Friday, June 28, 2013

Get a Rawlings Catcher's Mitt With a Solid Core



Rawlings Gear has Heart of the Hide® gloves with Solid Core technology for every position.

The 33” catcher’s mitt (model number PROCMSC) features a PORON XRD palm and index finger pad, a conventional back and the 1-Piece Closed web.

Rawlings' CM33 changes the angle of the catcher’s thumb and forefinger to create a deeper pocket than other mitts and to relieve impact on the catching hand. Traditional mitts have a thumb to forefinger angle of 62 degrees, but the new CM33 profile creates an angle of 75 degrees. 

Rawlings' Heart of the Hide® Solid Core gloves feature a laceless heel and a pre-formed pocket. Solid Core technology creates a great fit for better comfort and control.

Combined with Rawlings' Heart of the Hide® leather, this is a reliable, durable glove.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Heart of the Hide Solid Core 33” catchers mitt.


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Rawlings' S70 Performance Rating Helmet Designed for Young Players



If the pitch speed in your league tops out at 70 MPH, Rawlings Gear recommends a helmet with an S70™ Performance Rating™.

Try Rawlings' 70 MPH batting helmet (model number S70X1S), which features the exclusive COOLFLO® XVI™ helmet design, Heat Exchange™ technology and a rubberized matte paint finish.

This helmet meets or exceeds the NOCSAE® standard up to a pitch speed of 70 MPH. The current NOCSAE® standard equates to a 68 MPH baseball pitch speed. Made for youth players who generally face pitch speeds at or below 70 MPH, the S70™ provides additional protection and performance for young players launching their careers.

Rawlings’ exclusive COOLFLO XV1™ front vents allow for 30 percent more cool air ventilation.

Heat Exchange™ vents rapidly circulate cooler ambient air. Top vents quickly move heated air from player’s head, allowing 70 percent more heat to escape.

The enhanced ABS plastic shell with rubberized matte finish has dual ear flaps and is available in black, cardinal, dark green, graphite, maroon, navy, purple, royal, scarlet and Texas orange.

One size fits 7-1/4 to 7-3/4. Find the junior batting helmet under model number S70X1J at Rawlings Gear, which fits sizes 6-1/2 to 7-1/8.

This helmet is predrilled for face mask models BBWG and SBWG.

Know your helmet, and look for the Rawlings seal before you step to the plate. Rawlings' Performance Rating™ can be found on the rear of the helmet, as well as the interior crown padding.

Other Rawlings Performance Rating™ batting helmets are available at Rawlings Gear.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to order your Rawlings 70 MPH batting helmet with rubberized matte finish.


• NOCSAE® baseball batting helmet standards involve tests of baseballs fired from a cannon at 60 mph at a distance of 2 ft, which is roughly equivalent to an impact resulting from a pitch speed of 68 mph at a distance of 60 ft.
• The Rawlings Performance Rating™ System is based on pitch speeds at a distance of 60 ft.
• NOCSAE® standards require that a batting helmet withstand all test impacts at an established peak severity index (SI). Helmets also must survive all test protocols substantially intact and ready for use.
• The NOCSAE® standard is aimed at reducing the risk of skull fractures. The standard has not been correlated with reducing the risk of concussions from such impacts.

WARNING: Severe head or neck injury, including paralysis or death may occur to you despite using this helmet. No helmet can prevent all head injuries or any neck injuries a player might receive while participating in baseball or softball.

Monday, June 24, 2013

Introducing Rawlings' Performance Rating Batting Helmets



Rawlings has a batting helmet for every level of play. Select yours using Rawlings' new Performance Rating™ for batting helmets.

Rawlings' batting helmets with a Performance Rating™ come in six models:


·         70 MPH solid, rubberized matte helmet (model number: S70X1S for adults and S70X1J for youth)
·         70 MPH two-tone, glossy helmet (model number: S70X2S for adults and S70X2J for youth)
·         80 MPH solid, translucent helmet (model number: S80X1S for adults and S80X1J for youth)
·         80 MPH two-tone, translucent matte helmet (model number: S80X2S for adults and S80X2J for youth)
·         90 MPH solid clear-coat helmet (model number S90PA)
·         100 MPH solid clear-coat helmet (model number S100P)

Each meets or exceeds the NOCSAE® standard up to its designated pitch speed.

The current NOCSAE® standard equates to 68 MPH baseball pitch speeds. At the different levels of play, baseball pitch speeds can exceed the standard requirement. Use these guidelines for average baseball pitch speeds. Speeds may vary.

·         Ages 10 and under generally average around 50+ MPH
·         Ages 11-12 average 60+ MPH
·         Ages 13-14 average 70+ MPH
·         High school level averages 80+ MPH
·         College and pro levels average 90+ MPH

Rawlings Gear also carries the S100® Pro Comp™ batting helmet, used exclusively by Major League Baseball. The helmet can withstand a ball strike up to 100 MPH but is offered with only one ear flap, so it is not NOCSAE® approved. The S100® Pro Comp™ helmet is sold in the official MLB team colors with team logo. Contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative to special order your S100® Pro Comp™ helmet.

Rawlings' Performance Rating™ can be found on the rear of the helmet, as well as the interior crown padding.

Other popular Rawlings batting helmets, such as Coolflo XVI™, traditional Coolflo™ and Vapor Low Profile meet NOCSAE® standards and can also be purchased at Rawlings Gear.

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


• NOCSAE® baseball batting helmet standards involve tests of baseballs fired from a cannon at 60 mph at a distance of 2 ft, which is roughly equivalent to an impact resulting from a pitch speed of 68 mph at a distance of 60 ft.
• The Rawlings Performance Rating™ System is based on pitch speeds at a distance of 60 ft.
• NOCSAE® standards require that a batting helmet withstand all test impacts at an established peak severity index (SI). Helmets also must survive all test protocols substantially intact and ready for use.
• The NOCSAE® standard is aimed at reducing the risk of skull fractures. The standard has not been correlated with reducing the risk of concussions from such impacts.
WARNING: Severe head or neck injury, including paralysis or death may occur to you despite using this helmet. No helmet can prevent all head injuries or any neck injuries a player might receive while participating in baseball or softball.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Rawlings' 12” Desert Series Glove Available for a Limited Time

Rawlings' 12” Gold Glove Desert Series glove is available for a limited time at Rawlings Gear.

This baseball/softball glove (model number DESERT12) features the Basket web and a conventional back.

Gloves in Rawlings' Gold Glove Desert Series feature leather tanned the color of desert sand and an American flag embroidered on the index finger. These gloves were once sold only at military bases but are now available at Rawlings Gear.

At 12”, this glove works well for infielders and pitchers. Its deep pocket and closed web are highly desired features. Rawlings' Basket web is the first flexible web that makes the glove easy to squeeze.

Rawlings' 12” Gold Glove Desert Series glove is available for left-handed players as model number DESERT12-RH.

Rawlings pro patterns, pro grade laces and pro soft leather all work together to create the gloves in the Gold Glove Gamer series.

Gold Glove leather is produced from the top 15 percent of the hide and is oil tanned and tumbled. With a super-soft, game-ready feel and full-grain finger linings, these gloves maintain comfort and functionality.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Gold Glove Desert Series gloves.


Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Rawlings Releases Desert-Colored Gold Gloves

Get a special glove at Rawlings Gear that was once sold only at military bases.

Rawlings' Gold Glove Desert Series features baseball and softball gloves with leather tanned to the color of desert sand and an American flag embroidered on the index finger.

Rawlings Gear carries three gloves in this line:

  • The 12” baseball/softball glove (model number DESERT12) features a Basket web and a conventional back. It is available for left-handed players as model number DESERT12-RH.
  • The 13” softball glove (model number DESERT13) features a Pro H web and a conventional back.
  • The 14” softball glove (model number DESERT14) features a Pro H web and a conventional back.

Rawlings pro patterns, pro grade laces and pro soft leather all work together to create the gloves in the Gold Glove Gamer series.

Gold Glove leather is produced from the top 15 percent of the hide and is oil tanned and tumbled. With a super-soft, game-ready feel and full-grain finger linings, these gloves are comfortable and functional.


Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Gold Glove Desert Series gloves.

Monday, June 17, 2013

Rawlings 11.5 Inch HOH Solid Core Glove Is a Great Pickup

Scoop the ball into a glove with a solid core.

Rawlings' Heart of the Hide® Solid Core 11.5” glove (model number PRO150SC) features the Pro I web and a conventional back.

The Pro I web is a favorite of middle infielders, who often use two hands to scoop and flip the ball.

Rawlings' Solid Core gloves feature a laceless heel and a pre-formed pocket. Solid Core technology creates a great fit for better comfort and control.

Combining that with Rawlings' Heart of the Hide® leather makes for a reliable, durable glove.

Rawlings has introduced eight new Heart of the Hide® gloves with Solid Core technology. There's at least one for every position.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Heart of the Hide® Solid Core 11.5” glove.


Friday, June 14, 2013

Rawlings' 11.75 HOH Glove Combines Top Features

Rawlings has combined two great technologies in one new glove.

Rawlings' Heart of the Hide® 11.75” glove (model number PRO175SC) blends Solid Core technology with the Modified Looped Trap-Eze web for a solid glove that can be used around the field.

Solid Core gloves feature a laceless heel and a pre-formed pocket. Solid Core technology creates a great fit for better comfort and control.

The Modified Looped Trap-Eze web is an extremely strong web that provides ball snagging functionality.

At 11.75", this glove is one of Rawlings Gear's most popular choices. It is primarily used by shortstops and pitchers, but at the college and high school levels, it also can be used at second and third base.

The glove is available for left-handed players as model number PRO175SC-RH.

Rawlings has introduced eight new Heart of the Hide® gloves with Solid Core technology. There's at least one for every position.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Heart of the Hide® Solid Core 11.75” glove.