Clean and Preserve Your Glove With Rawlings Glovolium

Rawlings Glovolium is the best-selling glove treatment in baseball—and now it's available in a spray.

The Glovolium formula contains a non-petroleum, nontoxic liquid emulsion that cleans, preserves and softens. Its natural emollients and cleaning agents help break in your glove.

Many ballplayers prefer the convenience of a spray because it helps ensure complete coverage when conditioning a glove.

Oil an entire glove in seconds with Rawlings' double-size pump spray (model number G25XL). Available in an 8-oz. bottle, it's great for new gloves and for ballplayers on the go.

The 4-oz. spray bottle (model number SGOBP) is perfect for quick cleaning after a game.

Don't forget the classic Glovolium oil, sold in a 4-oz. flip top bottle (model number G25GIIBP).

For Primo gloves, get Rawlings Primo Glove Butter (model number PRM-BTR), which is a blend of shea butter unique for Primo gloves.

An advanced nonstaining formula cleaner and lotion (model number PROKIT) is available for Pro Preferred gloves. It is made for all professional gloves, but is ideal for the light-tan, kip leather and color-dyed leather in Pro Preferred gloves.

Read our previous articles on how to break in and care for your Rawlings gloves 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 Glovolium.

Get the Ultra-Grip With Rawlings' Football Gloves

Get a grip with Rawlings' football gloves.

Rawlings Gear carries football gloves for receivers, running backs and linemen.

All Rawlings football gloves are NFHS and NCAA approved for high school and college play.

Rawlings' Ultra-Grip™ receiver and running back gloves (model numbers AUGFB2 and YUGFB2) have tackified Ultra-Grip™ composite palms that create a "catching zone" with maximum grip. An embossed neoprene back with Lycra finger gussets finishes off these football gloves for enhanced fit. They are available in adult and youth sizes.

Rawlings' tackified receiver and running back gloves (model numbers ATFG2 and YTFG2) feature four-way spandex knuckles for lightweight protection and Lycra finger gussets for enhanced fit. They are also available in adult and youth sizes.

Rawlings' tackified lineman gloves (model number ALFFG) are made from full-grain leather with padded knuckles for extra protection. They, too, have Lycra finger gussets for enhanced fit. They are available in adult sizes only.

Also look for Ultimate Grip Vented adult receiver gloves (model number AVRG) and Half Finger lineman gloves (model number ALHFG) at RawlingsGear.com.

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

Rawlings Football Pants Sizing

Use the charts below to determine what size football pants you need.

Place a tape measure around your waist above the top of your hip bone. It should be positioned approximately where the belt is worn. Do not pull it too tight around your waist.

Round to the next largest inch.

Adult Pants
Waist (inches) 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50
Size S S M M L L XL XL 2XL 2XL 3XL 3XL

Youth Pants
Waist (inches) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
Size XS XS S S M M L L XL ZL 2XL 2XL

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

Rawlings' Leather Bags Are One-Of-A-Kind Gifts

Rawlings' leather bags are a perfectly unique gift to give or receive.

Made from the same Heart of the Hide and Player Preferred leather as your favorite glove, Rawlings' leather goods go where you go.

RawlingsGear.com carries duffel bags, laptop cases, messenger bags and more.

The Pebble Grain Leather Scout Bag (model number C801) is always in high demand. Originally designed for two scouts from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, this bag features a front flap with pockets and two large zippered compartments. It's the perfect bag for city life or traveling the world!

Rawlings' Soft Double Gusset Tan Laptop Case (model number C294) is made from Player Preferred leather. It has a front zippered pocket with organization panel, expandable back document pocket plus a pocket for pens, business cards, cell phone and more.

The Casual Pebble Grain Tan Leather Lap Top Case (model number C293) is also made from Player Preferred leather. It has a removable laptop cradle as well as an organizer compartment.

Rawlings' Pebble Grain Leather Messenger Bag (model number C225) is available in tan or black Player Preferred leather. This bag has three roomy compartments and a computer cradle for your laptop.

The Smooth Heart of the Hide Black Leather Duffel Bag (model number R500) will have people asking you where you got your bag. Get used to answering that question every time you use this 22" duffel.

The Casual Pebble Grain Leather Duffel Bag (model number C520) is a 20” duffel bag that has front and back flaps with zippered pockets on sides and front. This bag is made from Player Preferred leather.

Rawlings leather items will last as long as your glove. They get softer and comfortably weathered over time. Limited quantities are available.

RawlingsGear.com also carries other leather products such as portfolios, wallets, card cases, luggage tags, key chains, coasters, travel kits and backpacks.

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

Be the Authority With Rawlings' Umpire's Gear

Be the authority on the field with Rawlings' umpire's gear.

RawlingsGear.com carries a full line of umpire's chest protectors, masks, helmets, leg guards and accessories.

RawlingsGear.com carries two styles of chest protectors for umpires:
• The Pro style interior umpire chest protector (model number UCPPRO) features premium PU leather and a lightweight stretch-mesh back harness for a comfortable fit. Plastic shoulder caps are attached.
• The inside umpire chest protector (model number UGPC) has a ribbed form and attached plastic shoulder caps. It comes with arm pads.

Several styles of helmets and masks are available:
• Rawlings Gear's popular Coolflo hockey-style catcher’s helmet with mask (model numbers CFA1 and CFA2) has an ABS shell and Pro-Dri Plus fabric covered pads with tri-density foam lining. It is available in adult and youth sizes.
• The Coolflo hockey-style catcher’s helmet with mask (model numbers CFPPRO1 and CFPPRO2) has a scratch-resistant shell and compression-molded dual-density foam lining. It is available in adult and youth sizes.
• Umpire mask LWMX has an ultra-lightweight hollow wire frame and leather covering on the inside of the mask for comfort and moisture absorption.
• Umpire mask PWMX has a lightweight solid wire frame and simulated leather covering on the inside of the mask for comfort and moisture absorption.

Rawlings' 17.5” umpire leg guards (model number ULGPRO) can be worn inside or outside the pants and have deluxe wings for full leg protection as well as double padded knee caps.

New from Rawlings is an umpire shirt (model number BSUMP). Its 100 percent polyester mesh material and rib knit collar will keep you comfortable and looking good behind the plate. The shirt is available in columbia blue, navy and scarlet.

Don’t forget a ball bag, brush and pitch indicator to help you call the game.

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

Give a Solid Performance Every Time With Rawlings' 2-Piece Solid Web

Rawlings' 2-Piece Solid web helps pitchers hide the ball.

This 2-piece web with a middle connection creates a hinge with flex in the center of the web. The web creates a deep pocket that makes it easy to conceal the ball.

Because of the deep pocket, infielders can benefit from this web style too.

Rawlings' gloves with a 2-Piece Solid web consistently get strong reviews at RawlingsGear.com.

"If you are looking for a glove for pitcher or infielder, this is gonna be a great choice for you. It has a really good web, palm pad, index finger pad and a good look. Once you break in this glove, you are going to find out how amazing it is,” wrote jc43 of the Heart of the Hide 12 inch baseball glove (model number PRO20-9JB).

“The two-piece solid web gives a deep pocket which you should never miss the ball,” wrote Rawlings123 of his REVO Solid Core 750 Series 11.75 inch baseball glove (model number 7SC117CD).

The REVO series is Rawlings' latest glove series.

"Really well made glove. Solid web. Great looking. Still breaking it in but I will play with this one for a long time. Highly recommended," wrote Jack25 of his Heart of the Hide 11.75 inch Dual Core baseball glove (model number PRO1175DC).

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for more information on gloves with a 2-Piece Solid Web.

Quality and Value Combine in Rawlings' Performance Wood Bats

Get a great value on a wood bat with a Rawlings Performance bat.

This line of bats offers quality wood and professional styles at affordable prices.

Performance wood bats have a cupped end, which takes weight out of the bat to make it lighter and move the balance point toward the hands.

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 the face of grain.

New to the Performance series is model number 271MAR, a performance-grade maple bat with a 2-½” barrel and a Pro cupped end. It features a flared knob with an unfinished pro handle.

Other models in the Performance series are: 350FMAP (maple), 155FMAP (maple), 325LAP (ash), 302FAP (ash), 292FAP (ash), 232AP (ash), 232SIGAP (ash), 212BAP (ash), 212BSIGAP (ash) and 182AP (ash, softball).

The 325LAP ash wood bat is perfect for transitioning from a metal bat to a wood bat. It has a guaranteed -3 drop.

In addition, when you order through Rawlings Gear, you can have your name and number engraved on select wood bats.

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

Rawlings Aluminum Bats Are Made to Last

For a durable bat with a lot of pop, choose a Rawlings aluminum bat.

Aluminum bats are made either from pure aluminum or with aluminum alloys and have single-wall or double-wall barrels.

New alloys and processes such as cryogenic treatment have improved the strength of aluminum bats to the point that they are virtually unbreakable.

Bat design and higher-strength materials have allowed for aluminum bats to become lighter, enabling players to record greater swing speeds.

Thinner barrel walls have created a trampoline effect, giving batted balls greater distance.

In addition, aluminum bats have a wider sweet spot, giving the hitter a larger area to get a solid hit.

Rawlings' 5150 Exogrid with Ph.D, 5150 Alloy and Plasma bats are a few of the aluminum bats Rawlings Gear carries.

Aluminum bats were introduced in the 1970s and performed similar to wood bats. Years of innovation have led aluminum bats to outperform wood bats today.

These advances in technology have led some leagues to review their use of aluminum bats. New York City, for example, has banned aluminum bats from all youth leagues.

Since many leagues have changed their certifications and testing for the 2010-11 season, the best way to ensure your Rawlings bat is legal for your league is to review the rule book of the governing body for your league.

Read our previous articles on bat certifications, bat series and different types of Rawlings bats in our News section at RawlingsGear.com.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for information on your Rawlings aluminum bat.

Rawlings Composite Bats Get Better With Every Swing

Maximize your bat speed, power and control with a Rawlings' composite bat.

Composite bats are lighter than aluminum bats, which helps a hitter increase bat speed.

Their flexible handles, large barrels and large sweet spots make for better power numbers.

And, when fully broken in, composite fibers begin to loosen, helping the bats reach top performance—even outperforming aluminum bats.

Composite bats first became available in the mid-1980s, but they quickly disappeared because they didn't perform as well as aluminum and didn't produce that popular "ping" sound.

In the early 2000s, however, composite bats became the go-to bat in softball. Since then, they've become immensely popular, challenging aluminum bats in both durability and performance.

Today, there is a wide variety of composite choices, including all-composite bats, bats with composite handles and aluminum barrels, bats with composite outer shells over aluminum barrels and even some all-composite double-wall bats.

Rawlings' 5150 Composite and X-Treme Performance bats have 100 percent composite frames with multi-wall barrels.

To reach optimal performance, composite bats need to be broken in.

Here are some tips for breaking in a composite bat:

• Use real baseballs when breaking in a composite bat.
• It takes 100 to 200 hits to break in a composite bat, and some bats take longer than others.
• Hit live balls thrown at 40 mph or better for best results. A pitching machine works well if it is set up to throw leather baseballs. Hitting off a tee will not break in a composite bat very effectively.
• Each time you make good contact, turn the barrel about 1/8 so you break in the bat evenly.

Because composite bats perform better as they are broken in, some leagues have restricted their use. In addition, composite bats have a reputation for performing poorly or even breaking in weather that is cooler than 65 degrees.

Since many leagues have changed their certifications and testing for the 2010-11 season, the best way to ensure your Rawlings bat is legal for your league is to review the rule book of the governing body for your league.

Read our previous articles on bat certifications, bat series and different types of Rawlings bats in our News section at RawlingsGear.com.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for information on your Rawlings composite bat.

Four Levels of Play for Rawlings Bats

Rawlings Gear carries the bat you need, no matter your level of play.

Rawlings bats can be divided into four levels.

Adult or High School/College bats are for ages 13 and up. They are approved for use in most high school and college leagues.

The bat barrel is 2-5/8 inches in diameter. Bat lengths range from 30 inches to 34 inches. Bat weight is measured in weight drop, which must be -3. Most leagues require an approved BESR and BBCOR bat certification.

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. Many traveling teams use them.

The bat barrel is available in 2-5/8 inches (high school regulation) and 2-3/4 inches (big barrel). Bat lengths range from 28 inches to 32 inches. Heavier bats are about -5 weight drop; lighter bats are about -11.

Youth or Little League bats are for ages 7-12. They are used in youth leagues including Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth, PONY and AABC. All Rawlings youth bats are approved for play in all youth leagues.

The bat barrel is 2-1/4 inches in diameter. Bat lengths range from 28 inches to 32 inches. Weight drop varies. Heavier bats are about -7 weight drop; lighter bats are about -13.

T-Ball bats are for ages 5-7. They are generally used in T-ball and coach-pitch leagues.

The bat barrel is 2-1/4 inches in diameter. Bat lengths range from 25 inches to 27 inches. Weight drop is -12.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) for information on choosing the right level Rawlings bat for you or your athlete.

Rawlings’ Pro Taper Gloves Are PERFECT for Youth Athletes

If you’re looking for a new glove for your child, let Rawlings introduce you to its Pro Taper gloves in the Signature and Gold Glove Gamer series.

Pro Taper gloves are ideal for 8- to 11-year-old athletes who play at least 40 games per year.

Rawlings Gear recommends a Pro Taper glove for the player who is ready to move into a better glove, but whose hand is still too small for a Rawlings Heart of the Hide, Pro Preferred or Primo glove.

The Gold Glove Gamer Pro Taper series is new and includes three gloves:

• 10-¾” infield glove with Pro I web (model number GG1075G)
• 11” infield glove with a Single Post web (model number GG1100G)
• 11-¼” pitcher’s/infield glove with Modified Trap web (model number GG1125G). It is also available for left handers under model number GG1125G-RH.

The Signature series features gloves that are replicas of the ones Chase Utley, Derek Jeter, Torii Hunter and Pedro Martinez use. The Pro Taper design provides better control for younger players who want a pro-style glove.

Signature series gloves are:

• 11.25” baseball glove with a Pro I web (model number CU26), a game-day replica of Utley's glove.
• 11.5” baseball glove with a Basket web (model number DJ2), a game-day replica of Jeter’s glove. It is also available for left handers under model number DJ2-RH.
• 12.25” baseball glove with a Trap-Eze web (model number TH48), a game-day replica of Hunter’s glove. It is also available for left handers under model number TH48-RH.
• 11.25” baseball glove with a Modified Trap-Eze web (model number PM45), a game-day replica of Martinez’s glove. It is also available for left handers under model number PM45-RH.

These gloves are all labeled infield gloves, but they can be used in the outfield as well. Young athletes often play several positions, and the Pro Taper glove can move with them around the field.

Rawlings Gear’s Customer Care representatives are experts on Pro Taper gloves and all of Rawlings’ products, and they are committed to helping you find the right glove for your young ballplayer.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to purchase your Signature Series or Gold Glove Gamer Pro Taper glove.

Start Your Game Prep with Rawlings PRO5 Practice and Rubber Footballs

Make your practices count with Rawlings' PRO5 practice footballs.

Styled from the PRO5 football series, practice footballs are identical to their in-game counterparts but have minor cosmetic blemishes.

The PRO5 football has a four-ply TPU bladder that forms a better shape, holds in air and locks out moisture. Thick, high-strength composite lacing makes for improved grip, feel and control.

Rawlings Gear carries these PRO5 practice footballs:

• Youth size practice football (model number PRO5YP)
• Junior size practice football (model number PRO5JRP)

Rawlings Gear also carries the PRO5R rubber football series. Similar to the PRO5 series, this ball is made with a molded waterproof rubber cover, ideal for playing in wet conditions.

The PRO5R rubber football also features composite laces and a butyl bladder for improved air retention.

PRO5 rubber footballs are:

• Official size rubber football (model number PRO5RB)
• Youth size rubber football (model number PRO5RYB)
• Junior size rubber football (model number PRO5RJRB)
• Pee Wee size rubber football (model number PRO5RPWB)

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

Rawlings Introduces New Chest Protectors, Leg Guards

Catchers, keep the ball in front of you and control rebounds better with Rawlings' new catcher's equipment.

RawlingsGear.com is carrying three new catching series: 950X, XRD and Titan.

The 950X Series features a new chest protector and new leg guards with a three-dimensional style.

• The 950X Chest Protector (model number CP950X) incorporates PORON® XRD™ to provide the best ball control. Power Balance technology is embedded into the back harness. Rawlings' Dynamic Fit System creates a custom fit, with removable shoulder caps and an adjustable back harness. Yadier Molina and Geovany Soto wear this style chest protector.
• The 950X Leg Guards (model number LG950X) incorporate PORON® XRD™ in the knee for impact absorption. These leg guards feature reinforced shin pad inserts and Pro-Dri covered adjustable internal padding for moisture management and comfort.

The XRD Series features a new chest protector and new leg guards with a Pro look and feel.

• The XRD Chest Protector (model number XRDCP) also incorporates PORON® XRD™ for unbeatable ball control. Power Balance technology is also embedded in this chest protector. Rawlings' Dynamic Fit System provides optimal fit, with a customizable neck roll, removable shoulder caps and an adjustable back harness.
• The XRD Leg Guards (model number XRDLG) feature the Advanced Impact Management System (AIMS) for added protection and incorporate PORON® XRD™ in the knee for impact absorption. These leg guards feature reinforced shin pad inserts and Pro-Dri covered adjustable internal padding for moisture management and comfort.

The Coolflo Highlight Hockey Style Catcher’s Helmet is the perfect complement to the 950X and XRD series. Adult (model number HLCH1S) and youth (model number HLCH2S) helmets are available.

The Titan Series features a new chest protector and leg guards.

• The Titan Chest Protector (model number TTNCP) features Rawlings' Dynamic Fit System for optimal fit with a flat front to keep ball rebounds close and in front of the body. Removable shoulder caps and an adjustable back harness make for a custom fit.
• The Titan Leg Guards (model number TTNLG) have a conforming full shin design for comfort and mobility and Pro-Dri covered adjustable internal padding for moisture management and comfort.

These new series come in adult, intermediate, and youth sizes and are available in eight new colors: black, cardinal red, dark green, maroon, navy blue, purple, royal blue and scarlet.

RawlingsGear.com can personalize your 950X or XRD chest protector with your name. Just choose the personalization option when adding to your cart.

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

The Next Great Players Use Rawlings' Professional Wood Bats

Rawlings reserves the top 15 percent of wood for its bats labeled “Professional.” These bats are used in the Minor Leagues.

Like Rawlings' Pro Preferred wood bats, Professional bats have a high-gloss, ultra-protective clear finish.

They are made with a flared knob and a cupped end. The Pro cupped end takes weight out of the bat, making it lighter and moving the balance point toward the hands.

Also like Pro Preferred bats, Professional bats use assorted Major League profiles.

A new bat it the Professional model series is an ash wood bat with a 2-½” barrel and a Pro cupped end. It is the same profile and shape as the bat Joe Mauer swings. Find it at RawlingsGear.com under model number JM77AP.

Other Professional wood bats in the series are: model number 271MAP (maple), 460MAP (maple), 271BAP (ash), 460AP (ash), 288RJAP (ash), 143BAP (ash), 350BKAP (ash), 155BAP (ash) and 433AP (ash).

The 155BAP ash wood bat and is great for wood bat tournaments.

For safety, 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. According to MLB, the straighter the grain, the stronger the bat. These bats should be hit on face of grain.

When you order through Rawlings Gear, you can have your name and number engraved on select wood bats.

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

Give the Gift (Card) of Rawlings Gear

Check the athletes off your holiday list by giving them Rawlings Gear gift cards.

Rawlings Gear makes it easy to send a gift card to your loved ones.

Traditional gift cards can be sent through U.S. mail and usually arrive in 3-5 business days, and e-gift cards can be delivered to the recipient as soon as credit card funds are verified.

Gift cards are available in any amount you choose.

One great feature of giving a Rawlings Gear gift card is that the balance can be checked online.

To check a balance, you'll need your gift card number and PIN. Both numbers are on the card.

Upon redemption, any unused balance will be carried over for future purchases.

If the purchase exceeds the gift card amount, the difference must be paid using a credit card. Gift card codes should be treated like cash and will not be replaced if lost or stolen.

Gift cards are valid only at RawlingsGear.com.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to learn how to purchase or check your balance on Rawlings Gear gift cards.

How to Choose a Second Baseman's Glove

Second basemen are known for their quick hands and even quicker turn on a double play.

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

• Choose a smaller glove with a shallow pocket. A shallow pocket equals maximum control at second base.
• An open web will help you get to the ball more quickly when turning two.

One of RawlingsGear.com's most popular second baseman's gloves is the Pro Preferred 11.25 inch 2-Tone baseball glove (model number PROS12IC2T).

Ryan of Kennesaw, Ga., recently wrote at online review of his PROS12IC2T: "For a second baseman, this is the perfect glove. The leather is extremely soft for an awesome feel, yet at the same time it is very durable. I would recommend this to any middle infielder, hands down."

Another popular choice is the Chase Utley Signature Series 11.25 inch Pro Taper baseball glove (model number CU26).

The glove is a game day replica of the glove used by Utley, the Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman and a four-time All-Star.

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

Get the Performance Edge with Power Balance Products for Rawlings

Top athletes from around the country wear Power Balance to give them the performance edge, and Rawlings makes it easy for you to try it too.

Rawlings' products with Power Balance have a hologram embedded in them that interacts with your body’s natural energy field to improve your balance, strength and flexibility.

Try Rawlings' batting gloves (model number BGPPWRB), 950X chest protector (model number CP950X), performance shirt (model number PBPS) or performance wristband (model number PBWRIST) with Power Balance technology.

Power Balance believers use three tests that just might make a believer out of you:

Test your balance:
• Start with heels and toes together, then put your arms out into a "T."
• Lift one leg and balance while another person pushes down on one of your arms while you resist. Do not push out, but straight down.
• Then repeat this same test with the Power Balance product on.

Test your strength:
• Start with your heels and toes together, with your arms relaxed at your side, and cup your hands.
• Let another person make a fist and push down to try to put you off balance.
• Then repeat this same test with the Power Balance product on.

Test your flexibility:
• As with the other tests, start with your heels and toes together.
• Stretch one hand in front of your body and rotate as far as back as you can, tracing your finger with your eyes.
• Then repeat this same test with the Power Balance product on.


Go to PowerBalance.com to watch videos of these tests for balance, strength, and flexibility.

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

Serve One Up From Your Kitchen with Rawlings' 'Snack Pack' Helmets

Eating dessert from a helmet never tasted so good!

Show your dedication to your team while entertaining with Rawlings' 8-ounce mini replica batting helmets. The set comes with six helmets, perfect for dishing out ice cream, snow cones or your favorite snack.

The flat top keeps the contents from spilling.

Teams available are the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers.

If serving a small dinner party isn't enough, take a note from one satisfied customer's playbook.

In a review at RawlingsGear.com, Beemer wrote: “I ordered 250 of these helmets for my wedding. I received them all within a week! This is a great product to show love for your hometown!"

From snack-size to full-size helmets, Rawlings is the official helmet provider of Major League Baseball.

Visit RawlingsGear.com or contact a Rawlings Gear Customer Care representative at (866) 678-GEAR(4327) to buy your Rawlings “snack pack” MLB helmets.

Rawlings Pro Preferred Bats Are the Bats the Pros Use

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

These wood bats prove effective at the professional level year after year.

They 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, 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.

Pro Preferred wood bats are based off assorted Major League profiles. Model numbers are P460M (maple), P302M (maple), P288RJ (ash) and P302 (ash).

The maple bat P302M and ash bat P302 are Major League overruns, either too heavy or light to make the MLB cut.

In addition, when you order through Rawlings Gear, 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 wood bat.

Give Me an 'H'! A Pro H Web, That Is

Looking for a deep pocket and open web? Rawlings' gloves with a Pro H web are perfect!

This web has two vertical bars connected by a horizontal strip, providing increased stability and glove control.

The Pro H web also has an added bonus—It allows players to look through the webbing to shield their eyes from the sun and lights on high pop flies.

SchdyVars10 recently wrote an online review at RawlingsGear.com.

He said of his Gold Glove 11.75 inch baseball glove with a Pro H web (model number GG1175BW): "This glove is one of the best Rawlings gloves I've owned. This glove is a very great quality for a very low price. It broke in within two weeks and has not stretched out in the lacing or the web. I have used this glove for a whole season and I have not needed to use leather conditioner or any special product to keep it from wearing. I love this glove!

Frankkor1 feels the same way about his Pro Preferred 11.75 inch 2-Tone baseball glove with a Pro H web (model number PROS17HC2T).

"This is my third Rawlings baseball glove (I refuse to buy any other brand) and, in my opinion, there isn't a better glove out there. You can really tell that this glove is made of the finest leather and is handcrafted to perfection. I can see myself using this glove for many years to come. I would definitely recommend this glove to anyone who is looking for a high-end glove. It's not cheap, but it is well worth it!" he wrote.

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