Rawlings VELO Senior League Baseball Bat: SLVELO
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Features New USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Comp-Lite End Cap
One-Piece Alloy Deisgn
5150 Alloy for Unmatched Trampoline and Durability
Designed to Increase Swing VELOcity
Balanced Swing Weight With Low M.O.I.
Bi/fusion Technology for Added Bat Speed
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 12 Customer Reviews
batking4412
Pros: It is a very well balanced bat and has ton of pop and is very loud. Get this bat.
Cons:
GP
Pros: My son, 11, has taken a couple batting practices with it and loves the way it swings, his first bat barrel bigger than 2 1/4. I've got to admit the balance and swing momentum is incredible.
Cons:
Cubman
Pros: My son loves it. Great sound and good pop.
Cons: None yet.
KH
Pros: Our 11 year old loves this bat. Great bat speed and pop. And the sound it makes turns heads!
Cons:
velo's hurt hands Jonas #10 player
Pros: if you are a contact hitter and you always pull the ball this would be the best bat for you
Cons: I am a power hitter and I pull the ball but mostly go opposite. I get it of the hands almost every time but if im early on the pitch it is long gone.
Velos don't hurt hands Mike parent
Pros: Just wanted to correct a previous review. My son is 13 and has the 32 inch model. He hit a fast ball towards the end of the bat and was surprised that it didn't sting at all. We compared it to the similar Louisville Slugger Omaha and this bat felt more balanced. We both liked the feel of the thicker handle. The Omaha has a very thin handle, good for small hands.
Cons: None so far.
Stings when not hit right Mike parent
Pros: Previously said does not hurt hands, but son has hit a couple since then that stung. i tried it and also found that you really feel the ball, which is good if you hit it just right, but not if you hit it wrong. Good pop good balance, larger handle if you like that
Cons: Light weight alloy means stings if not hit just right
loven it juan player
Pros: good pop. no sting at all. very even weighted. love the bats speed i get from this bat.
Cons: i dented this bat in a cold day. this was after my 2nd season using this bat
great bat at a great price Jason parent
Pros: I purchased this as a practice bat for my son to extend the life of his CF6. I have to say this bat has a ton of pop and sounds great when you make contact. Not as much pop as the CF6 but far more than the Easton S3.
Cons: none so far
most balanced bat on the market baseball dad parent
Pros: very well balanced you can feel it as soon as you pick it up. My son said his 29 velo feels lighter than his 28 Easton s3, 29 Easton xl1 and 29 cf5. I used it to him him grounders with it then picked up the xl1 and I felt like the xl1 was way heavier. he wont use any other bat. it has great pop as well, overall great bat.
Cons: grip is terrible its way to slippery you will have to change it to enjoy the bat.
Solid Bat Baseball Dad parent
Pros: Good pop and very durable. Good bang for the buck.
Cons: Ping sound can become very loud indoors...would still recommend.
awesome bat centerfield bomber player
Pros: this bat is well balanced with a great pop and i have am a contact hitter and it works perfect
Cons: it chips the paint a lot but it still hits just as good
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings VELO Senior League Baseball Bat: SLVELO? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Beside for barrel size, what is the difference between the VELO and the 5150? Is one more balanced? Does one have a lower M.O.I? How does the swing weight compare to Worth Legit? ARTravelDad
Is the 2012 senior league Velo the same as the 2013 except for the color? Any changes? 2012 model dented easy!! James
I have a 9 year old son who is playing club ball for the first time. Which bat would be better for him, the 2013 Rawlings VELO or the Louisville Catalyst 2012? Sue
My son is currently using the Worth Prodigy 28" 18oz. He needs a larger bat. He had success with the Worth bat. Switching to a new bat, would you recommend the Velo or 5150? Fred
Can you compare the Velo with the Easton Speed series please? My son is 10, good contact hitter, average swing speed. Any other bats you would recommend? Thank you! kC
I'm looking to buy my 8 almost 9 year old his first bat. He is big for his age 56-58 inches tall around 85 lbs. He used 28 inch big barrel Easton this year and had a lot of success. What do you prefer the Rawlings Velo, Worth Prodigy or something else? Shockdog
The fall league we are playing in has rules that specifically state that bats with weight drops of -4 through -14 must be stamped "approved for play in PONY baseball" and "BPF 1.15" or less. I see that this bat shows the BPF 1.15 but it does not state "approved for play in PONY baseball". I want to make sure that it would be an acceptable bat for my sons league. Please let me know your thoughts. The league rules also state "no bats with composite barrels are permitted". This bat is not considered a composite bat because of the end cap, correct? Please let me know. Thank you. Lefty
Is this bat available with a 2 3/4 barrel? jboms
I got this in a bat pack about a month ago. The forecast for my games on Saturday night is 29 degrees. I just was wondering if the Velo would snap, crack, or dent in these conditions. Also, would it be recommended to use it in weather this cold? Matt
How is this bat compared to Marucci team? 808
Is the 2014 5150 VELO model in white any different other than the graphics? steve
Is this bat approved for Little League? slugger
Is this Babe Ruth approved? baberuth
Will this bat have a smaller barrel length than the drop 9 VELO from 2013? Cougar
What does the 2015 version have that this one doesn't? Are they pretty much the same? Besides cosmetic differences, is the 2015 advanced in any way? jennifer
Is this bat Little League approved for Juniors? Rob
I'm 5'5" and 122 lbs. What size do I need? Matt the baller
Is this a BBCOR model? nyck
Does the Velo have a lot of vibration? bigdaddy ting
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
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | Velo |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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