Rawlings Unveils New Zoombang Gear

Rawlings' apparel with Zoombang™ technology has proved so popular that Rawlings has added new pieces to the line.

Whether you need protection on the football field or the basketball court, RawlingsGear.com has the Zoombang apparel you need.

Look for these new football shirts and girdles:

• Style number ZBAS2S--Adult 2-Piece Compression Padded Shoulder shirt to wear underneath shoulder pads.
• Style number ZBYS2S--Youth 2-Piece Compression Padded Shoulder shirt
• Style number ZBAS2R--Adult 2-Piece Compression Padded Rid Protector shirt. It helps protect your ribs and is less bulky than traditional rib protectors.
• Style number ZBYS2R--Youth 2-Piece Compression Padded Rid Protector shirt

Look for this new basketball gear:

• Style number ZBM1--Adult Compression shirt that offers rib protection
• Style number ZBM2--Adult Compression short that offers hip and tailbone protection
• Style number ZBSLV--One-Size Basketball Sleeve

Zoombang™ equipment was developed through collaboration with respected professional trainers, equipment managers and professional athletes. The unique Zoombang™ viscoelastic polymer is a semi-solid, plastic-like material that is extremely soft at rest and conforms to any shape but instantly behaves as a solid on impact.

The Zoombang™ material is soft and fluid-like to the touch. On impact, the Zoombang™ molecules lock together, spreading the shock to provide maximum protection. After impact, Zoombang™ material returns to its original state.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase Zoombang™ for Rawlings apparel.

Rawlings Plasma Bats: Great Bat, Great Price

The price is right on Rawlings Plasma bats.

For $69.99 to $99.99 at RawlingsGear.com, you'll get a bat that will perform, has a one-year warranty and is certified for use in many leagues.

Rawlings Plasma bats are available in High School/Collegiate -3 bat (model number BBPLAS), Senior League -8 bat (model number SLPLAS), Youth -13 bat (model number YBPLAS) and Fastpitch -12.5 bat (model number FPPLAS).

Every Plasma bat features 7050 high performance alloy with swing spring handle technology.

The High School/Collegiate Plasma is BESR certified, the Senior League Plasma is approved for play in the Little League Junior Division and the Youth Plasma is approved for play in all youth leagues.

Skeet78 of Michigan recently bought the High School/Collegiate Plasma for his son. In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, he wrote: “13-year-old son loves bat. Hitting over .500 with it. So far bat is holding up great (no dents, ball marks very light). For a noncomposite bat, son does not complain of handle stings as with other bats. 7000 series AL alloy seems to be a perfect match.”

For use in softball, the Fastpitch Plasma carries ASA, USSSA and NSA certification logos.

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

How to Choose a Third Baseman's Glove

Glove control dominates the hot corner.

Here are some tips for selecting your Rawlings third baseman's glove:

• A third baseman's glove should be a medium to large glove with a shallow to mid-size pocket that allows you to turn double plays easily and comfortably.
• If you try a mid-size Rawlings glove for third base, make sure you can handle bunts efficiently. If bunts prove troublesome, drop the mid-size and go with a smaller glove.
• An open web will let you get to the ball more quickly on bunts and scoops.

Glove with a Pro H web, such as the Pro Preferred 11.75 inch 2-Tone glove (model number PROS17HC2T) and the Heart of the Hide 11.75 inch Dual Core glove (model number PRO17HDC), make excellent third baseman's gloves.

A RawlingsGear.com customer from Tatum, Texas, recently left an online review to express his excitement about his new Heart of the Hide glove: “This glove is everything I thought it would be. Excellent quality and a perfect fit. I plan to use it a long time.”

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on third baseman's gloves.

Rawlings Makes an Equipment Bag for Everyone

If you've got a game to get to, you've got equipment to haul. Rawlings' wide variety of bat bags make it easy to travel to the yard in style.

The Pro Preferred bat bag (model number PROWB12) holds eight bats and has a side wing bat holder for your game bats. This bag also features an iPod-compatible, water-resistant speaker system with an amplifier—a sure hit at tournaments. It is available in black.

Rawlings' All American bat bag (model number AAPEB2) holds six bats with on-the-go music changing capabilities. It is available in four colors.

Rawlings Gear's most popular bat bag is the Player Preferred bag (model number PPWB). This wheeled bat bag holds four bats and has the usual industrial-strength fence hooks, removable panel for personalization, E-Z roll inline wheels and ventilated shoe pocket. It is available in ten colors.

The Instinct bat bag (model number ISTEB2) holds three bats and can be worn as a back pack. This bag feature two side organizing pockets, a removable panel for personalization and a ventilated shoe pocket. It is available in four colors.

A recent addition to Rawlings' line is the Hybrid bat bag (model number HYBRIDXL). This bag holds three bats, but can also be converted into a duffle bag for other sports. It is available in four colors.

The Rawlings Workhorse bat bag (model number WHWB2) is another popular bag and holds six bats. This wheeled bat bag is great for catchers to hold all their extra equipment. There are large compartments that are designed to carry your leg guards, chest protector and catcher’s mask. It is available in four colors.

The Nemesis bat bag (model number NEMEB) is another bat bag that can be worn as a back pack and holds three bats. This bag has a compartment to hold your helmet with face mask and has a ventilated shoe pocket. It is available in four colors.

A slightly smaller bat bag is the Home Run bag (model number HREB). Just like the Nemesis bat bag, it can be worn as a back pack and holds three bats. This bag will hold your helmet and has a separate shoe compartment. It is available in four colors.

The Playmaker bat bag (model number PMEB) is the only bat bag that comes in the color pink in addition to four other colors. It holds two bats and your helmet with face mask, and it has metal fence clips.

Rawlings Gear also has a new style equipment bag (model number RBATPACK) that is a back pack and has two external side bat sleeves. This back pack style bag is larger than Rawlings' previous models and has a mountain clip fence hook with an inside pocket for valuables. It is available in black.

Looking for a team bag, a bag for your baseballs/softballs or a bag for your computer and paperwork? Rawlings Gear has those too.

The Team Bag (model number TEAMB1) is a large bag that can hold up to six bats in the bottom compartment and has an easily accessible large compartment on top. This bag can also be used for other sports, holding up to five basketballs or footballs. It is available in black.

A different kind of bag is Rawlings' Ball Bag (model number RBALLB). It is shaped like a baseball bucket and can hold up to five dozen baseballs. It has two accessory pockets on the outside and has a heavy duty molded bottom. It is available in black.

Rawlings' Advisory Staff bag (model number ASBC1) is ideal for the coach, dad or team manager. This bag has many compartments to keep you organized—a protected compartment for your laptop, internal dividers for files or paperwork, a water bottle pocket, a cell phone pocket, an MP3 player pocket with headphone port and more. It is available in black.

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

Rawlings Pro-Dri Plus Technology Stands Out

One of the many improvements Rawlings has made to its baseball, softball and football gear is in its moisture-wicking material. This technology is called Pro-Dri Plus.

Pro-Dri Plus is an anti-microbial, moisture-wicking fabric interior that is soft to the touch and provides maximum heat and moisture transfer as well as air circulation. It is extremely comfortable and great at pulling perspiration away from your body to keep you cool and dry.

Pro-Dri Plus is used in Rawlings' batting helmets, chest protectors, leg guards, shoulder pads, baseball pants, shirts, shorts and jackets.

• Batting Helmets – S100P, CoolFlo Highlight (model numbers CFHL and CFHLJR), CoolFlo Metallic (model number CFBHM), CoolFlo Matte (model number CFMAT)
• Chest Protectors and Leg Guards – 950X Series, XRD Series, Titan Series (Available August 2010)
• Batting Gloves – Workhorse model numbers BGP1050T and BGP1050TY
• Baseball Pants – Elastic Baseball Pants (model number BEP31), Relaxed Fit Baseball Pants (model number BP31MR)
• Shirts – Long Sleeve (model numbers LRMT and YLRMT), Short Sleeve (model numbers SRMT and YSRMT), Polo GDP
• Shorts – Training shorts (model number TTS9), Softball shorts (model number WS77)

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Rawlings products with Pro-Dri Plus.

Let Your Rawlings Workhorse Batting Gloves Do the Work

Who knew your team's true workhorses are your batting gloves!

Rawlings' 1050 Workhorse batting gloves are constructed with Pittards Oiltac leather and Pro-Dri mesh, which both work to prevent the absorption of moisture into the gloves and give you your most comfortable grip on the bat.

Rawlings' Dura Plus palm pad gives you added protection on your palm.

Workhorse batting gloves are made with precurved fingers and a neoprene closure for flexibility.

Jwe42 recently purchased Rawlings' Workhorse batting gloves. In a review at RawlingsGear.com, he wrote: "When you pull them over your hand, they feel comfortable without restricting any movement of your hand. The palm has a solid and firm grip. The best experience came when my gloves ripped at the seams after having them for about three weeks. When I contacted Rawlings Gear, they shipped a new pair to me and (the package) was on my door within three days. Outstanding customer service and a great quality product; you can't go wrong with them."

Rawlings' 1050 Workhorse batting gloves are available in a variety of colors. They come in adult and youth sizes and for baseball and softball. They are available only in pairs.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your 1050 Workhorse batting gloves.

Rawlings Senior League Bats Take Your Player's Game to the Next Level

A Rawlings Senior League bat can help your player make the transition from grade school to high school.

Also known as “big barrel” bats because of their larger barrel size, Senior League bats are made for ages 10-13.

They are used in certain travel and tournament leagues. The bat barrel is available in 2-5/8 inch (high school regulation) and 2-3/4 inch (Big Barrel). Bat lengths range from 28 inches to 32 inches. Heavier bats are around -5 weight drop; lighter bats are around -11.

Rawlings carries the following Senior League bats:

• 5150 Exogrid with Ph.D bat -8.5 (model number SL51XO) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 28” to 32” length
• 5150 X-treme Performance bat -9 (model number SL51XP9) with 2-3/4” barrel; comes in 28” to 32” length
• 5150 Composite bat -5 (model number SL5150C5) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 30” to 33” length
• 5150 Composite bat -10 (model number SL5150C1) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 28” to 32” length
• 5150 Alloy bat -5 (model number SL5150A5) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 30” to 33” length
• 5150 Alloy bat -10 (model number SL5150A10) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 28” to 32” length
• Plasma bat -8 (model number SLPLA8) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 28” to 32” length
• Fuel bat -5 (model number SLFL6) with 2-5/8” barrel; comes in 30” to 34” length

You can also find great deals on discontinued bats in the Clearance section at RawlingsGear.com.


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

Who Doesn't Love Their Heart of the Hide Glove

Since 1958, Rawlings' Heart of the Hide gloves have been making pros, amateurs and anyone who takes the field look good.

The Heart of the Hide line features three series: Heart of the Hide Pro Mesh, Heart of the Hide and Heart of the Hide Dual Core.

Every one of those gloves is handcrafted from the top 5 percent of steer hides.

HOH steer hide leather tends to be the prime cut or center portion of the smaller hide and is usually thicker than other leathers. The leather from the center area of the hide typically has less stretch, resulting in a firm glove that is easier to shape. The top-grade leather allows the glove to mold to the player’s hand for a proper feel, yet it maintains the durability needed to play at the highest level.

HOH Pro Mesh gloves are an ideal combination of weight and performance. The glove’s backing is a high-end mesh that is specially designed to make it lighter and more breathable. This allows the fielder to react quicker and be more mobile.

HOH gloves are the choice of the baseball purist. Constructed from the best materials, these gloves need to be broken in to the player's exact preference, but once they are, they continue to perform, year after year.

HOH Dual Core gloves are game ready because the leather is tanned softer and the gloves have an oil-injected exterior. Rawlings' patented Dual Core technology gives each glove position-specific break points.

To this day, Rawlings' Heart of the Hide line represents one the finest, and most popular, glove lines in baseball.

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

Protection and Style Rule Rawlings’ 2011 Helmets

Rawlings has improved its S100 batting helmet and added new safety accessories for 2011.

Now the S100 helmet features a multiple impact expanded polypropylene (EPP) liner for added protection, plus PORON® XRD™ material. On impact, PORON® XRD™ high-performance molecules create a unique protective shield that can absorb up to 90 percent of the most intense force.

Rawlings new low profile polycarbonate face guards and new Quick Connect face guard assembly technology will be available early September.

Cosmetic improvements to Rawlings helmets include adding a new color—white—to the classic CoolFlo and traditional batting helmet series.

CoolFlo helmets also come in a new soft touch rubberized matte finish available in matte black, matte navy, matte royal and matte scarlet.

If you want more customization options, Rawlings' helmets can be customized in six ways and 21 colors at RawlingsGear.com. Special order helmet colors are black, burnt orange, brown, cardinal, columbia blue, dark green, dark purple, kelly green, light gold, light orange, maroon, navy, purple, royal, scarlet, silver, Texas orange, Marlin teal, white, Vegas gold and clear metallic.

Customized purchases require a minimum order of six helmets.

And, as the official helmet of Major League Baseball, Rawlings accepts special orders for authentic MLB helmets featuring your favorite team. Just select your team, home or away, the style and the size.

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

Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 Series Features Baseball and Softball Gloves

Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 series baseball and softball gloves are optimized for performance.

REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 series gloves feature:

• REVO SOLID CORE™ construction, which improves the fit of the glove for maximum control
• Easy Break design, which allows the glove to close easier and break in faster than traditional gloves
• A laceless heel and pocket, which provides a better fit in the palm of your hand
• Customized pocket depth designed for each athlete’s unique style of play
• The signature REVO SOLID CORE™ Oval-R® Design
• Rawlings' exclusive arch back design

REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 series baseball gloves are made for infielders, outfielders and pitchers and are designed with a variety of web styles. Left-handed models are available.

REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 series softball gloves are utility gloves with deep pockets. Left-handed models are also available.

Search RawlingsGear.com for model numbers beginning with 3SC to find your new REVO SOLID CORE™ glove. Limited quantities will arrive in July.

REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves are also available in the 750 baseball series and the 550 softball series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ 350 series baseball and softball gloves.

Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ 550 Softball Glove Series Raises the Bar

Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ 550 series gloves are doing for softball what the 750 series gloves do for baseball—Take the game to a whole new height.

REVO SOLID CORE™ 550 series gloves feature:

• REVO SOLID CORE™ construction, which improves the fit of the glove for maximum control
• Easy Break design, which allows the glove to close easier and break in faster than traditional gloves
• A laceless heel and pocket, which provides a better fit in the palm of your hand
• The signature REVO SOLID CORE™ Oval-R® Design
• Rawlings' exclusive arch back design
• Pro fast pitch softball patterns, which are made to field 12” softballs and are built with smaller hand openings and lower finger stalls with adjustable pull-straps for the ultimate fit

REVO SOLID CORE™ 550 series gloves are the new benchmark for fast pitch softball gloves. Utility gloves, first baseman's mitts and catcher's mitts are available, all with a deep pocket. Left-handed models are available.

Search RawlingsGear.com for model numbers beginning with 5SC to find your new REVO SOLID CORE™ glove. Limited quantities will arrive in July.

REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves are also available in the 750 baseball series and the 350 baseball/softball series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ 550 series softball gloves.

Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ 750 Baseball Glove Series

Rawlings is taking its game to the next level with the introduction of the REVO SOLID CORE™ 750 series baseball glove.

REVO SOLID CORE™ 750 series gloves feature:

• REVO SOLID CORE™ construction, which improves the fit of the glove for maximum control
• Easy Break design, which allows the glove to close easier and break in faster than traditional gloves
• A laceless heel and pocket, which provides a better fit in the palm of your hand
• Customized pocket depth designed for each athlete’s unique style of play
• The signature REVO SOLID CORE™ Oval-R® Design
• Rawlings' exclusive arch back design
• Position-specific pro patterns to maximize performance

REVO SOLID CORE™ 750 series baseball gloves are made for infielders, outfielders and pitchers in three pocket depths—flat, standard and deep—and are designed with a variety of web styles and color combinations. Left-handed models are available.

Search RawlingsGear.com for model numbers beginning with 7SC to find your new REVO SOLID CORE™ glove. Limited quantities will arrive in July.

REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves are also available in the 550 softball series and the 350 baseball/softball series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ 750 series baseball gloves.

Rawlings Uses Custom Player Technology™ to Make a Glove for Everyone

Rawlings' Custom Player Technology™, integrated into its new REVO SOLID CORE™ glove series, creates a specialized pocket in every glove to fit the way you play the game.

Combined with the glove's construction, Custom Player Technology™ allows you to match your fielding style to the deep-pocket, standard-pocket or flat-pocket pattern that will improve your fielding performance.

Deep pocket designs work best for players who catch the ball one-handed and who want their glove to break between their thumb and ring or little fingers. Pitchers, third basemen and outfielders typically choose gloves with deep pockets.

Standard pocket designs are created for players who catch with one hand but don't want a deep pocket. These gloves break between the thumb and index or middle fingers. This is the most popular pattern for shortstops.

Flat pocket designs are for fielders who consistently use two hands when fielding and need a shallow pocket to get the ball out of their glove as quickly as possible. They want their glove to break between their fingers and palm. Second basemen typically choose a flat pocket.

Custom Player Technology™ is used in all three lines of REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves: the 750 series, the 550 series and the 350 series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the Custom Player Technology™ in Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves.

Fit, Feel and Function Found in Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE Technology™

Rawlings' innovative REVO SOLID CORE Technology™, featured in its new REVO SOLID CORE™ glove series, gives you the fit, feel and function you want in your glove.

REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves fit your hand better than traditional gloves, allowing for ultimate control and comfort.

The laceless heel and pocket, along with a Revolutionary new style of layering each glove, feel game-ready off the shelf.

The player-specific design allows each glove to function in the unique way each player catches the ball.

Traditional gloves use a lining inside the shell held together by laces on the heel and the pocket. This type of construction creates stiffness, making the glove more difficult to close until it's broken in.

The REVO SOLID CORE Technology™ in Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves creates a preformed pocket that makes the glove more defined from the first day you use it.

Whether you choose the 750 series, the 550 series or the 350 series in Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ glove line, you'll always find the right glove for you.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the REVO SOLID CORE Technology™ in Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves.

Rawlings REVOlutionizes Glove Fit With New REVO SOLID CORE™ Gloves

Rawlings proudly introduces its most customized gloves yet—the REVO SOLID CORE™ glove series.

The REVO SOLID CORE™ series allows you to choose your glove by how you field the ball rather than simply by the position you play.

The REVO SOLID CORE Technology™ used in Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves features Opti-Fit™, which improves how the glove fits your hand and makes for better control of the glove. The laceless heel and pocket allow you to close the glove easier than a traditional glove.

The glove's Easy Break design and soft feel make breaking it in an afterthought.

To meet the needs of every different player, Rawlings has incorporated Custom Player Technology™ in its REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves. This innovative new way of choosing a glove matches each player's style of fielding the ball with a specific glove pattern.

If you want your glove to break between your fingers and palm, you'll want a flat-pocket pattern. If you want it to break between your thumb and index or middle finger, look for a standard pattern. If you want the break to occur between your thumb and ring or little finger, you'll choose a deep-pocket pattern.

Rawlings' REVO SOLID CORE™ glove series has been in the works for three years. The world's best glove craftsman, Akio Aoki, has been the engineer behind this major development.

REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves are available in three series: the 750 series, the 550 series, the 350 baseball series, and the 350 softball series.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the Rawlings' new REVO SOLID CORE™ gloves.

Rawlings' Combat Shoulder Pads Feature Venti Light Technology

Rawlings keeps the Combat shoulder pads in the football line this year.

Combat shoulder pads feature the popular Venti Light pad technology with an outer layer of perforated, closed-cell EVA form laminated to a softer open-cell inner foam. Venti Light helps reduce overall pad weight but still provides great protection.

In addition to the Venti Light pad technology, highlights of Combat shoulder pads are:

• Flat pad construction for maximum range of motion and field vision. Flat pads must be worn tight to function properly.
• ½” and ¾” build-ups that create a clavicle channel for excellent shoulder protection.
• Single and double strap hook-ups.

Rawlings' Combat shoulder pads are ideal for varsity-level players. They are available in four adult designs:

• Style number CPQBL is made for quarterbacks, receivers, tight ends, linebackers, defensive backs and kickers. It is available in sizes S to 2XL.
• Style number CP36L is for linebackers, defensive backs and running backs. It comes in sizes S to 2XL.
• Style number CP46L is for tight ends, full backs, running backs, and linemen. It comes in sizes M to 3XL.
• Style number CP56L is for linemen and tight ends. It comes in sizes L to 3XL.

Rawlings Gear reminds all players that these pieces of protective equipment are designed to minimize the possibility of injury to the specific body part they cover. Use of this equipment does not guarantee that athletes will be protected from serious, disabling or permanent injury while playing football. Any modification or alteration without permission of manufacturer could reduce the protective capacity. Playing football or strenuous exercise while wearing this equipment in hot weather could result in heat exhaustion, heat stroke or even death.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on Combat shoulder pads.

No Matter Your Needs, Rawlings Gear Has the Ball

What is the difference in Rawlings' grades of baseballs?

It's a question Rawlings Gear Customer Care representatives are happy to explain.

Rawlings makes three grades of baseballs: Tournament grade, Competition grade and practice balls.

Rawlings' Tournament grade baseballs feature a full-grain leather cover and Extra Inning TechnologyTM for added durability, a cushioned cork center and raised seams for improved grip.

Tournament grade baseballs are a higher quality ball when compared with Competition grade balls. Tournament grade baseballs are made with the same cushioned cork center technology as Major League baseballs.

Official Tournament grade baseballs are used in USSSA, AAU, Little League, Senior Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball, Pony League, Dixie Baseball League (Boys Majors and Youth), Dizzy Dean Baseball and many other leagues.

Rawlings' Competition grade baseballs feature a full-grain leather cover for added durability, a composite cork and rubber center and raised seams for improved grip.

Competition grade baseballs are made with a larger, coated cork center and provide a quality ball for everyday use.

Official Competition grade baseballs are made for USSSA, AAU, Little League, Senior Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball, Cal Ripken Baseball, Pony League, Dixie Baseball League (Youth), Dizzy Dean Baseball and many other leagues.

Rawlings' practice baseballs may have minor cosmetic imperfections but still have a leather cover, cork center and raised seam for better grip and durability. These baseballs are perfect for training or practice to improve your performance in the field.

In addition to Rawlings' grades of baseballs, Rawlings Gear carries special event baseballs to commemorate the game’s greatest moments: the World Series, World Series champions, All Star Game, Home Run Derby, 2009 Twins Stadium, 2008 Closing Shea Stadium and many more. These limited edition baseballs are available at RawlingsGear.com.

Rawlings baseballs can be purchased individually, by the dozen or in buckets.

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

Rawlings Redesigns its Fast Pitch Softball Glove Series

Rawlings' Fast Pitch gloves are built with all-leather shells. Also designed specifically for fast pitch softball, they feature 3D webs that create a deeper pocket, special palm pads that reduce ball impact on the hand and Neo Flex conventional backs with Velcro adjustment that make for a custom fit.

New to the Fast Pitch line are:

• A 12.5” glove (model number FP125). It features a Deep 3D Basket web with the patented Basket Lock design. It is also available for the left hand under model number FP125-RH.
• A 12” glove (model number FP120) with a Deep Barrel Basket web. It is also available for the left hand under model number FP120-RH.
• An 11.5” glove (model number FP115) with a Deep Barrel Basket web.
• An 11” glove (model number FP110). It features a Deep 3D Basket web with the patented Basket Lock design. It is also available for the left hand under model number FP110-RH.
• A 10.5” glove (model number FP105) with a Deep 3D Basket web. It is also available for the left hand under model number FP105-RH.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the new Rawlings’ Fast Pitch gloves.

Rawlings Redesigns It’s Champion Softball Glove Series

Gloves in Rawlings' Champion series are designed with a narrow hand spread and a deep pocket, giving players maximum glove control.

Champion gloves are built with full-grain leather shells, the Zero Shock™ sting reduction palm pad and high density cushioned fingerback linings. They are designed specifically for fast pitch softball.

New to the Champion line are:

• A 12.5” outfield/pitcher’s glove (model number C125FP). It features an Expanded Basket web with the patented Basket Lock design. It is also available for the left hand under model number C125FP-RH.
• A 13” outfield/pitcher’s glove (model number C130FP). It has an Expanded Basket web with the patented Basket Lock design. It is also available for the left hand under model number C130FP-RH.
• A 12” infield/pitcher’s glove (model number C120FP). It features an Expanded Basket web with the patented “Y” Basket Lock design. It is also available for the left hand under model number C120FP-RH.
• A 33” catcher’s mitt (model number CCMFP) with a Pro H Web.
• A 32” youth catcher’s mitt (model number CCMFPY) with a Pro H Web.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on the new Rawlings’ Champion gloves.

Rawlings Dual Core Gloves Make Break-In Easy

Spend less time breaking in your glove by choosing a Rawlings Dual Core glove.

Dual Core gloves are a top-selling series in Rawlings’ famous Heart of the Hide line of gloves.

The Heart of the Hide leather used in Dual Core gloves is tanned softer, and the gloves have an oil-injected exterior, features that make breaking in your new glove easier.

On average, the break-in breakdown for these gloves is 75 percent factory, 25 percent player.

In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, one satisfied glove owner called his Heart of the Hide 11.5 inch Dual Core baseball glove (model number PRO204DC) “beautiful.”

“I love this glove; easiest glove out of my three that I have had to break in. Highly recommend the heart of the hide leather!” wrote 9164baumand of Sterling, Ill.

Rawlings' patented Dual Core technology gives each glove position-specific break points. That means whether you are a shortstop or a center fielder, you can be sure your Dual Core glove will help you perform to your best level.

Heart of the Hide Dual Core gloves are available in nine models, including pitcher’s gloves, infielder’s gloves, outfielder’s gloves, a first base mitt and a catcher's mitt. Left-hand gloves are available for most of these models.

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

Get a Better Pocket with Rawlings’ Pro I Web

If you're looking for a smaller, lighter web pattern in your glove, take a look at the Pro I web.

Originally known as the H web, Rawlings designed and patented the Pro I web in 1940.

The single post reinforced bottom web is popular with infielders, including pro second baseman Chase Utley and third baseman Adrian Beltre. Because the web does not tie to the crotch of the glove, the laces allow you to shape the pocket better.

Shermantx of Sherman, Texas, found his Pro Preferred 11.75 inch 2-Tone glove with Pro I web (model number PROS17IC2T) worth the money. In an online review at RawlingsGear.com, he wrote: "Very good glove, took a while to break in, but stands up well. Dirt goes through webbing easy. Doesn't lose shape like other gloves."

Gdbrog of Cypress, Texas, has been satisfied with his Rawlings Pro Series 11.5 inch glove with Pro I web (model number RPS115I): "I've worked with young kids for several years. I've also played second base on a softball tourney team. It broke in with little effort and is always ready to play. For the money ... it's a great quality glove. My friends don't believe I paid under $100 for it. I doubt I'll ever have to buy another one. Great glove, Rawlings!"

The web is the heart of the glove. It is the piece that connects the fingers and thumb of the glove and allows for secure control of the ball. Rawlings introduced lacing to the web in 1948 with the PM1 and now has a complete line of webs customized to meet the fielding needs of players at each position.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on gloves with the Pro I web.