Bat Pack Marucci CAT 6 and Rawlings VELO BBCOR Baseball Bats: MCBC614 and BBRV3

Pros:  Great pop and feel to the bat. It is perfectly balanced and great for any kind of hitter

Cons:  The handle is a little thick do to the choke put under the grip tape

Pros:  -Feels just like Cat 5! -Love it -Good pop, and gives a really smooth feel. -Easy to swing and get used to.

Cons:  All white

Pros:  -It's balanced out evenly. Great pop, feels good to swing! -Really great gap to gap.

Cons:  None

Pros:  There is absolutely no vibration from anywhere on the bat. Massive pop. Slight end load when holding it but feels balanced when you swing it. The grip is very sticky even after being in dirt, no real need for gloves unless you prefer to wear them. Simple design. Personally gave me confidence at the plate. Hit a home run my first at bat with it. And now I constantly hit the fence. Extremely low price. Outhits 450 dollar bat

Cons:  Dirt does scratch the bat. Grip gets dirt colored. Everyone wants to use it.

Pros:  This bat feels and hits better than any BBCOR I have ever tried, and I have tried them all. I am too young to know how good the CAT 5 was, but I can't imagine it being any better than this!

Cons:  None so far

Pros:  Balanced, great feel, and a lot of pop. Just like the CAT 5, only better.

Cons:  White grip does get dirty, but there is dirt in baseball.

Pros:  Great pop and very well balanced the ball literally jumps off the bat!

Cons:  Gets dirty easily

Pros:  Crazy pop, so smooth through contact, never any vibration. This bat is the best.

Cons:  Not a single thing

Pros:  Soild bat with no break in with a ton of pop! This is my second Cat and I will not swing another bat. I laugh watching all these players with the expesive bats and then I get up and do the same thing or better!

Cons:  none

Pros:  I swung the Cat5 BBCOR and it was the best BBCOR bat i ever had. I bought the Cat6 and it's even better. Feels so good at contact and the ball literally rockets off the barrel. And to top it all off, it's only $250... My friend is already selling his new mako to buy a cat6.

Cons:  My team mates won't stop asking to use it

Pros:  Just how it feels. Ball comes off smooth and just feels so good. No vibration. Balanced how I like it with just a little more on the end. Best bat out. Price is also amazing! This is the bat you need.

Cons:  Nothing. Found my BBCOR for the Spring!

Pros:  Best bat on the market. $250 for amazing BBCOR bat is unreal. You can hit it any where on the bat and it will not sting. It wil give a gentle little buzz. This bat is very balanced also. It hits so good, I am afraid they will make them illegal.

Cons:  The grip gets dirty and the white shows a lotta of scratches but its a baseball bat it will be used hard.

Pros:  The bat is durable no vibration

Cons:  No pop

Pros:  My training facility has all the new kinds of BBCORs for demos and this is easily the best BBCOR out of all of them. Everyone is using this bat. It has so much more pop than the rest and it is so smooth. The vibration knob actually works too even on jam shots. Me and my brother are both ordering this bat soon. Marucci really stepped their game up with this bat.

Cons:  none

Pros:  Nothing

Cons:  This bat is one of the worst bats I've had. After a week and about 400 cuts, the bat cracked. Hated the Cat 5, and hate the Cat 6.

Pros:  Good pop and sweet spot with minimal vibration.

Cons:  It says its balanced but it is a bit top heavy.

Pros:  Awesome bat. Great pop. Weight is very balanced and good for all hitters. I've taken over a thousand swings with mine and still gets great results. No vibration on contact. Highly recommend this bat to anyone.

Cons:  Absolutely none

Pros:  The best description for this bat is smooth. The overall feel is incredible...its very well balanced with just enough weight towards the end to give you power. Don't misunderstand...it is not end loaded, just perfectly weighted in my opinion. Cant say much for durability yet...but its a one piece aluminum so I can't see anything going wrong unless it dents or something. It has just as much pop as any other high end bat (thanks BBCOR). Its just a great swinging bat. Love the one piece feel. Also I think this is a fair price for a great bat. Anything 399 and above is too much for me.

Cons:  At least for me, the handle has a fairly large taper to the knob which I don't like. But its an easy fix. I just unwrapped the tape and removed the large rubber cone and replaced it with the small cone from my old bat. Now its perfect! Also the bat looks great new in white but I bet with time it will get pretty ugly looking. But who cares its a bat...as long as it performs I don't care.

Pros:  This bat is light and quick throught the zone. He feels good after every hit and it sounds even better. I highly recommend this bat because its a bat with a good price and preforms better than voodoos and cf7s.

Cons:  Its white so i clean it often.

Pros:  This bat is the most balanced i've ever swung. It also has tons of pop. The grip on the bat is extremely good too.

Cons:  There really isn't anything wrong with this bat

Pros:  it is a speed bat and has ton of pop

Cons:  when you drip it or anything it vibrates really bad

Pros:  Very light, great pop, and no vibration felt what so ever.

Cons:  Absolutely nothing

Pros:  great bat. i will never buy another. feels like marucci wood, which is a really good thing, i never thought i would see a bat this great but, marucci pulled it off

Cons:  none

Pros:  great bat, end loaded, pop comes from player not bat.

Cons:  as a high contact power hitter, have experienced alot of dents. been using for about 4 weeks and has significant dents, and flat spots on bat.

Pros:  the grip is good and u dong feel the vibrations

Cons:  When i got the bat is was dead and had no pop

Pros:  My nephew favors basketball and was always intimidated by baseball, he took a few hard swings and hit one over dead center. He is joining my sons 14u travel team now. I was torn between the Cat 6 and the 15 Combat, no regrets after seeing what it can do. Ditch the two piece, the flex top affects power, go with a one piece.

Cons:  Same look as Cat 5, couldnt find a con.

Pros:  The bat is just great, the weight is perfectly evened out. The bat has ton of pop, the ball just flies off the barrel, this is my first time using a Cat or a Marucci in general, and I don't think I will ever use another bat. Best of all, the bat doesn't cost near as much as all the other bats people buy.

Cons:  Nothing at all

Pros:  has no sting and has so much pop it doesnt feel like a bbcor bat! i had an easton mako and i am liking the cat 6 more than the mako

Cons:  my end cap is chipping a little but not worried about it

Pros:  I just got this bat and I absolutely love it. The amount of pop with the great balance just gives it a great rating. No stings at all and just a great bat.

Cons:  Gets dirty easy.

Pros:  this bay is great... if you like balanced bats

Cons:  perosnally ive learned that i like the end loaded feel like in the voodoo, but if youre a guy that like balanced swing weights, then this is one of the best bbcors for you

Pros:  good pop nice sound big sweet spot nice wrap hits tanks hit two dingers in one game yesterday best bat i have ever owned looks sweet friend andy loves it

Cons:  others like andy want to steal it

Pros:  My son has been playing ball for about 10 years. i have purchased many bats all the {latest and greatest}. He has never been a so called power hitter. The first ball he squared up with the CAT6 one hopped the fence. He said I told you it was a good bat. Well today when he hit his first home run {ever} I am now convinced. For sure worth the price and no reason to spend more.

Cons:  After just a few swings makes a weird noise but doesn't seem to matter.

Pros:  Free shipping

Cons:  Bat had good pop when new . After about 6 weeks it lost its pop and stung hands . Marucci would not warrant bat they said it was performing as it should . I do not agree but am still out 299.99 They would not answer my emails for a better explanation. I do not recommend this bat !!!

Pros:  Free & fast shipping when purchased from Justbats.com. The bat had great pop for first couple of months.

Cons:  Bat had good pop when new . After a couple of months it lost its pop, sounded dead, and was ball was not coming off the bat good at all! Marucci would NOT warrant the bat even though it was only 5 months old. They said it was performing as it should and due to the new technology the "dead" sound was normal. My son has played baseball since he was in elementary and have had dead bats before so we know what they sound like when dead! Never had an issue with warranties before until now. We previously purchased the Cat5 and loved it so we figured the Cat6 would be even better. We were wrong about the Cat6 and are out 299.99. I do not recommend this bat !!!

Pros:  Just got this bat and im loving it. it has pop for years to come and it hasn't stung at all! first bbcor bat but im still loving the white.

Cons:  Sweet!

Pros:  Smooth swinging , great feel, hope it lasts longer than the original cat5 that died after a season. First swing , first high school home run second caught at fence. Third swing second hs hr. Awesome outta the wrapper

Cons:  None so far

Pros:  Awesome feel, great pop and huge sweet spot. I highly recommend this bat!

Cons:  nothing

Pros:  Bat has tons of pop!

Cons:  Nothing

Pros:  Crazy pop!

Cons:  nothing

Pros:  - pop was good out of the wrapper - well balance

Cons:  - none to date, but the bat is only 2 weeks old

Pros:  Tons of pop, endloaded for big guys, and thick grip. Everyone on my team was using it near the end of the season. 8TH grader and hit .500 on team.

Cons:  Not as balanced as promotions say.

Pros:  everything you would imagine in a good bat

Cons:  gets dirty..everyone wants to use your stuff

Pros:  Very well balanced, barely any vibration, great pop. i have been hitting many more line drives with this. Great bat!!!

Cons:  none

Pros:  Went from a mako to cat 6. Wow, what a difference in pop. the ball flies off this bat either in the air or on the ground.

Cons:  knob at bottom could be thicker. The whole team wants to use it.

Pros:  It swings like a wood bat, and like many other people have said, it is the smoothest swinging bat out there. There is absolutely no vibration.

Cons:  Has a muted feel because of the vibration dampening technology, this isn't a feel that I really like. It is a great option if you are a contact hitter, but absolutely terrible if you are a power hitter. I am a power hitter, last season I used an XL3 and I hit numerous bombs in the gaps and a ton of home runs and extra base hits. With this bat, I haven't hit a single ball like last season, and instead I'm hitting solid line drives into the outfield sometimes in the gap. I sometimes hit in the gap in the infield. The ball is hit hard, no question, and it is great for those 1-2 hitters, but not for those looking to have balls soaring over the outfielders' heads. I have mixed feelings about this bat, but I will definitely not use it next season (the season is almost over).

Pros:  great feel and tons of pop! I hit 2 dingers in my first game with it!

Cons:  everyone wants one

Pros:  It feels a lot better than any of the bats we had previously. My son has used the bat for a few weeks now and loves how it handles. Would highly recommend this bat for anybody.

Cons:  None

Pros:  great pop and general feel very balanced.

Cons:  Grip can get slippery when not using batting gloves and my teammates keep asking to use it.

Pros:  I hit dingers pretty much every at bat, but the dingers I hit with the Marucci Cat 6 make the fans go wild. I mean, this bat is insanely good. I used to use the Mako and I liked it a lot, but it died rather quickly. When I hit the ball square, it's a dinger. I don't know, it may just be me and my skill, but the Cat 6 is a bat worth looking at. And my at bats are something worth looking at.

Cons:  You're going to have to go fetch my dingers in the woods

Pros:  hit 2 bombs first time i used this bat. Opposing skipper called to the pen on my second one. hit that thang 400 feet.

Cons:  to good for me, i am not worthy

Pros:  Balanced swing. Soft grip. Absolutely zero vibration from this bat even when jammed. Pop is great. when i get a hold of one, it doesn't even feel like I hit the ball. The sound is great too. I love how the color is white.

Cons:  gets dirty easy, but hey, what did you expect with a white bat?

Pros:  great pop you dont have to break it in good feel and hits a lot of dingers

Cons:  teammates wanna use it

Pros:  awesome feel. lightning swing weight, no sting at all

Cons:  none

Pros:  lots of pop great feel

Cons:  none yet

Pros:  this bat has absolutly incredible pop. when you hit the ball on the sweet spot, which is quite large, you get that nice loud PING sound. the bat always has a vibration when you hit but its a good feeling vibration. Its not like a stinging vibration. this bat has the best grip on a bat possible. i would hoghly recommend this bat. extremly balanced

Cons:  the only con is that it gets really dirty. but thats what a bat for. it doesnt bother me but might be a bad thing for others

Pros:  none

Cons:  this bat does not live up to the swaggy mcswagswag look

Pros:  bat had exellent pop when new but quickly ran out. I was a power hitter my hole life but my season with this bat has ended that

Cons:  pop runs out, grip gets slippery, bat scratches easily, doesnt even sound like theres pop

Pros:  This bat is absolutely awesome! I saved up for a few months and finally got it. Has great pop and can even hit into the outfield if you hit the ball on the handle. This is perfect for a power hitter as it is top heavy, but it does have a solid balance to it. For $250 it seems to perform better than some more expensive DeMarini and Eastons bats. People complain about the handle getting dirty, but that is part of baseball. I also recommend buying it new, because it looks great right out of the box. No break in needed.

Cons:  Nothingf

Pros:  Nice size sweet spot.A ton of pop. I use it for my travel team and everyone uses it. Overall GREAT bat!!!

Cons:  Absolutely none.

Pros:  amazing pop, no vibration, very light just a very well made bat.

Cons:  none

Pros:  Using this bat made me never want to swing a different bat again. It has great feel and pop with a slightly end loaded weighting.

Cons:  Gets marked up easily, but that will happen. Has a thick stock grip, but that's easily changed.

Pros:  seems to have good pop and feel

Cons:  as of now nothing to post

Pros:  Just an amazing bat with super pop and great design. Grip is great and I love just how balanced the Marucci is

Cons:  none

Pros:  Amazing pop. You dont have to break it in it already has a ton of pop

Cons:  everyone wants to use it

Pros:  Have had this bat for a while and still has great pop and has held up very well

Cons:  None

Pros:  This is the best bat on the market right now. As soon as you pick it up it has a great feel. It's well balanced, the grip is nice, and I'm a huge fan of the one piece design. I used it my senior year of high school and had a great season with multiple dingers. Great pop. Will be using it my freshman year of college.

Cons:  Pitchers hate you

Pros:  its looks cool.

Cons:  its has no pop and it broke after one mouth.

Pros:  It has great pop and the weight distribution is perfect.

Cons:  The sound off the bat isn't very pleasant and the tape wears out quickly.

Pros:  Has a great general feel, i love the bat, Im a big marucci fan an have every new bat they come out with. It has a great color an the grip lasts. Good pop all the time, hasnt worn out yet. It may sound like a dud an seem dead when you hit it on the ground but man do those balls fly. 3 doubles in one game, first season with it i batted 400

Cons:  The grip gets dirty an the bats white finish will fade a little, Ive had mine for 2 seasons an it is more or a dirty white/ yellow hints too it.

Pros:  bat drops dingers

Cons:  not a good bunting bat

Pros:  great pop and a veryyyy balanced feel. grip is very nice which adds to the overall feel of the bat. also looks great

Cons:  some vibrations and doesnt have a huge sweet spot like an easton mako or all the demarini's

Pros:  a lot of pop, great feel, balanced, this bat was a teammates of mine in my first year of high school ball and i used for every single at bat and this bat just felt natural to me, all i did was hit the ball hard everywhere, this bat easily turned me into one of the best hitters on my team. i would definitely recommend this to anyone no matter what size they are

Cons:  none

Pros:  good balance, increased swing speed. Even smaller middle school kids can get this BBCore through the zone. Good pop.

Cons:  None.

Pros:  Pop, sound, balance, sweet spot

Cons:  None that I can find, this is my 8th Marucci bat, love each one a little more than the last. Really love this one!

Pros:  Balanced, great feel! I'm really popping the ball!

Cons:  None

Pros:  Overall just a really nice bat. My son used Combat bats for years and really liked them but tried a teammates Cat 6 and loved it. Slightly end loaded but swings really nicely. Overall a very good bat for the money.

Cons:  Some vibration, but if the ball is hit correctly there is none. Haven't had the bat long enough to make an accurate statement on durability.

Pros:  has a good look

Cons:  loses pop, grip gets dirty, and it's just not durable

Pros:  nice balance, great feel,good looking bat

Cons:  feels kinda lite, price went down 25.00 right after i bought my sons

Pros:  great pop and no vibration bat well worth the investment

Cons:  none

Pros:  Every player knows, it's not the bat, it's the player. But a good bat never hurt anybody. This bat is a great bat. It gives you the confidence you need to walk up to the play every time, thinking you will get a hit. Been an Easton guy my whole life, switched over to Marucci, haven't looked back since.

Cons:  The grip can get torn a little bit. Also, the label on the knob popped off. Not a huge deal though.

Pros:  Very well balanced in my hands and the handle feels right. Not a skinny handle. Ball flies off the bat on contact with 75% swing. No vibes. Paid $224.

Cons:  Gets dirty quickly. Have not tested for durability buy so far so good.

Pros:  all around good bat

Cons:  nothing

Pros:  Very balanced. No sting on mis-hits. It really dampens the vibration. One piece feels very durable. No flex at all, total power transfer.

Cons:  None. Great bat.

Pros:  Balanced, durable, amazing sound, and good pop

Cons:  grip isn't my preference

Pros:  Pop Balance Feel I purchased this bat (32/29) as a cage bat for over the winter for my 13u player. It was obvious as soon as he started swinging that the bat had excellent pop. He liked it so much that we purchased a -5 model also for him to swing in games. He was asked to guest play with a JV team this summer and his first AB with a BBCOR he one hopped a 370' fence with his CAT 6. Not sure I could ever tell anyone to spend more money on a different bat, this one is just as much bat at 1/2 the price.

Cons:  None that I have found

Pros:  The ball goes when you hit it on the barrel.

Cons:  First of all it has a very odd feel to the bat when i used it i got jammed every time but with other bats i be hitting doubles on the same pitches very small barrel and sweet spot and stings very bad when jammed

Pros:  this bat is no doubt the best bat i have ever swung. The pop is rediculous the swing weight is unreal my friend swung mine in rhe cage today and is selling his cf8 to get one. i woukd recomend this bat to anyone and size any style of hitting whatever this bat is UN REAL

Cons:  NOTHING, if u cant hit with this baf u need to get in the cage

Pros:  Great bat with amazing pop and extremely balanced

Cons:  Every one wants to use it

Pros:  Very light,durable and has little to no vibration

Cons:  The grip setup, horrible pop and balance

Pros:  MAJOR POP and an all arond great FEEL I love this bat. And it looks sexy.

Cons:  Nothing

Pros:  looks good

Cons:  no pop, and feels dead

Pros:  This bat is a great bat all around. i have just recieved it and used it for about a week in the cages. i have never ever batted this well. my bat speed is the best its ever been and ive never gotten my hands through as well. ive just been craking the ball with this thing.

Cons:  i only have one. if i could, i would have a new one for every game i played.

Pros:  Feels really balanced and has wicked pop straight out of the wrapper. The handle width is perfect for me. Feels like I'm swinging a small tree. I don't prefer thin handle bats, so for me, the CAT 6 is worth every penny.

Cons:  Only the color white. Looks great brand new but gets dirty quickly.

Pros:  looks nice, grip feels good, lots of pop when you hit it right

Cons:  small barrel, sounds like glass when you hit with it

Pros:  Bad has great pop right off he barrel and if you jam yourself or catch it on the end it still has some give that might will land you a single. Fantastic balance better than the cat 7 which makes it easier to move up in bat length which is what i just did. You will love hitting with this bat.

Cons:  If you hit it off the handle it has vibration but the only fix to that is to become a better hitter.

Pros:  Good pop by big sweet spot

Cons:  The grip is thick and when u either get jammed or get it a the end of the bat it hurts

Pros:  Little vibration and big pop!

Cons:  nothing so far

Pros:  great pop feel durability and quality. thisbat is hot right out of the wrapper. my old marrucci one black cracked right before my triple crown tournament so i had to get a new one overnight so i choose the cat6 and with the next day shipping justbats saved my life

Cons:  grip wares out easily

Pros:  My son's batting has improved significantly as soon as he started using with this bat. Large sweet spot. Well balanced bat. Excellent value for price.

Cons:  not buying it sooner!

Pros:  My son loved the bat. Was excited to use a one piece bat.

Cons:  None

Pros:  The pop of the bat is the best for long ball hits

Cons:  None

Pros:  great bat, feel, pop and looks

Cons:  grip seems to wear quickly

Pros:  My son reports that it is a balanced bat.

Cons:  After only 1 hitting session, the tape is already coming undone and my son reports that "it is dead, no pop"

Pros:  It's a nice looking bat and has a nice whistle to it! and Hits good grounders!

Cons:  The ball only travels about 60% of expectations with a good timed swing and when the sweet spot connects! Doesn't seem to have the drive it should. Disappointing to me especially after spending $250.00! You don't see this bat used very much "for some reason" with the more experienced Little League and travel ball players! I finally went back to store and purchased a composite core bat!

Pros:  this is easily the best bat I have ever owned. no other bat ive ever swung can compare to this one. it feels so balanced and the pop is crazy good. it doesnt matter what kind of hitter you are, you cant go wrong with the cat6

Cons:  its too good

Pros:  son likes it but not what he expected

Cons:  the grip tape fell apart the first week

Pros:  Couldnt be more happy I purchased this bat yesterday for my son and it just arrived today. right before leaving to his first hitting practice for Spring ball.

Cons:  Will be trying out today!!!!

Pros:  Good feel nice pop not too much vibration

Cons:  not many

Pros:  this bat feels amazing in the hands of a hitter, it is the perfect combination for people that rotate between contact and power hitters. The bat sounds great and looks great along with a great piece of metal it is.

Cons:  the grip after a minute gets worn but thas expected for a bat with as much use as mine has

Pros:  Great pop, Zero vibration, and it's the best bat I've ever swung.

Cons:  No cons

Pros:  Never got a chance to develop any pro's.

Cons:  On the third pitch/hit - the bat broke in half.

Pros:  good feeling good pop nice sound.

Cons:  5th hit with it and i noticed there was a dent. just bought it last month. not happy with it. must be a defective bat or something.

Pros:  great pop. feels well balanced. alot less sting.

Cons:  none as of yet.

Pros:  Feels lighter than a drop three! My son loves the pop. Also has a great sound to it.

Cons:  My son says the grip is failing pretty quickly! Only been using it for a few weeks.

Pros:  overall a solid bat. The ball really pops off the barrel.

Cons:  The grip needs help. After 3 weeks, the grip fell apart and needed to be replaced

Pros:  Since the first time my son laid hands on this bat, there was no other choice. He has used a version (different sizes) all through high school and has recently bought one for college. He gifted his Senior year Cat 6 to one of the Freshman and donated his other Cat 6 to the high school baseball team because most of them used it as well. Hope they never stop making the Cat 6. He doesn't like the Cat 7.

Cons:  None.

Pros:  My son says it feels very well balanced.

Cons:  None so far

Pros:  This bat gives you confidence, great bat well balanced Ball jumps off it

Cons:  not found any yet

Pros:  none

Cons:  this bat is one of the worst bats ever.

Pros:  light weight amazing pop great sound I had the mako and so far this bat seems to have way more pop off the barrel

Cons:  vibration when hit off the end

Pros:  Very well balanced. Weight is distributed very evenly. Ball flies off of the barrel and travels for great distance. The grip is awesome and best bat on the market.

Cons:  none

Pros:  As usual the new 2015 does not disappoint, great pop!

Cons:  Just takes a minute to get use to the lighter feel

Pros:  Just got my 2016 Velo, and i can already tell that im gonna love it. When you put this bat in your hands you feel like with every swing you'll be able to hit one over. Feels great in your hand, extremely light feeling, and amazing pop off the bat. Overall my favorite bat and i will get the 2017 Version.

Cons:  none

Pros:  Great pop out if the box . Well balanced bat . HR hitting as well as hard line drive pop. My son has always swung a velo . Says he will contuine to swing one as he transtions to BBCOR

Cons:  no cons ....

Pros:  EVERYTHING

Cons:  NONE

Pros:  Well balanced with lots of pop! The best on the market by far

Cons:  No improvements needed

Pros:  My son had immediate success with this bat. Very nice pop and the ball does travel further than his other bats he has used. His bat speed is also quicker.

Cons:  none yet, except the price.

Pros:  This bat feels like it is 5oz lighter then it is. Has great pop and I would well refer to it for first year bbcor bat users. Overall this bat is $300, but is worth every single penny!!!

Cons:  Everyone wants to use it!!

Pros:  The pop and feel this bat has when hit in the sweet spot (very big sweet spot) is like no other and is better than the MAKO.

Cons:  A little sting off the end but it just encoraged me to hut the sweet spot even more.

Pros:  this bat is amazing i used it for 3 games and i was just dropping bombs. it has a super loud ping g that does hurt your ears when hitting but i like it. a little bit of sting when hitting it to close down the barrel, just wear batting gloves. lay down some pine tar on the barrel and watch it fly, dont use in cages with those yeloow rubber fake balls. overall great bat. also has a grip similar to lizard skin works the same.

Cons:  a little sting

Pros:  crazy pop, cool graphics, super light, and i used for my first game and got 2 dingers this bat is amazing

Cons:  i used to have the 2015 voodoo, and it had a very thin handle that i like but this bat has a thicker handle but it doesnt matter

Pros:  Handle and grip are excellent, sweet spot is big, pop is phenomenal, weight is very evenly distributed, very loud ping sound at point of contact.

Cons:  None

Pros:  I made the switch from swinging two-piece Easton bats to swinging a Velo. The ball Flys off of the bat and the loud "ping" is extremely intimidating

Cons:  None

Pros:  My son loved the bat right out of the box. he said it had great feel, balance and pop. he had the demarini voodoo and his exit speed is higher with the velo. its a good bat. love the loud ping noise it makes coming off the bat.

Cons:  none yet

Pros:   Pulled it out of the shipping box and started hitting some batting practice....had a great feel to the bat, and even better POP!!!

Cons:  Once the team saw the Velo in action and how the ball jumped off the bat, EVERYONE now wants to use it.

Pros:  It is awesome

Cons:  nothing

Pros:  This bat launches balls miles and I know a lot about bats. I have played in the SEC and have to say this bat destroys pitches. Half size is good but 34 is the size you want for extreme mass to ball flight

Cons:  color is off this year

Pros:  - very nice feel - light weight (you can get your hands fast through the zone) - great pop - you get feedback from sound - takes 1 or 2 swings to get used to

Cons:  - everyone wants to use it

Pros:  -Bigger sweet spot compared to last year -Lightest bat on market(my 34" feels like a 32" it's amazing) -No break in time -Comfortable, thin grip -Tons of pop, ball flies(feels like old BESR bats)

Cons:  -Vibration(not a big deal though) -Loses pop faster than composite bats in my opinion

Pros:  solid

Cons:  just doesnt have wow factor for $250-$300 bucks,, easton xl1/mako is better.

Pros:  Great Balance Feels Solid at contact and you feel something behind the ball when you make contact

Cons:  Nothing Yet, all feels great

Pros:  Best bat I have ever had. Sweet spot is huge and not much vibration off the handle or end. Ball flies off barrell. Great bat!

Cons:  None

Pros:  Usually very pleased with Rawings products. EXCELLENT Balance solid pop.

Cons:  It's too early to determine durability for this bat. We had a Raleigh Trio last season. A few months after the warranty expired, the bat went kurplunk and was worthless. HENCE, we shall see.

Pros:  Nicely balanced , lets u get through the zone quicker and everyone will stop when they hear the awesome PING!!!

Cons:  No cons

Pros:  Solid feel and decent pop, so far

Cons:  Will hold of on the durability issue until I have a full season out of it. Had a Rawlings Trio and it died a quick death just after warrantee expired. A great bat otherwise. Any bat should last a full high school season, post season, summer and then Fall before going flat

Pros:  Balance is amazing. So much pop

Cons:  cant find any cons

Pros:  Amazing pop, so balanced, flies off the bat

Cons:  When you hit off the composite end it rings a little bit

Pros:  This bat has great pop from the first swing! Feels great in my hands and required little- no break in time. Best velo on the market

Cons:  The paint chipps easily if you spike your bat, but that is just a cosmetic issue

Pros:  This bat is an awesome bat. It well exceeded my expectations. It comes hot right of the box and is game ready. So far it has been the "Team Bat" and it wuld be a great purchase!! Great bat!!

Cons:  noting

Pros:  son likes it

Cons:  bat cracked after about 10 practices and into 5th game. sending it back, Rawlings told me to be ready to wait around 3 weeks. will post back later and give update on replacement . i would not buy again if this is the case.

Pros:  After using the Velo for three weeks, my 15U player likes it a lot. He prefers a balanced bat, and the balance of this Velo is as good as advertised. The bat has exceptional pop -- the extended barrel seems to make a positive difference. The grip is also outstanding.

Cons:  The only con is the amount of feedback when he hits off the end of the barrel. The vibration can be painful. It's hard to avoid this with an aluminum bat, so I can't say this flaw is particular to the Velo.

Pros:  Great weight balance. Great pop.

Cons:  Rawlings "ping" is very loud indoors

Pros:  Balanced and Good pop, Love this bat!!

Cons:  None

Pros:  Has great pop and is really balanced. You can hit the ball hard almost anywhere on the bat. I have always swung a VELO and I will continue to use this for awhile.

Cons:  Stings your hands

Pros:  This bat is well balanced & has great pop. My son is a singles & doubles hitter. This bat is perfect for a kid trying to bat for average. The ball gets through the infield in a hurry. My son is a sophomore & is not a power hitter yet. This bat is perfect for him, because it fits his body style. The bat has a huge sweet spot & therefore he hits the ball hard 95% of the time. This is our first Rawlings & we love the bat.

Cons:  It has a thicker handle than most bats. It takes a while to get used too. I think that's why the bat is very balanced & not top heavy at all.

Pros:  SON LIKES IT

Cons:  CRACKED BAT, GOT REPLACEMENT 3-10-16, SENT BACK ON 2-29-16. DID NOT TAKE 3 WEEKS AS THEY SAID, HOPE REPLACEMENT LASTS LONGER THAT THE ORIGINAL, WILL POST LATER IN SEASON, IM A ? ON VALUE OF BAT

Pros:  Decent pop, well balanced, very little vibration.

Cons:  Used in the batting cage, after two rounds of hitting the grip completely came off. If you buy this bat be ready to buy another grip soon. This also happened to two other players on my team. Expected better quality from Rawlings.

Pros:  Balanced bat

Cons:  The ping can get loud and annoying indoors. This bat is not as good as i thought it would be. I wouldn't suggest it. Don't really feel the pop.

Pros:  This bat has great pop and a big sweetspot! If you hit it right it will go far! My first game I used had used it i went 3-4 with a double single and a walkoff homerun! But the overall feel is great and it feels nice right out of the box

Cons:  none so far

Pros:  Amazing pops. Doubles and triples are regular occurrences now. My son didn't like the sound it makes at first but now he loves the big sound because it's usually a deep shot. A couple of his teammates are using the Marucci Cat 6 and the Easton Z-Core but this Velo outshines both those bats easily.

Cons:  Extremely loud noise with contacts. Be prepared because it's a lot louder than other aluminum bats!!! Much louder than the Cat 6 and the Z-Core.

Pros:  This bat is by far the best alloy bat on the market. Great pop, great grip, and the weight is balanced the best with any bat i have swung....very well recommend this bat. If you want a alloy bat i highly recommend this one, if not get the MAKO.

Cons:  Not really a con, but if you hit it off the cap or handle it stings a little, just as all the other bats.

Pros:  It has pop if you hit it on the sweet spot

Cons:  not a large sweet spot and the barrel seems smaller than the MAKO

Pros:  The bat is very light and balanced. Just bought the bat. I am a high school baseball player and am 6'1 and weigh 165. The bats pop is insane. Love the bat recommend to anyone

Cons:  If you hit the ball on the inside the vibration hurts a little. Also, indoor bp its very loud. The bat js great recommened to anyone in high school baseball

Pros:  very very balanced i love this bat it hot right out the rapper and has a amazing feel and sound the sound almost reminds me of the 2009 plasma i love it...??????

Cons:  i had really had any bad things happen so far maybe a little sting after a jam shot off the handle

Pros:  I bought this for the HS baseball team this year as the high end bat for the team. The boys have really taken to this bat, they like the balance and pop, but they all like the ping when the ball is hit well. We played our 8th game of the season on Friday and the first really warm day up here in NH for the season, I had my 4 hitter a SR hit a 2 run HR what I would estimate to be around 410' over our right field bleachers and football press tower.

Cons:  The finish has some nicks in it and the boys have handled it pretty well so far I think. The ball marks are hard to come off and when they do the paint is definitely affected.

Pros:  Good pop, well balanced, some vibration.

Cons:  Tape came off after about 3 weeks, end cap broke 1 week later. For a Rawlings product and price, very disappointed .

Pros:  amazing feel, pop is INSANE. you take one good swing and yoir in love , grip is thick and user friendly. undoubtedly the best bat i've ever owned . sweet spot just has amazing feel to it . rawlings did an amazing jon on this bat. will stidk woth rawlings from now on. if you are on edge about this bat, get it. you will not regret it .

Cons:  if you have white batting gloves and you sweat it will tirn the hands blue, and the noise is REALLY loud. but after a few swings its totally manageable. obly real problem is that everyone loves useing it!

Pros:   Crazy pop. Nice loud ping

Cons:  not sure if i hit my cleat on the after-swing, but paint chips fairly easy

Pros:  it has alright amount of pop, nice grip tape

Cons:  i have bought three of these bats for my high school team and already two dented, it has an alright amount of pop but an annoying sound to it, dont buy this

Pros:  Balanced feel Kid loves holding it, team mates want to use it Quality built product Love the .5" length & weight values as he grows Distinctive sound on contact

Cons:  As a spectator, if sitting close, a well hit ball can 'ring' your ears

Pros:  has good pop large sweet spot

Cons:  inside pitches are extremely hard to hit solidly and the bat has very bad vibrations

Pros:  lots of pop and balenced

Cons:  Much more sting than other bbcor bats. very loud

Pros:  balanced weight excellent report of the ball off the bat durable so far My Son loves this bat

Cons:  none, other than a lot of use by other team members

Pros:  Best feel Good Pop

Cons:  I hit the end of the bat, and my hand could not stop stinging, it hurt alot

Pros:  so far so good, this bat is very balanced a lot of pop

Cons:  none

Pros:  As a junior in college this is so far the best bat that I've used (previously used an Easton Mako and Louisville Prime). I normally use a 32" but 33" is the way to go for this bat. It's extremely balanced and easy to drive through the zone.

Cons:  Grip will wear out easily... highly suggest a lizard skin.

Pros:  Super balanced and actually has a huge sweet spot. So loud and you can feel the ball fly off the barrel. It is extremely satisfying.

Cons:  Wish it had better grip

Pros:  great bat! especially for the price

Cons:  nothing wrong with it!

Pros:  My son hit with someones 2015 and was in top 3 on team with batting average. Decided to get him the 2016 model. He is a bit smaller than other kids but with this bat he is smashing ropes. I hit with it a couple times and you do feel little vibration if not on sweet spot but when you do hit sweet spot feels like swinging at air, and will send ball screaming. Personally like the bat cause all size players can swing it and has good pop. very well balanced bat. And priced well compared to others that ain't as good. Highly recommended

Cons:  a little vibration if not on sweet spot

Pros:  Great Pop, Ball explodes off the barrel, very well balanced, like the grip a lot better than the 2017 Velo, Good overall bat

Cons:  Grip comes off pretty easily so you might need to invest in some lizardskin, paint chips easily