What is the quick review?
After recording several hitter's experiences with the 2019 Rawlings Velo, we write this review. In short, hitters liked the light swing, loud sound, and trusted name of the 2019 Velo. The bat is a light swinging, sounds loud, and can hit it well if you can dial it in. Many players don't like what they think is the smaller sweet spot and the hand wrings on mishits.
What models and sizes are available?
In short, hitters liked the light swing, loud sound, and trusted name of the 2019 Velo. A few did not like the hand sting and smaller barrel size. We'd recommend the bat to those who want a traditional feeling stiff bat with a light swing and a loud sound. Exit speeds looked good, but the bat lacked the swing weight to be considered a fireball. But it swings well, and a good hitter can make this work fine.
How is it built?
Like years past, the 2019 Rawlings Velo uses an extended composite end cap on a single-piece aluminum bat that uses variable wall thickness to extend the barrel's length. In English, they:
- Put on a plastic end cap that goes well into the barrel of the bat to bring down the weight.
- Change the thickness of the barrel walls to extend its profile and increase the trampoline effect closer to the end cap and knob.
- Produce the main portion of the bat in a single piece of high-grade aluminum.
How does it compare?
Except the stock grip, there are virtually no changes in the 2019 Velo when compared to the 2018 version. Many would say that is a good thing. They liked the light swing, durable nature, and loud ping of the trusty Rawlings. That said, you'd do well to look for the 2018 version of the bat.
