{"product_id":"2027-rawlings-icon-usssa-travel-baseball-bat-8","title":"2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA (Travel) Baseball Bat -8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat (-8)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat (-8) | 2nd String Sports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA (-8) Bat at 2nd String Sports. Authorized dealer, full warranty, receipt, plus FREE grip install with grip purchase!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the middle of the order with maximum hitting confidence in the 2027 Rawlings Icon USSSA Baseball Bat (-8). Tailored for growing travel ball players ready for a heavier barrel profile, the drop-8 Icon combines advanced composite layering with explosive barrel flex. Built to help stronger athletes increase exit velocities without giving up barrel speed, this bat delivers the balance, stiffness, and pop needed to turn pitch speed into extra-base power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an Authorized Rawlings Dealer, every purchase from 2nd String Sports includes an official store receipt to ensure your bat is fully covered under Rawlings' 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty should any warranty issues arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree Custom Grip Installation: Want us to install a custom grip before your bat ships? We offer FREE installation with the purchase of any Lizard Skins Bat Grip! Simply add a Lizard Skins grip and your bat to the same order, then leave a note at checkout specifying if the hitter is Right-Handed or Left-Handed so we wrap it in the correct direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2027 Icon -8 utilizes In\/Tension composite technology to maximize outer barrel flex and expand the sweet spot across the entire 2 3\/4-inch barrel. Integrated with Zero Loss Technology at the connection piece, it completely eliminates hand sting on mishits while directing maximum swing force back into the ball. The -8 weight ratio serves as the ideal bridge for athletes stepping up from a drop-10 before moving into heavier drop-5 or BBCOR bats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: Icon (2027 USSSA Edition) Drop Weight: -8 Drop Ratio Barrel Diameter: 2 3\/4 Inch Big Barrel Construction: 2-Piece Composite Design Technology: In\/Tension Composite Barrel Wall Profile Connection: Zero Loss Joint Technology for Sting Elimination and Smooth Energy Transfer Grip Service: Free Installation With Purchase of Grip: Add any Lizard Skins grip to your bat order and specify LH\/RH handedness in order notes for free custom installation! Certifications: Approved for USSSA 1.15 BPF Play Warranty Guarantee: Authorized Dealer: Includes valid proof of purchase for full 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKEY PERFORMANCE INNOVATIONS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\/Tension Composite Barrel: High-grade composite construction optimizes trampoline effect across an expanded hitting surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop-8 Power Profile: Perfect weight progression for physical youth players looking to drive the ball deeper into the outfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZero Loss Technology: Dampens harsh handle sting and redirects kinetic energy back into the barrel on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 3\/4-Inch Big Barrel: Provides max coverage and consistent power performance across off-center hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHO IS THE 2027 RAWLINGS ICON USSSA (-8) BEST FOR?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate USSSA Travel Ball Hitters: Ideal for advancing players ready to graduate from a drop-10 into a heavier 2-piece composite bat for enhanced exit velocities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT 2ND STRING SPORTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2nd String Sports, we’re making high-performance sports gear accessible to every athlete. As an authorized retailer for top brands like Rawlings, Louisville Slugger, DeMarini, Easton, and Marucci, every new bat purchase comes with an authentic, valid store receipt so you enjoy full manufacturer warranty protection. From brand-new releases to quality pre-owned equipment, we give great gear a second life. 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