Monday, February 28, 2011

Rawlings' Primo PRM1125: It's Epic

What does owning a Primo glove from Rawlings feel like? Yet another player weighs in:

“Primo feels epic.”

Those are the words Jonnybaseball wrote about his Primo 11.25” glove with Pro I web.

He went on: "It's the glove you'll pass on to your son. The glove feels strong, but not stiff, the perfect mix of durability and pliability. In a couple of days it has already broken in a bit. I did not notice any feeling of extra weight. Overall extremely pleased."

Rawlings' Primo 11.25" glove (model number PRM1125) is made for middle infielders.

Many have written reviews at RawlingsGear.com.

"I play second base and shortstop, and this is the best infield glove I have ever used. You can use this glove in any level of play," wrote Phillyboy.

“I play shortstop with it for my high school team and my high level club team, and I always receive comments on the great grabs I make with my Primo,” wrote Jroth95. “It is worth every penny, and I recommend it to everyone on every level."

Made from the finest Italian leather and the thickest laces, the Primo glove series is Rawlings’ premier glove series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings Primo glove.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Check Out Rawlings' New Baseball and Football Accessories

Not only does RawlingsGear.com carry the right baseball and football equipment for you, but it also carries all the right accessories.

A few of Rawlings' new accessories are the Rubber Bat Choke, the Football Kick-Off Tee and Wide-Body Eye Black.

For baseball players, Rawlings' Rubber Bat Choke (model number BC) fits over the knob of both wood and aluminum bats to help absorb the vibration that causes bat sting. It can also help hitters increase their control at the plate.

For football players, Rawlings' durable Kick-Off Tee (model number SOC) is a 2” solid rubber tee. Based on an original design by Hall of Fame kicker Jan Stenerud, it is Rawlings' most popular design for soccer-style kickers.

For all athletes, Rawlings has Wide-Body Eye Black (model number EBW) to reduce the glare of sunlight and stadium lights. Applying it is easy with the oval-shaped tube. The package includes a mini card with eye black application ideas and designs.

Read previous articles in our News section at RawlingsGear.com.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings accessories.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Get Your 'Bases Loaded' Jerseys at Rawlings Gear

Cover your bases by choosing Rawlings' Bases Loaded team jersey.

This jersey (model number JP2) is designed to keep your team looking and feeling cool throughout the season.

This two-button pullover jersey has raglan sleeves and is 100 percent polyester.

Made with a straight hem at the bottom, the Bases Loaded jersey features Rawlings' oval “R” logo embroidered on the left sleeve.

This jersey is available in youth sizes as model number YJP2.

Black, cardinal red, dark green, maroon, navy, purple, royal, scarlet and white are available. Colored jerseys have white shoulder inserts.

Order for your whole team!

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order your Rawlings baseball jersey.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Rawlings Savage Youth Glove Is a Real Catch

Learning to catch is a snap with Rawlings' Savage 10.5” glove.

This youth glove (model number PP105DP) features a deep web to make catching the ball easy for young players.

“Very well made glove,” wrote baseball dad JBer in an online review at RawlingsGear.com. He added that it is a “great glove for a 9-year-old.”

All gloves in Rawlings' Savage series are made with the Basket web, the first flexible web that made the glove easier to squeeze.

Savage series gloves are equipped with Cowhide split shell leather shells that require minimal break in. They feature the conventional back and speed trap to make the gloves easy to close.

The Savage series of gloves is also quite affordable, since your little athlete won’t stay this size for long.

The Savage 10.5” glove is also available for left-handed players under model number PP105DP-RH.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on Rawlings’ Savage PP105DP glove.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Hit the Sweet Spot With Rawlings' P288RJ Ash Wood Bat

Get more pop for the price with Rawlings' Pro Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat (model number P288RJ).

Rawlings' P288RJ ash bat features the popular PRO288RJ profile with a 31/32" handle and 2-9/16" barrel. It has a pro cupped end for a great swing weight balance and a flared knob for added comfort for the bottom hand.

"This is a nice lightweight bat that has a lot of power; the price is a little high but it is worth spending the money. My friends all wanted to use it when I got it." wrote shortstopper in an online review at RawlingsGear.com.

The bat's two-tone finish with high-gloss, ultra-protective clear coat creates a sharp look.

The bat comes in the following lengths: 32”, 33” and 34”.

Only the best 5 percent of ash makes the cut for bats labeled “Pro Preferred.”

Pro Preferred ash bats have a U-shaped cupped end that takes weight out of the bat, making it lighter and moving the balance point toward the hands. Pro Preferred ash bats are individually inspected, with the length, weight and balance point (-2 average) written in the cupped end.

When you order through RawlingsGear.com, you can have your number engraved on any Pro Preferred wood bat.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Pro Preferred P288RJ wood bat.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Get More Than You Paid For With Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh

Get the glove RawlingsGear.com customers say is worth every penny.

Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh 11.25” glove is made for infielders, particularly those who prefer to use two hands to scoop the ball.

The glove (model number PRO217-2PM) is made with a conventional back and a Pro I web.

RawlingsGear.com customer Gonzo19 called his Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh glove an “excellent investment.”

"I recently bought this glove, and I have to say it is very durable and for the price you pay you're getting more than you payed for. It is by far the best glove I have ever purchased," he wrote in an online review.

Parents will find that this glove is a worthy investment for their ballplayer.

"I reluctantly purchased the PRO217-2PM Heart of the Hide glove for my freshman son. He did a lot of research on the Web and settled on it,” CoachD wrote in an online review. “I had a hard time with such a high priced glove, but it was worth it. I've been coaching youth and competitive baseball for years. This glove has a quality that I never imagined in a glove. Break-in time was about five practices, leather is soft and easy but durable. In the first week the varsity players continuously wanted to try it out and LOVED it. Thanks, Rawlings, for opening my eyes."

All of Rawlings' Pro Mesh gloves are made with high-end mesh backing designed to make the gloves light and breathable.

For that extra touch, this glove can be engraved or personalized.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Rawlings' P302 Maple Bat Has the Strength to Last

Who says maple bats can't last an entire season?

Rawlings' P302M maple wood bat has the durability and strength to last.

"Great balance, hard maple, mine is cupped to reduce weight. Used it all season and it is still going, in the cage and on the field!" wrote Puddinking in an online review at RawlingsGear.com.

Part of Rawlings' Pro Preferred line of wood bats, the P302M is made from Major League quality maple. Only the best 5 percent of ash and maple is perfect enough to be considered for bats labeled “Pro Preferred.”

The bat is based off assorted Major League profiles and comes in the following lengths: 32”, 32.5”, 33”, 33.5” and 34”.

Reviewer Steelecity summed up his feelings: "I love this bat. Feels light and has good pop for a wood,” he wrote. “The colors are a little funky, but that's another reason why I like it. Has a giant sweet spot for a wood bat also. The price is high, but you know you're getting quality with this one."

Rawlings' Pro Preferred wood bats have a high-gloss, ultra-protective clear finish and a U-shaped cupped end. The cupped end takes weight out of the bat, making it lighter and moving the balance point toward the hands.

Pro Preferred wood bats are individually inspected, with the length, weight and balance point (-2 average) written in the cupped end.

In addition, all maple bats carry the Pro Ink Dot Test on the handle.

Major League Baseball requires this test because of the way maple bats shatter when they break. The ink dot bleeds in the direction of the wood grain, allowing the straightness of the grain to be measured. The straighter the grain, the stronger the bat.

When you order through RawlingsGear.com, you can have your name and number engraved on any Pro Preferred wood bat.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Pro Preferred P302M wood bat.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Rawlings' Savage Youth Glove Is a Great Fit for Your Kid

Your young ballplayer is a rising star, but he or she may not be ready for a Heart of the Hide or Primo glove yet.

Try Rawlings' Savage 10” youth pattern in the meantime.

The Savage 10” glove (model number PP100DP) features a deep barrel Basket web and a Neo Flex conventional back with a Velcro adjustment.

RawlingsGear.com customer MomFan has been pleased with the Savage glove.

"We bought this glove for our 6-year-old. He could use it well immediately since the break in time is minimal. He loved the cool details with the lacing color. Would definitely recommend this glove!" she wrote.

Rawlings' Savage series is a line of youth gloves with deep webs to make catching the ball easier for young players. The gloves are made with cowhide split shell leather that require minimal break in.

At RawlingsGear.com, Savage series gloves is also affordable.

This glove is available for left-handed players under model number PP100DP-RH.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on Rawlings’ Savage PP100DP glove.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Only One Word Can Describe Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh Glove

One word comes to mind when RawlingsGear.com customers describe their Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh 11.75” glove--”amazing.”

With its quick break-in time and lightweight design, Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh 11.75” glove (model number PRONP5PM) delivers. This glove features a Pro I web, which is a single-post reinforced bottom web desired by infielders. The flat, shallow pocket allows infielders to get the ball out of the glove quickly.

RawlingsGear.com customer FreshOffTheJet called his glove the best purchase he's made.

"This glove is the best glove that I've ever owned,” he wrote. “Very easy to break in, forms nice pocket and forms well quickly to hand. The mesh material is AMAZING and the glove overall is the best glove on the market. Extremely light compared to the weight of a Primo glove. Beautiful glove, recommend 110 percent."

Reviewer FIVER has also had a good experience.

"My friend has this exact same glove that he just bought and happened to let me borrow it for one weekend,'” he wrote. “I was just amazed at the light weight of the glove for having such high quality leather. The new Pro Mesh design gives the glove a new 'high tech' look that will keep you looking sharp. I absolutely loved the glove and am telling you, buying this glove is an absolute steal!!!"

All Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh gloves are made with a high-end mesh backing that is specially designed to make the gloves lighter and more breathable. On average, Pro Mesh gloves are 12 percent lighter when compared to other all-leather gloves.

For that extra touch, this glove can be engraved or personalized.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

V Is for Value With Rawlings' V-neck Pullover

A new season is a great time to get new team pullovers, and Rawlings' Long-Sleeve V-neck Pullover is a great value.

This jacket (model number RVNW2) is made from 100 percent Nylon Ripstop with mesh lining in the body and rayon lining in the sleeves.

RawlingsGear.com customer MomNY likes the jacket: "I loved these so much I bought three of them. Great value. Perfect fit."

Frederick seconded that sentiment.

"The jacket is just what we were looking for. We even saved money getting it from this website,” he wrote. “We had our club baseball team logo put on the chest and it went on perfectly. The only down side was that the larger size went on back order and we had to wait longer than indicated. But Rawlings was excellent in keeping us notified of when it became available and when it was shipped via e-mail. Good for you, Rawlings! Keep up the good work!"

As with all Rawlings jackets, the V-neck pullover has a straight hem and a drawstring cord at the waist to keep you comfortable at those blustery spring practices and game nights.

This jacket is available in black, dark green, navy, royal blue and scarlet, with white piping along the pockets, wrists and neck.

It is available in adult and youth sizes (model number RYVNW2).

Order for yourself or for your whole team!

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order and customize your Rawlings baseball jacket.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Invest in Yourself With Rawlings' Primo PRM1200

Make an investment in your ball-playing future with Rawlings' Primo 12” glove.

This Primo glove (model number PRM1200) features a conventional back with a Basket web. Ideal for pitchers and infielders, the Basket web was the first flexible web that made the glove easier to squeeze.

RawlingsGear.com customer FlameThrowerWill9 is looking forward to many seasons with his new Primo 12” glove.

In an online review, he wrote: "The PRM1200 is the absolute most comfortable glove I have ever owned. The break-in time was next to nothing. Since the glove is relatively new to me, the jury is still out on the durability aspect.”

The price gave him concern, but he found a great deal at RawlingsGear.com.

“If there is a negative, it is the price, however I paid it and have been very happy thus far,” he wrote. “I would probably pay it again to have a glove that fits and feels as great as this one does.”

Made from the finest Italian leather and the thickest laces, the Primo glove series is Rawlings’ premiere glove series.

Rawlings' Primo 12” infield glove is also available for left-handed players under model number PRM1200-RH.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings Primo glove.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Choose Rawlings' Popular Pro Preferred 460 Wood Bats

Rawlings' maple wood bats prove effective at the professional level year after year.

Hit like a pro with Rawlings' popular Pro Preferred 460 profile (model number P460M).

This wood bat features a high-gloss, ultra-protective clear finish and a U-shaped cupped end. The cupped end takes weight out of the bat, making it lighter and moving the balance point toward the hands.

It is made with a flared knob, a 15/16" handle and 2-1/2" barrel. It is available in three lengths: 32”, 33” or 34”.

RawlingsGear.com customer AXIOM has enjoyed using his Pro Preferred 460.

In an online review, he wrote: “This new bat has served me well. Great bat balance and light weight allow for superb bat speed in the box!”

Only the best 5 percent of ash and maple is perfect enough to be considered for bats labeled “Pro Preferred.”

All Rawlings' Pro Preferred wood bats are individually inspected, with the length, weight and balance point (-2 average) written in the cupped end.

In addition, the maple bats carry the Pro Ink Dot Test on the handle.

Major League Baseball requires this test because of the way maple bats shatter when they break. The ink dot bleeds in the direction of the wood grain, allowing the straightness of the grain to be measured. According to MLB, the straighter the grain, the stronger the bat. These bats should be hit on face of grain.

In addition, when you order through RawlingsGear.com, you can have your name and number engraved on any Pro Preferred wood bat.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Pro Preferred P460M wood bat.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Rawlings' Savage T-Ball Glove Makes a Great First Glove

For every young ballplayer, there's a cherished first glove.

Make it a Rawlings glove, and they'll remember it forever.

Rawlings' Savage series 9.5” T-ball glove (model number PP95DP) features a deep 3D Basket web to make catching the ball and squeezing the glove easier for little hands.

This glove is built with cowhide split shell leather that requires minimal break in. It is made 90 percent broken in from the factory, relying on the parent or player for the other 10 percent.

This glove features a conventional back and Speed Trap design.

The two-tone leather makes it look like what the pros use.

Best of all, RawlingsGear.com makes the Savage series of gloves affordable, since your little athlete won’t stay this size for long.

The 9.5” T-ball glove is available for left-handed players under model number PP95DP-RH.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on Rawlings’ Savage PP95DP glove.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Rawlings Delivers With Its Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh 12” Glove

Get the latest design in Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh series—the 12” pitcher's glove.

This glove (model number PRO12VHPM) features a conventional back and a Vertical Hinge Basket web. With its easy closure and solid web, this glove is perfect for pitchers.

The glove’s backing is a high-end mesh that is specially designed to make it lighter and more breathable. Combined with Rawlings' Heart of the Hide leather, the glove is designed to be the ideal pairing of weight and performance.

Compared to all-leather gloves, Pro Mesh gloves are, on average, 12 percent lighter.

RawlingsGear.com customer Rooooob reported back on his 12” pitcher's glove: "I used this glove for pitching, and it was great—kept its shape very well, but it took a little bit to break it in."

That break-in time is to be expected with all Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh gloves. They are made 60 percent broken in from the factory, relying on the player for the other 40 percent.

This glove is available for left-handed players under model number PRO12VHPM-RH.

For that extra touch, this glove can be engraved or personalized.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Improve Your Fielding Skills With Rawlings' Quick Hands Training Glove

Focus on your fielding and develop lightning-fast hands with Rawlings' Quick Hands Trainer.

The Quick Hands Trainer is a high-durability foam pad that is contoured to fit your palm. It can be used to help fielders practice moving the ball from their glove to their throwing hand quickly and smoothly.

Rawlings' Quick Hands Trainer is available at RawlingsGear.com under style number QUIKHANDS.

RawlingsGear.com customer Shaf gave the trainer five stars in an online review.

“This is a really great training tool. Easy to carry around and helps with my fielding, recommend to all!" he wrote.

Visit RawlingsGear.com for video featuring tips and drills from Cal and Billy Ripken. The Ripkens teach shortstops and second basemen how to use the Quick Hands Trainer to work on staying down on the ball.

Rawlings has partnered with Ripken Baseball to produce a line of equipment for its 5-Tool Training Program that will take players of all ages to the next level.

Pair the Quick Hands Trainer with Rawlings' Reaction Ball (model number REACTBALL) to increase the difficulty of your drills.

The Quick Hands Trainer is also available at RawlingsGear.com as part of the 5-Tool Fielding Pack II training bundle, which pairs the glove with the Reaction Ball at a great price.

Every 5-Tool Training product includes drills and instructions to help you improve your baseball performance.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase 5-Tool Training Program products.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Outfit Your Players in Rawlings' Team Baseball Jacket

Looking for a long-sleeve, lightweight jacket for you or your team? Rawlings' Team Jacket is a great fit.

Rawlings' Team Jacket (model number TIJLS) is a long-sleeve pullover with a quarter zip front. It is made from 100 percent Nylon Ripstop with mesh lining in the body and rayon lining in the sleeves.

It features a straight hem with a drawstring cord. The back is vented for comfort.

Zippered front pockets will keep your hands warm and hold your batting gloves and iPod.

The Team Jacket is available in black, dark green, maroon, navy, royal blue and scarlet, with white chest and sleeve inserts and accent piping.

The Rawlings “R” logo appears on the left sleeve.

This jacket can be customized with your team name or logo.

Order for yourself or for your whole team!

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order and customize your Rawlings baseball jacket.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Look Great and Stay Protected With Rawlings' CoolFlo Highlight

Get the top-selling batting helmet at RawlingsGear.com—the CoolFlo Highlight.

Rawlings' CoolFlo Highlight batting helmet (model number CFHL) is made with a double-ear design that is NOCSAE approved. The helmet is pre-drilled for face guards.

It features a two-tone metallic fade paint job made popular by the 2006 New York Mets.

Parents love the protective features in this helmet's design, and players love the look.

In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, JGrant wrote: "These helmets are the best on the market. They not only look super cool but they fit the kids' heads like a glove. It is a great feeling knowing that the helmet is not going to fall off when the kids are running around the bases."

Jailermom added: "Daughter was thrilled with the helmet. The extra cushioning is nice, and this helmet worked extremely well with the e-mask we purchased to put on it. The other girls on her All-Star team wanted their parents to get one for them."

Huck wrote: "The CoolFlo helmet looks great. The two-tone colors look very sharp on the field. They are very comfortable and safe. We have three of these helmets, and my sons think they are great. They have been hit in the head with pitches, and they say they didn't feel anything."

All CoolFlo helmets feature Rawlings’ exclusive CoolFlo venting technology that contains 15 vents to let air flow through the helmet without sacrificing protection.

Made for baseball and softball, youth and adults, CoolFlo helmets also have Pro-Dri Plus lining for moisture wicking and anti-bacterial protection.

The Coolflo Highlight batting helmet is one size fits all and comes in a whopping 19 color combinations. Visit RawlingsGear.com to view them.

A smaller version is available for T-ball and youth players. Look for model number CFHLJR.

For more customization options, Rawlings' helmets can be customized in six ways and 21 colors at RawlingsGear.com. Custom purchases require a minimum order of six helmets.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order your CoolFlo Highlight batting helmet.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Snag Great Service on a Heart of the Hide Pro Catcher's Mitt

Part of the search for the perfect glove is matching the style with the player.

Rawlings' Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh catcher's mitt is just right for the player looking for their first professional glove.

Look to RawlingsGear.com for great service and a great price.

The Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh catcher's mitt (model number PROJP2002PM) is a 32.5” mitt with a 1-Piece Closed web.

The closed web makes the glove stronger and is designed to help the catcher block the ball and make a quick transfer to his throwing hand.

This glove’s backing is a high-end mesh that is specially designed to make it light and breathable. On average, Pro Mesh gloves are 12 percent lighter when compared to all-leather gloves.

ATeamDad has been pleased with this glove. In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, he wrote: "My son plays catcher and infield. I bought this glove when he outgrew his youth catcher's glove. Rawlings quality will ensure numerous seasons of use with proper care.”

He went on: “Smaller pattern and mesh back make the size and shape appropriate for smaller but growing hands. Can't say enough about the overall look. Online help with RG was great in assessing different product options. Thanks for the great service."

Kechnthrow was also happy with the mitt and the service at Rawlings Gear.

"This glove is outstanding,” he wrote. “I love the mesh backing, which reduces the overall weight of the glove. Very comfortable and quite cool looking.

“Rawlings Gear is a great company to deal with. I did my homework, and they had the lowest price you'll find,” he added. “If you're looking for a quality catcher's glove that will last you for years, this is the one. And if you're looking for any Rawlings equipment, this is the company to go through."

For that extra touch, this glove can be engraved or personalized.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh catcher’s mitt.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Everyone Wants Rawlings' On Deck Jacket

Get a coach's warmup jacket that all your players will want!

Rawlings' On Deck batting cage jacket (model number NSCJ) is a short-sleeve pullover with a quarter zip front. It is made from 100 percent textured polyester with mesh underarms.

Coach Cjrich68 called his jacket an “excellent value.”

In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, he wrote: "Perfect fit and totally comfortable. The color is an exact match to our team's uniforms. After I showed up wearing this, almost all of the players asked where they could get the same cage jacket. I'm trying to scrape the money so the whole team can have one."

Coach Cpoorman2 seconded that: "I originally bought this for myself to use as a coach's jacket. However, once my players saw it they then wanted one to use as a warmup jacket. They just love it. Great material. Very comfortable."

Baseball coaches aren't the only ones who enjoy this jacket.

"I have been a Oklahoma high school football coach for 33 years, and this pullover is one of the best pullover jackets l have used. It is stylish as well as comfortable. I wear it for practice a lot; however, it is a class look for a game. I recommend it to any coach. I have seen a lot of university football coaches wear this and similar type of garments," wrote Slasher.

The jacket has a straight hem and drawstring cords at the waist.

It is available in black, dark green, maroon, navy, royal blue and scarlet, with white piping on the front and back. It features the Rawlings “R” logo embroidered on the center back neck.

It is also available in youth sizes (model number YNSCJ).

Order for yourself and your whole team!

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to order and customize your Rawlings short-sleeve jacket.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Hone Your Hitting With Rawlings' One Hand Bat

Hone your hitting skills with Rawlings' One Hand Bat, part of the 5-Tool Training Program.

Use the bat with your bottom or top hand.

Drills with your bottom hand focus on directing the path of the bat to the baseball, and drills with your top hand focus on building strength.

The One Hand Bat is great for younger hitters to develop their swing and for more experienced hitters to perfect their movements. The bat is specially designed to help you break down your swing.

The One Hand Bat is made from northern white ash wood. It is 22 inches long and is ideal for soft toss and tee drills.
Rawlings' 5-Tool Training Program is a partnership with Ripken Baseball meant to take players of all ages to the next level.

View these great tips and drills from Cal and Billy Ripken on how to use the One Hand Bat to improve your hitting. This training bat works great with the 5TPOPNET or out in the open field.

Every 5-Tool Training product includes drills and instructions to help you improve your baseball performance.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings One Hand Bat.