Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 318RAW
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Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 318RAW - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 318RAW - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
A big-barrel 318 turn in ash, with a classic black-and-grey finish
Rawlings Player Preferred Ash Wood Baseball Bat 318RAW
Description
The 318 is the Player Preferred turn that Rawlings describes as popular for its big barrel and huge sweet spot. It has a 2 19/32" barrel on a 15/16" handle with a conventional knob and a cupped end, and it swings slightly end-loaded at approximately -3.
It's cut from ash, which is lighter and more flexible than maple. The barrel has a little give at contact and the bat feels quicker for its length, which is why ash is a common first wood bat. Black with light grey graphics. Sizes 31" to 34", with most of our stock in 32". No manufacturer warranty, which is standard for wood.
Shop the rest of our Rawlings wood bats, everything on the Rawlings baseball bats page, or compare across brands — see all wood bats. Youth sizes live on the youth wood bats page.
Ash
Lighter and more flexible than maple, with a little give at contact.
318 Turn
2 19/32" barrel, 15/16" handle — built for a big sweet spot.
Conventional Knob, Cupped End
Traditional grip and a trimmed end.
No Manufacturer Warranty
Standard for solid wood bats.
Key Features
- Slightly End-Loaded – approximately -3 with a touch of barrel feel
- Black / Light Grey – classic finish
Who This Bat Is Built For
Hitters moving into wood who want a big barrel and the lighter, more forgiving feel of ash.
Best for:
- First-time wood-bat hitters
- Players who want the biggest barrel they can get in a traditional turn
- Batting practice and wood-bat leagues
Consider a different bat if:
- You want a harder maple barrel — the Big Stick Elite 271 maple
- You want a lower-priced ash bat — the Adirondack 212 black ash
Full Specifications
| Model / SKU | 318RAW |
|---|---|
| Series | Player Preferred |
| Sizes | 31" | 32" | 33" | 34" |
| Wood | Ash |
| Certification | Wood — legal in wood-bat and pro-style leagues |
| In the Box | 1x 318RAW |
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FAQ
Does a wood bat have a warranty?
No — wood bats carry no breakage warranty from any manufacturer, including this one. Hitting with the label up or down (grain facing the pitcher) and avoiding cage balls in cold weather is the best protection.
Maple, ash or birch?
Maple is the hardest and densest — the most pop and the most popular, but it can shatter on a bad mishit. Ash is lighter with more flex and the traditional feel; it flakes rather than snaps. Birch sits between the two: nearly as hard as maple with some of ash's flex, and it gets harder as you hit with it.
What size should I get?
Approximately -3. Ash swings lighter than maple at the same length, so if you swing a 33" maple bat, a 33" ash bat will feel quicker. Most of our stock is 32".
