Bat Pack Rawlings Threat -12 USA Baseball Bat: US9T12 5-Pack 30" and 31" ONLY
Features
-12 Length To Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
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Balanced Swing Weight
Carbon Fiber Barrel Provides Premium Pop & Further Ball Flight
One-Piece, All-Composite Baseball Bat
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
USA Baseball Certification
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, Pony, & USSSA
Innovative End Cap Reduces Swing Weight For More Control
Lightweight Design Allows For Faster Bat Speeds
Colorway: Bright Green
Standard Rawlings Bat Grip Optimizes Comfort
Description
Rawlings USA bats are leading the charge in improving batting averages across the nation. The Threat is inflicting fear into pitchers with its big barrel and bright cosmetics. With a one-piece, 100% composite construction, this model utilizes a carbon fiber barrel that improves trampoline and overall pop at the plate while offering a stiff feel at impact for further ball flight on contact. And with a lightweight, balanced design, the Rawlings Threat is the perfect option for younger players who are struggling with their swing speed. Let's not forget that each baseball bat comes pre-wrapped with a standard, tacky grip that enhances both comfort and control. Rawlings: The Mark of a Pro!
This Rawlings Threat USA Baseball Bat (US9T12) features a drop 12 length to weight ratio, a huge 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and the USA Baseball certification. With that stamp, this model is approved for play in AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, Pony, and USA. Become a menace at the ballpark and buy one of these Rawlings USA baseball bats with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, with our 24/7 customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews (60)
Average Ratings Based on 60 Customer Reviews
Pros: Just received this bat, so too early to tell how it performs but wanted to give everyone an idea of the true weight... since everyone seems to be having the same problem with players aged 5-7 and the new USA bat rules, I was excited to see a -12 that had the bigger barrel finally released. I bought a 28/16. The true weight is 17.5 ounces. For comparison my son has a Demarini Uprising -10 27/17 that weights in at 19 ounces that he could swing pretty well (and has awesome pop for an aluminum 2 1/4 barrel) but was a tad too heavy for him. Will 1.5 ounces make any difference? Not sure yet. I'll try and post a follow up after it's broken in.
Cons: None so far other than the typical weighs more than the actual printed weight
Pros: Weight is actually awesome. My 9yr old (10 May 29) just got the 30/18. Ordered late Monday and got Thursday in time for Saturdays game. Friday worked him out and he loved it. Game Day today went hitless, with bases loaded the lead off hitter asked if he could use it. Bombed a deep double. No "ping" noise off bat which is misleading but the ball really jumps off the bat. This evening we went and had BP and hitting the sweet spot is like GOLD!!!! miss the sweet spot you do get the sting! We've only hit for 3days but very impressed so far!
Cons: miss the sweet spot and you get some discomfort
Pros: My son was struggling at the plate his last 3 games. I got him this bat and he went 3 for 3 with a home run, double and single. He is very happy and loves the bat. The ball pops off the bat and the -12 length to weight ratio is perfect for him. This is a great product and would recommend to everyone
Cons: None
Pros: Wanted to right a follow up... and I echo the other reviews. This bat is unreal! My son (6, almost 7) was struggling with his previous bat. We have hit BP with this one and I couldn't believe how far the ball was traveling... almost got my head taken off on one. I would consider this bat pretty hot out of the box, considering we've only put about 50 swings on it and the ball flies off. And yes, actually get one in the sweet spot and be prepared to be amazed. I would highly recommend this bat to anyone, and get it sooner than later. I have a feeling it's going to be a hot commodity once more people find out about it. My son also commented on the grip and how much he likes it... doesn't want to replace it.
Cons: None really - you're always going to get a little sting on mishits, but my son says this bat is way better than his others as far as the sting goes.
Pros: Received bat only 2 days after ordering!! I'm very impressed with the Rawlings Threat bat. Hitting about 200 balls off the tee (rotating the bat after each hit) helps with the stiffness. I've really noticed a world of difference in my sons hitting at practices and in games.. The entire team is now using this bat, they all love it! Awesome "pop" sound when the ball makes contact with the bat. My son loves everything about this bat and i definitely recommend to any young little league player who's looking for a BIG confidence boost at the plate. I've done my research and For the price, the drop weight (-12) the barrel size (2 5/8) and best of all it being a composite bat you CANNOT find a better deal any place else like it that's USA stamped. Best decision i made was purchasing the Rawlings Threat for my son. Son is almost 10. Kinda small for his age compared to others his age. He has longer arms so i purchased the 28 inch, which is the perfect size for him.
Cons: None so far still new only had for 2 weeks.
Pros: ultra balanced and super lightweight one piece composite. good feel on sweet spot hits, pop increased after about 250 hits. weighs very true to stated weight. swings like a lighter bersion of the 5150..overall a good choice for those looking to shed an ounce or two...
Cons: Single piece composites are notorious for hand sting on mis-hits. It took a while to break in & open up..
Pros: ultra-light swinging bat thats close to its listed weight, with a balanced feel & nice sized barrel.. the barrel profile is similar to the 5150, but in a one piece composite design. it shows good pop, better then the Ghost-X now that its broken in. comes with a nice stock grip..
Cons: some sting on mis-hits, nothing too bad, but thats to be expected..
Pros: My Son plays Travel ball and Select AAU and his bat has been the 618 Solo. I have been mixing in Threat when he starts to feel a little tired in tournaments after 2 or 3 games. My son is a line drive hitter and the Rawlings has produced some shots that Rival the Mako Beast that he plays in AAU in terms of exit velocity. The bat is quiet and in our last tournament the other team didn't react when the ball was scorched through the infield about head high. Couple of the dads were talking about how quiet the bat is and it catches you off guard. Great balance and his 29/17 weighs 17.7oz on a scale. End cap really cheapens the bat and the grip is slippery. Replaced ours with a black Lizard Skin and it feels a lot better. Bat has some vibration but on a scale of 1-10, Rawlings a 4, Solo a 3 and Ghost X HL a 8 for comparison. I think once the bat breaks in it may overtake the Solo as the USA bat of choice. Smaller kids will love it and make the game easier and more enjoyable to play.
Cons: Cheap endcap and grip. Seeing some reviews about the barrel cracking but so far so good with my 8yr old using it. If you like the Ping of the Rawlings 5050, Voodoo or Solo, you will scratch your head because the exit velocity doesn't match the sound of the bat. Its a very muted thwack noise like the barrel is full of cotton balls.
Pros: This bat offers a lot for the money and I don't see another bat that compares for this price. The specs seem almost too good to be true, but the bat delivers. So far, my son loves it. It's the only drop -12 I could find for my son. Justbats.com shipped fast.
Cons: None as long as the composite material holds up
Pros: LOTS of POP Light weight Price for composite My son plays travel and PONY, the USA bats as everyone knows are bad. For PONY, my 9 year old son has the LS 618 Solo, LS 619 Solo Speed, Easton Ghost X, Easton Beast X, and the Rawlings Threat. The threat is by far the best bat with the most pop out there for USA. He hasn't complained at all from the "sting" that many people having been bringing up.
Cons: No frills, cheap looking end cap, meh grip. Have not compared this with the USA CF Zen yet, but they are worlds apart pricewise.
Pros: My 9 year old got this bat less than a year ago and used it in the World Series. Worked great, good pop. Vibration was an issue sometimes but overall gave him more power. Several team members tried it and all loved it.
Cons: The other day it cracked. We were crushed but Rawlings is honoring the warranty since we are still in the 1st year.
Pros: Finally, a company who cares enough to put a product out there that doesn't discriminate a players size. My son is 6 years old who has been playing 8u pinto since he was 5. He is not very big for his age but makes up for it in his physical ability, God given talent and love for the game. Our league falls under the Pony umbrella so it was nearly impossible to find a USA/yb spec bat with a length/weight ratio for my son until now...Hopefully other companies will follow Rawlings lead, because there are alot of talented young players out there (especially in Hawaii) that cant obtain the right equipment because no one makes it.????????????
Cons: Only bat of its kind
Pros: Very popular bat in League and All-Star play. My 7u son is not hitting well at the time so it's hard to tell. Mis-hits, especially off the end of the barrel, seem pretty dead. Well-struck balls do just fine. I haven't weighed the bat but it feels very similar to his DeMarini which is supposed to be 2oz heavier. All-in-all, for the money and for being a USA bat it's been a good purchase.
Cons: Size of the sweet spot? Weight?
Pros: Best USA baseball approved bat we have bought yet! Lightweight, priced great for a composite bat! We have tried the ghost,demarini voodoo and the louisville slugger and none compare. This at actually weighs what they claim it does! Only reason I can’t give 5 stars is because it’s still not a usssa bat but it’s definitely better than all the expensive USA baseball bats we’ve tried!
Cons: None other than it not being a two piece bat and the regulations imposed by USA baseball(no fault of the bat/manufacturer)
Pros: Bought this bat for my 7 yr old. Wasn't sure about a composite bat, heard a lot about them cracking. This is a mean little bat! We got the 28 inch because we figured he'd grow into it. Hes about 45 inches tall and wasnt going to buy a bat hed grow out of in a season. He is able to swing it really fast and easily gets the ball to the deep outfield with it. I have used this bat myself and have had no issues with cracking. You do need to break it in. About 250 hits should do it. All in all a great bat that he really enjoys using
Cons: Bat is fairly quiet but that's really a non issue
Pros: Balanced with a very light swing weight. Plenty of pop after the bat is broken in (highly recommend 150+ minimum hits off of tee, while rotating the bat, before using) Color really pops.
Cons: Lots of vibration on mishits, we wrapped 1.1mm lizard skin over the stock grip to help but it still has a slight sting if you miss the sweet spot. Needs broken in before use. End cap looks cheap and chips easily but is still tight after heavy use.
Pros: My son played with this bat for a total of two seasons of travel and two of rec. ball and it worked great as he's not a large kid. For a USA bat, it performed as expected. The balanced swing was a huge benefit for a medium-size kid.
Cons: After two seasons he broke his bat while taking BP last night. It didn't break in half and the end cap is still in good shape but it cracked right in the sweet spot and shattered the paint where the ball hit the bat.
Pros: Like this bat. It is light and feels good to swing. If they would make this bat in an other colour and 2 piece, this would be the best bat in the world.
Cons: Doesn't have a big sweet spot. If you mis the sweet spot, you can feel the vibration very bad.
Pros: Nice balance weight and good pop.
Cons: My 9u son used this bat for 3 months and the barrel cracked. Spoke with JustBats and sent back to Rawlings who sent me a warranty replacement. The replacement bat had stamped No warranty on it. So I spend money on a bat that cracks after 3 months (Summer so not cold) to no fault to my son swinging it for only baseballs in practice and a game for Rawlings to send a replacement bat that has no warranty so if this one happens to crack I spend money on a bat for a few months use. My son loves the bat but the customer service is awful. These companies should back their products. Will look at other companies for next bat.
Pros: We ordered this bat on a Tuesday and received it on Wednesday afternoon. Amazing!!! My son is playing 11U and needed a little longer bat with less weight and this did the trick. He went 2 for 3 at the next game he used it and his bat speed improved on the first swing
Cons: None yet
Pros: Huge pop, and ball stays hit! Real reward for contact. Everyone on the team wanted to use the bat.
Cons: Unfortunately the bat cracked after about five weeks, approx nine games. It only has a one time replacement policy here in Australia, so not taking the risk of composite within such a short life - may have been a lemon? Going for alloy - next year he'll be able to use bbcor, so that will be the next bat.
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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 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 | Green |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save Closeout Bats |
Length to Weight Ratio | -12 |
Material | Composite |
Price | $0 - $99.99 $50 - $99.99 $0 - $49.99 |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Rawlings |
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