{"product_id":"2027-rawlings-icon-3-bbcor-baseball-bat-rbb7i3","title":"2027 Rawlings Icon -3 BBCOR Baseball Bat RBB7I3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon -3 BBCOR Baseball Bat - RBB7I3\u003c\/strong\u003e combines a two-piece composite construction with Rawlings' In\/Tense Carbon Composite barrel technology to give stronger hitters a responsive barrel and a controlled, connected feel through the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the design is the \u003cstrong\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, engineered to create a large, responsive hitting surface while maintaining the smooth feel associated with the Icon platform. Rawlings pairs that barrel with \u003cstrong\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reinforces the barrel-to-handle connection and helps maintain consistent energy transfer through contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-piece composite construction is designed to provide a composed overall feel while allowing hitters to generate barrel speed without the harsher feedback often associated with stiffer one-piece designs. A cushioned, tacky \u003cstrong\u003eRevGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes the handle for added comfort and control during batting practice, games, and repeated swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers comparing other bats in this category can browse our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/bbcor-baseball-bats\"\u003eBBCOR Baseball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite Barrel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRawlings' \u003cstrong\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite\u003c\/strong\u003e construction is designed to create a large, responsive barrel with a broad usable hitting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composite layup is engineered to balance barrel performance, durability, and overall feel while giving hitters the larger sweet-spot characteristics expected from the Icon platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a composite barrel, its characteristics can continue to change as the material is used and broken in. Players who want to better understand that process can read our guide explaining \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-bat-rolling\"\u003ewhat bat rolling is and how composite break-in works\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilizes the connection between the barrel and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reinforcing this junction, the design is intended to reduce unwanted movement at the connection point and maintain a more consistent feel through contact. This helps preserve the composed feel of the two-piece construction while keeping the barrel and handle working together throughout the swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Piece Composite Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rawlings Icon uses a \u003cstrong\u003etwo-piece composite design\u003c\/strong\u003e that separates the barrel and handle before joining them through the connection system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis construction can help reduce vibration reaching the hitter's hands while maintaining enough feedback to keep the swing connected. It also contributes to the smoother overall feel that many players prefer from premium composite bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e-3 Swing Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e-3 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the Rawlings Icon a substantially heavier overall profile than lighter youth and travel-ball models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration is designed for stronger hitters who have the bat speed and strength to control additional barrel mass through the hitting zone. Maintaining barrel control is especially important with a heavier bat, as added mass only benefits the hitter when swing speed and mechanics remain consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRevGrip Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRevGrip\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a cushioned, tacky surface designed to give hitters a secure connection to the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of cushioning and tack helps improve comfort during repeated swings while maintaining enough feel through the hands to stay connected to the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComposite Break-In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rawlings Icon -3 uses a composite barrel, and composite barrels can change as repeated impacts gradually work the carbon fiber and resin structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want to break the barrel in entirely through hitting can do so naturally. We explain the differences between the two approaches in our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/bat-rolling-vs-natural-break-in\"\u003ebat rolling vs. natural break-in\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers who do not want to spend an extended period breaking in a new composite barrel, Big Dawg Bats also offers our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003ePrecision Bat Rolling Service\u003c\/a\u003e as an optional service for qualifying composite bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers looking for internal barrel modification can also review our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003eComposite Bat Shaving Service\u003c\/a\u003e and the durability tradeoffs associated with that process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore \u0026amp; After Compression Verification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery serviced bat includes \u003cstrong\u003ebefore-and-after Compression VERIFICATION Video\u003c\/strong\u003e so customers can see the actual compression readings from their bat rather than relying only on reported numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe numbers matter — but being able to see the test provides an additional level of verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon BBCOR Baseball Bat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: RBB7I3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-3 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 5\/8\" barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-piece composite construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite barrel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Loss Technology connection system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevGrip handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for stronger high school and college-level hitters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RBB7I3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawlings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Icon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Baseball\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e -3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-Piece Composite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e In\/Tense Carbon Composite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero Loss Technology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e RevGrip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product specifications described above apply to the \u003cstrong\u003estock, unmodified bat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bat selected with rolling, shaving, ring removal, or another alteration is a modified bat. Modified bats should not be represented as retaining manufacturer approval, eligibility, or warranty status for sanctioned competition. Customers are responsible for understanding the rules governing equipment in any league or event in which the bat may be used.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAWLINGS","offers":[{"title":"32\/29oz","offer_id":51744619659510,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33\/30oz","offer_id":51744619692278,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"34\/31oz","offer_id":51744619725046,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31\/28oz","offer_id":51744622641398,"sku":null,"price":449.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/RBB7I3-40.jpg?v=1790351663","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2027-rawlings-icon-3-bbcor-baseball-bat-rbb7i3","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}