Maximize your bat speed, power and control with a Rawlings' composite bat.

Composite bats are lighter than aluminum bats, which helps a hitter increase bat speed.

Their flexible handles, large barrels and large sweet spots make for better power numbers.

And, when fully broken in, composite fibers begin to loosen, helping the bats reach top performance—even outperforming...
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For a durable bat with a lot of pop, choose a Rawlings aluminum bat.

Aluminum bats are made either from pure aluminum or with aluminum alloys and have single-wall or double-wall barrels.

New alloys and processes such as cryogenic treatment have improved the strength of aluminum bats to the point that they are virtually unbreakable.

Bat design and higher-strength materials have...
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For many ballplayers, fielding practice is not a fun go. So why do coaches use a fungo bat?

There are a few possible ways the word “fungo” came to be used in baseball:

• Old English “fonge,” which meant to catch.
• German “fungen,” to catch.
• Scottish “fung,” to pitch, toss or fling.
• An old street baseball game in which the hitter would toss the ball and hit it, and on each hit yell "one goes, two goes..." and if someone caught it on a fly the hitter...
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Get a great value on a wood bat with a Rawlings Performance bat.

This line of bats offers quality wood and professional styles at affordable prices.

Performance wood bats have a cupped end, which takes weight out of the bat to make it lighter and move the balance point toward the hands.

In addition, the maple bats carry the Pro Ink Dot Test on the handle.

Major League...
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Rawlings has added new composite wood bats to its collection.

Adirondack Pro Wood Composite bats are made from the finest maple, bamboo and poplar wood available. These bats are designed for increased durability and improved feel compared with traditional wood bats.

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As coach-pitch leagues evolve, so have Rawlings' junior bats.

Rawlings' 5150 Junior Big Barrel bat (model number YB5J10) is made with a one-piece, 100 percent alloy frame and a 2-3/4" multi-wall, ultra-responsive barrel to conform to most league rules.

It is available in 26- and 27-inch lengths with a -10 drop.

This bat has the USSSA BPF 1.15 certification.

The bat...
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