RIP-IT AIR Elite BBCOR Baseball Bat: B1403E
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
30 Day Love It or Return It Program from RIP-IT
Acoustic Barrel for a Perfect Ping
AIR Balanced Swing Weight for Increased Bat Speed and More Control
BBCOR Certified - Legal for H.S. and Collegiate Play
Contact Grip for Eliminates Vibration
Free Shipping!
Full 400 Day Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in the U.S.A.
Two-Piece Hybrid Design
R2 Composite Handle / R2 Alloy Barrel
Rifle Barrel for Dramatically Lower M.O.I.
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 59 Customer Reviews
Long time Rip-It user Ian Luttrell player
Pros: This bat perfectly fits my style of hitting, line drives to the alleys and occasionally having the pop to clear the fence. Their customer support is also 2nd to none!
Cons: Hopefully the end cap issue has been taken care off because I really loves this bat.
Really fast bat. UCF Bound 2014! player
Pros: I tried this bat at a demo day in Orlando and I was really impressed with the balance, feel, and performance. The two piece design is the first I tried from Rip-It and it did make the bat a lot more balanced than the other two Rip-It BBCOR bats I tried. With the more balanced feel I could really feel a difference in bat speed and the pop from the added bat speed was very noticeable. Outside of the performance, the love it or return it policy and 400 day warranty are pretty cool. The Rip-It rep also told me that the warranty is unlimited replacements with free shipping. Overall I am putting this bat on the top of my list for next season.
Cons: I took 3 rounds in the cage with the bat and based on that time could not come up with any negatives as far as performance. I did notice however that the white grip will probably get dirty through use.
This bat rocks! Sherryspice player
Pros: Fastest bat ive ever swung! You can feel the ultra balance of this bat. There is a clear difference when i swing this bat as opposed to other competitors bats. FASTER AND MORE POWERFUL for sure. Worth every penny.
Cons: Absolutely nothing wrong with my bat couldnt be happier!
great bat Vickie other
Pros: Awesome bat! Great pop!
Cons: Haven't found any!
Love this bat Pacman355 player
Pros: Easy to swing and love the balance.
Cons: Can I get a grip color other than white. Looks good for 5 mins.
Elite joshua g player
Pros: really balanced with lots of pop, a cool design and comfortable grip; definitely worth the 400. probably the best bbcor out there. i also love the loud ping when you hit it
Cons: grip gets dirty fast, sweetspot kind of small compared to other bats but still a forgiving barrel
Great bat bearded wonder player
Pros: insane pop and easy to get through the zone, very balanced
Cons: nothing
best bat ever tucker player
Pros: This bat has everything going for it. It will last many seasons and never lose its pop. Not to mention how amazing it looks.I would recommend this bat to any type of hitter on any level of play.
Cons: None
amazing bat! Nick Slone player
Pros: Extremely balanced bat and thats exactly what i like/want with a bbcor bat. It has great feel to it just like a BESR bat. The thick grip is also has a great feel to it to me. Easily the best bat ive ever used.
Cons: The grip gets dirty easily, but thats a very minor con. Rest of the bat is amazing.
barrowed a teamates bat M. Lerma player
Pros: i swing the 33" 30oz bbcor air and this bat feels lighter has more pop than the mako . My base hits got into the gaps faster so i was able to take extra bases .
Cons: trying to convince my dad to buy it for me .......
BEST BAT EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liam player
Pros: Every thing, this bat hits absolute bombs. The best bat I have ever hit with by far, the pop is amazing, and it just feels amazing also when the ball comes off the bat. Just plain spectacular, you gotta get this bat, NOW!!!!!
Cons: None what so ever
great overall bat weightman30 player
Pros: -balanced swing through the zone -awesome sound off the sweet spot to ensure solid hit -great pop and flex -the grip is durable and feels great when in the box Overall a great bat and recommend it to everyone
Cons: nothing
Best BBCOR Bat Out for 2014!!!! JROD player
Pros: Fastest bat thru the ZONE! Bat is very balanced. Faster & has more power. Worth the money
Cons: None
Excellent bat Hunter S. player
Pros: This bat demonstrates great pop and feel.
Cons: NOpe
Swing! Taylor S. coach
Pros: My players love to swing this bat. They claim its their favorite.
Cons: No
Hot Bat High School Tryouts!! Patriot Dad parent
Pros: Ball was jumping off the Elite! By the end of Tryouts everyone was asking about! Especially the Coach!!
Cons: That we dont have 4!!!
Rip It? Every Time Harryaz coach
Pros: Amazingly balanced. enormous sweet spot, great pop. Rip It stays ahead of the field in producing the best all around baseball bats on the market. you can't go wrong buying Rip It, especially with their unmatched 400 day love it or return it policy
Cons: i have only heard some models provide more distance or power but if you are interested in distance only artifically created by the bat, go for it. When you have to use wood, you'll find out how strong you really are (not)!
Worth the money! Jason parent
Pros: The bat looks amazing and feels great in your hands. We went up about 2 inches with this new bat and it feels lighter than his previous bat, also a drop 3. The color scheme makes the bat head look really small but holding it up against last years Prototype the bat head/sweet spot is the same size. After the first cage session with it my son was impressed with the amount of pop it had and how balanced and fast it was. Not to mention the sound off the bat is really impressive.
Cons: none yet. Was hesitant about the 2 piece design since up until now Rip It only made 1 piece bats but after the first cage session I'm not concerned about it any more. I'm going to rely on Rip Its amazing warranty and return policy if anything goes wrong.
Very Best BBCO Bat On The Market Craig Nelsen parent
Pros: Soft feel in your hands.,, which generates tremendous bat speed. I bought this bat for my son whose has average hand speed through the swing, the Rip-IT Elite doubled his hand speed through the zone and the ball is now jumping off the bat. Great warranty on this product but you will not be returning this bat. This is the 3rd one we have owned over the last 4 seasons. So if you are looking to improve your OBP but the RIP-IT Elite bat TODAY!!!!
Cons: NONE, this bat was flawlessly designed.
Best Bat EVER!!!!!! Cortlandt Nelsen player
Pros: This is my 3rd RIP-IT bat I have owned and I have loved each and every one of them. This years model is the best! The ball is popping off the bat with a normal swing and the is NO vibration what so ever. You will love the grip and feel of this bat in your hands from the very first time you grip the bat. I have used Demarini in the past but the RIP-IT surpasses all the rest.
Cons: NONE. This bat sets the standard for BBCO bats period!
RIP-IT Air Elite Sam Hardin - Elgin High School player
Pros: Just recently received the new Rip-It Air Elite in 32.5/29.5. The weight distribution of this two piece bat is perfect. I have swung a 5150 32/29 in the past and do not notice a weight difference with the new Air Elite. I will be working to break this bat in before our spring season starts. Excited to get it broken in.
Cons: None
CBA Palmetto Rays Tyler player
Pros: Balanced weight, great feel, good pop and durable.
Cons: none
small sweetspot Nolan12 player
Pros: nice, comfortable handle, smooth swing, wonderful warranty...
Cons: small sweetspot, not as balanced as other "contact hitter" bats...
Watch out for RIP-IT Vindog14 parent
Pros: Amazing feel, bat speed is incredible, balance is perfect, customer service is second to none. An dont get me started on the 30 day love or leave it 400 day warranty
Cons: The only thing wrong with this bat is they didn't make it when i played!
Awesome! Milw-Angel-26 parent
Pros: The bat is well-balanced with lots of pop. I bought this for my son, and the bat VERY quickly became his favorite compared to the DeMarini Voodoo, 5150, and Miken. I am very pleased with the performance.
Cons: NONE
RIP-IT - Great Product Milw-Angel-26 parent
Pros: I bought this bat for my son, and it quickly became his favorite bat when compared to the Voodoo, Miken, and 5150. He has been using it for the (2) weeks in practice, and he cannot wait to use it in the game.
Cons: NONE
best bat ever pdepo player
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
First BBCOR Bat Ron Jones coach
Pros: The transition from 12U to 13U baseball is a difficult one. The move to 60/90 fields along with many leagues require the use of -3 BBCOR bats makes for some very low scoring baseball games. My son is a small/medium contact hitter, but he had his share of homeruns in the past too. I really didn't expect much at the start of this season, but he surprised me. His bat speed is still very fast and has shown great pop with the Rip-it BBCOR Air Elite. He was swinging wood until we purchased this bat and there is a noticeable difference when he makes contact (more consistent contact too). He tried his teammate's bats, but he really likes his Rip-it. I'm feeling a little better about the season ahead and it looks like he is going to make the school baseball team too (not many 7th graders make that cut). Great product and the best warranty in the business! I would definitely recommend this bat! Check back in a few weeks...I will update this post after a couple games/ tournaments.
Cons: None
Fantastic Bat Kai Pegula player
Pros: This bat is very balanced and has great pop. First few swings with it felt great and the rest felt even better. This bat is great for all hitters. This is definitely a bat that most High Schoolers should use.
Cons: None
Great bat!!! jake player
Pros: This bat has a nice sweet spot, awesome pop, cant wait till i break it in.
Cons: everyone stop saying the grip will get dirty fast its BASEBALL.
Great Bat!! WCHAWKS2017 coach
Pros: High School Freshman went from Easton XL1 to the Air Elite. Phenomenal results! Consistent line drives up the middle for a traditional contact hitter. The Bat looks and feels great and he has everyone on his team asking him to use it. Great Bat...Great Customer service. Thanks RIP IT!!
Cons: None
great pop chandler player
Pros: easy to square up the ball great pop perfectly weighted amazing grip. best bbcor bat i have ever swung
Cons: the gripp gets dirty quick
best bbcor stew player
Pros: amazing grip fastest bat swing great pop sounds great no vibration at all best bbcor out there
Cons: grip gets dirty
Always been a Rip-It Fan Spencer player
Pros: I love the balance and overall feel of the bat. The two-piece design provides a great balance and feel to the bat. The color scheme and overall style of the bat is top-notch, including the unmatched, regarding comfort, grip.
Cons: The only, and absolute only dowfall I could find was the sometimes unforgiveness. Over the past month or so, I noticed that hits of the end of the bat, or not perfectly among the sweet spot, were often duds. But, the pop and balance that this bat brings to the table far outweighs this user error.
Perfection Bear player
Pros: This bat had great ballance and comfortable grip the bat also a great pop
Cons: None
Dinger Derby Will Kulcher player
Pros: Will Kulcher don't bunt, he hits dingers!!!!!!! And with this Rip-It the ball pops off the bat. I have used many bats in the past, and I really love to swing this one.
Cons: None yet
Light weight and has pop JeremyL player
Pros: This bat is really light and has great pop. Recommend to get it heavier so when it is high school it will feel good and will be light.
Cons: Grip is white and can get dirty
Unbelieveable! Its amazing!!! Starting Centerfielder player
Pros: This bat has an extremely balanced swing, one of the most as a matter of fact. The grip- The vibration reduction technology passes with flying colors, you can barely feel it if you hit it down on the knob. The sweetspot- This bat has a reasonable sweetspot, not as large as the Easton Mako, but even if you dont hit it on the sweetspot the ball will fly. Conclusion- This bat is one of the best ive used and can out perfrom most other 2-piece bats, I recommend this for contact hitters.
Cons: None!
Great Product Spencer player
Pros: Rip-It always provides top of the line bats. good pop, great feel, and results that wont dissapoint.
Cons: none
Awesome Bat Austin J player
Pros: I'm playing for 3 teams this Spring, so I'm getting a lot of use from this bat. This is my first year using BBCOR (13U), so I didn't know what to expect. The bat is great! I can feel a difference in the weight from 31/28 vs 31/21 last season, but it hasn't slowed my swing down. The bat has great balance and pop! I'm leading my travel team in AVG, OBP, SLG, and OPS after 30 plate appearances. The season is still young, but I really like this bat!!!!!!!!
Cons: I already purchased a new grip. The white grip looks great, but gets dirty fast.
2014 Rip It BBCORE Air Elite Cole Edgell player
Pros: Great Pop, Balanced, No Sting and a large Sweet Spot!!
Cons: None
2014 RIP-IT BBCOR Austen Dart player
Pros: Only used in in 2 games and all ready 3 home runs and 2 doubles off the wall. Defiantly a power hitters bat.
Cons: The price is a bit steep, but the results make up for it.
A GREAT Bat! Oppotaco parent
Pros: This bat swings so light for a -3 BBCOR Bat that it is just amazing. My son is 13, also plays USSSA travel ball where he swings a -10 Combat Portent. The exit speed of the ball with the Rip it is typically as fast or faster than with the much lighter Combat Portent…(measured with the "Ball Coach" Pocket Radar) and is 5 mph faster than with his BBCOR Rawlings VELO. In my opinion, this bat is a real breakthrough in design with the transfer of weight from the barrel to the handle area. This is great for contact hitters and others who need a little more swing speed. The grip design is very comfortable and my son reports little to no vibration. Also…the 30 day "love it or return it" is an amazing offer…and the 400 day warranty with unlimited replacements tells you what kind of company you are dealing with… one that will stand behind its product. My son and I are loving it! Thank you Rip It!
Cons: None
Air Elite Mike P. player
Pros: This is definitely the bat for 2014. My Demarini bats are in my bag as the rip-it has been placed on the rack.
Cons: If any, I would prefer a black grip
Rip-it Air Elite rules the bat wars Brian J. player
Pros: This bat has so much pop I can't believe it is legal. The bat just feels right when you make good contact and the added distance is always a plus. I know the warranty is one of the best out there and at the prices for bats today, that is definitely a plus.
Cons: I have not found any as of yet
Love the Rip It Vinny player
Pros: The bat is a very balanced bat with excellent pop. The grip is very comfortable as well. It definitely gets the job done with hitting hard line drives and the possible home run.
Cons: none
The Worst Ever Ball Man player
Pros: It had pretty good pop. The 30 day guarantee was helpful because I was able to return this terrible bat.
Cons: No matter where i hit it, the bat would sting my hands. This is the worst bat i have ever used and will probably never buy another rip-it. I don't know about the durability of this bat because i didn't have it for long enough.
Excellent Bat John player
Pros: Nice feel, great pop. Nice balance, good graphics.
Cons: Handle loosened up after 1 month
beastly bat lil' timmy player
Pros: I'm 5'8'' and 120 lbs, 14 yrs old. I hit 3 homers in my first two games all 300+ ft. This bat has sooo much pop that I can't believe its even legal. #beast #baseballphenom
Cons: its not made of gold
Amazing Bat with loads of pop! Minor issues though Ryan player
Pros: This bat has amazing pop and swings very fast and feels comfortable in the hands! Getting around on the ball was not a problem with this bat. You get it solid and it scorches off the barrel!
Cons: This bat would be even better if the barrel was a bit bigger. Also, the cap of the barrel starts peeling if you get it off the end a couple of times, but nothing to big. For my personal preference, the grip could be red or black so dirt doesn't show as much.
1 1 player
Pros: amazing pop i love it more than my mako
Cons: im on my 3rd air elite because 2 have broke my friends also broke and personally i think it was discontinued due to poor durability but still the best bat on the market
Great Bat goerge yoyo player
Pros: The Rip it Air elite has amazing pop, as well as a balanced weight. Great feel to the bat. Rip-it's 30 day love it or return it policy definitely is a great feature. i like the two piece design that features a R2 composite handle and R2 alloy barrel. This bat is said to be for contact hitters, but im a power hitter and i love this bat!
Cons: nothing
great bat abaker player
Pros: smooth through the zone, great pop, balanced, big sweet spot
Cons:
Awesome Bat Tyler player
Pros: Love the amount of pop, also really balanced. I hit the ball all over the place and it hasn't stung once. All in all, love it!
Cons: Grip gets dirty pretty quick.
Rip it Jim tim player
Pros: Very good I have never hit homer runs but now that I use this bat I do
Cons: No
Was great ML parent
Pros: Great bat for 3 months...
Cons: Cap came loose after month and bat was dead.
Amazing! foster3 player
Pros: I have tried almost all the new BBCORs and this one stands out the most! The ball comes of the bat amazingly well and it has helped me 100%!
Cons: The bat has a different feel but once you get used to it its fire!
ALMOST perfect ! that dad. parent
Pros: Pop, bat just looks mean, MADE IN AMERICA !!!!!! My son also swings a cf-6 and a 2012 xl-1. He was looking for a non composite bat for those colder months here in Pa. Kept hearing how it was the most balanced bat out there and was surprised to find that it is a little endloaded. Not overlord or xl-1 endloaded but not near as balanced as his cf6. The knob and the handle are a little thick for our liking also. That being said, this is a really nice bat. It seems to be extremely sturdy bat, and even if there is a problem the warrentee is second to none.
Cons: Not as balanced as they lead you to believe. Grip is and knob are a little too thick.
Good bat at first College ball player player
Pros: Good bat when first purchased, decent pop, good balanced swing.
Cons: After a month the cap came loose had no where near the pop it did before. Started hearing noises like a rattle when I set it down, and today it snapped in half at the handle after I hit it off the end of the bat. Went on a limb to get this and didn't last near as long as I had expected.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the RIP-IT AIR Elite BBCOR Baseball Bat: B1403E? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My son had the 2013 Rip It Air one piece bat. He absolutely loved it and hit it very well. He is a power hitter that hits for average as well. What would be the advantage of someone like him switching to the two-piece RIP-IT Air "Elite"? reefhog
Is the barrel size of this comparable to the Easton Mako BBCOR? Kendall
Is this end-loaded or balanced? Chase
Overall, how does this compare to the Easton MAKO? I have used Easton in Little League and was well pleased. And I have used RIP-IT in big league and have no complaints. cjmoney
What is the difference between this bat and RIP-IT BBCOR AIR? miami baseball
Is the bat going to have an extended barrel like the Easton Mako? Kendall
Will the Air Elite offer more pop or more distance than the one-piece Air? Trying to choose
Is the 2014 RIP-IT BBCOR AIR Elite: B1403E Adult or the 2014 Easton MAKO better? I am freshmen playing on the varsity team. I am starting at second base, so I want to be on the lead off hitter for the team. Thomas glod glove
I'm a lead off hitter but I also have some power behind my swing. Is this a good bat choice for me? Landon
What's so different about this model compared to last year's model? jfeil
Does the Air or the Air Elite have more pop? Also, if I'm a power hitter which one should I buy? J
How does the balance of the Air Elite bat stack up against the 2013 DeMarini CF5? Anonymous
What are some differences between this bat and the 2014 Demarini CF6? Zach
When considering the AIR and the AIR Elite. Do they both have the same barrel length or does one have a bigger sweet spot? nick
For a power hitter would you recommend this bat or the either of the new Voodoo bats? Cameron
Has the end cap issue finally been fixed on the Air Elite? Have always heard these are terrific bats but the end cap design has been a nightmare for them? Tommy
When you compare the 32" and the 31" AIR Elite, where does that extra inch go? In the handle or the barrel? Does the 32" have a bigger sweet spot then the 31 inch? Matt
is this bat legal for high school damon
Would you consider this one of the most balanced bats you can get? rudy242410
How balanced is this bat compared to a good balanced wood bat? johnny2
Does this bat come in a 33.5" length? bhud
My son is a 6'3 200 lb. high school junior. Which bat would you recommend for him? 2014 Elite or Air and what size? Mom
How does this bat compare to Eastom Mako Indians17
Does this bat dent easily? CPPPP
Are you making the RIP-IT in 33" models? cbrooks27
How is this bat compared to the 2014 DeMarini Voodoo BBCOR (DXVDC) Adult? foster3
How does this bat compare to the RIP-IT BBCOR AIR? foster8
Does it perform better than the 2014 RIP-IT AIR? johnny3
About how many swings does it take to break in? Kairp
What is the best temperature recommended? Bulldog
Is there a big difference between 32.5" and 32"? Doon
What would cause the grip on this bat to separate after three batting practices? My son loves the bat. Should we consider replacing with RIP-IT or just replace the grip? JT
does this bat have a big barrel? timmy
What is the difference between the 1403A and 1403E? NCBball
How does this bat compare to the CF6? Which one would you recommend? JRK35
Do you have a two bat deal? STAN
How does the 2014 RIP-IT BBCOR Elite B1403E compare against the Easton Mako? bernie baseball
I've heard that the sweet spot is smaller on this bat then on the rip it Prototype Air. Is this true? Matt417
Is the 2014 RIP-IT BBCOR AIR Elite (B1403E) a good bat for contact hitters? Starting Centerfielder
How does the 2014 RIP-IT AIR Elite compare to the 2014 Rawlings Trio for balance, swing speed, and pop? C5
Will the R2 alloy have more "pop" than the R1 alloy? fatboy13
Which bat would be considered the lightest swinging bat on the market? Is it possible to choose one overall winner? Jake
My son is 5'9" and 134 lbs., what size bat should he use? Mark
Is the Rip-It Air Elite more for a contact hitter or power hitter? jimmyjohn
Which bat would have a lighter swing weight, the RIP-IT AIR Elite or the Easton S2? Also, how would you compare performance between the two? RobbyS
Between the Combat Portent and the Rip-It Air Elite, which one would you say is better (pop,swing weight,etc...)? I am more of a line drive hitter, which would be better for me? benfeibus
How would you compare the performance of this bat to the NVS and also which has a bigger sweet spot? drew
How will the performance of this bat compare to the Voodoo OVERLORD? slugfest
How big is the barrel? io
Why is this bat being discontinued? josh
Is this bat better suited than the Easton S1 for cold weather since it is half alloy, and half composite? baseballapex
Would you recommend this bat over the Easton S2? I have heard the R2 Alloy is stronger than Easton's THT100 Scandium Alloy increasing the pop and durability. mr.stealyobase
Is this bat USSSA certified for 2014 season? 5er
I am a power hitter, but still like the feel of a balanced bat. Is this good for me? batter5
I'm a power hitter. Would this bat be bad for me? Jackhay13
How balanced is this bat compared to the Easton S1 or DeMarini CF6? Ville baller
Is this for power or contact hitters? truss
Which BBCOR bat would have better performance: The 2014 Rip-IT Air Elite or the 2015 RIP-IT Air? hit_da_gaps
What is the difference between the 2014 and 2015 versions besides the obvious cosmetic changes? jusbere
What does the temperature have to be to hit with the 2014 RIP-IT AIR Elite BBCOR? Shane05022
Why is it so expensive right now? On Baseball Express it is only $229.99, but they don't have a 32/29 BBCOR. Is there any way you guys could lower the price? birdman
Is the 2014 RIP-IT AIR Eite BBCOR Baseball Bat for contact hitters? Joepa
Why is this bat the same price as the 2015 model? Phil
Does this bat require some break-in before game use or is it game ready out of the box? woody
About the Brand
Elite Equipment for the Elite Player. At RIP-IT we design our products to be the best. With over 65 years of combined experience in fastpitch softball we know what players want and need. At the heart of RIP-IT is our design team, a combination of coaches, players, engineers, and industry veterans. Most recently, the team got together to create the RIP-IT EliteFP. The result was a fastpitch bat that was pushed to the limit with the sole purpose of hitting the ball farther than any other bat.
Clearview is a pioneering company that invents, designs, and manufactures innovative products for the fastpitch industry. It has identified the opportunities for functional equipment and apparel to meet needs and wants of club, high school and college teams. Clearview, together with its affiliates, SG manufacturing have established individually operated organizations within a unique group of facilities to enhance technology, efficiency, productivity, and—most importantly—performance on the field.
With new products always in the works you can count on RIP-IT to continue to push the envelope and provide the Elite player with the most advanced Elite Equipment available.
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 | Half and Half |
Vendor | RIP-IT |
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