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2026 RAWLINGS MANTRA FASTPITCH SOFTBALL REVIEW
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY - The Rawlings Mantra Fastpitch Softball Bat is a two-piece, balanced bat that uses an ultra-light end-cap coupled with a “True Balanced Performance” design (-10, -11, -12 drops) that helps players improve BAT SWING SPEED and generate good EXIT VELOCITY.
BAT SPEED & CONTROL - The Rawlings Mantra’s two-piece, balanced bat with its ultra-light end-cap allows Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to generate good BAT SWING SPEED. More importantly, the Rawlings Mantra light feel allows hitters to make mid-pitch adjustments to drive balls hard.
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS - The Rawlings Mantra uses Rawlings’ 3-Step Inner Barrel with a 15% thinner outer barrel that results in a larger, more forgiving SWEET SPOT, turning more “misses” into solid line drives.
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL - The Rawlings Mantra uses its F2 Collar connection to dampen feedback from MIS-HITS, improving VIBRATION CONTROL as energy moves into the handle, creating a fast, smooth, low-sting feel on contact.
BREAK-IN PERIOD - The Rawlings Mantra requires a lengthy break-in period of 3+ BP sessions (150-200 swings).
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE - The Rawlings Mantra has only 65% Positive Reviews but it is a small of a total Reviews; most of the Negative/Neutral Reviews cited DURABILITY as a major issue with some complaints of early BAT FATIGUE.
PRICE (MSRP) - The Rawlings Mantra has a mid-tier price tag of $399.99.
BOTTOM LINE: The 2026 Rawlings Mantra fastpitch softball bat (-10, -11, -12 drops) is a great choice for Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters (younger travel and high school players) - if you can afford the risk of breaking or if money is no object. Note: Older, stronger hitters may find they over-power this two-piece, balanced bat.
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The Coach’s advice:
Use it sparingly in practice (other than break-in period), saving it for games.
Don’t use it in weather under 60 degrees.
Make certain you understand both Rawlings’ and your selected retailer’s warranties and return policies.