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Heart of the Hide

### Expert Notes
An iconic brand’s most iconic glove. Rawlings Heart of the Hide gloves are famous for the top-grade, USA steerhide leather they’re crafted from, which makes for a firm and sturdy glove that so many players love. Over time, Heart of the Hide gloves have been remodeled to make them easier to break in and cater more towards players’ specific tastes. The newest Heart of the Hide release is Rawlings’ ‘Gameday 57’ series, which celebrates the MLB’s annual “Gold Glove Award” (introduced in 1957), by individually numbering each model—making every glove a one-of-one collector’s item and on-field gem. When we recall what made us fall in love with baseball, HoH comes to mind.

Icon

## Rawlings ICON Baseball Bat

Known for engineering some of the most trusted and technologically advanced equipment in the game, Rawlings consistently pushes the envelope to meet and exceed the expectations of players at all levels. The ICON offers state-of-the-art features in a carbon composite bat—all of which highlight Rawlings’ commitment to quality, performance, and durability.

  

Perfect bat for: Power hitters who want a perfect blend of heft and control.

### Key features include:

-   In/Tense Carbon Composite: Ensuring maximum barrel size while maintaining optimal stiffness.
    
-   Zero-Loss Collar: Creates a smooth connection between the handle and barrel to eliminate any drag of vibration.
    
-   Balanced swing weight: maximizes bat speed and plays to any type of offensive approach.
    
-   RevGrip: Tapered Premium Grip provides cushion and track.
    
-   Aerodynamic Design: Enhances swing speed without sacrificing power.
    

### Top competitors comparison: [Marucci CAT X Composite](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/marucci/cat-x-composite/l175805) and the [Louisville Slugger Meta](https://sidelineswap.com/shop/baseball/bats/louisville-slugger/meta/l59403)

  

The big barrels on the Marucci CAT X Composite and the Louisville Slugger META, both feature flexible-feeling two-piece composite constructions. In comparison, the 2023 Rawlings Icon stands out with its In/Tense carbon composite construction which maximizes barrel size while maintaining it’s stiffness, perfect for big hitters. Each bat caters to specific league regulations and player preferences, with the CAT X Composite and META offering composite technology, while the Rawlings Icon features a zero-loss collar and connection joint creating a smooth connection between handle and barrel.  
  

### Progression of the Rawlings ICON Baseball Bat:

  
2023 is the first year of the Rawlings ICON.  
  

### What people are saying (edited for clarity and brevity)

**PROS**

-   The Rawlings Icon is a beast on the field. Hits are powerful and consistent.
    
-   The sweet spot on this thing is like a magnet for the ball. It's tough as nails and can take a beating, which is exactly what you need in the game.
    
-   It's light and easy to swing. The ICON gives me control on the barrel. It feels lighter than other -3 bats. There is ZERO sting on this carbon composite. The ICON has a HUGE sweet spot and pop
    

**CONS**

-   The stock grip is just kinda okay – not as sticky or comfy as I expected. It's no deal-breaker, though. Folks generally like to tweak their grips to suit their style.
    
-   I'm not a big fan of the tapered knob on the ICON because I like to feel the handle more at the bottom (purely preference), but the handle feels fantastic.
    
-   The barrel cracked at the base of the handle. Travel ball practice starts this week and his brand new Icon is useless.
    

### Certification: BBCOR, USSSA, and USA

### Expert Notes ([Tony](https://sidelineswap.com/locker/batexperts))

The ICON is the new hot bat from Rawlings. It's the top bat in the market right now. In terms of sales, very popular. You've got a lot of guys online doing reviews on it. I think the hype comes from the merger between Easton and Rawlings. They've got a lot of technology and have come up with a really strong-performing bat this season.

  

Pop: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Vibration: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  
**Mid-Balanced** or End loaded?

Premium Series

### Expert Notes
Rawlings excels when it comes to producing gloves for every age, skill level, and price
point—proven by their Premium glove series. The most recent Premium model was
released in 2021, and features the same durable leather that's easy to close (and that youth players 
love), Yet, the newest release did switch up
the glove’s palm and web color, moving away from black and in favor of dark brown
– which I feel compliments this glove’s old fashioned feel. What hasn’t changed about
the Premium series is that the gloves endure for seasons on end, and often remain
good enough for a youth player to use until it’s time to get an adult glove. Over anything
else, kids want a glove they can trust. And Rawlings Premium gloves are as trustworthy
as they come.

Highlight Series

### Expert Notes
Youth baseball’s favorite glove continues to impress. Rawlings incorporated everything
that professional players love about Rawlings gloves, and distilled them into a series
meant for kids. The Highlight Series gloves provides extra palm protection, so players
stay safe in the field, along with completely closed basket webs that I’ve noticed are
always a favorite within youth baseball. What’s best of all is that Highlight series gloves
come in a variety of eye-catching colors that kids love, including pink, purple, red, and
blue—well, not just kids, because I’m 25 years old and love those colors too. Equipping
your child with a Rawlings Highlight glove is the first step to them making highlight-
worthy catches on the field.

Renegade

### Expert Notes
Rawlings Renegade gloves are perfect for kids who are still versatile enough to play
every position on the field. The most recent Renegade models evolved from older
versions by including a Velcro wrist strap that makes for an easy fit, a pro mesh back
design that I’ve heard youth players are enamored with, and a black, red, and gray
colorway that I’m sure will accent any team’s jersey colors. Yet, newer Renegade
models mirror the older by using the same full-grain leather, deep pocket, and palm pad
for added protection. The Rawlings Renegade glove series covers all the bases and
should continue to be a first choice for you parents out there who value their kids’
safety—and for kids who want a sweet piece of leather.

Player Preferred

### About the Rawlings Player Preferred

When it comes to finding the right baseball glove, players at any level can't go wrong with the Rawlings Player Preferred.

With a full grain oiled shell leather for a quicker break in, all-leather laces for durability, and zero shock palm pad for maximum comfort, the Player Preferred is a value glove for looking for a quicker break in and maximum comfort.

Model|Price|Material|Fit and Feel|
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
Rawlings Player Preferred|$$|Full-grain oiled shell leather|Easy break in

### Rawlings Player Preferred - Key Features

- Full-grain oiled shell leather for a quicker break in.
- All-leather laces for durability.
- Zero Shock Palm Pad for maximum comfort.

Sandlot Series

### About the Rawlings Sandlot Series

In choosing the best baseball glove, players at any level should look no further than the Rawlings Sandlot Series.

With a full grain oiled shell leather for durability, Zero Shock™ palm pads for extra protection, and padded finger back linings for unmatched comfort, the Sandlot Series is a value glove for looking for durability and unmatched comfort.

Model|Price|Material|Fit and Feel|
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
Rawlings Sandlot Series|$$|Full-grain oiled shell leather|Soft and protective

### Rawlings Sandlot Series - Key Features

- Full-grain oiled shell leather for durability.
- Zero Shock™ palm pads for extra protection.
- Padded finger back linings for unmatched comfort.

### About the Rawlings R9

In choosing the best baseball glove, players at any level should look no further than the Rawlings R9.

With a reinforced palm pad for impact reduction, padded fingerback liners for added protection, and a conventional back for a more traditional feel, the R9 is a value glove for looking for impact reduction and a more traditional feel.

Model|Price|Material|Fit and Feel|
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
Rawlings R9|$$$|All-leather construction|A more traditional feel

### Rawlings R9 - Key Features

- Reinforced palm pad for impact reduction.
- Padded fingerback liners for added protection.
- Conventional back for a more traditional feel.

Player series

### About the Rawlings Player series

When it comes to finding the right baseball glove, beginners can't go wrong with the Rawlings Player series.

With Soft Felt padding for added comfort, a PVC lining for improved shock absorption, and a conventional back for a more traditional feel, the Player series is an inexpensive glove for looking for added comfort and a more traditional feel.

Model|Price|Material|Fit and Feel|
:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:|
Rawlings Player series|$|Full-grain oiled shell leather|A more traditional feel

### Rawlings Player series - Key Features

- Soft Felt padding for added comfort.
- PVC lining for improved shock absorption.
- Conventional back for a more traditional feel.

5150

### Expert Notes
The Rawlings 5150 series is the ultimate workman’s bat. The most recent 2023 Rawlings 5150 furthered the end loaded, heavier feel and extra stiffness that we loved its predecessors for, while adding a brand new bat grip that hitters I’ve spoken to say provides unmatched comfort at the plate. Although some of these hitters also miss the neon green 5150 releases from 2016 and 2017, the model’s evolution can be clearly traced through this bat’s commitment to one piece, alloy bats that care about performance over cosmetics. The Rawlings 5150 is a blue-collar, power hitter’s bat that I’d recommend for anyone who’s looking to pad their home run stats.

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CFBH

### About Rawlings CFBH Batting Helmets

The expertly crafted Rawlings CFBH is a value, intermediate-level batting helmet built for players seeking impact protection and breathability.

With EVA dual density foam for impact protection, a traditional COOLFLO design for breathability, and a comfortable fit for enhanced protection, the Rawlings CFBH batting helmet offers exceptional protection. 

|Model|Price|Level of Play|Built For
|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Rawlings CFBH|$$$|Intermediate|Impact protection and breathability

### Rawlings CFBH - Key Features

- EVA dual density foam for impact protection.
- A traditional COOLFLO design for breathability.
- A comfortable fit for enhanced protection.

### Rawlings CFBH - Specs

|Model|Shell|Meets NOCSAE Standards|Level of Play
|:-:|:-:|:-:|:-:
Rawlings CFBH|ABS plastic shell with molded finish|Yes|Intermediate

- **Shell:** ABS plastic shell with molded finish
- **Meets NOCSAE Standards:** Yes
- **Level of Play:** Intermediate

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