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.