Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB51V
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
Designed to Increase Swing VELOcity
5150 Alloy
Superior Balance and Feel
Precision-Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology
Stiff Handle For Consistent Feel
Extended Barrel Design
One-Piece Design
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 62 Customer Reviews
BW
Pros: This BBCOR bat is like none other out on the market. I have tried many BBCOR bats and this one was easily the best. The balance of the bat is amazing and far better than most BBCOR's. The pop on this bat is BESR comparable. All of the coaches at my organization unamimously agreed this is the best BBCOR on the market.
Cons: Grip tape is very good, but doesn't last very long
Max
Pros: great balance. large sweet spot. no sting
Cons: grip nice but like all bats doesn't last long
VMFT
Pros: Just got this bat the other day. Is a lot more balanced than anyother bbcor bats I have felt. THe pop on this bat seeems very good for bbcor and is comparable to BESR. The graphics are cool too, the barrel is very long. Grip seems good, not to thich and hands do not slip easily.
Cons: None yet, some say grip doesn't last long.
Swagger
Pros: This bat has great pop. It has a longer sweet spot than any other bats we have tried, and seems to be really well balanced.
Cons: None so far..
BD
Pros: Very good pop for a BBCOR bat. Has pop comparable to a BESR and very balanced. Used other BBCORs,(Easton, Marucci, Nike)but very impressed with this bat.
Cons: None yet.
Corey S. The beast
Pros: Its not top heavy . One of the best bbcore bats you can get. Has great pop.
Cons: The handle is great but doesnt last long.But just get a new grip
BIG HITTER
Pros: LOVER THE BAT
Cons: NONE
State Champs! EBA
Pros: This bat isn't top heavy at all and has great balance.Hits great and actually sounds pretty good to be a BBCOR bat. I have tried the TPX exo, the rawlings machine, Prototype 2 and have picked up a vodoo (top heavy) but this is my favorite.
Cons: I really dont see any cons but we have only been using it for about 3 weeks.
bobcats#22
Pros: great pop better then besr voodoo hands down. best bbcor on the market
Cons: none some say grip doesnt last but nothing pine tar and tape cant fix
clett
Pros: best bbcor i have hit with. well balanced and lots of pop
Cons: paint chipping
KyBaseball
Pros: Best bat on the market, whole bat is a sweetspot, best pop of any bbcor, As good or better than the rip it prototype 2,great grip with great feal, great balance
Cons: grip comes off quickly
NEFlorida
Pros: Great bat! Seems to be weighted just off the handle, which allows you to accelerate through the zone. The pop is not what we came to expect from BESR, but is very good. Comparing to other BBCOR's (Marrucci, Nike, Demarini, and Louisville Slugger), this bat is, in my opinion, superior. I had a Z1000 and have since put it away, in order to swing this Rawlings. It also has a different "ping" sound, similiar to BESR aluminum bats. The price also makes it a very good buy, compared to the other bats on the market.
Cons: None
Mac
Pros: Great bat. Very ballanced.
Cons: None so far
Love the game
Pros: Love the bat has good popand sounds good
Cons:
slingblade
Pros: well balanced, large sweetspot for a bbcor, and great grip
Cons: Grip wears down easy, and the bat gets scratched easy
tim
Pros: this bat is amazing. grip is awsome, sweet spots is huge, i was hitting farther with this bat than with my nike cx2 composite. no lie. this bats isnt top heavy its easily the best bat on the market right now
Cons: the design of the bat could be nicer
Matt Filip
Pros: Son loves the bat. Nice sweet spot.. It is a keeper
Cons: Concern about the grip from other reviews but no problem so far.
William151
Pros: balanced
Cons: Barrel is way tonsmall and theres a little sweet spot Spend $50 more dollars and get a voodoo
raiders baseball
Pros: it started off with great pop! The grip tape is nice and soft, no vibration when jammed!
Cons: scratched eaasily, tape doesn't last, the pop begins to slowly get less and less.
0515
Pros: The most balanced bat I have swung. Alot better than the regular 5150.
Cons: None yet and hope never
MattFilip
Pros: Nice pop off the bat.Great looking
Cons: Grip ok going to change it
VELO LOVER 44
Pros: The balance of the velo is amazing. All my teammates are dropping their regular 5150's and swinging the velo!
Cons: There will be complaints from opposing teams of how the 5150 velo is too much of a boss to be BBCOR.
HomeRunKid
Pros: the weight of this bat is evenly distributed and feels lighter than the weight it says. It hits and feels like no other bbcor bat on the market. ive already hit 2 home runs with it, im a junior in high school and this bat is the way to go.
Cons: NONE
Baseball2
Pros: This is by far the best bbcor bat I have swung. The pop is comparable to besr bats. This bat has a huge barrel and huge sweet spot. Better than the 5150 alloy because it is more balance and feels really light.
Cons: The grip doesn't last long, but I like how athletic tape feels better anyway.
beast
Pros: Im 13 hit 3 over already great bat and graphics.
Cons: none
JJones19
Pros: It seems like every bat on the market is "the best BBCOR bat ever made!" and has "more pop than a BESR!" I can honestly say that this bat is the best BBCOR i have swung this year. I've used an Easton XL1 and an S2, the original 5150, a Marucci Black and an Omaha, and the 5150 velo is the best hands down. Swings light, hits like a 2 piece, but solid like a 1 piece. It's definitely worth every penny.
Cons: It's got a pretty significant rattle for hitters who aren't as strong, especially when compared to the Marucci black. However, if you've got good bat speed, you can't beat the pop of this bat.
boneman
Pros: this is a very well balanced bat with lots of pop to it, one of the better bbcor bat out there, would highly recommend this bat.
Cons: after a week some of the matte finish started to come off but that doesnt really effect the performance so...
Big boss
Pros: It has great pop and doesn't vibrate when you hit it off the handle like most bats it has good sound and I love it
Cons: ....
cam
Pros: good pop, good balance and nice sweetspot
Cons: none
alleghenycollegebaseball#3
Pros: This is by far the best BBCOR bat out there. This bat cant be stopped. Great pop. Nothing can stand up to this.
Cons: NONE
dddddd
Pros: awsum
Cons:
CF
Pros: Good balance, good feel. Pop is a relative term with BBCOR's.
Cons: End cap chipped the first weekend it was used. Sending it back for a new one. We'll see if this is a common problem with these bats in time.
BE12
Pros: Good pop
Cons: Top heavy
Cam
Pros: Excellent bat!! Hit 6 homeruns this year with this bat with one being a grand slam 2 weeks ago. Can't wait for the new Velo 5150 to come out.
Cons: Had to replace the grip tape. It peeled off.
2base hero
Pros: amazing bat little top heavy but great pop ball connects real well and it does a great job of finding holes
Cons:
3939
Pros: I just got this bat and have been using it in the cages and its great! I got a Easton Rival drop 5 for my eighth grade year and it is usssa stamped and the 5150 velo is bbcor and the 5150 had more pop by far even though it is suppose to have less pop witht the new bat rule
Cons: none yet but i have only had it for 2 days so far
Mike V
Pros: This bat is amazing, the sound whenever the ball comes off of the bat is like the old BESR ping. And the ball really carries. Plus South Carolina Game Cocks use this bat so that should say how amazing it is right there lol.
Cons: Everyone wants to use it.. But thats normal with a new bat haha
SJR
Pros: I bought this 2 in different lengths for 2 sons. The older, HS Jr, power hitter loved the balance and hit very well. The younger brother,HS freshman, contact hitter- loved the balance and crushed the ball also. Best BBCOR I've seen yet. I have always spent way more on hitting lessons vs. bats but this is a great price.
Cons: None yet.
bryce22
Pros: This is better than my sons previous bat, which was a Cat 5. Very balanced. Swings very light and produces loud ping sound. Good Pop.
Cons: scratches easily, had to tape grip with athletic tape
doggy fat
Pros: epic pop, completely balanced, second best bbcor bat on the market just behind the rawlings machine
Cons: nothing.
Drew23
Pros: Excellent sweet spot. I have only had one chance to use it a game situation but it came through for me!
Cons: None so far.
Ball boy
Pros: This bat has amazing pop for a BBCOR bat. Swings light for a -3. I highly suggest this bat for the smaller player making the move to a -3
Cons: NONE
J
Pros: Solid contact. Doesn't hurt the hands.
Cons: Loud pinging noise. Overall good
Dca824
Pros: Everything. The pop, the swing speed, and a lot of other things. This bat acts like a non BBCOR.
Cons: None.
Jack
Pros: My son just starting using this bat for travel and high school. This bat has pop. His teammates keep questioning him if it's BBCOR. For the price you can't beat it. If you're looking for a good bat at a reasonable cost, this is it!
Cons: I don't see it being one of the more popular bats in the rack, but who cares.
RobbieCano24
Pros: This bat is amazing. It's so balanced, and it has AMAZING pop for a BBCOR bat. I'm a smaller kid. 5'3 125, so I don't need a bat that's gonna weigh me down. But this bat feels so much lighter and the ball rockets off the bat. excellent bat.
Cons: Absolutely none.
Havs
Pros: Best BBCOR bat I have ever used! The pop on this is amazing! Its like a trampoline, but still is very balanced. Sweet spot makes the ball fly, even if you do not swing that hard.
Cons: Grip tape but you could just tape over
snoop
Pros: Great pop, and great grip. I RECOMMEND!
Cons: Top heavy.
Cantreezy
Pros: Great Bat. Best BBCOR Bat I have ever used. Well balanced, the grip is amazing.
Cons: The grip is great, but it doesnt last long. Mine started to peel off about two and a half months after buying it.
PLAYER
Pros: Awesome Pop.
Cons: NONE
B-dog
Pros: Once you break it in, it has really nice pop. It has a pretty good sized sweet spot. It's also very durable.
Cons: The grip isn't the best, but nothing to worry about because you can get it regripped. Also, the paint chips easily but it's not a big deal.
T.J.
Pros: This bat has an amazing sweatspot and a very long barrel. This bat is probly the most balenced bbcor but that I have swung.
Cons: Not the most comfortable grip iv
MarkH
Pros: Great pop for a BBCOR. Well balanced.
Cons: Nothing
Tht guy
Pros: Great balance, great pop. I'm crushing the ball.
Cons: Makes loud ping noise like a cat5.
James
Pros: It's an awesome bat!
Cons: None:)
Radman
Pros: This bat has major pop! My son is not the biggest and he had no problem driving the deep in the gap all weekend at a varsity tournament!
Cons: No complaints at this time.
M&M
Pros: This is the second 5150 VELO my son has owned. The first one had a lot of action with the entire team using it. Hands down the best balanced BBCOR bat available. Great pop!
Cons: None.
taylor
Pros: DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON ANY OTHER BAT! Ive already hit 3 homeruns with this bat and my coach moved me to 4th in the lineup. If you can hit the sweet spot on the bat it will go over no doubt!
Cons: I would redo the grip its awesome but it will tear up after while
mikebtheboss
Pros: great bat has tons of pop. i am 13 years old and just got the bat 1week ago and already loving it. hit 4 homeruns already. !!
Cons: none
Matt
Pros: good balance. good pop
Cons:
1 1 player
Pros: has great pop, love the grip.
Cons: I've only had the bat for 1 week and the cap is chipping in a perfect circle. idk if its going to crack and the cap comes off. Does anyone else have this problem?!
Best bbcor ive used. scott player
Pros: I used this bat my sophomore year as a team bat and loved it. Found it in the storage room in the fall of my sr year with all the paint basically off and been used as a tee bat for over a year and used it for bp and it felt better than it did before! Just got another off some website. Top of the line bat.
Cons: none other than the paint chips off a bit.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR Baseball Bat: BB51V? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
would this bat be good for a contact hitter Jake
How does this years bat compare to last years. Im debating which to get Matt
HOW IS THE POP OFF THE BAT COMPARED TO THE 5150 B
is the velo5150 better than the regular 5150 and why? Bill
Would you guys prefer this or the Demarini Voodo or the Rip It prototype? Ehahn28
which bat would be better for a contact hitter this 5150 easton s2 or easton s3 Rob
would you recommend this bat over the 5150? gimo
Will there be a huge noticeable difference between the Velo 5150 and a full composite BBCOR bat? If so, which composite bat would you suggest? My son is a contact hitter. Pat
is the velo weighted the same as the old 5150? and do the bats have about the same pop? zack
Which rawlings bat do you prefer? bigmike
My son is more of a power hitter, sounds like the velo may give him a little more pop & bat speed vs the 5150? Does it have the same balance/feel as the old 5150? Thanks!! daviedawg
How is the pop compared to the old 5150? And are the 2 bats weighted the same? Zack
is this going to be en loaded bballfreak123
what is the difference between this and the one with black writing? Ty
Is the barrel size on the 32" 29 oz bat the same diameter as the BESR 5150 EXOGRID bat? Rawlings Gold Rush bat had a noticeable difference which was smaller compared to the EXOGRID and other 5150 BESR bats; you could see and feel the difference. WHITT
Is this bat made with the same materials as last years regular 5150 model? Last years bat had great pop, will this model have the same? thanks. steve
my team just bought this bat, the old 5150 and the new voodoo. which bat is the best for a heavy pull hitter? trojanboi
What are the differences in the BB51V and BBCA Rawlings 5150 models. Tighe
main differences between this and the $199 easton power brigade xl? Nate
Which is better? This bat or the Machine? Topher
Does the Velo BB51V or the 5150 BBCA have a longer barrel? Nick
What, if any, difference is there between the 5150 Velo and the regular 5150 besides the paint? Barracuda
Does this bat meet the requirements for use in high school play for 2012? It would also be used for Little League Seniors. Falcon
I am looking for the most balanced BBCOR bat I can find. Which one would be a good choice? Please make a specific recommendation. rush67
Is this bat a good transition from -8, -5 bats? Harry Potter
How does this bat compare to Rawling's earlier BBCOR 5150. I've hit with the first model and I like it alot, I'm trying to decide whether to buy the earlier model or this one. teb
Is the Velo a one piece or a two piece bat design? mjb
How does this bat compare with the COMbat B3 BBCOR bat? Without being biased, which would you recommend? Alex
What's the difference between this Velo and the identical Velo with the black letters? Jcircs
Is this bat better than the 5150 alloy that's $199? rawlings
Is the Velo the same exact bat as the basic 5150 w/ the exception of an improved end cap, or are there other differences.? If so, what are they? jim
What has been the better bat, the Machine or 5150 Velo? DK
I own a Rawlings 5150 Exogrid Ph.D. Just odered the 5150 Velo. What difference can I expect? Jordan
Is the VELO end loaded? Dalton
Which is the best bat between the 5150 and the Velo 5150? Murph
Is there a breakin period for the velo 5150? Codykid
Is this a good bat for power hitters? CK10
What is the difference between the Velo and the Easton S3? Dalton
Which is better? The Rawlings 5150 Velo or the Easton S2? David
Which is better this or the Rawlings Machine BBCOR? bighitter
Whats the diffrence between the rawlings 5150 and the 5150 velo? Kid Beyond
What do you mean when you say it has a lighter swing weight? I would think any bat that weighs 29 oz would have the same swing weight. mkwlls
In the College World Series I saw a couple players from South Carolina using a bat called the Rawlings Velo and it was grey. Do you know when that bat could be available to buy? Matt
I just bought this bat for the end of my season and for following years. I hit in the cages for hours each day and not one bat yet did not break. Is this bat durable or should I get a tough sleeve to protect the bat? Smalls
Is the Rawlings 5150 Velo as balanced as the Easton S1 or the Demarini CF5? Nater
Do they make a black Rawlings Velo? baseball king
A South Carolina player was swinging a black bat with the marking Rawlings Velo were is it in your catalog? Erik
when will the black 2013 version come out to the public? Joe
Which bat is most balanced between rawlings 5150 velo bbcor, the voodoo bbcor, the z1000 bbcor, and the combat 52 caliber bbcor? Can you put them in order balance wise? chadini
On other websites the velo has black writing instead of white like this one. Will the bats with black writing and these ones with the white writing perform the same? thanks. chadini
With college pitching into the low 90's and a wider range of pitches, do you think the Velo would provide slightly better bat control compared with the Omaha? Wood Bats
Why is the price of this bat cheaper than the older model of the 5150 BBCOR? Mr. Doubles
What is the difference between the 5150 velo and the 5150 alloy? jake
What bat is a better buy for my varsity High School season? I am a contact hitter with power. AJ
Since the walls are thinner does this bring down its durability? Home run
Would the Rawlings 5150 Velo compare to the Louisville Slugger TPX Exogrid2? Which has the greater stiffness in the handle? bombz
If I am am a 5'3" 90 pound contact hitter but have power, which bat would be better? The Louisville Slugger TPX Omaha or the Rawlings 5150 Velo? booomgoesthedynamite
Which is better for a mainly contact hitter with some power - the M2M, 5150 Velo, or 2012 Voodoo? sandersonspartan24
Which bat is better this one or the regular 5150? And which would you recommend to a power hitter? TheJaster
What is the difference with this one and the other bat with black lettering? TheJaster
Is this bat good for a contact/base hit hitter? a-train
Does this bat break, scratch, or crack easily? Tanner
Is this bat a good power hitting bat for 5' 7"? Ben
Which bat is better, the Rawlings 5150 alloy or 5150 Velo for contact hitters? josh
Is Plasma Alloy stronger than 5150 alloy? Does this bat have Low M.O.I.? And finally does this bat have inserts or rings? Butler
Is the new Rawlings Velo bat 2013 as good as the 2012? mike
Why is the rawlings 5150 VELO on discount, and the older 5150 is more expensive? sean
In terms of quality what bat would you compare the 5150 velo to? G
What is a better bat, the 5150 alloy or the 5150 velo? sam
Is the barrel on the 5150 Velo bigger than the 2012 5150? Will (Boomer)
Just got this VELO for my birthday and was wondering if I am supposed to remove the shiny decals that cover the writing. Seems difficult to remove, and I don't want to if I am not supposed to. Jake
Is this a 2012 or 2013 model? Thrastndt
Which bat is the more balanced bat? The VELO or the 2013 model of the 5150? mattybeck
is this 5150 VELO available in non-BBCOR version as we still have two years before High School BBCOR requirements? JJ
Is Rawlings making a 2013 version of this bat? 2ndbase
What is the difference between the 2012 5150 Velo and the 2013 Velo? Dan
Are you completely out of the 32/29 size of this bat? mark
Will this bat or the 2012 Rawlings Machine BBCOR be more balanced? a2000
I just purchased this bat (Velo BB51V) for my son who is starting little league junior league this year. From the Little League website it looks like a composite bat has to bbcor rated but does not say an all metal bat also needs the bbcor rating. Is there a non bbcor bat that is approved that would have some more pop? Also, I see it is on the website for $130 and I just paid $150 for it. Is there some type of price guarantee? Chris
Which bat has more pop this one or the RIP-IT Prototype II? Blaze
My son hit this bat yesterday and it pops like a composite. Should I be concerned that this will not meet BBCOR test ultimately? I have heard some bats get BBCOR but then get flagged and you are out the money for a bat. goinggone
Is this a 2013 bat? old man cookie
Is there any way to get this bat in the 33" size from this website anymore? Hayden
Is this a composite bat? Is it little league approved? Patrick
What year model is this bat? Evan
I have a few questions about this bat. My son is a contact base hit type of hitter. He is also 5"2, 85 pounds, and is in 8th grade. Is this the right bat for him? Also, what's a better bat for him to get, this bat or the Rawlings 5150 Velo 2013? Matt
I have a question regarding the 2012 Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR. I have seen pictures on the internet of what appears to be two different color schemes for the 2012 VELO BBCOR. One is red with grey lettering (as pictured on your website) and the other model is red with black lettering. But both have been listed as 2012 VELO BBCOR. Are you familiar with the difference? JW
I'm about 6'1" and I am planning on getting this bat but it's only in 32 and 34 inch and I usually use 33". I have pretty good bat speed, would you recommend the 32" or 34"? McKay
Is this bat 100% balanced and alloy? Justin
Any way to get a 33" 2012 5150 VELO BBCOR? brian
My son is 5'7" 130lbs. When others with similar size have asked about bat size, the response is always 31", but the chart on your website says 33". Can you help? I ask because I like the 5150 Velo but it is not available in 32" or 33". Doug
Why is this bat cheaper than the 2013 VELO? BJ
When will you be getting a new shipment of the 2012 33" 30 oz. 5150 VELO bats? Jake
I have a 13 year old that is not particularly strong and has moderate swing speed. He is about 5'5" and weighs about 125 lbs. What would you suggest in a Rawlings? Randy
If you were personally at the plate yourself would you rather use this bat or the Marucci Team red and white? jdubb19
Is there a break-in period with Rawlings bats? wesson22
Hi, I'm 13 years old and starting babe ruth. I had the DeMarini Vengeance and it was very top heavy and hard for me to swing. I'm 5'5" and weigh 90 lbs. Will this bat be the same in a 32 in 29 oz? brown
Hi, my 15 year old son has the 2013 5150 VELO, and the matte finish is pealing off is this normal? Jeff
Why was this bat discontinued? Alex
What year was this bat made? Hosa15
How does this bat feel compared to the 2015 Rawlings 5150? Spencer Rhoads
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 Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | 5150 Velo |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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