Rawlings Threat -12 USA Baseball Bat: US9T12
Features
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 12 Length-To-Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel
One-Piece, All-Composite Baseball Bat
USA Baseball Certification
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, Pony, & USSSA
Colorway: Green | Navy
Carbon Fiber Barrel Provides Premium Pop & Further Ball Flight
Innovative End Cap Reduces Swing Weight For More Control
Standard Rawlings Bat Grip Optimizes Comfort
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
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 expert customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 68 Customer Reviews
Nole17
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
Find the SWEET SPOT MO parent
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
Awesome Bat! Brad S parent
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
Nole17
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.
**Best and most affordable USA Bat*** Jessica parent
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.
Great value jacob baseball player
Pros: light weight, perfectly slight end weighted. True to the weight published. 29/17 for my little 8U player. On food scale came in at 18.10 oz.
Cons: End cap looks cheap.
Excellent Bat Jason G parent
Pros: True to weight. As advertised. Very happy with the bat
Cons: No issues.
Wow how are these legal!! Diamond Dawg parent
Pros: Ball just jumps off the barrel like a normal full composite bat.
Cons: none
Rawlings USA One piece -12 the legendary Deuce.. coach
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..
Great Bat, definitely recommend Black Ops parent
Pros: very light, durable bat.
Cons: nothing yet
nice bat woody parent
Pros: ball jumps off the bat with no ping feels great in my hands hitting infield hit the sweet spot and you'll see
Cons: miss the sweet spot feel vibration like any other bat
the threat is real The Legandary Deuce coach
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..
Super Lite and Lot of Pop Batting_Coach parent
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.
easy to swing, not a lot of umph for bigger kids SG parent
Pros: easy to swing, -12 ratio is accurate
Cons: Bought for my 13 year old and although he can swing it fast, I prefer a heavier bat to really get the ball going. I think this bat is better for young kids.
1 1 1
Pros: good value and good pop off sweet spot.
Cons: ..
Not Too Good To Be True Matt parent
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
Piece of Junk Jack Hoba coach
Pros: Light. Feels good to swing
Cons: terrible vibration. No Pop. Do not buy. If you bought, return it.
1 1 coach
Pros: Great bat, good pop, easy for smaller guys to swing with power
Cons: If you miss the sweet spot, its gonna hurt
Great Bat for 8-9 year old Jim parent
Pros: Light Nice sweet spot
Cons: Durability
Cracked Toby parent
Pros: nice looking bat and feels good in my sons hands
Cons: barrel cracked in 3 places 2 months into using. very disappointed. warranty was honored but still a let down.
WOW get this bat! P Lin Coach
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.
Very small sweet spot Mike Coach
Pros: Bat
Cons: Bat
good idea but poor bat Mike Parent
Pros: The bat is light and my son can easily swing it
Cons: It is a dead bat and has no pop
Amazing bat Mike Parent
Pros: My son has been ripping the ball since he started using it..
Cons: None.
Didn’t last a year Beth Parent
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.
Finally Hawaiian Parent
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
Great bat Gregory Lambert Parent
Pros: Light weight seems to hold up well my grandson and about half his little league team love it
Cons: Haven’t found any yet
Worst bat!!! Brian patterson Coach
Pros: None
Cons: Vibrates with every contact
Vibration Central Paul Parent
Pros: 8yr old son loves the look, the feel, the weight.
Cons: Not much pop and way too much vibration. 28" 16oz was a mistake so I can't fault the bat too much. I think I chose the wrong length/weight combo.
Waste of money!! Heath Lack Coach
Pros: Non!!
Cons: Dead bat. Not sure if it's just this particular bat or what. My son hits hard and can barely get it to the outfield like he can other bats! We have the USA 27" -12 .
Stinks! Byron Coach
Pros: Honestly, other than a lite bat, I can't think of any.
Cons: No pop, just a dead bat. Wasted money. Get what you pay for I guess.
Rawlins Threat Mike Parent
Pros: Nice bat. Good for the price.
Cons: Vibration
Rawlings threat Izaack Coach
Pros: Light with some pop. Small barrel should help batter train to hit sweet spot.
Cons: Vibrates a lot.
Baseball threat USA baseball bat Kyle Player
Pros: At beginning it feels weird then you get used to it
Cons: None yet
USA threat baseball bat Kyle Player
Pros: A very good bat
Cons: Hurts when you don’t hit the sweet spot
Nice fast swinging bat JS Coach
Pros: One of the lightest USA bats around. Plenty of pop with nice auditory and tactile feedback.
Cons: One piece design is not as forgiving as the two and three piece designs when it comes to hits off of the end of the barrel.
Great bat for the price David Farrell Coach
Pros: My son and his 8U team love it 27 drop 12 Good pop right out of the rapper Lowe drag
Cons: Non yet
Hard to tell, but... Michael Parent
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?
Pleasantly Surprised Brandon Coach
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)
Not that well built Jeff Parent
Pros: Price
Cons: Cheap
Great bat! Jacob Coach
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
Lightweight & Balanced Chad Coach
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.
Great bat! Steve Porter Coach
Pros: Good pop in this bat; lightweight and durable.
Cons: None
Cheaply Made Jeff Parent
Pros: The worst bat I’ve ever bought! Very disappointed
Cons: Don’t buy
son loves it Piper Parent
Pros: 7yr old in coach pitch. He loves this bat! Best bat for the $$$ we have found
Cons: None
Great starter bat Ryan Neumann Coach
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.
NICE BAT JIMBO Parent
Pros: LIGHT ENOUGH FOR MY SON WHILE STILL BEING USA APPROVED
Cons: NONE YET
Great for price range Piper Parent
Pros: Closer to advertised weight than most. Good hitter right out of the package and improves as it breaks in. Hard to beat in this price range !
Cons: None so far
Threat DeShawn Player
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.
Terrible Anonymous Parent
Pros: None
Cons: Terrible vibration Bad pop Decent durability
Not much bang for your buck Daniel A Coach
Pros: Good weight to length ratio for the younger kids.
Cons: Not much pop. I was disappointed by the lack of pop for the price.
Terrible! Anonymous Parent
Pros: none
Cons: vibration hurt my son even on the barrel weak bat broke in a month
Cracks! Paul Parent
Pros: Light weight!
Cons: 3 cracks!
Bat revie Deer deering Player
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Has no pop anywhere the ball hits it vibrates
below average bat Alex Player
Pros: pop is ok same with durability,looks nice
Cons: broke after 1 month, vibration is terrible can be fixed with thick griptape.
worst hghghg Coach
Pros: none
Cons: all
Don’t buy it Eric Coach
Pros: Seems to have decent pop. But will not be using it as it’s changing my sons swing as he is scared to swing it.
Cons: Stings if not hit perfect
Nice Balance Bat - Terrible Durability Mike Coach
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.
Nice bat for cost Erik Parent
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
Unfortunate durability problem... Rolo Parent
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.
Horrible Michael Player
Pros: Not worth that much
Cons: Way too much vibration no pop bad grip
Great bat Anonymous Player
Pros: Have a lot if pop get it won’t regret getting
Cons: It dents very easily get a wood bat to practice with
Amazing Bat!!!!! Wyatt Player
Pros: Super lightweight, easy to swing, pops like crazy when you hit the sweet spot, very durable!
Cons: the only con is that if you don't hit the sweet spot it stings really bad.
Jacks review Jack Player
Pros: It is a durable and good swinging bat.
Cons: The vibration can get really out of hand or should i say in the hand.
Just getting started Andy M Parent
Pros: Good feel, good swing, nice sound.
Cons: I'm worried about durability in the hands of a 'kid' and in the dugout. We're just getting started using this bat, so time will tell.
Decent bat Tre Player
Pros: Decent bat with decent pop. It also is very good when you're hitting fast but if you're hitting slow you lose a lot of pop The bat has a decent amount of vibration but you get used to it.
Cons: When I took it to the batting cage hitting 60 -70 miles an hour the barrel split straight in half
Threat Ben Player
Pros: Amazing bat first game smacked a over the fence home run. Then he batted again and hit a stand-up double. Great bat overall.
Cons: Rings if you hit the wrong spot and very small sweet spot.
NUKES NUKES NUKES jaquellen davis the third Player
Pros: NUKES NUKES NUKES ALL DAY BRO i rake so hard with this bat i have hit at least 15 homers with it and it’s usa rated i don’t know how this isn’t banned for usa bat
Cons: none cuz it’s the best thingymobobber in the world
Questions and Answers
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What type of break in is required? matt
Is it the same composite material as the Quatro? Little Dawg
I'm shopping for a player who is 4'8" & 91 lbs. What size would you recommend? Also, do you know the true weight of this bat yet? the legendary Deuce
Does this bat have a good pop to it as far as sound? We are having trouble finding a good USA labeled bat. We purchased one and it sounds dead as a door-nail. #baseballfamily
Does the bat have to be broken in? dj
My son is 5 years old, 4 ft tall and 65lbs. He is currently using the ghost x hyperlite and loves it, but going into all stars, he needs a USA approved bat. Would this bat be a good option for him? CG
My son is 45 inches tall. He currently has two 27 inch bats that he likes (-13 and -10), but neither is USA approved. Will the Rawlings Threat 28 inch bat be appropriate for him? I wasn't sure if it would be too long, or if 1 inch would make a huge difference? bosox
My son used his bat last night at practice before breaking it in. Is that a problem? Is it okay to still go ahead and break it in? Bry
My son is 9 years old, 4'6 inches tall, and weighs 71 lbs. He was using a 29'' during the regular season and a 30'' during the summer. Tables online say he should use a 30'', but coaches commented that 30 looked too big. Should we go back to a 29? GV
What's the best way to break in a Rawlings Threat? Should my husband break it in or my son? We were worried we would mess up his swing speed if he changes it to break in bat? Should we do it off of the tee or can the bat be hit at regular speed? Just want top make sure we break it in right. Baseball mom
How does the swing weight compare to a DeMarini Voodoo One? Dan
Is there a newer version for this model? carlos
My son is 50 inches tall and weighs 58 pounds. Which size should I go with? John
So what’s the true weight on 29 / 17 oz bat? Victor uribe
What is the true weight of the 27/15 bat? Brian
Is this bat USSSA certified? Janelle
Is it ok to hit baseballs in 50 degree weather with this bat? Rachel
Will this bat hold up to 9u kid pitch? Brett
Last year I purchased the 27” Louisville Slugger Solo Speed -13. My son had just turned 7, and the decreased weight really helped him with his bat speed. He really liked it. This year, his is swinging it like a feather, and it is time to move up but still stay on the lighter side of 28” options. He likes the 28” Solo Speed, but he seems to make a more balanced swing with a little more weight. He liked the Louisville Slugger Solo 619 -11, but he preferred the Rawlings threat -12 (although the end cap looks iffy). I see that it is a composite bat versus the alloy bat he currently has, so I was curious as to how the two materials compared. He has not swung the Easton Ghost X Hyperlight -11, but it looks like a nice option as well. He is 4’3” and weighs 70 lbs. What are your thoughts on these options? I plan to purchase one this week from you guys. Ryan
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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