? Thanks. Andy
Is it going be able to be used in 2012? xy
I like very balanced bats. I also have a sort of inside out swing so I tend to hit a few near the handle every once in a while. So I bat with a little bit of an extended sweet spot is good for me. Which bat best fits my swing. CAT 5, 5150, or EXO? Baseball Player
We are looking to buy our son his first BBCOR- just starting highschool. The 5150 comes highly recommended, however, we were told that he shouldn't practice with the BBCOR, something about it not being able to take the number of swings and that he should practice with a wood bat. Any thoughts on this advice? Scott
Is this a big barrel bat? .....
How does this bat compare to the 2012 Worth Toxic? Thanks Jeff
How does this compare to the Plasma? Looking for a high school legal bat for a line drive up the middle hitter with solid short to the ball stroke. lisa
Is this a good bat for for a 13 year old who is 130 pounds and 5' 3" plays travel baseball all year round? Dan
Is this bat the best bat on the market? Be honest. bombdropper23456789
How big is the sweet spot compared to the Marucci CAT 5? BL777
Is this bat for a contact hitter or a power hitter. Also what is the difference between a 1 piece and 2 piece bat? ian
How durable is this bat compared to the CAT 5or Exogrid? b7
Is this bat for contact hitters or power hitters? dfd
Is the XL2 more end loaded then the 5150? bdubb
What is the difference between this bat and the new 5150 velo and is the velo available right now? zane
Why do you not sell the 32/29 bat? Are you jsut out of them? Jetsticks
Will you be getting in any 32/29 sizes soon on this bat? Shags
Is it eligible for high school play in 2012? awesome
What is better, this or the XL3? pbgthunder12
I want to know the key differences between the rawlings 5150 alloy vs. the 5150 velo. Thanks! michelle
Rawlings 5150 or Marucci Black? I'm leaning towards 5150 because I already have the BESR version. What edge does the 5150 have over the Black? Lags002
I'm 5'6 and 135 pounds. I have a 31 inch 26 ounce BESR 5150. Now that I need BBCOR I don't know what size to get. A 32/29 or 31/28?based off my size,what do you think size bat I should get? Lags002
I'm needing a new BBCOR bat, I'm 14 and swinging a 32" wood Marucci and getting around well. I've read reviews of this and the 5150 VELO bat and they both sound outstanding! But what is your personal preference? smashin boots
Would you reccommend this to anyone looking for a BBCOR, and do you think it's the best? lou
Is the Rawlings 5150 or the 5150 VELO a better bat? bob
Is it possible to shave the knob of an aluminum bat to make it smaller? mike honcho
Does this bat come in 32" 29oz.? Ms Hamp
Would you recommend this bat or the Marucci CAT 5? I've read about both of them, and I'm not sure which one is better. Ian
This is our first year to hit with a -3 my son is 13 and is not a power hitter. Would this bat be a good choice Junior
Would you recomend this bat over the EXO? Im 6' tall at 165 lbs and bench press 275 lbs so you could say I'm a power hitter. Trojan17
Would this bat be good for a contact/line drive hitter? I'm comparing this bat with the DeMarini Voodoo and DeMarini M2M mostly. el pollo loco
If to say I ordered this bat on a Tuesday, when would the bat get to me? eaglesplayer12
Just got a 2011 rawlings 5150 and I was just wondering if cage balls(yellow with dimples) ruin it? Diego1996
Well for one, I'm interested to know when the 2012 model will come out,and my second question is if i have a bat budget of $250 dollars or less for a contact type hitter who needs a bat with a decent amount of pop would you recommend this bat, the cat 5, or something else? Justin
Better than the CAT 5? jj
How does this bat compare to the 5150 Velo are they the same? Do they have the same length of sweet spot? Which is better? Justin
What is the difference between the 5150 alloy and 5150 VELO? toon
Is this bat top heavy at all? I tend to not hit well or like any top heavy, unbalanced bats. ALan
I am a contact hitter, which would be more beneficial the 5150 or the CAT 5? alan
Does a 5150 or S3 have a larger sweet spot? Paul
Is this a bat you would recommend for a power hitter or contact hitter? jake
Do you know if you could use this bat for Pony League? H-FoRcE
Is this bat legal for high school play? It has BESR stamp on it also? jay
Does this bat have the USSSA stamp for 2012? joe
Is it certified for use in USSSA and does it have the USSSA stamp on it? dad
I have a 12 yr old that is 5'6 146lbs. What do you recommend for a good bat, length and weight? Dad
I'm trying to decide between the RIP-IT and the 5150. Any suggestions? Parker
I want to now why I should pick the 5150 or the CF5? The big dog
Ok I'm looking at the 5150, RIP-IT, and Anderson Ignite, which looks like a good bat to me but is not very popular. Honest opinion from an expert, which would you go with? Sam
Should I get this or the Easton Omen? Which one is more balenced and which one has morer pop? d man
Is this bat legal for my sons team? He is in 8th grade. He is playing for is school league, not town league. Just not sure what the new rules for bats this year. Thank you. Chad
What is the bat performance rating of the 5150 alloy CP5150A 2 3/4 inch coach pitch? Paul
Should I get the Easton XL2 or the 5150? I'm 5"10 150 and in the 8th grade. zc
I coach a 13U team in the State of Georgia. I am leaning towards the 5150 -3 as team bats. Problem is we play USSSA and OPEN Basball sanctioned tourneys. Our bats must have the USSSA stamp on them. Does this 5150 -3 have that stamp? Danny Manis
Is the 2012 Velo as good or better than the 2011 5150? hits
Are BBCOR Bats required for Middle School Baseball ages 11-13 year olds? Also what about youth baseball ages 7-9 year olds? Hustle
I am wondering if there is a warranty on this bat? casey
My son is big and leads his team in homeruns. We are looking for a new BBCOR bat and need the best one for a power hitter. Is a two piece composite/alloy bat better than a 1 piece alloy for a power hitter? jh
Need a bat that has .5 certified, is this one correct? juliel
Honest opinion from a pro, what bat is better the 5150 or S3? Which do you think performs better? Marc
Is this bat 100% alloy? Max
My son is trying to choose between the Rawlings 5150 and the Easton Surge. We are looking at 32/29? Tammie
Would you recommend the Rawlings 5150, or the Easton Surge (both BBCOR) for more of a contact hitter? B Rose
Which feels lighter, Rawlings 5150, or Easton S3? BB
Is there a new 5150 version out in 2012 or is it the same as the 5150 released in 2011? dave
I'm 5'0" 110 pounds what size should I use? rich
Is the 5150 from 2011 still usuable for High School in 2012? Panthers
Is this bat legal for high school play in 2012? Why is the more expensive model for $249.99 not available in 32/29?? andy
Would you say that the regular 5150 is better then the Velo 5150 or that the Velo is better then the regular? Big Down Low
Does this bat have a fast swing weight? BigSkinny23
Does the 5150 alloy come chipped because when I bought it, it was chipped. luke
Is the 5150 BBCA, Demarini Voodoo, or Easton S1 better for a power hitter??? kyle
Is the 5150 BBCA or TPX Z-1000 better for a power hitter? Mr.Baseball
Does this bat need to be broken-in? CubanCatcher6
What's the difference between this bat and the 2012 Rawlings Plasma? Hunter
Why doesn't my 5150 have the BESR stamp on it? Danny
Does this bat have the traditional "ping" sound to it? Mr. Marucci
Which bat is better? This 5150 or the Velo 5150? bigeasy
Which bat would be better for power hitters, the Rawlings 5150 or the RIP-IT Prototype 2? Kyle
I have heard both is this better for contact hitters or power hitters? charri5066
I'm just starting to use BBCOR bats. I can't decide if I should go with the Easton S3 or the Rawlings 5150 alloy. I'm a contact hitter. alloy4life
My son is 12, he is look for a bat to begin using that applied to baseball criteria, is this one a good one to try for a first time user weighing a whopping 63 lbs? gg
Would you recommend this model or the new 5150 VELO? J.Bell_24
Is the 5150 good for power hitters? If not what bat would you recommend. Gabo
Would you recommend this or a Marucci for contact hitters? Pearc3
Is this bat banned in some High School leagues? Jake
What is the difference between this bat and the Rawlings 5150 Velo? ralph
my son ,a sophmore in highschool, had purchased and played and practiced with the 5150 all season. towards the midlle to end of summer, there was a noticeable significant less pop to the bat resulting in much less power. I believe south carolina university players said they had to change bats in the middle of the season because of the deadness of the bat. Is this happening and should bats be changed through the season if they are used alot in practice and games? I need your advice because I guess I need to purchace a practice bat and a separate game bat for the 5150 rawlings. frank
What is the difference between the 2013 5150 and previous years? Bigstick
Will this bat be more balanced than the rip it prototype? DCDCDCDC
I am looking at the Rawlings 5150 and the Rawlings 5150 VELO. Which is a better bat for my son. He is a singles type hitter. I believe he needs a bat that will provide bat speed. Between these 2 bats which would you recommend? Baseball Dad
Will this bat be available in the Bat Packs in the near future? Tim
what is a better bat in general, this bat or the 5150 velo? sam
Which 5150 is better, the 2013 model or this one? Brandon
Is the Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR: BBCA Adult baseball bat or the Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR: BB51V Adult baseball bat more balanced? cocky
The plasma does not have rings or inserts. does this bat ( 2011 5150 )? coach
I am a smaller player looking for a good, cheap bat. I've narrowed it down to the 2012 Vexxum and the 5150. They are both good bats, but which one has the best performance? BBALLER
Is Rawlings going to make a 2013 version of the Machine? The 2013 Velo & 5150 are one piece design--does Rawlings plan to have a hybrid design for 2013? cane
Is this bat definitely BBCOR and NHSF sanctioned? What proof do I have? Bottom line can a 13 year old use it? (bought bat last yr that "Mark" rubbed off and they wouldn't let him use bat rest of year) Jim
Will this bat or the 2013 5150 alloy BBCOR be more balanced? a2000
Why is this bat also BESR certified? Matt
What is the difference between this bat and the Easton S3? BOBBY
I am a power/home run hitter. Is this bat a good choice for me? J.B.
Rawlings 5150 2013 Velo BBVELO. I am considering buying this bat for my son for High School this week. Is there any rule changes coming out before the season regarding bats Money
Is this a better bat than the Rawlings Plasma that we purchased last year? russ
I am 5' 9" and 150 or so lbs. Should I get a 32/29 or a 33/30? baseball16
I am 15 years old, 6'5" 180 lbs. What size bat would you recommend? Nick
I am 6'2" 210lbs and am trying to decide between the Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR and the Easton XL3 BBCOR. Which one do you think will work best for me? nathan
My son is 5'4 142 lbs and has an inside out swing. He is a notorious left handed hitter who goes to the gap between left field and center field. What is the best bat for an inside out swing? ryan
I am 6'1" 175 lbs and I was wondering which 5150 I should get. It is between the 2013 and 2012 models. Also, which size bat should I get? Txstixplaya111
Does this bat perform as well as the DeMarini M2M? smg
Does this model have the same pOp technology that the 2013 model has? edward
Do these bats come with a warranty? Dustin
Does this bat come in a 33"? Harris Avant
How can you tell if the bat has died? I've had mine for a year and have noticed a drop off in performance lately. Can it just be the cold weather? Huskies baseball
Do you sell replacement ends caps? Jn
Would you recommend this bat or any other? If not, what would go for a 5'8" 160 lbs high school player? beastmode24
Is this bat more for power or contact hitters? JOshii
What year model is this bat? wyms
Where can I get a 33/30? sfblaze12
I am a contact hitter and I really like having a one piece design. Would you recommend the Rawlings 5150 or the Marucci Team bat? Thomas
Is there an option for this bat to come in a 34"? Jake
I am 5'9" 175 lbs and a power hitter. Is 33.5 inches a good length for me? billy
What's the difference between this the 2013 and 2014 model of this bat. Is there any big difference in performance or balance? tanner
Will you get any 32" 29 oz. -3 in soon? beckman
How long does it take to break-in the 5150? ian
What the difference between this bat and the Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR: BBCA2? diamond life
I need this bat in a 32 29oz. Can I still get it? J-rod
Do you have one in 32" 29 oz.? baseball
Do you have one in a 31"? big papi
Will you have any 33" models in stock anytime soon? gmoney
Would you say this bat is better or worse than newer models? g$
Will you be getting any more 34" or is this bat done for good? Jackson
What year model is this? Book
Would this bat be a good choice as a cheaper replacement for the new 2017 Rawlings 5150, or will the 2017 bat have a much higher performance? swrhoads34
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 | 5150 |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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