{"product_id":"2027-rawlings-icon-5-usssa-baseball-bat-rut7i5","title":"2027 Rawlings Icon -5 Travel Ball 1.15 BPF Baseball Bat RUT7I5","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon -5 Travel Ball 1.15 BPF Baseball Bat - RUT7I5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pairs a large \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a responsive two-piece composite construction for stronger hitters who want more barrel mass and a more authoritative swing. Rawlings' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creates a large, responsive hitting surface, while \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps stabilize the connection between the barrel and handle for a more consistent feel through contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe -5 configuration adds significantly more overall mass than the -8 and -10 models, making it best suited for hitters who already have the strength and bat speed to control a heavier barrel. The two-piece design helps keep the bat composed through contact, while the cushioned, tacky \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevGrip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a secure and comfortable connection to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers comparing similar bats can browse our complete selection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/collections\/usssa-baseball-bats\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTravel Ball Baseball Bats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRawlings' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is engineered to create a large, responsive composite barrel with a broad usable hitting area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composite layup is designed to provide consistent barrel response while supporting the larger 2 3\/4-inch profile. Combined with the heavier -5 configuration, this gives stronger hitters more barrel presence through the hitting zone while maintaining the responsive composite characteristics associated with the Rawlings Icon series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a composite barrel, its characteristics can continue to change as the carbon fiber and resin structure is worked through repeated impacts. Players who want to better understand that process can read our guide explaining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-bat-rolling\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhat bat rolling is and how composite break-in works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero Loss Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reinforces and stabilizes the connection between the barrel and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy controlling movement at this junction, the system is designed to maintain a consistent connection between both sections of the bat while reducing unwanted feedback reaching the hitter's hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis allows hitters to get the smoother feel associated with a two-piece composite design without making the barrel feel disconnected from the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Piece Composite Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rawlings Icon uses a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo-piece composite construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that separates the barrel and handle before joining them through its connection system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design helps reduce harsh vibration reaching the hands while maintaining enough feedback for the hitter to remain aware of the barrel throughout the swing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor stronger hitters taking aggressive swings, that smoother feedback can be particularly noticeable during extended batting sessions and tournament play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-5 Swing Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-5 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives the Rawlings Icon a substantially heavier swing profile than the -8 and -10 models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat additional mass can provide more barrel presence through contact, but only when the hitter has enough strength and bat speed to control it. The -5 is therefore best suited for more physically developed players who can maintain their mechanics without allowing the heavier barrel to slow the swing or pull the hands out of position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players progressing toward heavier bats, the -5 can also serve as an important transition before moving into a -3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-Inch Barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the large barrel profile commonly found on Travel Ball bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with the In\/Tense Carbon Composite construction and heavier -5 configuration, the larger diameter gives stronger hitters a substantial hitting surface with additional mass behind the barrel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevGrip Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevGrip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses a cushioned, tacky surface designed to give hitters a secure connection to the handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of cushioning and tack helps maintain grip security during aggressive swings while improving comfort during extended cage sessions, practices, and tournament weekends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposite Break-In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Rawlings Icon -5 uses a composite barrel, and composite barrels can change as repeated impacts gradually work the carbon fiber and resin structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlayers who prefer to break the barrel in entirely through hitting can do so naturally. We explain the differences between the two approaches in our guide to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/blogs\/news\/bat-rolling-vs-natural-break-in\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebat rolling vs. natural break-in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor customers who do not want to spend an extended period breaking in a new composite barrel, Big Dawg Bats also offers our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/ultimate-break-in\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision Bat Rolling Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an optional service for qualifying composite bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustomers considering internal barrel modification can also review our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/bat-shaving\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposite Bat Shaving Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the durability tradeoffs associated with that process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore \u0026amp; After Compression Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery serviced bat includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebefore-and-after Compression VERIFICATION Video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so customers can see the actual compression readings from their bat rather than relying only on reported numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe numbers matter — but being able to see the test provides an additional level of verification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: RUT7I5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-5 length-to-weight ratio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32-inch length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 3\/4-inch barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-piece composite construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn\/Tense Carbon Composite barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero Loss Technology connection system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevGrip handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavier -5 swing profile for stronger hitters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RUT7I5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rawlings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baseball\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrop Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 3\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-Piece Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In\/Tense Carbon Composite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnection Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zero Loss Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RevGrip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModification Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product specifications described above apply to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estock, unmodified bat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAWLINGS","offers":[{"title":"30\/25oz","offer_id":51744671072502,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31\/26oz","offer_id":51744671105270,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32\/27oz","offer_id":51744671138038,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/5331\/0454\/files\/RUT7I10-130.jpg?v=1790354000","url":"https:\/\/www.bigdawgbatrolling.com\/products\/2027-rawlings-icon-5-usssa-baseball-bat-rut7i5","provider":"Big Dawg Bats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}