Rawlings 5150 -11 USA Baseball Bat: US8511
Features
-11 Lenghth To Weight Ratio
Colorway: Black | Gold | Grey Graphics
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
5150 Alloy Is Radically Responsive, Durable, & High Performing
Balanced Swing Weight
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
High Performance Straight Wall Barrel Optimizes Exit Speed
USA Baseball Certified Stamp
One-Piece, All-Alloy Baseball Bat
pOp 2.0 Technology Creates An Enormous Sweet Spot With Unbeatable Feel On Contact
Tackified, Synthetic Bat Grip Delivers More Control
Tru-View Technology Reveals 100% Aluminum Composition
Description
Rawlings releases new baseball bats every season and there is one model that you can always count on being in their latest lineup: the 5150! Crafted for utility players, the Rawlings 5150 is a classic design and this model is no exception. With a single-piece construction made up of the radically responsive, aerospace grade 5150 alloy, these baseball bats are built for players throughout the entire lineup. Top-of-its-class power, long-lasting durability, and a traditional overall feel are all characteristics you can expect out of the Rawlings 5150 during each at bat. No matter where it hits in the lineup, it is bound to bring proven performance time and time again. Each model is engineered with the innovative pOp 2.0 technology which creates an enormous sweet spot, a wonderful sound, and a fantastic overall feel. Rawlings: Above The Standard!
This Rawlings 5150 USA Youth Baseball Bat (US8511) features a drop 11 length to weight ratio, a 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the new USABat stamp for USA baseball approval. With that certification, this model is approved for play in AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, and Pony. Pick up one of these 5150 baseball bats today with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 28 Customer Reviews
Pros: Lighter, cheaper, looks
Cons: Only one piece so weight distribution a bit different and more vibration that a two piece. It is also a bit loud as many Rawlings bats are.
Pros: None
Cons: Bought a 29" 18 oz. bat. It felt heavy to my son so I got a scale out to weigh it and found that it actually weighed 20.35 oz. I checked 3 other bats and none were greater that 0.30 oz. above their 'stated weight' (probably due to weight of the grip). Buyer beware!
Pros: My 11 year old son hits just as hard and far with this bat as his 2017 mako power brigade. He loves this bat, light and sweat spot goes from end to the w on rawlings. Hard to tell from images but barrel tapers down from 2 5/8 at end to letter I. We have hit 100 balls off tee and 100 pitch with no issues Nice ping sound when hit on sweat spot and no vibration when ball is hit correctly.
Cons: none
Pros: My 8 year old son had to get this bat due to the new rule requiring USA bats be used in his league. We've been hitting with it in 50 degree weather and the vibration is not too bad. It hits ok compared to his other bat but has a cheap sound on contact. The ball jumps off the bat comparable to wood bats. Overall, it is an acceptable bat, but not even close to being worth $100. This is a $50 bat that has been up-priced because of the new USA stamp rule. The USA bats (all of them) have been deadend to reduce the risk of hot hit balls to the infielders, making a safer game for kids. I would be cautious of spending $300 on one of these bats...they don't have the pop of the older bats. This bat has a well-balanced feel making it easy to swing. I don't have a precision scale, but it does not feel too heavy (as some reviewers have claimed) - but, again, that is an unscientific assessment without a precision scale. The grip is outstanding. Good tack and good feel. The bat has a durable feel.
Cons: The sound on contact sounds like a cheap bat, but it hits ok. This bat tapers down quickly in that the maximum barrel dimension (2 5/8) runs for only a short span on the barrel. It begins to taper down after only a few inches leaving your player with little "maximum barrel diameter" to hit with. I understand that this had to be done in order to achieve the -11 drop and that is an acceptable tradeoff. Overall I would rate this bat as "acceptable +" or 3.5 stars.
Pros: son said it felt very comfortable and liked it initially
Cons: vinration!!! no pop!!! has minimal sweet spot!!! seems like the ball dies every time he hits with it, went from hitting solid line drive shots to mid outfield sometimes to the fence to hitting duds to the infield. changed bats bat to his old one and he started crushing again. complete waste of money but now we are stuck with it cause everyone knows its garbage.
Pros: This bat has more pop than the more expensive Easton ghost.
Cons: Might feel a little heavy for some kids.
Pros: nice pop. good design
Cons: the bat is a bit heavy for my son.
Pros: Got my money back (no balls hit)
Cons: The 29/18 bat weighed 20.1 oz., a full 2 oz. over the stated weight making it a -9, not even close to -11. And it felt fairly end-loaded. I was looking for a lighter bat for more control and bat speed when facing faster pitchers. Sent it back right away.
Pros: Lightest 27" USA bat available at 16 oz. Best option for kids who have difficulty swinging level with heavier bats. Best option for bats in this price range.
Cons: Like all USA bats, the pop is significantly reduced. Like all USA bats we've tried, there is more "sting" present when balls aren't hit in sweet spot.
Pros: Good feel for my 9 yr old. Surprisingly in the store, my son liked the feel of the swing of this bat better than more expensive bats of similar size and weight. We used it once and he made more consistent contact than with other similar bats and his swing was faster and smoother (at least is seemed to be).
Cons: Unfortunately I can't recommend this bat because in that one 40 minute session of dad pitch with normal LL baseballs the bat dented 5 times! 4 were closer to the handle, but one was right in the middle of the sweet spot. I assumed that we just got a bad bat and it was replaced for free. However, after doing a little research (about 15 minutes) I found 5 other reviews stating basically the same thing.
Pros: This bat has good balance. The weight is in the end of the bat creating good whip. I found it way more comfortable to swing than the Easton in this price range. Drawback is grip os riff and my son hurts his hands. Replace with new grip immediately and you have a great bat for the money. Our whole team bought this bat on my recommendation.
Cons: Grio5 is weird
Pros: Great feel and the overall balance is not bad at all. My son loves it. He truly loves the way it grips in his hand. For the money spend, I think the bat is worth it. I've paid more for a bat with worst performance.
Cons: This bat has some hard vibration off a hit. Thus my son needing his batting gloves.
Pros: Bought two for my boys. So far so good, no game experience yet but from what ive seen in cages at practice and from what they told, we are all happy.
Cons: The weight....wish they made it in -12 or -13, but the more the boys use it. the more they will be able to swing it.
Pros: son is already pretty confident with this bat after 6 batting practices. His teammates also have liked trying out out as well. Good pop and no complaints of vibration like his previous bat. So far there has not been any noticeable performance difference between this bat and his Marucci cat7 drop 10.
Cons: none so far
Pros: Cheap and lots of good reviews in our league. Got this for my younger son since it's a drop 11 and he is new to baseball so I did not want to spend too much yet.... great aluminum bat for young entry level players.
Cons: Tapers up to a small barrel... but you can see that in a picture. Not a big fan of the grip but will replace that. His wood bat has more pop.
Pros: None
Cons: Beware: 28/17 bat actually weighs 19 ounces not 17 ounces. The maximum barrel size (2-5/8) is very little before it begins to taper. Rawlings is aware that all of their bats weigh more than stated and blame it on the new USA bat standard. The Rawlings 5150 bat from last year (USSSA) is consistent with stated weight. Bat returned and very disappointed with Rawlings
Pros: One of the best USA bats. But you need to know they are heavier than advertised. This will affect bat speed and mechanics on smaller kids.
Cons: 27" Drop 11 (16oz), bat actually weighs 18 oz ! Be aware that all USA bats actual weight is more than the drop indicates. The closest we have been able to find to the advertised drop is the Easton 450, 27" 16oz, 21/4 barrell (17oz) and the Ghost X Hyperlight (17oz).
Pros: None
Cons: Purchased this bat because LS Solo 618 has been in back order FOREVER. My 9yr old is a bit smaller and needed a quicker bat. We purchased a 28/17. He intially said the bat felt pretty balanced when hitting off the tee and in the cage. The pop was average. However after a few sessions, we noticed the paint beginning to chip off the barrel. He also began to complain about vibration. Our season is about to start in 2 weeks, and here I am searching for an alternate bat.
Pros: Good pop for a USA bat especially for coach pitch players. My 7 y/o was able to hit the ball farther than with he did with his Cat7 against slower pitching.
Cons: Like all aluminum bats it rings your hands against mis-hit balls, but Rawlings did a good job of keeping it to a minimum.
Pros: large sweet spot, comfortable grip, good pop; perfect for young players looking for a non T-ball big barrel bat they can use in the future
Cons: bat was a bit heavy for my six year old at 1st, but added a choke hold grip and he's not missed the ball off the machine since!
Pros: It is great for kids 7-9. Some of the kids are just learning to field. The pop is fine. My son can hit line drives and deep flys no problem. Used it in the cage 20 times and 5-6 games. No issues.
Cons: Paint came off pretty quick and grip as well. Good bat for the price. No one is going to the majors anytime soon so it great for beginners and intermediate players.
Pros: Has good pop
Cons: Vibrates to much
Pros: Durability Pop
Cons: Vibration if you don’t hit it on the sweet spot
Pros: CHEAP
Cons: DENTED FIRST PRACTICE
Pros: Great pop no jamming you the weight of the bat and the feel
Cons: None
Pros: With our leagues USA bat rules, this bat seems to do the trick. Good balance and feel. My kids requested the same bat when it was time for a heavier bat, even after using numerous other bats.
Cons: Has some minor vibration in cold weather(less than 50 degrees). This has been pretty common with other bats we use as well.
Pros: Price and that’s it
Cons: Not much pop, there is a lot of vibration and the metal chipped after a couple of at bats
Pros: No vibration Good pop
Cons: Nothing yet, have only used for about 12 games
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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
Approved For | USA Bat |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Gold |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
Material | Aluminum |
Series | 5150 |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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