Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243
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Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243 - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243 - is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The pure maple 243 that launches missiles and demands respect.
Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple Wood Baseball Bat RBSM5R243
Description
Rawlings took the most feared power profile in the game—the massive-barreled 243—and carved it from hand-selected, pro-grade hard maple for that unmistakable bone-hard feel and ear-splitting “CRACK.” Dense grain, flame-tempered barrel, cupped end, and a pro ink dot on every single bat so you know it’s MLB-quality straightness and hardness. Thick handle, explosive end-loaded swing weight, and a glossy natural finish with black branding that looks straight off a big-league rack. This is the bat that turns 95 mph inside heat into 450-foot souvenirs and makes pitchers rethink their life choices.
This bat is part of the Big Stick Elite line; 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.
243 Turning Model
Huge 2.56" barrel, thick handle, flared knob—the ultimate power hitter’s profile.
Cupped End
Perfectly balanced so the monster barrel still whips fast and stays under control.
Pro Ink Dot Certified
Slope-of-grain tested for MLB straightness and performance.
Key Features
- Pro-Grade Hard Maple Construction – Hand-selected, ultra-dense wood for maximum hardness and explosive pop
- Flame-Tempered Barrel – Heat-hardened surface drives exit velo through the roof from day one
- Approximate –3 Drop – Adult length-to-weight, BBCOR-approved for high school, college, and wood-bat leagues
- No warranty
Who This Bat Is Built For
High school and college mashers who live for the long ball. The cleanup guy who wants that pure maple “thunder” on contact and doesn’t mind the occasional sting—because when you barrel one, the whole county hears it. Wood-bat league bombers, fall ball beasts, and anyone ready to swing the same stick the game’s biggest sluggers trust. One front-toss laser and every composite in your bag suddenly feels soft.
Best for:
- Wood-bat league players, and hitters who train with wood for feel and barrel control
Consider a different bat if:
- Your league requires a certified metal bat for games — see BBCOR bats, USSSA bats or USA bats
- You want a bat that will not break in the cage — bamboo and composite-wood models are on the wood bats page
Big Stick Elite Lineup — Model Comparison
| Model | Construction | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| 243 Big Stick Elite Maple Wood (RBSM5R243) (this bat) | Composite | |
| Big Stick Elite Composite Maple/Bamboo Wood (Y151CB) | Composite | -5 |
| Big Stick Elite 110 Birch Wood (RBSB110) | ||
| Big Stick Elite 110 Maple/Bamboo Composite Wood (RBSC110) | Composite | |
| Big Stick Elite 151Y Maple/Bamboo Composite Wood (RBSC151Y) | Composite | |
| Big Stick Elite 243 Maple Wood (RBSM243) |
Full Specifications
| Model / SKU | RBSM5R243 |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Stick Elite |
| Construction | Composite |
| Sizes | 31" | 32" | 33" | 34" |
| Wood | Maple |
| Certification | Wood — legal in wood-bat and pro-style leagues |
| In the Box | 1x RBSM5R243 |
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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?
Size for bat speed first — a bat you can swing quickly beats a heavier one you drag through the zone. If you're between sizes, most players do better with the shorter/lighter option.
