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Selecting the Right Wood

A quality at-bat starts with quality wood, and this is why the game's biggest pros trust Rawlings at the plate. Rawlings' goal is to provide athletes with the most durable, balanced and high-performing bat whether it be constructed from ash or maple. Understanding the key difference between ash and maple is essential to maximizing each swing and outperforming the competition in every game.

Maple

• Maple's closed grains are less visible and will not flake, splinter or separate, thus making it far more durable than ash
• Maple is very dense with an 8%-10% moisture content resulting in a harder hitting surface
• Maple can feel slightly heavier than ash due to its closed grain structure

Ash

• As one of the strongest timbers available, ash is durable and known for its exceptional feel
• Ash is porous and lightweight due to its open grain structure
• Ash contains a higher moisture content (10%-12%) resulting in additional flexibility/whip

Rawlings Protege Big Stick 151T Youth Ash Wood Baseball Bat - New for 2013

One of the toughest transitions a hitter will face is making the switch from aluminum to wood bats. The weight drop in the bat is key to offensive success. Rawlings youth wood bats are designed for players getting an early start with wood at the Little League ranks. Rawlings' Velo wood bats offer the lowest drop weights in the market with a guaranteed minimum of -7.5oz. The Rawlings' Protege wood bat is built with a guaranteed minimum -5oz weight drop and a 2 1/2" big barrel. Infused with the authenticity and expertise that has made Rawlings woos bats a favorite of pros, the Velo and Protege wood bats will prepare elite youth players looking to develop their game early for the next-level of play.

Specs:

• Wood: Ash
  
• Barrel: 2 1/2"
  
• Handle: 7/8"
• Length: 29", 30", 31", 32"
• Cupped: Yes
• Guaranteed to be -5oz
  
• 151T
  
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