2012 Rawlings 5150 VELO BBCOR: BB51V Adult Images
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- 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
- -3 Length to Weight Ratio
- 5150 Alloy
- BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play
- Designed to Increase Swing VELOcity
- Extended Barrel Design
- Free Shipping!
- Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
- One-Piece Design
- Precision-Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology
- Stiff Handle For Consistent Feel
- Superior Balance and Feel
by BW - Dec 13, 2011
Pros: This BBCOR bat is like none other out on the market. I have tried many BBCOR bats and this one was easily the best. The balance of the bat is amazing and far better than most BBCOR's. The pop on this bat is BESR comparable. All of the coaches at my organization unamimously agreed this is the best BBCOR on the market.
Cons: Grip tape is very good, but doesn't last very long
Review Summary
based on 28 ratings. 28 user reviews.
New for 2012! Increase your swing VELOcity with the Rawlings 5150 VELO! The 5150 VELO features an incredibly lightweight design and thinner walls to help players increase their swing speed and hit the ball further. The VELO is made from Rawlings 5150 Alloy that features unmatched durability that provides 10x more strength than traditional alloys. This allows Rawlings to make the barrel walls much thinner to produce a lighter swing weight. But that's not all. The 5150 VELO is also assisted by Precision Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology that lowers the swing weight and surrounds the maximum rebound zone with thin walls to create additional barrel flex. The precision manufacturing techniques used by Rawlings give players the maximum allowable performance by a BBCOR baseball bat. Maximum allowable performance, increased swing speed, and thin walls will equate to one thing: MORE POWER AT THE PLATE! A stiff handle design produces consistent feel so that players can swing for the fences each and every time up. Rawlings: Maximum Performance Where it Matters Most on the Field! The 5150 VELO is BBCOR Certified. It is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Free Shipping!
28 Product Reviews
Review This Batby BW - Dec 13, 2011
Pros: This BBCOR bat is like none other out on the market. I have tried many BBCOR bats and this one was easily the best. The balance of the bat is amazing and far better than most BBCOR's. The pop on this bat is BESR comparable. All of the coaches at my organization unamimously agreed this is the best BBCOR on the market.
Cons: Grip tape is very good, but doesn't last very long
by Max - Dec 15, 2011
Pros: great balance. large sweet spot. no sting
Cons: grip nice but like all bats doesn't last long
by VMFT - Dec 26, 2011
Pros: Just got this bat the other day. Is a lot more balanced than anyother bbcor bats I have felt. THe pop on this bat seeems very good for bbcor and is comparable to BESR. The graphics are cool too, the barrel is very long. Grip seems good, not to thich and hands do not slip easily.
Cons: None yet, some say grip doesn't last long.
by Swagger - Jan 09, 2012
Pros: This bat has great pop. It has a longer sweet spot than any other bats we have tried, and seems to be really well balanced.
Cons: None so far..
by BD - Jan 24, 2012
Pros: Very good pop for a BBCOR bat. Has pop comparable to a BESR and very balanced. Used other BBCORs,(Easton, Marucci, Nike)but very impressed with this bat.
Cons: None yet.
by clett - Feb 10, 2012
Pros: best bbcor i have hit with. well balanced and lots of pop
Cons: paint chipping
by Corey S. The beast - Jan 29, 2012
Pros: Its not top heavy . One of the best bbcore bats you can get. Has great pop.
Cons: The handle is great but doesnt last long.But just get a new grip
by NEFlorida - Feb 14, 2012
Pros: Great bat! Seems to be weighted just off the handle, which allows you to accelerate through the zone. The pop is not what we came to expect from BESR, but is very good. Comparing to other BBCOR's (Marrucci, Nike, Demarini, and Louisville Slugger), this bat is, in my opinion, superior. I had a Z1000 and have since put it away, in order to swing this Rawlings. It also has a different "ping" sound, similiar to BESR aluminum bats. The price also makes it a very good buy, compared to the other bats on the market.
Cons: None
by KyBaseball - Feb 11, 2012
Pros: Best bat on the market, whole bat is a sweetspot, best pop of any bbcor, As good or better than the rip it prototype 2,great grip with great feal, great balance
Cons: grip comes off quickly
by VELO LOVER 44 - Mar 29, 2012
Pros: The balance of the velo is amazing. All my teammates are dropping their regular 5150's and swinging the velo!
Cons: There will be complaints from opposing teams of how the 5150 velo is too much of a boss to be BBCOR.
by BIG HITTER - Feb 04, 2012
Pros: LOVER THE BAT
Cons: NONE
by State Champs! EBA - Feb 08, 2012
Pros: This bat isn't top heavy at all and has great balance.Hits great and actually sounds pretty good to be a BBCOR bat. I have tried the TPX exo, the rawlings machine, Prototype 2 and have picked up a vodoo (top heavy) but this is my favorite.
Cons: I really dont see any cons but we have only been using it for about 3 weeks.
by bobcats#22 - Feb 09, 2012
Pros: great pop better then besr voodoo hands down. best bbcor on the market
Cons: none some say grip doesnt last but nothing pine tar and tape cant fix
by MattFilip - Mar 23, 2012
Pros: Nice pop off the bat.Great looking
Cons: Grip ok going to change it
by Mac - Feb 20, 2012
Pros: Great bat. Very ballanced.
Cons: None so far
by Love the game - Feb 29, 2012
Pros: Love the bat has good popand sounds good
Cons:
by slingblade - Mar 01, 2012
Pros: well balanced, large sweetspot for a bbcor, and great grip
Cons: Grip wears down easy, and the bat gets scratched easy
by Matt Filip - Mar 12, 2012
Pros: Son loves the bat. Nice sweet spot.. It is a keeper
Cons: Concern about the grip from other reviews but no problem so far.
by 0515 - Mar 16, 2012
Pros: The most balanced bat I have swung. Alot better than the regular 5150.
Cons: None yet and hope never
by HomeRunKid - Apr 08, 2012
Pros: the weight of this bat is evenly distributed and feels lighter than the weight it says. It hits and feels like no other bbcor bat on the market. ive already hit 2 home runs with it, im a junior in high school and this bat is the way to go.
Cons: NONE
by Baseball2 - Apr 17, 2012
Pros: This is by far the best bbcor bat I have swung. The pop is comparable to besr bats. This bat has a huge barrel and huge sweet spot. Better than the 5150 alloy because it is more balance and feels really light.
Cons: The grip doesn't last long, but I like how athletic tape feels better anyway.
by beast - Apr 20, 2012
Pros: Im 13 hit 3 over already great bat and graphics.
Cons: none
by JJones19 - Apr 20, 2012
Pros: It seems like every bat on the market is "the best BBCOR bat ever made!" and has "more pop than a BESR!" I can honestly say that this bat is the best BBCOR i have swung this year. I've used an Easton XL1 and an S2, the original 5150, a Marucci Black and an Omaha, and the 5150 velo is the best hands down. Swings light, hits like a 2 piece, but solid like a 1 piece. It's definitely worth every penny.
Cons: It's got a pretty significant rattle for hitters who aren't as strong, especially when compared to the Marucci black. However, if you've got good bat speed, you can't beat the pop of this bat.
by boneman - Apr 28, 2012
Pros: this is a very well balanced bat with lots of pop to it, one of the better bbcor bat out there, would highly recommend this bat.
Cons: after a week some of the matte finish started to come off but that doesnt really effect the performance so...
by Big boss - May 14, 2012
Pros: It has great pop and doesn't vibrate when you hit it off the handle like most bats it has good sound and I love it
Cons: ....
by tim - Mar 04, 2012
Pros: this bat is amazing. grip is awsome, sweet spots is huge, i was hitting farther with this bat than with my nike cx2 composite. no lie. this bats isnt top heavy its easily the best bat on the market right now
Cons: the design of the bat could be nicer
by raiders baseball - Mar 16, 2012
Pros: it started off with great pop! The grip tape is nice and soft, no vibration when jammed!
Cons: scratched eaasily, tape doesn't last, the pop begins to slowly get less and less.
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Ask QuestionIs this a good bat for power hitters?
Asked by CK10 on Apr 29, 2012
Yes, the BB51V is a good option for power hitters. It has a lot of pop and a very balanced feel for an increased swing speed.
· Apr 29, 2012
Is there a breakin period for the velo 5150?
Asked by Codykid on Apr 28, 2012
No, aluminum does not require any break in.
· Apr 28, 2012
Which is the best bat between the 5150 and the Velo 5150?
Asked by Murph on Apr 24, 2012
The BBCA 5150 and the BB51V 5150 are both very popular and durable BBCOR bats. The difference is the BB51V 5150 is designed to increase the players swing speed and have a more balanced feel. Both of these bats have great pop and is more on a personal choice on choosing one over the other.
· Apr 24, 2012
Is the VELO end loaded?
Asked by Dalton on Apr 14, 2012
This bat has a very balanced feel and is designed to give players a faster swing speed. This is not an end loaded bat.
· Apr 14, 2012
I own a Rawlings 5150 Exogrid Ph.D. Just odered the 5150 Velo. What difference can I expect?
Asked by Jordan on Apr 06, 2012
Even though both are one piece alloy bats, the Rawlings Exogrid will have a little stiffer feel to it than the Velo. The Velo will have a slightly lighter swing weight compared to the Exogrid.
· Apr 06, 2012
What has been the better bat, the Machine or 5150 Velo?
Asked by DK on Mar 14, 2012
Rawlings is manufacturing very good BBCOR bats this year. All three of their models have been very popular and we have seen great reviews. The Machine has a composite handle, alloy barrel with a slight end loaded feel, and the VELO is a very balanced bat, one piece design. Both bats also feature little vibration. There is no clear cut better bat between these two and picking one will be based more on what feels best to the hitter.
· Mar 14, 2012
Is the Velo the same exact bat as the basic 5150 w/ the exception of an improved end cap, or are there other differences.? If so, what are they?
Asked by jim on Mar 12, 2012
The Rawlings 5150 Velo has a lighter swing weight and is designed to increase the swing velocity. It will feel more balanced than the regular Rawlings 5150.
· Mar 12, 2012
Is this bat better than the 5150 alloy that's $199?
Asked by rawlings on Mar 08, 2012
The Velo is a newer model. It is more balanced than the 5150. Both are high performing bats.
· Mar 08, 2012
What's the difference between this Velo and the identical Velo with the black letters?
Asked by Jcircs on Mar 01, 2012
These bats are all the same, just different models. This Velo is an adult bat. The others on the website that have black letters are youth and senior league bats.
· Mar 01, 2012
How does this bat compare with the COMbat B3 BBCOR bat? Without being biased, which would you recommend?
Asked by Alex on Feb 29, 2012
Depends on the hitter. The Velo will have a lighter swing weight and I would recommend that one for a contact hitter looking to improve swing speed. The B3 may feel a little more endloaded and is great for stronger hitters with good swing speed
· Feb 29, 2012
Is the Velo a one piece or a two piece bat design?
Asked by mjb on Feb 29, 2012
The Rawlings 5150 Velo is a one piece bat. For more one piece aluminum adult bats like this one, check out this link: http://www.justbats.com/products/baseball%20bats~adult/approved%20for~bbcor/material~aluminum/
· Feb 29, 2012
The Velo is a one piece all alloy bat.
· Feb 29, 2012
How does this bat compare to Rawling's earlier BBCOR 5150. I've hit with the first model and I like it alot, I'm trying to decide whether to buy the earlier model or this one.
Asked by teb on Feb 24, 2012
The VELO is designed to be more balanced and lighter weight.
· Feb 24, 2012
Is this bat a good transition from -8, -5 bats?
Asked by Harry Potter on Feb 23, 2012
The BB51V is lightweight and balanced. It is perfect for a player making the transition to a BBCOR bat.
· Feb 23, 2012
I am looking for the most balanced BBCOR bat I can find. Which one would be a good choice? Please make a specific recommendation.
Asked by rush67 on Feb 22, 2012
An Easton S1, S2, or S3, the Rawlings 5150 Velo, the DeMarini Voodoo, and the Rip-It Prototype II are all going to be some of the most balanced bats we have, just to name a few. If you need any further assistance in trying to select the right bat, give us a call at 1-866-321-2287.
· Feb 22, 2012
Does this bat meet the requirements for use in high school play for 2012? It would also be used for Little League Seniors.
Asked by Falcon on Feb 20, 2012
This bat is BBCOR certified, which makes it legal for high school and collegiate play. Based on the information I have, this will also be legal for Senior League Baseball. I would suggest checking with your league director to make sure though.
· Feb 20, 2012
What, if any, difference is there between the 5150 Velo and the regular 5150 besides the paint?
Asked by Barracuda on Feb 05, 2012
The Velo is designed for lighter swing speeds and has a balanced weight.
· Feb 06, 2012
Does the Velo BB51V or the 5150 BBCA have a longer barrel?
Asked by Nick on Feb 04, 2012
The Velo has a slightly longer barrel than the 5150.
· Feb 06, 2012
Which is better? This bat or the Machine?
Asked by Topher on Feb 01, 2012
Either bat would be a great choice.
· Feb 01, 2012
main differences between this and the $199 easton power brigade xl?
Asked by Nate on Jan 27, 2012
The Velo will be a one piece all alloy bat with a balanced feel. The XL3 is going to be a one piece alloy design as well but will have more of an endload feel to the bat.
· Jan 27, 2012
What are the differences in the BB51V and BBCA Rawlings 5150 models.
Asked by Tighe on Jan 18, 2012
These two bats are very similar. About the only difference you'll see is in the swing there will be what the manufacturer refers to as a lower MOI or Moment of Inertia. This is designed to increase swing velocity.
· Jan 19, 2012
my team just bought this bat, the old 5150 and the new voodoo. which bat is the best for a heavy pull hitter?
Asked by trojanboi on Jan 13, 2012
The Velo should work really well for him.
· Jan 13, 2012
Is this bat made with the same materials as last years regular 5150 model? Last years bat had great pop, will this model have the same? thanks.
Asked by steve on Jan 03, 2012
Yes. This bat is made of the same materials, the only difference will be that the Velo is designed to have lighter swing speeds than the 5150. Both bats have great pop and will be very durable.
· Jan 03, 2012
Is the barrel size on the 32" 29 oz bat the same diameter as the BESR 5150 EXOGRID bat? Rawlings Gold Rush bat had a noticeable difference which was smaller compared to the EXOGRID and other 5150 BESR bats; you could see and feel the difference.
Asked by WHITT on Dec 23, 2011
Yes. The barrel diameter on the 5150 Velo will be the same as the 5150 Exogrid. I'm not sure about the Rawlings Rush Gold, as that bat has been discontinued for quite some time, but I do remember that it had a more significant taper than your average adult bat.
· Dec 23, 2011
what is the difference between this and the one with black writing?
Asked by Ty on Dec 21, 2011
Both models use the same 5150 alloy. The VELO is just a newer model.
· Dec 22, 2011
is this going to be en loaded
Asked by bballfreak123 on Dec 15, 2011
This is going to be a very well balanced bat and will have very good pop.
· Dec 15, 2011
How is the pop compared to the old 5150? And are the 2 bats weighted the same?
Asked by Zack on Dec 04, 2011
The pop is going to be similar to the 5150. Both bats are going to be weighted the same.
· Dec 05, 2011
My son is more of a power hitter, sounds like the velo may give him a little more pop & bat speed vs the 5150? Does it have the same balance/feel as the old 5150? Thanks!!
Asked by daviedawg on Dec 02, 2011
The Velo would be an excellent bat. It's nicely balanced, has the longer barrel for a bigger sweet spot, and great pop.
· Dec 02, 2011
Which rawlings bat do you prefer?
Asked by bigmike on Dec 01, 2011
The VELO is just a newer model of the 5150 alloy. Both are going to perform similar to each other.
· Dec 02, 2011
is the velo weighted the same as the old 5150? and do the bats have about the same pop?
Asked by zack on Dec 01, 2011
This bat is designed to give the player a faster swing speed. This bat is made of the same materials as the older 5150 and will have similar pop.
· Dec 01, 2011
Will there be a huge noticeable difference between the Velo 5150 and a full composite BBCOR bat? If so, which composite bat would you suggest? My son is a contact hitter.
Asked by Pat on Nov 28, 2011
The Velo would be a nice choice. It is nicely balanced and has a nice pop.
· Nov 28, 2011
would you recommend this bat over the 5150?
Asked by gimo on Nov 22, 2011
Both of these bats have the same alloy, this will be more of a personal preference. This bat is very similar to the original 5150.
· Nov 22, 2011
which bat would be better for a contact hitter this 5150 easton s2 or easton s3
Asked by Rob on Nov 20, 2011
These are all going to be great bats for a contact hitter. The S2 and 5150 are going to be the best out of these 3 to use. They are both going to be what you are looking for.
· Nov 20, 2011
Would you guys prefer this or the Demarini Voodo or the Rip It prototype?
Asked by Ehahn28 on Nov 17, 2011
Depends on if your preference is 1 or 2 piece bats, or if you prefer balanced or slight end weighting, alloy or composite. Each one of those bats offer something different. Voodoo is outstanding 2 piece, slight end weighted, composite handle, alloy barrel,great pop, the Prototype is a 1 piece all alloy, immediate pop, vibration reduction handle, nice balance. The Velo is 1 piece extended barrel for a huge sweet spot, nice balance, great pop.
· Nov 17, 2011
is the velo5150 better than the regular 5150 and why?
Asked by Bill on Nov 16, 2011
They are actually quite similar in design. The Velo is designed to have a slightly lower MOI for more bat speed.
· Nov 16, 2011
HOW IS THE POP OFF THE BAT COMPARED TO THE 5150
Asked by B on Nov 15, 2011
The Velo has Precision-Optimized Performance (pOp) Technology, so it has tremendous pop!
· Nov 15, 2011
How does this years bat compare to last years. Im debating which to get
Asked by Matt on Nov 09, 2011
This has a longer barrel and is designed to increase bat speed.
· Nov 09, 2011
would this bat be good for a contact hitter
Asked by Jake on Nov 05, 2011
Yes, this is a very good bat for contact hitters.
· Nov 05, 2011
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