Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Rawlings' 3-Sport Pitching Machine Features LED Display



Rawlings' pitching machines are keeping up with technology.

Rawlings' 3-Sport Pitching Machine (model number PM3SP60) features an LED digital display for one-touch increases to the pitch speed.

Designed for baseball, slowpitch softball and fastpitch softball, the machine also features a compact frame that is easy to maneuver

It can reach pitch speeds up to 60 miles per hour.

The machine has adjustable legs. It weighs 45-50 pounds and has a voltage of 110.

Don't forget the machine balls! Check them out at Rawlings Gear under model number 5TROTBPM.

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.

Every 5-Tool Training product includes drills and instructions to help you improve your baseball performance. The pitching machine is sold with a five-year warranty.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings 3-Sport Pitching Machine.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Rawlings' S100 Helmet Used Exclusively in MLB



Rawlings' new S100® Pro Comp™ batting helmet, used exclusively by Major League Baseball®, continues to uphold Rawlings' legacy as an innovative manufacturer in helmet technology.

The S100® Pro Comp™ helmet (model number S100PCSO) is constructed with an aerospace-grade composite fiber shell that can withstand a baseball impact up to 100 miles per hour.

The aerospace-grade carbon fiber/epoxy resin construction is 300 percent stiffer and 130 times stronger than traditional ABS plastic helmets.

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

Rawlings Gear sells the S100® Pro Comp™ helmet in official MLB team colors with team logo.

Due to its single ear design, this helmet is not NOCSAE® certified and is only approved for use at the professional level.

Rawlings' Performance Rating™ batting helmets are designed to protect against impacts up to 100 MPH, 90 MPH, 80 MPH and 70 MPH and are available at Rawlings Gear.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at 866-678-GEAR(4327) to special order your Rawlings S100® Pro Comp™ batting helmet.


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, July 26, 2013

Practice Makes Perfect With Rawlings' 5-Tool Training Net



Rawlings' 5-Tool Training Program targets five fundamental baseball skills. Rawlings' L-Screen training net can assist in drills for four of them.

The L-Screen Training Net (model number LSCREENCW) is ideal for practicing fielding, throwing, hitting for power and hitting for average.

This L-screen net features a collapsible three-piece design and wheels to move it easily. It collapses into three 42” x 41.25” sections (approximately 7’ x 7’) when assembled.

The pillow case-style net is made from double-sided, knotted plastic that is abrasion and weather resistant.

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.

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 get your Rawlings L-Screen Training Net.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Rawlings' Performance Rating S70 Helmet Available With Two-Tone Finish



Check out Rawlings' Performance Rating™ batting helmet for speeds up to 70 miles per hour in a two-tone finish.

Rawlings' 70 MPH batting helmet (model number S70X2S) features the exclusive COOLFLO® XVI™ helmet design and Heat Exchange™ technologies. 

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 two-tone glossy paint finish is available in base colors black, cardinal, Columbia blue, dark green, maroon, navy, purple, royal, scarlet, Texas orange and Vegas gold.

One size fits sizes 7-1/4 to 7-3/4. Find the junior batting helmet under model number S70X2J 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' S70™ two-tone batting helmet.


• 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, July 22, 2013

Rawlings' Performance Rating S80 Helmet Available With Two-Tone Finish



Among Rawlings' complete line of Performance Rating™ batting helmets is the S80™ with two-tone finish.

Rawlings' 80 MPH two-tone batting helmet (model number S80X2S) features the exclusive COOLFLO® XVI™ helmet design and Heat Exchange™ technologies.

This helmet has dual ear flaps and is made for high school and elite youth players facing pitch speeds up to 80 MPH.

The current NOCSAE® standard equates to 68 MPH baseball pitch speeds. A performance rating of S80 provides added protection and performance to young players just beginning to face advanced pitching in their varsity and travel ball games.

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 two-tone translucent matte paint finish is available in base colors black, cardinal, dark green, graphite, maroon, navy, purple, royal, scarlet, Texas orange and Vegas gold.

One size fits 7-1/4 to 7-3/4. Find the junior batting helmet under model number S80X2J at Rawlings Gear, which fits sizes 6-1/2 to 7-1/8.

The 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 and in 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' S80™ two-tone batting helmet.


• 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.