Rawlings Plasma Youth Baseball Bat: YBPLA4
Features
-12 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Aerospace Plasma Alloy
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
Features New USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Extended Barrel With Massive Sweetspot
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Soft Touch Grip
One-Piece Alloy Design
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 16 Customer Reviews
Carlos Celta
Pros: A very nice bat for the young guys and the price is a bargain! My son was using a Louisville TRITON composite 29" 17oz. and he easily switched to his new Rawlings Plasma 30" 18oz. He loves his new bat!
Cons: The white hand grips got dirty at the first touch! I think grey or ash would work better.
Jack
Pros: Great Bat! Plus, great price.I Love the pop and the weight. Great for a parent who wants an above average bat for a low price.
Cons: Absolutely none.
huntman
Pros: It looks and feels great. I got lots of "pop" in the bat.
Cons: None.
Greg Neuwirth
Pros: One of the best bats I have ever had. It has so much pop. Great graphics and awesome grip.
Cons: None.
batboy
Pros: This is an awesome bat. It is light and durable and is great for the average person.
Cons: NONE!!
homerun hitter
Pros: i have hit 3 homers with this bat because it has so much pop. doesnt dent.
Cons: NONE!!!
looper
Pros: Good pop and silent.
Cons: It sorta broke in half in the cage.
BASEBALL MOM
Pros: Out of all the bats my son has had this season this has been the best. This bat has way more pop then the Easton S3 and the TPX Catalyst (just to name a few expensive bats) So it's a great deal for the low cost.
Cons: White grip gets dirty.
trent
Pros: Nice sweet spot and I can swing it fast. Hit 8 out of 10 times. I played 10u and I'm only eight.
Cons: None.
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat! Very good "pop" for the price. It exceeded what I expected. Got me through the tournament with big hits to outfield every time!
Cons: No cons.
hi
Pros: It's a great bat. I've hit some very hard base hits with it. I RECOMMEND THIS BAT.
Cons: None, It's only good.
baseball mom
Pros: It has a nice pop to it. This is a great price for this bat for my 9 yr. Old. He loves it!
Cons: The white grip was a bad choice in color.
canonsburgmike
Pros: good bat for the money. It's a shame so many people feel the need to spend 200 bucks on a bat for a 9 year old. good pop with a big sweet spot.
Cons: Weighed in at 1-3/4 oz heavier than it's supposed to be. Wanted a lighter bat for my kid to get some bat speed. Didn't seem to help much and when I weighed the 17 oz bat on a calibrated balance it came in at 18-3/4.
great bat for 8 y/o coach pitch. Fish coach
Pros: Solid construction. Pop.
Cons: None.
The new bat Baseball dad parent
Pros: Price, and look. For the price it can't be beat.
Cons: My son said his hands stung when he made good contact.
plasma brendo parent
Pros: very comparable to anderson Nano... ball jumps in a way composite has never been able to duplicate...my son is asking santa for new 2014
Cons: nothing
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Rawlings Plasma Youth Baseball Bat: YBPLA4? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat the same or better than the Plasma YBPLA3? tony
My son is using 2 composite bats (11 yrs old). Looking for a decent (non-composite) bat for batting practice and cages (use by other teammates). Is this a good option or any others? mrpick1
I have heard good things about the COMbat B1 Alloy: B1ALYB1 -12 Youth. Can you tell me how this bat compares? I am looking at this bat because it has the new stamp. My son is on the smaller size and should be able to get two years out of his next bat but I am not sure so I do not want to spend much in case he hits a growth spurt. On the other hand I do not want to buy a lousy bat. He used the Worth Storm last year and from what I understand both of these would be a huge upgrade. Thanks Ray. Ray
What is the difference between the 2012 and the 2013 model? jake
How is the balance and M.O.I. of this bat? Rob
Is there a very big difference in bat performance, as far as how far you can hit the ball. For example, a young kid, 10 years old 4' 5" and 70 lbs. Or am I wasting my money buying the more expensive bats? chip
What age group would be considered for this bat? Homer Hitter
Would this be a good bat for my son who plays coach pitch and is 4'3" tall and weighs 71 lbs? Tim
Does this bat require a break-in period? Dad Coach
What size would be good for my son who is 4' tall and weighs 57 lbs.? Dad
My son just turned 8, is 3'11" and about 40 lbs. He currently has a 27" 16 oz -11 Easton Typhoon that we bought used. He's starting machine/coach pitch and his swing looks just a bit slow with this bat. He rakes with the foam bat and balls, but he's a small "Pedroia-size" guy. Any suggestions? I was thinking of going down to a 14 or 15 oz bat and sticking with the 27". Anything to give him a little more pop would be great. Brian
What size bat would you recommend for my son? He is 4' 2'' and 86 lbs. pete
Why was it discontinued? packy
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.
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