Rawlings 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBR53
Features
Precision-Optimized-Performance (pOp) Technology - Maximizes Balance while Increasing Trampoline
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
BBCOR Certified - Approved for High School and Collegiate Play
Aerospace-Grade 5150 Alloy
One-Piece Alloy Construction
Comp-Lite Composite End Cap - Enhances Balance for Faster Swing Speeds
Balanced Swing Weight
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 15 Customer Reviews
Nice Bat Ryan player
Pros: Very good pop off the barrel of the bat. I do like the color scheme. Is very balanced which I really like a lot.
Cons: It can vibrate if you get hit off the handle because it is a one-piece, just buy a thumb guard and you'll be fine. Maybe just wanted a different color for the handle grip. Has a very loud bing.
rawlings 5150 Ashton player
Pros: I just got this bat and it was hitting great right out of the box. the bat feels great as a one piece very balanced and great to swing. it still has the loud ping so you know when you hit one out. super easy to make contact and a great bat for any one
Cons: none great bat
Velo vs 5150 Rake Life player
Pros: This bat is obnoxious, it's balanced too. If you are looking for a lighter swinging bat
Cons: Knob irritates my Hand as a lot of bats do, (I hold my pinkie around knob)
Great Bat Ryan player
Pros: Great pop for a BBCOR, swings very balanced, like the color scheme, got a good grip
Cons: is a little loud, paint chips after a while
Cool Trent player
Pros: Good pop
Cons: Has a lot of vibrate
Great Bat lilTaterlee27 player
Pros: Very good weight distribution and feel. Smaller players said it felt top heavy but i'm a stronger guy so it feels great to me. Pop is great and as always it has that beautiful 'ping'. If your on the ropes, buy this bat. It lives up to the hype from previous models and then some. GREAT bat.
Cons: The only thing negative is the Vibration, which isn't as bad as previous models. I personally like a responsive bat, to know how i need to adjust my swing and to know when I square it up.
Awesome bat Dylan player
Pros: Great pop
Cons: Stings sometimes
5150 Isaiah player
Pros: Mad good bat. Bat has mad pop. I recommend it to everyone. Its amazing. Best bat on the market.
Cons: Not a single con.
5150 cjamesBB player
Pros: great balanced bat ,especially good for a contact hitter, has great pop right away and extremely durable
Cons: if u get it off the end or on the handle it stings
Great Bat Mack player
Pros: Great bat. It does not have ridiculous pop but I hit well with it. Great feel. Totally worth the $150.
Cons: The paint chips if you try to use the bat to get mud off your metal cleats.
Awesome bat! the kid player
Pros: i am 17 years old and i hit 10 hr in one highschool season with this bat. the pop is insane and the ping is music to your ears. this is a must get!
Cons: people might think youre on steroids
Good solid Bat Kirk parent
Pros: -Solid -Large sweet spot - minimal vibration -Price
Cons: -bat is still somewhat end-loaded
EXCELLENT BAT Brad player
Pros: I have the 33 inch and 34 inch and i am playing JV Baseball and this bat is amazing have hit a total of 11 home runs with the bat and it has great pop plus my friend has one and he loves it to you cant feel a thing when you connect with a ball and the durability is excellent has some knicks but overall still is a very nice bat i Recommend it.
Cons: NO CONS
great bet Cameron.W player
Pros: love it had it 2 weeks and its amazing!!! no vibrations great pop!!!
Cons: hate the grip
Popper Isaac Player
Pros: The bat has great pop off the barrel and it has the biggest sweet spot ever basic simple bat I love it very much!
Cons: The bat has a little vibration
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBR53? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What's the difference between this and the VELO? Curious
Are there any differences besides color between this and the 2015 5150? Dave
Do they sell a 31 inch 2016 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR? creator of dingers
What is the difference between the 2015 and the 2016 5150 other than paint job? kent mirph
What's the difference between this bat, the VELO and the TRIO? ryan
Would you recommend this bat for a power hitter? JJ
How does this bat's weight distribution compare to the 5150 from 2013 (the bat I have currently)? aFish32
Is there one of these that stand out for a contact hitter: the 2016 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBR53 or the 2015 Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBRVB? What size should I get? I am almost 13 and am 5 foot 4 and weigh 110 pounds. jag
What is the difference with the aerospace alloy ? whit
What's the difference between the 2016 VELO and the 2016 5150? B
Do they sell a 33 1/2? anthonycar11
Would you say the 5150 and VELO have the same amount of pop? los
My son is 5'11" 160 lbs and a late swinger. I suggest a 31" 28 oz. What is your take? Jay
My son is a 7th grader that is 5'4" and weighs about 140 lbs. What would be the best size bat for him to use? He has been using a 31-30 drop 10 for the last year in travel ball. He starts school ball soon and has to use a BBCOR now. baseball mom
Would you recommend this bat for a contact hitter or power hitter ? Rob
What would you recommend between the 2016 Rawlings 5150 and the VELO. I am 5'8" and weigh 130 pounds. Also, I am a contact hitter. Real G
What would you recommend, a 2016 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR or the VELO? I am 5 ft 8 and weigh 130 pounds and I am a contact hitter. Real G
I'm 5 foot 11 inches. What length do you recommend? srt4 lover
I'm 6 ft tall and 200 pounds. Which one of the 2016 bats should I get between the VELO, 5150, or TRIO? I hit hard but I'm more of a contact hitter than a power, so which one? crunk, colton
How bad is the vibration of this bat? Tyler_23
I am trying to decide between the 2016 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR and the 2016 Rawlings VELO BBCOR. My question is, is the VELO worth the additional $100 compared to the $200 for the 5150? Joey Petryniec
If I am 5'9" and about 160 pounds what size bat do you recommend? JT
My son is 14. He is 6'0" and 155 lbs. What size bat would you recommend? Martys68
What wood bat feels the closest to this bat balance wise? john
I am 5'5" and 140 lbs. What size do you recommend? logan
I'm 5'9" and 140 lbs. What length would you recommend? #47
I am 5'4" and 115 pounds. What size bat should I get? baller
I'm 5'6" and 125 lbs. What bat size do you recommend? hoov
I'm 5'9" and 155 lbs. What length of bat would be best? I play in 13-15 yr old Babe Ruth and 13 yr old traveling team. boss
I am 6'3" and 210 pounds at 15 years old. I am a power hitter and in the past I have used slightly end loaded bats. Would you recommend this bat for me and if so what size? Turbo
What is the difference between this bat and the new VELO? Landon
I'm 6'2" and 220 pounds at 15 years old. I'm a power hitter and need to know whether I should buy the 2016 5150, or the 2016 VELO. Essentially, which bat is better for a power hitter? RJ
I am a 6'3", 220 lbs and a power hitter. In the past I've only used end-loaded bats, but I have had trouble getting them through the zone. I am looking for a bat with a lower swing weight with plenty of pop. I have a mid-sized budget. Would this bat fulfill that need? Turbo
What is the difference between the 2016 5150 and the 2015 5150? Logan
My son is 5'7" and 135 lbs. What size would you recommend him using? jake
Why is the end cap different on the BBCOR model in comparison to the senior league model? me
What size bat would you recommend for a 5'9", 125 lb kid? PeteBaseball1971
What size bat would you recommend for a kid that's 5'8", 175 lbs and more of a power hitter? Coleson C.
I'm 5'4" and 95 lbs. I am a small guy going into the 9th grade. Should I go for the 30"? plee7
My son is 6'0", 210 lbs., and 15 years old. What would be an ideal size of bat and which bat would be best for him the VELO or 5150? Hawgharp
I am a 14 year old and 100 lbs. I am a contact hitter looking for a bat with fast swing speed and lots of pop. Would you recommend this bat or the VELO? tommy stewart
i am looking for a bat with a very very fast swing speed and tons of pop. Is this bat for me? luke
Will this bat or the 2017 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR feature a longer barrel/larger sweet spot? Which bat will perform better; this bat, or the 2017 Marucci Cat 7 BBCOR? tanky69
Which bat will be the most balanced between this, the 2017 5150 and the Marucci Cat 7? swrhoads34
I am 5'7" and 150 lbs. Do you suggest a 33"? Max
Has anything changed for the 2017 model of this bat compared to the 2016 model other than cosmetics? Jon S
My son is 5 foot 3 and a half, 114 lbs. Which model would be best for him? Sherry
Why are there no size 33 inch bats? Will you be getting any anytime soon? Joe
Is this or the 2017 Combat Vigor a better bat? I'm 5'1" and 93 lbs. reed
My son is 5'10" and is 170 lbs. What is the best bat for him? He is playing on his 8th grade team so it needs to be a BBCOR bat. Dwe
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.
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