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
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.
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.
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!
Pros: Awesome bat! Great pop!
Cons: Haven't found any!
Pros: Easy to swing and love the balance.
Cons: Can I get a grip color other than white. Looks good for 5 mins.
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
Pros: insane pop and easy to get through the zone, very balanced
Cons: nothing
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
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.
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 .......
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
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
Pros: Fastest bat thru the ZONE! Bat is very balanced. Faster & has more power. Worth the money
Cons: None
Pros: This bat demonstrates great pop and feel.
Cons: NOpe
Pros: My players love to swing this bat. They claim its their favorite.
Cons: No
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!!!
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)!
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.
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.
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!
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
Pros: Balanced weight, great feel, good pop and durable.
Cons: none
Pros: nice, comfortable handle, smooth swing, wonderful warranty...
Cons: small sweetspot, not as balanced as other "contact hitter" bats...
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!
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
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
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
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
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
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.
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
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
Pros: amazing grip fastest bat swing great pop sounds great no vibration at all best bbcor out there
Cons: grip gets dirty
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.
Pros: This bat had great ballance and comfortable grip the bat also a great pop
Cons: None
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
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
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!
Pros: Rip-It always provides top of the line bats. good pop, great feel, and results that wont dissapoint.
Cons: none
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.
Pros: Great Pop, Balanced, No Sting and a large Sweet Spot!!
Cons: None
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Pros: Nice feel, great pop. Nice balance, good graphics.
Cons: Handle loosened up after 1 month
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
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.
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
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
Pros: smooth through the zone, great pop, balanced, big sweet spot
Cons:
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.
Pros: Very good I have never hit homer runs but now that I use this bat I do
Cons: No
Pros: Great bat for 3 months...
Cons: Cap came loose after month and bat was dead.
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!
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.
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.
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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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