2025 Rawlings REVERSE Review

Name: 2025 Rawlings REVERSE Review
Item: 2025 Rawlings REVERSE
Author: BatDigest

By Bat Digest • Updated December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

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Verdict

The 2025 Reverse is a premium, power-leaning fastpitch bat with a new barrel concept. It can hit, but it is expensive and not fully proven.

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Key takeaways

How Good is the 2025 Rawlings Mantra Reverse: It is ranked 7 out of 64 in Fastpitch -9 bats.
Who is the 2025 Rawlings Mantra Reverse for: Power hitters willing to pay for a new barrel concept.
Database rank: 2025 Rawlings Reverse Fastpitch drop -9 is ranked #6 out of 62 in our Fastpitch database.
Overall grade: A-
Swing feel: Power-leaning.

Ratings summary (per drop)

Model	League	Drop	Swing weight	Overall grade	Power	Control	Quality	Value
Mantra Reverse	Fastpitch	-10	Balanced	A-	A	A+	A	B
Mantra Reverse	Fastpitch	-11	Balanced	A-	A	A+	A	B
Mantra Reverse	Fastpitch	-9	Balanced	A-	A	A+	A	C

At-a-glance specs

Year: 2025
Brand: Rawlings
Model Name: Mantra Reverse
Drop: -11 to -9
Construction: Two Piece Composite
Original Price: $450

Watch-outs

Premium price for a newer concept.

Comparable alternatives

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Review overview

We recommend the Reverse for power hitters who want to try the inverted barrel concept and are comfortable with the price. If you want proven durability and value, stick with the LXT or Ghost.

Our Ratings

Choose the league and drop weight that's right for you

Mantra Reverse

Fastpitch -10

A-

Power

A+

Control

Quality

Value

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Mantra Reverse

Fastpitch -11

A-

Power

A+

Control

Quality

Value

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Mantra Reverse

Fastpitch -9

A-

Power

A+

Control

Quality

Value

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The 2025 Rawlings Reverse is the premium Mantra variant with an inverted barrel concept and a top-tier price. It is built for power and feels different from the standard Mantra, but it is still a big bet.