Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB8V3
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length To Weight Ratio
Available In 1/2 Inch & 1/2 Ounce Options
BBCOR Certified For High School Play - NOT Approved For Play in NCAA Baseball - Barrel Color Noncompliant
Balanced Swing Weight
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
One-Piece, Hybrid Baseball Bat
Precision Laser pOp 2.0 Increases Barrel Flex For More Pop
Comp-Lite End Cap Enhances Balance & Increases Swing Speeds
Acoustic Alloy Delivers The Loudest Ping In The Game
Colorway: White / Gray / Blue
Tackified, Synthetic Bat Grip Delivers More Control
Tru-View Technology Reveals 100% Aluminum Alloy Composition
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Description
New for the season! Rawlings baseball bats have been pushing the limits of perfection for many years and it doesn't look like they are going to stop anytime soon. No matter what league you're in, you can always count on the fact that Rawlings bats are above the standard. With the VELO, you can step into the batter's box knowing that you have one of the loudest and most balanced bats in the business. It all starts with the Acoustic alloy where the proof is in the ping! This model is intended for your top of the lineup hitter. If you've mastered the art of hitting to the gaps and getting on base, there is no better option than the Rawlings VELO. Thanks in large part to the Comp-Lite end cap, this baseball bat offers insane balance while generating faster swing speeds than ever before. With the Precision pOp 2.0 technology, Rawlings utilizes a lasered groove through the sweet spot that helps increase barrel flexibility for superior pop. This one-piece, hybrid design is bound to be a favorite in the dugout for those who want to catch up to faster pitch speeds. Rawlings: Above The Standard!
This Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat (BB8V3) features a drop 3 length to weight ratio, a standard 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the BBCOR certified stamp for high school and collegiate approval. If you're looking for a stiff handle and a traditional feel at the plate then you need to order one of these VELO baseball bats today with free shipping and a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. Remember, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 32 Customer Reviews
WOWZA ALL CAPS TJ player
Pros: SOOO LIGHTWEIGHT. MY SWING SPEED IS DRAMATICALLY FASTER WITH THE VELO OVER ANY OTHER BAT IVE USED. THE PING ON A HIT IN THE SWEET SPOT IS SO LOUD IT WILL HURT YOUR EARS SOMETIMES. THIS BBCOR VELO IS A 10/10
Cons: WHITE GRAPHICS NEVER ENDS WELL
Great bat, but don't buy it if you fall in love it Adam coach
Pros: Outstanding bat, feels great, durable but.........
Cons: I bought this bat because I loved the grip that came on it. Unfortunately my grip got a tear in it from falling on a sharp piece of metal in the dugout and when I called Rawlings the very rude representative said they are not allowed to say if they manufacture it and the grip isn't included in the warranty. They did say that the exact grip on the bat is not for sale as a replacement, so I guess what Rawlings is trying to get you to do is buy a new bat to keep the same grip.
This bat is insane!!! LittleMoney parent
Pros: My son swings 33/30 and was using the 2017 Mako Beast, a teammate brought this bat in and they did a bat to bat comparison, Well the Velo won! I did not want to buy him a new bat, but the pop and distance out of the wrapper was undeniable! Don't get me wrong, the Mako is a great bat also, but this bat out performs. 3 kids (18U) tested it and and the same thought process!
Cons: Better get some ear plugs!
let me tell you something Domingo Ayala player
Pros: this bat is the beez knees, oooo...myyyy.gosssshhh. I couldn't believe how perfectly crafted this specimen was. after first use I fell in love. one of the best bats on the market today
Cons: who ever has this bat in there hands back up maybe 100 feet behind a fence
Lots of POP Conner The Bomber Peer player
Pros: 13 yr old son. 5 ft 9 and 150 lbs. does work out there times a week. first time out said the ball came off the bat really good. felt great. No sting in hands. actually thought the bat felt HOT because if how well it felt. he has warmed up with a wood bat for the last two years to the weight was familiar.
Cons: None.
yeah vance croxon-boxon player
Pros: yo this bat and no janky bat this is the most legit bat out there
Cons: they aint no cons cuz
Awesome bat! Andrew player
Pros: Balanced. Great pop! Not as loud as I thought it would be. best of all is the 32.5" length it comes in!
Cons: All the other kids on the team want to use it!
Bengal Dad Jason parent
Pros: My son wanted to replace his 2016 Velo because he had hit it for the last 2 years. He is 6' and 193lbs so we moved up to the 34/31. Out of the packaging he is hitting absolute bombs! The weather has been kind of cold and he's hitting 350'-380' consistently. The bat has crazy pop and has met all of his expectations. His coach told me that he thinks the bat is illegal. That is how much pop this bat has.
Cons: This really isn't a con but a white bat isn't my favorite.
#24 Power Hitter Baseball Momma parent
Pros: This 2017 Velo has so much Pop. My 2018 Senior son has hit so many more HR and to the fence since he starting using the Velo again!
Cons: Sometimes if the ball is hit on the end if the bat there is vibration to the hands
Awsome Bat Big slugger coach
Pros: Best in class pop, duribility, and swing weight!
Cons: Need to add vibration dampaning technology for 2019
its too good coach Kent Murphy player
Pros: everything is good about the bat. but the best thing is i dont have to bunt ill just hit a dinger every time
Cons: nothing is bad
good bat Eric Peterson player
Pros: good feel balanced nice sweet spot
Cons: less pop than i expected but havent used it in a live game yet
Great bat Frank Parent
Pros: Very good pop right out of the package
Cons: None
My third Velo bat Sylvester Davis Coach
Pros: Great sound when good contact is made.
Cons: Bat wrap needed to be changed too soon.
Great bat Greg Marmo Player
Pros: Everything about this bat screams dinger
Cons: nothing
Great Coach Coach
Pros: Great Pop, very balanced, no vibration
Cons: None
Rawlings Velo Review Dayton Coach
Pros: Balanced bat. My son has hit some screaming line drives
Cons: Nothing yet.
Awesome Scotty Coach
Pros: Balance is great
Cons: Scares to easy
Rawlings velo Don Parent
Pros: Great experience easy to work with
Cons: Don’t have any right at the moment.
As Advertised David Parent
Pros: Exceptional balance, excellent grip and just a sharp looking bat at great price at JustBats!
Cons: A little more vibration than I was used to but not really that much. Definitely recommend!
Solid not special James Parent
Pros: Swing is clean, weight is good. Assume it will last. Spent $$ on the 918 and ended up getting this bat when the pop never developed in the 918. Has hit well with a homer in the first few varsity games. Good swing weight and solid all around.
Cons: Won’t ever have real explosive pop. Now awful like the 918 but not great.
Great but not durable Dylan Hammond Player
Pros: The bat has great pop and feels great for not being composite.
Cons: I had the bat for a little over a year and it broke. The warranty doesn't cover it now so I have to spend more money on another bat.
So gooooooooooooood DADDY HACKS Player
Pros: Best one piece bat I have ever swung. The feel is incredible especially if you hit it on the sweet spot.
Cons: Nothing
Great bat... Great price! Aidan O'Keefe Player
Pros: Grip feels good in the hands. Light weight feel and great pop! Like this bat more than the Easton Ghost.
Cons: None as of yet.
Fantastic Bat!!!! Jon O'Keefe Coach
Pros: My son loves his new Velo!!! The pop is great and he is hitting the laces off of the ball!
Cons: None...
three star brock Player
Pros: you know when you hit the ball
Cons: if you're a bigger kid makes it harder to swing
Son loves this bat Ed Laytos Parent
Pros: Great pop out of the box.
Cons: None so far .
Great pop for the bucks Mike Parent
Pros: Great feel Great pop Great ring, why the son mainly likes it. Lol! Exit velocity 78-83 mph for a soon to be 8th grader
Cons: Haven’t found any cons yet, if it makes it 7 months then it’s better than any Easton the boy has used.
Great bat Gene Maccarini Coach
Pros: Big pop. This bat doesn't hit or sound like a BBCOR. Would highly recommend.
Cons: None
Great bat! Filip P. Player
Pros: Smooth swing, travels far, and great weight.
Cons: None yet.
FaZe Kay FaZe Kay Other
Pros: it is a good bat
Cons: it is one peice so it could sting your hands
broke within 2 days Danny Welch Player
Pros: looks great does not ring you up when you hit near the handle or the end really light swinging, rawlings customer service for their bat warranty is great.
Cons: absolutley no pop sweet spot is smaller than average within 3 days of buying broke in handle like wood bat but broke clean off, on the first day i broke the bat in with about 10-20 swings into net, second day went to the field and hit 10-20 more times, third day hit around 20-30 hits and all of the sudden it felt like I hit the sweet spot and bat broke right on the handle and flew about 60-80 feet down the shortstop line. I did notice that where it broke it looked like some of it was pre exposed
Questions and Answers
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What is different from this model when compared to last year's model? junior
Thinking about this bat or the 2018 LS 718. I am a contact hitter that has some pop. Currently using a Cat 7 but looking at an upgrade. I have used the VELO in the past. KS77
How is the pop compared to the black VELO that was available a couple years ago? joshILO
I'm a D-1, power hitter. I currently use the 2017 VELO and was looking for a 34" bat that is end-heavy. Since I'm in the NE and it's cold most of the season. I guess I need to stay away from a composite bat. Do you have one that fits the criteria I need? Zach
Will the bat grip be the same from last year's VELO model? John Alexio
Is this the same bat as last year's model or does this one have more pop or a larger sweet spot? joshua knoth
A purchase would be a surprise birthday present for my son. If he doesn't like the bat, is it returnable for a full refund? NA
Will the Velo have more pop or better performance than the Cat 7? Which one will have a larger sweet spot? joshua knoth
Does the composite end cap reduce vibration compared to a regular aluminum bat? IDK
Is this bat good for power hitters? FLAMES??
Is this bat good for power hitters? FLAMES??
Can I use this in 2018 BBCOR? In other words, can I use this bat even with the new 2018 Rule in place? Evan H.
Does the 2018 Velo have a lighter swing weight than the Louisville Slugger Solo 618? daniel guerrero
What are the differences between the 2017 Velo and the 2018 Velo? daniel g
I'm a senior in high school, 5'11 240 pounds. I have very quick hands and I need a new bat. I am debating between the 918 Prime, or the new VELO. I have the blue 2016 VELO and love it, but not sure which you guys think would be best for me. Will
What is the difference between the 2018 Rawlings and the 2016 Rawlings? I'm looking for a new bat. joel
Is there a reason why the 2018 Velo isn"t as loud as the previous models? Jacoby
My son has the 2016 VELO and the 2014 VELO. The 2016 is 33-30. He is now 6'4" and weighs 175. Would you recommend a different length or stay with the 33"? Dody
What is the difference between hybrid and alloy as you mentioned? Scri
How does the VELO compare to the Prime? lisa
Can you tell me the difference other than the cosmetics between the Velo BBRV3, BB7V, and the BB8V3 2Smooth
Is there a break in period since it's a hybrid and is more delicate than the 2017 model? David B
Which bat feels lighter the BBCOR Quatro or the BBCOR VELO? Same size/weight. CoachKimo
What makes this bat a hybrid? Is it just the composite endcap? Is the bat 100% one piece alloy barrel and handle? enth12
Would you recommend this VELO over the Marucci Cat 7 for a contact hitter? Dylan
Is this model different than the 2017 Velo? Murphy
What's the difference between the VELO and the newest Quatro? hags
I am in the market to purchase a new Rawlings. I wanted to know which bat is more balanced, the Velo or Quatro? Big Jacky D
If the color of the bat is the only difference between the 2018 Rawlings VELO BBCOR bat and the 2016 Rawlings VELO BBCOR bat then should I just get 2016 bat? Danny Baseball
Can you tell me when 2019 Velo will be released to buy? vickie webb
Going into my third year JV and need a new bat. I am debating between a LS Solo 618, the 2018 Velo, or Easton Beast X Speed. Which bat would be best for me. I bat in the middle of the lineup and am mainly a contact hitter. Logan Johnson
Need to buy a BBCOR -3 for my 13 year old. How does the 2018 Velo compare to the 2018 Easton Beast X Speed? Does either have a larger sweet spot or more pop? Also are the materials used in the 2017 and 2018 Velo the same? Same alloy used in the handle/barrel and same composite on the end cap? Is the only difference the color and artwork design? Is the weight distribution the same in the BB7V and BB8V3? Rich
I need a new bbcor bat for this season. I am looking at either the velo or the combat maxum. I am 5'7 125 lbs. What length do you recommend? What are the differences in the velo and maxum? shieldz
What is different with this model and the 2017 Rawlings Velo BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB7V other than graphics? Ddaddy
What is the difference between this and the 2017 version? christunas37
What"s the difference between the 2018 VELO and the 2016 5150 (with the composite end cap)? Wilson
The "true" composite bats require break in, and it seems they lose pop over an extended period of time. My son claims his old Mako is dead. Assuming that's true, would a one-piece material like the Velo have a longer life? Joe
Does Rawlings plan on releasing a 2019 version of this bat ? scotty
Does the 2018 velo have as big a sweet spot and just as much pop as any other BBCOR bat out there? Danny
Compared to Louisville 618 Solo? peter w
My son is a Freshman in HS and is 5'10". We are trying to determine if he should go with a 32" 29 Velo or a 31"28 Velo? Which would you suggest and can it be returned if it doesn't feel right to him? Marc
Looking for a new BBCOR this year. My son is in the 10th grade,and 6 feet 155-160 pounds. We are looking at Velo's and I can't decide between the 2018 or 2019. Lots of good reviews about 2018. And would you put the Velo up against any BBCOR bat? Travis Fettes
I am considering this bat or the rawlings 2018 quatro. What is the difference? jay
i'm 6 foot 180 pounds, what size should I swing? angel Rosa
How thick is the grip tape? Joseph
I have been swinging an Exogrid 3 and like it but getting time for a new one how does this compare? Morgan
My son is 15, 6' and 195. Getting a new bat, a Rawlings VELO. 32 or 33? He has a 32. Should he go up? MICHAEL
My son is 13 years old (5'6" and 130 lbs). He is a good hitter, but could use some "pop". Should he hit a 31"? Which bat would be better for him: the Rawlings VELO or the Easton Ghost? Ryan
Is this bat more for power hitters or contact hitters? blake
What is the break in period for the 2018 Rawlings Velo Bat? Is there one, before game use? John Drury
Could you please compare / differentiate the Rawlings VELO BBCOR vs. Marucci Cat8 BBCOR? My 13yr old likes them both but has to decide on one, and would appreciate detailed feedback. Thank you KBA SD
What is the difference between the BB8V3 and the BBRV3? Anthony Payne
Can you use this for Juniors in Little League? Cecilia Rios
I am 5'4", 145 lbs and a contact hitter. Which of these bats would you recommend me using? The Rawlings 2018 VELO or the 2019 Louisville Slugger Select? Allie F
Would you prefer this bat or the Victus Vandal? Gavin Rolling
How does this compare to the Easton Speed BBCOR bat? Luke b
What is the handle diameter on this bat? Keith
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 Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | White Blue |
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Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum Half and Half |
Series | Velo |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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