Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBCA2
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
One-Piece Alloy Design
5150 Alloy for Unmatched Trampoline and Durability
Precision Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology
Proprietary Bi/fusion Process
Comp-Lite End Cap
Balanced Swing Weight
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 106 Customer Reviews
camel
Pros: great balance, great bat speed, great grip, great pop, ive been hitting great
Cons:
chaseman
Pros: I have to move up from a -10 to a -3 for high school and I am not very big. This bat is very even loaded and helped me alot with my bat speed and it has good pop
Cons: None
Clay
Pros: It has a very good pop to it and if you hit it right, it flys. I like the sound of the metal against ball and it makes a loud ping. The grip is very sturdy and you don't need batting gloves when you hit with it.
Cons: The knob of my bat is already dented a tiny bit.
Kyle
Pros: Awesome bat! Light and has tremendous pop of the bat! Nice ping when you hit the ball and very stylish also.
Cons: Cons? None!
zferb
Pros: Just bought this a few days ago. Hit a shot today 320 plus feet! This bat is so worth it
Cons: The grip is pretty bad, it'll come off soon
Shorty
Pros: Like the design and the option of getting it in a 30 inch size. Swings pretty well.
Cons: Have only been able to swing in real game situations twice. It is not as balanced as reported nor is it as balanced as the 2013 Demarini CF5. Do not believe it has the pop of the CF5 but again, I have not used that much at this point.
dime
Pros: just used this bat at a bat demo, the rawlings rep was there. I compared this bat to the Easton S2, S1. My bat speed was much quicker with the 5150. Had great pop also. I cjose the 5150
Cons: to early to tell
Ty
Pros: Very good pop! Fells good when you hit with it and really even loaded!
Cons: Grip gets slippery if used without batting gloves.
nickwinn16
Pros: This bat is incredible. You can't get a lot for $200 these days as far as bats are concerned. Thank you Rawlings for making a bat this amazing this affordable. If you've got $200 saved up for a bat, get this one. But if you have an extra $100 get the Velo. This bat is better than the CF5 in my oppinion. Rawlings beat BBCOR's system with this bat.
Cons: Grip doesn't last long. Scratches easily.
squishy
Pros: good amount of pop. good sweet spot and good grip and feel.
Cons: a lot of vibration.
J Bonez
Pros: Well balanced.
Cons: Compared to the other BBCOR bats, it doesn't compare to the Easton and Voodoo. This bat isn't as good. Pop isn't as good, grip is terrible, just a long list of cons. Don't get this bat.
mitch
Pros: great pop, great grip (with batting gloves), good price, and good balance. i have used most bb cor bats on the market and this is definitely one of, if not, the best choice. i would compare it directly with the easton s1 except the 5150 seems to have a more solid feel off the barrel.
Cons: none yet
laxdadtoo
Pros: Great bat. Evenly balanced and not end loaded. Excellent bat for $200.
Cons: The grip could be better so you must wear gloves. Hopefully Rawlings will take note of this and put a better grip on it in the future. Last year's model 5150 and Velo had an excellent grip. This must be corrected for next years model or I may look to switch bats.
j
Pros: THE BEST BAT OF ALL TIME JUST BUY IT
Cons: none
BCBboy10
Pros: Ball jumps off the bat. It can make any average hitter look as if he had pop.
Cons: Personally, I don't think its as a good as its twin brother, the red version
gmoney
Pros: The bat has great pop. it does not jar your hands.
Cons:
IanBold
Pros: Feels light when you swing it. Has very good pop if you hit it off the sweet spot, also the grip is very grippy. Some kids on my modified school team pick it up and say "I think I'm gonna use this." Overall, it's a great bat and I would recommend it.
Cons: Only con is that when I was playing a scrimmage in a minor league ballpark I placed it in a bat rack and the end got scratched a bit pretty easily, but it's not a problem. Plus, it might have been the rack.
king felix
Pros: Looks great, the ball flies if you hit it in the sweet spot. But even if you don't hit it in the sweet spot, it feels nice off the bat.
Cons: None.
Jacob
Pros: This bat has an amazing amount of pop. More balanced than the red one and a little more pop. I bought this bat and now most of my high school team uses it
Cons: took about 1 month to break in so if it dosent feel amazing out of the wrapper give it some time, its worth the wait
Benji
Pros: Great bat. Hit one 360 at the age of 14 with it at Zebulon B. Vance highschool.
Cons:
jack
Pros: Good bat, good pop, and nice grip. I have gotten many solid hits with the bat.
Cons: The only con is that it is a little bit top heavy, but it does not really matter.
Morey
Pros: Bought this bat midway through my freshman year, and my BA went from .190 to .330 on the season! I had a Marucci Team before. Great pop, balanced, great grip.
Cons:
Bob
Pros: It has horrible pop.
Cons: Everything.
Shortstop69
Pros: Light, feels like nothing when hit, lots of pop, feels light.
Cons: Grip is not the best.
aggies#7
Pros: Overall, the bat is great, still is great, sick pop and the satisfaction of hearing the load ping is awesome!
Cons: None!
Tim W.
Pros: I had to switch from -5 to -3 it's a great bat! Performs pretty well out of the wrapper and has tremendous pop. Love the sound it produces as well!
Cons: Paint chips easily.. Also grip isn't very good feels a little cheap
Anonymous
Pros: Really balanced. Really light weight feel.
Cons: Grip could be better but with batting gloves it does its job.
TJ
Pros: Best bat I've ever had. Very evenly weight distributed and ginormous pop!!!!
Cons: Grip tape is a little slippery.
Dad
Pros: Picked this bat because it was one of the few BBCOR bats to come in 30". My 5'2" 105 lb. sons found it very easy to swing and with good pop.
Cons:
B
Pros: lot of pop
Cons: none
Rawlings
Pros: 5150 Alloy is way better than DeMarini bats and Easton bats.
Cons: Too much pop.
gage
Pros: Lots of pop the ping sounds great and has a pretty well balanced weight
Cons: Grip is not very good
TJ's pop
Pros: My son has swung Nike bats up till we couldn't get them anymore. This bat has the same sound and is as live of a bat as we have seen. he isn't a contact hitter, a pure power hitter and the one piece design works well
Cons: no so far
Matt
Pros: I like the bat lots of pop for a BBCOR bat. Well-balanced.
Cons: None
Kyle
Pros: Great pop and balance. Easy to get through the zone.
Cons: The grip.
john
Pros: first at bat hit a 570+ bomb to dead center. Great bat i would reccommend this to everyone
Cons: grip is bad
baseball king
Pros: great pop right out the package love the ping sound price is great!!!! would recomend to anyone locking for a base hiitting bat
Cons: grip is sliprey
ty
Pros: great pop probly better than s1 or xl1
Cons: grip
bat_dad
Pros: amazing pop for a metal bat. bigger sweet spot than any other alloy bat we've swung. light swing weight. great first BBCOR bat. loud ping when hit on the barrel.
Cons: none so far.
TJ
Pros: Is a great bat a lot of pop I used it through 50 games now and it still hit like I just got it out of the package
Cons: None
hhdj
Pros: Great pop, has a nice light feel to it, and i nice look. practically no break in time. GREAT FOR CONTACT HITTERS.
Cons: grip is slick, seems to be more of a contact hitters bat, i have this bat and have swung the black velo, myself being a power hitter i wish i would have bought that bat. but if you are speedy contact guy this is the best bat on the market.
Buzz
Pros: Good pop balanced looks great
Cons: None
Matt player
Pros: Pop is amazing for bbcor first hit was to the fence
Cons: The grip
BEST #14 player
Pros: VERY GOOD BAT FOR EVERY PLAYER OUT ON THE FIELD. BEST BALANCED BBCOR BAT THAT I KNOW OF. THE BALL TRAMPOLINES OFF THE BAT JUST LIKE A BESR BAT. HUGE SWEET SPOT, BIGGER THAN THE OLDER MODEL AND MORE BALANCED. THIS BAT IS SURE TO GIVE YOU MORE BAT SPEED.
Cons: NONE.
5150 Praise Brian player
Pros: The ball jumps of the bat. This bat has endlesss pop, feels light. If anyone is getting a bbcore bat I would recomend the 5150.
Cons: NONE!!!
Rawlings 5150 32" -3 Steve parent
Pros: PRO - Previous bat was Marucci Cat5, 31" -5. My son grew 3" to 5'7" and now weighs 130 lb. He had no trouble transitioning to the longer and heavier bat for high school. First two games with new bat, 6 for 6 combined...so good first impression. Excellent bat for the price.
Cons: CON - Nothing bad to say about the bat. I think all comments by the justbats staff are accurate. The bat coach analysis of height and weight puts you onto the correct bat size.
5150 kenneth gilmore parent
Pros: Son seems to like it..
Cons: Not exactly sure about the pop yet..
bats anonomous player
Pros: Great pop, ball jumps off of the bat, grip tape is a bit slippery but that's why batting gloves were invented!
Cons: None.
Great bat Higgins22 player
Pros: I have played two weekends with this bat and each hit has sailed to deep outfield. The hit feels great. Great bat at a discounted price.
Cons: None
Great Bat Matt player
Pros: Love the trampoline feel when you get a good hit, love the ping. Just an overall great bat.
Cons: Don't have money for another one.
AVOID THIS BAT AT ALL COST!!!! Tony Banks parent
Pros: Pop sound is louder than the ball travels!
Cons: The quality of this bat is POOR! My 10 y/o son, a small kid, 4'6 70 lbs destroyed 4 of these bats within a 4 month period. The first 5150 bat didn't last the first batting practice. The second one didn't survive the first tournament weekend. The third one lasted two tournaments. The last one we received was stamped "NO WARRANTY". I believe it showed up damaged because the first pitch gave us that "Cracked" sound. I trashed it and will not ever buy another Rawlings bat. They replaced each of the first three bats within a week or two.
Excellent BBCOR bat Joshua Allen parent
Pros: Great bat. Has great pop, even when not hitting exactly on the sweet spot. Read about complaints with the grip, but the grip is great. No vibration to speak of, unless you hit it off the very end of the barrel. Gets through the zone really fast and carries through. Thought my son would struggle moving from -10 to -3, but he says, and I see, his swing speed is about the same as it was. For the price this might be the best bat out there.
Cons: None.
Great Bat Baseballplayer4 player
Pros: I used this bat during my high school season last year and really liked it. It had pretty good pop out of the package. I love the ping sound it has unlike most other bbcor bats. It's very well balanced and feels very light as well. The only bat i swung that I could really compare it to was the 5150 velo and the Easton S1. I would say out of all bats last year, the S1 had the most pop after it was broken in and the 5150 alloy was second.
Cons: The grip was very comfortable but in less than 3 weeks with the bat, the grip started peeling off and I needed a new grip.
Its amazing!! Dallas player
Pros: The pop of this bat is amazing and lasts a long time. It is really light and just overall great.
Cons: The grip is bad if your hands are sweaty. Just tape it instead.
Ok bat Carter Klein player
Pros: I like the bat good pop and general feel
Cons: when I hit it the vibration stings my hands
most pop for the dollar tony (aia32) coach
Pros: the bat is very nice balance, after two season the bat has held up nicely
Cons: the finished on the bat on the tip where the end cap keep falling off
Best Aluminum Bat Out There John player
Pros: The ball flies off this bat more than any other bat. I have used voodoos, exogrids, and eastons and none of them have had the pop of this bat. Great bat. Recommend it to everyone.
Cons: Nothing
Great bat Carter Klein player
Pros: Lots of pop for aluminum bat.
Cons: none
Great Bat PR player
Pros: This bat has great pop when it is hit on the barrel, and a good feel to it
Cons: A little top heavy, otherwise none
Great Bat Jorge player
Pros: One of the best bats ever. I feel like I hit the ball farther then a BPF. Great sound, and great pop. I love the trampoline feeling when you hit it square.
Cons: Everyone wants to use it and mark it up.
Great Bat:) Ricky Neuser player
Pros: Great pop and awesome grip
Cons: hi
GREAT BAT Blake Murphy player
Pros: i ordered this bat wesnesday & got it yesterday morning! very fast shipping & i love the bat. lots of pop & feels very balanced & its light. loving it thanks justbats!!
Cons: NONE!
Great Bat, Low Cost Jay player
Pros: Great Pop Very balance Good Sweet Spot
Cons: Slippery Grip
Great Pop Very Balanced Ray Macko player
Pros: Great grip Cool Graphics Smooth Balanced feel
Cons: Slightly to thick handle compared to other bbcor bats have swung rip it prototype, cf5, voodoo, omaha balanced and exogrid and i like this overall one the best.
5150 review! Andrew player
Pros: The 5150 is a great bat for anyone. I had used my friend's 2011 model and I loved it. This bat is even better! It has great pop right out of the rapper. It looks beautiful, sounds beautiful, and feels beautiful. It is great and for this price it is a steal. I found it to better than the 2014 VOODOO. (my opinion)
Cons: The grip feels slick if you aren't wearing batting gloves.
Just ok ZACK player
Pros: Very little vibration with contact anywhere on the bat. Bat is very balanced and easy to swing.
Cons: Grip is not great. Small sweet spot. Have to hit the ball right on the sweet spot to get the ball to travel at all.
Wow ThatThirdBaseman player
Pros: This is an amazing bat, after ending my freshman year in High School its safe to say this bad gives you the best bang for your buck
Cons: Absolutely none
Great balance Ben player
Pros: the pop on this bat is incredible it is better than my 2013 voodoo and my vexxum i love the feel of the bat too everyone on my team has this bat
Cons: have not found any
5150 cameron player
Pros: best bat ever balanced better then voodoo cf5 and all Easton bats
Cons: nothing yet
Awesome Liam Roche player
Pros: Great pop off the bat, light swing weight and very stylish too!
Cons: None!
Not good 3Hunna player
Pros: Looks cool.
Cons: Small sweet spot, you have to hit the ball in a certain spot for it to explode off the bat. Not well balanced. I like the VELO much better it is more balanced.
Love It! J.G. player
Pros: I bought this bat and i loved it. It has great pop. Every time i hit the ball, it comes out flying. It is very well balanced and feels very light for a -3 bat. Although it is best for contact hitters, I am a power hitter and I already have 2 BOMBS this season.
Cons: Grip is Slippery.
5150 Batman player
Pros: I was hitting with a Easton reflex and didn't hit too well switched and I hit one 320 feet on a light swing
Cons: None at all
Nice Billy player
Pros: The ball really explodes off the ball. Not expensive. Worth every penny.
Cons: not alot of pop
Rawlings for life! j. steve player
Pros: got this bat for the begining of baseball season and i love it today in our first game i hit a shot about 320 feet to right feild and im only 5.5 and 115 pounds so you dont have to be big to swing this bat the balance is amazing!!!
Cons: grip is slipery without batting gloves but other than that nothing
15U coach
Pros: Has tremendous pop, distance and pre BB-COR ping sound that turns heads when hit well. For the price, this is one of best buys on the market, especially for players who outgrow their bats quickly.
Cons: None
Great bat Tyler Welch player
Pros: This bat is freaking amazing! Im a freshman in high school that could bearly swing a bbcor bat last year, that now (swinging this bat in a 31.5/28.5) has a .455 batting avergage in varsity. Great feel, great pop, and great balance!
Cons: not a single one
Awesome bat Jackson Murray player
Pros: Great bat, great feel, great pop, and the weight is distributed evenly throughout the bat.
Cons: The grip tape is horrible and will most likely need to be replaced and the paint on the know wears out easily.
Why you should go with the Rawlings Nick player
Pros: The Rawlings 5150 Custom Alloy is a very nice and durable bat. The bat swing is very evenly balanced, it has very very low bat vibration, it has a nice design, it has very good and excellent pop, and is very reliable. This is a very good bat I would recommend the bat to contact and power hitters out there. This is the best bat I've had ever!
Cons: ABSOLUTELY NONE AT ALL
Great bat out of the wrapper Bruins Baseball player
Pros: When i got this bat, it was outstanding. It had tons of pop and a great feel.
Cons: Not very durable. After a couple of months the pop is GONE. This bat is not very expensive so if you don't mind buying a new one every 4 months or so, this is a great bat for you
great bat the seaganator player
Pros: fantastic feel, quick through the zone, power or contact hitters
Cons: none
Great bat MGRiderBall player
Pros: Great for the price, I prefer it over the Easton Mako, it has great pop, and its great for the price!!
Cons: It seems like the sweet spot is kind of in, the barrel doesnt give you the best pop, so try to get more in on the plate.
excellent Damian Lillard player
Pros: Excellent bat. I have been using it for about 2 months now. Great grip and you can get a good feel on it. I can get it quick through the zone and my hitting has improved tremendously.
Cons: None except the knob is getting scratched up pretty easily.
5150 Justin Parrish player
Pros: Good Pop, Bestt BBcor bat on the market, good feel, balenced weight, feels light.
Cons: Dented near the end cap but this was after an entire year of showcase baseball, hs summer/fall/ spring seson (about 200 games) and 3 people on the hs team used my bat so still very durable.
Great Bat james player
Pros: Best bat in the market right now.
Cons: to much pop
5150 Dena player
Pros: Good pop for a bb core very lightweight and grip is good
Cons: NONE
Good bat big papi player
Pros: Good pop, evenly weighted
Cons: vibration, bad grip
high school coach johny clements coach
Pros: one of most durable bats ever. i has 5 from three years ago and bought two new makos for this season. the makos were a total waste because my boys refuse to use them.
Cons: the reason the know gets dented and scratched is because of miss use.
good bat zach davis player
Pros: this bat is very light and it has a bunch if pop, if you hit the ball right it flys through the air, or fast on the ground
Cons: Really? Did this ask if this bat has cons? my answer is non
good bat fish player
Pros: Only had it for a couple of games and it has good pop, balanced, and feels great when you make contact.
Cons: Slippery grip
Great bat boss man player
Pros: Great pop, very balance and not end loaded, ball flys of the bat, sounds great
Cons: grip isn't great, your hands will feel it when you take one off the end of the bat
5 star bat Mike player
Pros: I have no idea why anyone would plunk down $200-300 for a BBCOR bat when this bat is available for much less. I've hit with the high priced bats and this is as good, if not better.
Cons: None so far, I've used it about 1 month.
amazing one piece bat luke player
Pros: Very light swing and great pop and also very forgiving when not hitting on the sweet spot
Cons: Grip could be better
This bat is great ok player
Pros: Great pop its is one of the best balanced bbcor bats on the market. feels good in your hands if you put a lizard skins grip on it.
Cons: Grip isn't all that great.
Getting another one Mcurole parent
Pros: My son hit .400 on the season for varsity with a 32" as a sophomore. He was the only soph selected for the all district team. Looking to purchase the next size up this year.
Cons: Other players on the team always looking to hit with his 5150.
5150 review EliteBaseball32 player
Pros: This bat has a great amount of pop! It feels good coming off the bat with no stingers and is balanced for quick bat speed through the zone.
Cons: None this is a great bat at a low price!
solid pickup C. Sand player
Pros: Great pop for a one piece bat. Usually an Easton guy but i thought I'd give this one a try and am very glad I did. Overall great bat.
Cons: "Slick" grip (hard to grip without batting gloves).
Better than Easton JB User player
Pros: I am a switch hitter (natural righty). I always had a problem from the left because i could never get the bat around quick enough. Since getting the 5150, my swing on both sides has quickened and are almost similar. The overall feel is great! Ive tried the easton s1, mako, and xl1 and they dont come close to the quality and results of the 5150. rawlings has been improving every piece of their equipment and their bat will continue to be the best.
Cons: Underrated
5150 BBCOR Big Daddy parent
Pros: My son has used the 5150 since he was 10 years old. He has tried other brands but has always come back to the 5150. He is now 14 and this is the first year he has to use BBCOR. We are currently hitting indoors so distance is hard to predict but it seems to be just as special as all the others he has used. Don't think he will trust any other bat.
Cons: Scratches easy but doesnt bother him. The production is what counts!!
Bat Speed bone player
Pros: This bat as a huge sweet spot and great balance for bat speed. Was hitting around 250-300 with my mako then made the change and now am hitting 300-400 it delivers tanks
Cons: horrible grip but put tape over it and smash
Turned me into a power hitter Jack player
Pros: I was in a hitting slump early on in the season last year. Trying every single bat that was available. Once I started using this bat I noticed the amount of pop it had even compared to the 400 dollar Cf5 was tremendous. The ball flies of the bat and the feeling is great. Hit my first HR and looking forward towards another great season with this bat.
Cons: Tape on the bat wasn't the best but I used hockey tape to cover over.
Very good bat Robbie player
Pros: This bat is very durable and is not loaded at either end. It works very well right out of the wrapper and breaks in very quickly. It is better for line drive and contact hitters as opposed to power hitters because the pop isn't like a demarini or a mako.
Cons: Pop isnt as good as I hoped.
5150 Jason KP player
Pros: this bat is amzaing i play high school baseball right now and this bat is great. The bat is even and smooth with tramensous pop to make the ball fly, all the 5150 bats are good ive been useing them since i was in coach pitch .
Cons: I usally go out and buy "lizard skin" bat grip cost about 10$ but is really good MLB perfered
Not so good Garrett D player
Pros: Easy to get around but other than that not a good all around bat
Cons: Vibrates very often, grip is slippery, and handle scuffs very easy creates a grey halo around handle within a month
this bat is great Aaron player
Pros: this is a very light bat with good pop and a huge sweat spot overall this is a great buy
Cons: none
Awesome Ben player
Pros: Balanced lots of pop cool look
Cons: Grips not great but batting gloves work
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat: BBCA2? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Do you know yet how this compares to the old 5150? mike
Is the 2013 5150 weighted more like the 2011 5150 or 2012 5150 velo? YTEE
How is the new 5150 different than the old one and is the performance better? bryce
Great looking bat. Is Rawlings coming out with a 2013 version of the 2012 Machine? Bryan
Is the 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy the same bat as the 2012 Rawlings 5150 only with a new paint job? HoustonThunderBaseball
Will this bat be balanced or have a heavy end load? Kendall
Is the 2013 5150 the same spects as the 2012 5150 Velo? Is there any difference in balance and pop? I've noticed they changed the end cap to the one they used on the machine last year. Copp
How is the weight balance of this bat? Is this bat recommended for power hitters or contact hitters? Is the bat like white white (like plane white) or is it more like a mix between gray and white? Also does this have good pop? dave
Will Rawlings be releasing a 2013 5150 Velo? Ytee
Will Rawlings be releasing a 2013 5150 Velo? Ytee
Does this bat have a lighter swing weight than the Marucci Team? DCDCDC
So is this bat more balanced and does it have more pop compared with the older model? dave
Would you recommend the 2013 rawlings 5150 or the original 5150 velo for a contact hitter that can often out some power behind it? CavKyle
Is the Rawlings 5150 for a power hitter? If not what would be recommended? hitdoctor
I am 12 years old and I'm playing up so I need to use a 3 drop. Is this a good bat for me? bro
What would be better this or the rawlings velo im a power hitter ? Dylan
I'm a small contact hitter, would this be a good bat? mvp
I'm a 5'11 140lb 15yr old contact and power hitter. Would you recommend the Rawlings 5150 Alloy bat or the Marucci Team bat? babe ruth
I'm a 6'1", 190 lbs. power hitter. I would like to speed my bat up through the zone. Will I feel a difference in the 32.5" and the 33"? Alec
How does the sweetspot and balance of this bat compare to that of the Rip It Prototype Air. Josh
My son is 13yrs old at 6'-1", 170 Lbs. with a bat speed of 78 MPH with Velocity drop 10. He will be playing 13U and middle school ball this year. What bat should he swing for a drop 3 for middle school ball? Thanks. reds the name
Is there a difference in the sweet spot and swing weight between this and the old 5150 BBCOR? Jim
What does the new Composite-Lite end cap do for the bat? Timmy
Is there any difference aside from paint between the 2012 and 2013 Rawlings 5150 and 5150 Velo? Craig
So what is the difference between the 2012 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR -3 bat, and the 2013 like model? Dave
Which would be a better choice for a first BBCOR bat (Middle School) Rawlings 5150 or TPX Omaha BB136? My son is 5'3 and 100 lbs, and needs 30" 27oz bat. Travett
I am a college player, we have the option to choose the 2013 5150 or the 2013 Velo...What is a better bat in you option, which bat has more "pop"... John
I am a thirteen year old middle school player. I am 5' 1" and about 120 lbs and was wondering if this bat or the Velo would be a better choice. I swing a pretty good bat speed and have above average BBS with drop 10 bats. But I'm worried that this bat might be too endloaded. I need to know if the COMP-lite endcap will take away the endloaded feel which I hate. JPS
What size do you recommend for a 5'8", 155 lb freshman? Anonymous
I love bats with a loud ping, does this bat have a loud ping? levi
Can I use this bat in pony? team red sox#11
What type of player is the 5150 best suited for? John
For a 15 y/o 5'10/140lbs contact hitter with occasional power, would this bat be a good option or would the Velo be a better option? Mr. October
Are they coming out with a new bat for the spring or is this it? matt
What are the main differences between this bat and last year's 5150 model? Also, is it as balanced as last years? I have last years and just love the balance so I'm just wondering if the only thing different is the technology which is better or if they altered the balance so it handles differently as well. Tim
I'm 5' 11" and 165lbs and I have a lot of bat speed. I was wondering if I should get a 32.5" or a 33"? big mike
Which bat is better 2013 Rawlings 5150 bbcor or the 2013 rip it prototype air bbcor Nickname
I'm 5'4" and weigh 85 pounds. I'm 12 years old (I will be 13 when the season starts) and going into my first travel season and I will be playing on a 60/90 field. Would you recommend the 31.5" or 32" bat? IanBold_AC_Strike
I've seen the 2013 Rawlings 5150 bat and some say, "Custom Alloy" on the barrel. Others say "2013 5150 Alloy," what's the difference? Walt
How does this bat compare to the Marucci Team BBCOR bat? HOTSHOT
How does this compare to the new Rawlings Plasma for this year? And, is this really any different than the model from last year? Henry
My son is 4'8" and about 75 lbs. Should he go with the 30" or slightly larger? Jim
I'm 6'1'' and 180 pounds. Should I get the 33" Rawlings 5150 BBCOR bat or the 33.5" Rawlings 5150 BBCOR bat? Owen
Does this bat swing lighter compared to last years' model? dalebomba
Will this bat be more like the old Rawlings 5150 or the new Rawlings VELO BBCOR? I have it with the VELO and it's too stiff and pingy for my liking. Caleb
Im a 5'5" 120 pound kid who used last years 5150 in a 32" 29 oz. As a contact hitter, would you recommend I use a new bat in a 31", 31.5", or 32"? Huskies baseball
Is the Rawlings 5150 good for power hitters? If so what size should I get? I'm 5'7 165 lbs in the 7th grade. Cole5
I'm a freshman, 6'1" and 140 lbs. with bat speed and power. What bat do you recommend? jose.altreche98
Which is more balanced and which one has more pop? The Rawlings 5150, the Tawlings Velo, the Lousiville Slugger Attack, the Louisville Exogrid 3, or the Louisville Omaha? patrick
What is the difference between the 2012 and 2013 models? Patrick
Does the 2013 model have more pop than the 2012 model? Patrick
I've heard that the BBCOR standard will add some juice back into the bats for 2014. I've heard that they plan to add about 11 mph to the new bats. Is this fact or fiction? brady
What does call for special pricing mean? bbcor
Is this bat end loaded or balanced? hernandfam95
How does this compare to the 2014 DeMarini Vexxum BBCOR, in terms of pop, balance, etc. MS
Last years 5150 bbcor said alloy this years 5150 says custom alloy. So what does that mean and how are the bats different? paco
I am 5' 5" and 118 lbs. What size BBCOR 5150 would be the best fit for me? I play high school and competitive baseball. Bothmann02
Is this a good bat for a varsity baseball player to use in highly competitive games during the summer, like Legion ball? BB13
Can you explain in detail what MOI is? ryryry
My son is almost 15, 6' and weighs about 125 lbs. He's good contact hitter. Is the 5150 a good bat for him? DJTEX
Which bat is more balanced, the 2013 5150 or the 2013 Velo? hernandez55
Is the regular 5150 or the 5150 Velo better? Which is better for a power hitter? justin44444444
Is this bat more balanced than the Rawlings Plasma? clean up
Does the VELO and the 5150 have the same grip? Andrew
I'm looking for a bat that is just like the Rawlings Plasma but is a little more balanced, would the Rawlings Velo be a good choice? Ben
Is this bat USSSA approved? Joy
When will Rawlings come out with their 2014 line of bats? aaa
When will the 2014 model come out? Patrick
Does it sting very badly? Because I've used the Rawlings Machine bat, and it stung very badly. Ball1001
Should I get this, RIP-IT Air, or Marucci Black 2? Which has the biggest barrel? j
Does this bat require a break-in period? john
What has a longer sweet spot this, the Velo, or Omaha Balanced? cman
Does this bat or the Velo have a bigger sweet spot? Connor
Would this or the VELO be better for a 13 year old kid of small stature? davis
If I am mostly a contact hitter with a little power, would you recommend to get this or what other bats would you recommend? baseball15
I'm 5'8" and 160 lbs. with good bat speed. So should I get a 32" or 33" model? Bailey
I'm 5'9 140 lbs. Should I get a 32" or 33" inch model? baseballjunkie10
I'm 5'1 105 lbs. What size should I get? hrhitter
I'm 5'11" and 160 lbs., should I use a 33" or 34"? Busby
I don't like an end loaded bat, and I am a contact hitter. Would you recommend the Easton S3 Power Brigade or this bat? Aidan
I'm a power hitter entering High School. I'm 5'10" and 200 lbs. I'm wanting to know, should I get this bat, or the DeMarini Voodoo? What about one of the Easton XL bats? I'm in a pickle with this, they all seem good. Wicksey101
I'm 5' 2", 120? Which size should I get? jacett
Which bat is better for a contact hitter? The 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR or Rip-It Prototype Air? worldbaseball
I am a power hitter. Would this or the Omaha Balanced be a better choice for me? wwe fanatic
I'm 5'7" 125 lbs, what size would be good for me? thatbaseballplayer
I am 5'11 and 190lb. What size would you recommend? bombSquad
I'm 5' 10-5'11, 175 pounds, and a contact hitter. I love hitting bloopers in the outfield and getting singles and driving in runs. I hate top heavy bats and I know there's not just one, but which bats would you recommend? cg4
I am 6' 1", 210 lbs, and a power hitter. Would you recommend this bat to me, and if so, what size? spartan4life
I am going to be a freshman in High School. I am a power hitter. Do you suggest the Easton XL1, XL2, or Rawlings 5150? Sammy Baseball
Can I use it in high school? z
Are you able to use the Rawlings 5150 in college baseball? BHuggie
I'm 5' 1", 80 lbs, and a contact hitter. Should I get this or the RIP-IT Air, also which bat is more balanced? blue
I am 5' 8", 130 pounds, and I am entering my first year of high school. I swung a Marucci Cat 5 32" 27 oz. this season. I need to move to a -3. Would this be a good bat for me in 32 length? benny
What is better for power hitters who still want a balanced bat the XL1, XL2, or 5150? Sammy Baseball
I'm going to be a freshman in high school. I'm 6' and 160 lbs., what size bat should I use? I'm a power hitter, is the Omaha Balanced or the 5150 better for me? Baseball17
I'm entering high school. I'm 5'4" and 100 lbs. I hit for contact not power. What bat would be best for me? D-fence
I am going to high school and I am 5'8" 135. What size would you recommend? thecatcher12
I am 13, 5'8" and 140 lbs. I used a Easton 33" 30 oz. XL3. I like the 5150, should I go with a 32" or 33" based on height and weight? Curly fries
Is it an approved bat by the USSSA? James
Velo or 5150? baseball player 76
Hello, I am 13 years old, 5'7" and 120 lbs. I currently use a 32" 27 oz. bat but next year I have to use a -3 bat for high school. Would you recommend this bat for me, and if so, what size? alex the great
I'm 14 and weigh around 130. What size and weight bat should I get? jonnykellogg
Which has more pop, the 5150 or the Marucci Team BBCOR? baseball2525
How does the 5150 compare to the RX4? jjbaseball
Which bat is more end loaded the Rawlings Velo or 5150? awnserthisquestion
Does the 2013 Rawlings 5150 alloy BBCOR: BBCA2 Adult bat swing top heavy or does it swing evenly? dkmarler0512
Would you suggest this or the S1 for a balanced contact hitter who needs bat speed? tann
How does this compare with the EXOgrid 3? I'm 6' 180 lbs. What bat length should I be swinging? Hunter
I'm 6' 180 lbs. What length should I be swinging? hunter
I'm 5'9 and weigh 150, what is a length/ size for me? Miggs
I'm 5'4 & 170 lbs what should I be swinging? Blake Murphy
I also have another question. I just ordered this bat last night & I didn't get a warranty on it. If anything goes wrong with it could I send it back so it can be fixed or get a new one? Just wondering! Also, very fast shipping. I got it this morning! Blake Murphy
If you already purchased this bat, can you send it back in with the receipt & get a size bigger? Blake Murphy
I am 5'1" and 85 pounds. What size should I get? Tay
I'm 5'7, 140 pounds , and 14 years old. What size should I get? baseball king
I'm 4'9" and weigh 113 lbs. What size bat should I get? pappy
I am 5'8", 123 lbs. What size bat should I get? I also have really quick hands. L.A
im 5"3 what would be a better fit for a contact hitter the easton s1 or this model of the rawlings 5150 im 90 lbs and need a light balanced bbcor yanner
Are there any differences, other than aesthetic changes,between the 2013 5150 alloy and the 2014 alloy? COACH D.
I am 6'1 and weigh 180 and I'm a balanced hitter, but I tend to go more for power. What would you recommend? Lefty
I am 5'9" and 128 lbs. Would the 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Adult bat be effective for me at a size of 31'' and 28 oz.? Bejoe42
What are the qualities of the bats in one-piece and the two-piece designs? Which of the two are recommended for harder swing speeds and less vibration? My son is 5'10" and weighs 150 lbs. He is a power hitter. arlyn
Hi my son is 6'2" and weighs 150. He wants 33" 30 oz., too big? michelle
My son is 5' 8" and 110 lbs. I'm struggling with what size bat to purchase. larry
Bat size for the 5150 and the 2013 VELO? He is 6'3" and about 135 lbs.. Tall and skinny, but quick hands. Stork
What would one identify as the major differences between the 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR: BBCA2 Adult and 2013 Rawlings VELO BBCOR: BBVELO Adult? Mr. Yam
I'm 6'0 and 155 lbs. I have extra base power and hits lots of line drives. I'm looking at this bat and the 2013 Rawlings VELO BBCOR: BBVELO. I am wondering which would be better and how different the two bats are? a2z10
I am 5' 10" and 155 lbs. Is a 31" 28 oz. model too small for me? Michael Jordan
I am 5'7". Is a 31/28 a correct size for me? Gray
Will you guys be selling this bat in the 2 Pack Bat Pack again? If so, when will that option be available? Joe Banner
I am 6'1" and 217 pounds. What size bat do you suggest? I am a freshman in high school as well. Emilio
I am 6 foot 178 pounds what size is right for me? I'm a freshman caleb
I am 14 and 5'9" and weigh 170 pounds. I struggle with hitting with power. What bat should i get? djscrib5
I am 13 and 5'2" and weigh 135, is this a good bat to get? bam06
How does this bat compare to the Marucci Team MCBT Black? I'm 5'11 and 170lbs and hit for contact. Evatt
I'm 5'11" and about 187 lbs. Not sure what size of bat I need? Thinking either a 32" or 33"? Benny
What size should I be swinging? I'm 5'6" and about 121 pounds. tooth fairy
What do you think of the DeMarini Vexxum 2013 bat reviews? They were really bad other places. djscribby5
Is there a 30/27 bat available for purchase? Nate
hows this bat compared to the s3 easton cccccc
How does this bat compare to the 2013 Rawlings VELO BBCOR and the 2014 Rawlings 5150 BBCOR? hjk
BBCA VS BBCA2?? Any differences besides appearance between the models? cw1
Why would you need a bat pack? Why 2 different bats? Whaleman
I play high school baseball in the spring in Wisconsin so it is pretty cold when we play. Would the cold weather affect this bats durability? Mac
Is it a big barrel? coco
I'm 5'7" around 150 lbs. What size is recommended for me? john
My son is 6'0 and weighs around 170 what weight and length of bat should he be using Brent
My son is 6 feet tall and weighs around 265 pounds. What length bat should he be using? None
How long should this bat last me? StormBBall
What size do you recommend for someone who is 5'9" and 187 lbs.? hop
my son is starting freshman baseball next week and this bat has lots of good reviews. is this a good bat to start HS baseball with and what size bat do you recommend for him. he is 5' 5" and 125 lbs speedy
What are the differences between the Rawlings 5150 BBCOR 2013 and the Rawlings 5150 BBCOR 2014? Is it worth it to pay $100 more dollars for the 2014? kukeding
Can we get same bat in red with white trim? Tom
I'm 13 years old and stand 5'11" and weigh 220 pounds. What size of this bat should I use? We use Babe Ruth rules. Baseball1
I am 14 years old, 5'10" and I weigh 180 pounds. What size bat should I use? Big boy 17
Is there a difference between this model and the newer 5150? Brad
I am 14 years old and I am 5 foot 8" and weigh 135 pounds. What size 5150 should I buy? Joey4
I am 13 years old, 5 foot 7" and weigh 120 pounds and I was wondering if I was to buy this bat what size should I get? Seanny B
Do u prefer the 5150 BBCOR or the Voodoo OVERLORD -3 BBCOR? Baseball
Is the Rawlings 5150 hot out the wrapper or does it require a break in period? jessie
I'm a 15 year old. I'm 5'10" and 140 lbs. Should I get 2013 Rawlings 5150 or 2013 Rawlings Velo? logant25
What year is this bat? tank is the best
What size bat do I need? I weigh 110 and I'm 5'10'. thunder
I am 5'6" 115 lbs and a contact hitter. I play 14u. I am also deciding between the DeMarini M2M and the Rawlings 5150. Which one do you think I should get? baseballfanatic42
Which bat should i get: 2014 DeMarini Vexxum NVS BBCOR: DXVXC or the Rawlings 5150 alloy BBCOR BBCA2? Which one is better overall? Rushi Mandalaywala
I am 14 about 5'8 to 5'9 and about 155 pounds. What size Rawlings 5150 BBCOR should I use? jim
What is the difference in the 5150 alloy and the alloy in the 2014 Rawlings Plasma? Thorn_22
Should I go with this, or with the newest model of it? Which has better performance? Also, what balanced bats would you recommend to a 13 year old contact hitter looking for balance? tanner
Where is the 31 inch? tan
Is this bat end loaded? Elite
I am 5'10 and 160 lbs. I have a very good build and I am an athletic kid. I will be facing upper 80's this summer. Do you recommend a 33" 30 oz or a 32" 29 oz? fock the hit doc
I am 22 playing in college. I am 5'9 at 170lbs. What size would you recommend? 2b king
I am 6'3", 240 lbs and looking for a new bat. Would this be a good choice? Malacki
What size bat should I get for my son? He is 5 foot 8 and weighs 125 pounds. He is 13 and is in his first year of Babe Ruth. Joe
I 5' 10" tall and weigh 135 pounds. What size would you recommend? 2bkingghs
What is the difference between this bat and the normal 2013 5150 Velo? pcs888
What is the best way to determine what size bat I should get? Landon
Is this bat also BESR certified? drew
Which bat is better, the 2013 Rawlings 5150 Alloy or the Louisville Slugger TPX Z-1000 Composite? Also, my son is 5'10", 155 lbs, and is growing quickly. What size bat will fit him into next year? Interested Mom
I am a contact and power hitter who plays 14u. Should I get the 5150 or the Voodoo Paradox? Daniel
Does this bat have about the same feel as the Velo? tater
What should I get? I'm looking at either a 5150 or the Louisville Slugger Raid? mtipton
Does the Easton S3 BBCOR 30/33 work well for power hitters? Baseballer3
Which at do you guys think is better Rawlings 5150 or DeMarini OVERLORD? Does the DeMarini OVERLORD have trampoline resistance when the ball connects with the bat? It hard for me to decide I could use some help. trey trey
Which bat has a better overall performance: the 5150 or the Velo? dmac
I'm a contact hitter that relies on bat speed. Do you think I should get the 5150, the VELO, or the Easton S1? I'm 5'3" 100 lbs, and if you have any other suggestions please let me know. baseballer
Does the Rawlings 5150 have a smaller barrel compared to other one-piece bats? hjkampf
I am not a huge power hitter but more of a line drive hitter. Which bat would you recommend between this 5150 and the Louisville Slugger 515? burny
What is the difference between this bat and the black Rawlings 5150? jrod
What Rawlings bat has the most pop? jrod
Will the 5150 have more of a balanced feel? Will it be end loaded like an XL or Voodoo? erysz38
Does this bat differ in any way compared to the 2014 black 5150 model? cal
Is this bat USSSA certified ? dannybaseball
I am 6'3" and weigh 200 lbs. What size would you recommend? dboi
is the black 5150 better than the red? dboi
Which bat is newer? The Red 5150 or the white 5150? Also, are these two models any different than the newer 5150s such as the black one and the 2015 shiny red one? Mick
Which one is better for overall and for me, (I am 5'10" and weigh 160lbs): (1) Rawlings 5150 Alloy BBCOR Baseball Bat BBCA2 (2) DeMarini Voodoo BBCOR Baseball Bat DXVDC BaseballKid
What year model is this bat? baseballdad
I'm 18, in 12th grade, 5'10", and 140 lbs. Should I get a 32" or 33"? Parker
I'm 135 lbs. and about 5"8". What year and size would you recommend for me? Matt
I'm 5'8" and 185. What size should I use? Iwantthisbat
I'm 6 feet tall and 175 pounds. I am currently a freshman in high school playing on varsity. Should I go with the 32" or 33" model? Matt
I am a 6 foot 3 freshman and I weigh 195 pounds. What size do you recommend? Brooks
I am a 6 foot tall,140 pound freshman playing on my JV high school team. What size do you recommend? tom
I want to buy this bat but is it babe ruth league 13-15 years old certified? Danny
I am 5 foot 10 inches, what size bat would you recommend? Danny
Is the 30" 27 oz. model BBCOR certified? joe v
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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 Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | 5150 |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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