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FASTPITCH · RAWLINGS · 2025

Rawlings Mantra Reverse 2025 fastpitch softball bat

8.9/10

Meta score from 1 published rating (JustBats), normalized to a 10-point scale.

A lighter-feeling Mantra family option that sits between youth-friendly balance and premium composite output.

Pros

  • Balanced premium Rawlings option
  • Useful for players who want easier bat speed than standard Mantra
  • Sale pricing can be strong

Cons

  • Retailer stock can be inconsistent
  • Still premium MSRP

Specs

CertificationAll Associations, USA Softball, USSSA Fastpitch
Drop (length minus weight)-11
Lengths30, 31, 32, 33″
Barrel diameter2¼″
Construction2-pc Composite
Swing weightBalanced
MSRP$449.99

Which age group does it fit?

Typical sizing by league age. Always size to the player: a bat they can swing fast beats a bigger bat they can't.

League ageDropsLengths
10UDrop -1130–31″
12UDrop -1130–33″

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Scores & sources

SourcePublished ratingNormalized
JustBats90/1009.0/10

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