Easton Dub Darkside vs Rawlings Icon
It's a close call. On our six-point scorecard the Easton Dub Darkside edges it, 8.8 to 8.7 — mostly on feel & sound — but both are strong USSSA bats. Here's how they stack up.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | Dub Darkside | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Sweet Spot | 8.9 | 9 |
| Pop / Power | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Feel & Sound | 9 | 8.5 |
| Durability | 7.8 | 8 |
| Value | 7.3 | 7 |
| Drop | -5 | -10 |
| Swing | Balanced | Slight end-load |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (2X Double Barrel, DUBLVZN wear-away chrome graphics) | Two-piece composite (seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss connection) |
| Price | $399 | $399 |
Pick the Dub Darkside if…
- feel & sound is your top priority
Pick the Icon if…
- durability is your top priority
Dub Darkside
- Same 2X Double Barrel low-compression construction that made the base Dub a standout USSSA composite
- -5 drop gives 13U/14U hitters a power-oriented, BBCOR-prep swing profile
- Distinctive wear-revealing chrome graphics
- First-pass listing only — no independent lab or field data yet on this specific SKU
- Premium price for a cosmetic-trim variant; durability of the chrome wear-graphic itself is unproven
Icon
- Full 2 3/4" In/Tense Carbon barrel — big, forgiving hitting zone
- Elite in all three drops, not just the -5 — independent reviewers put its -5 exit velocities level with the class-leading Supra
- Three drops (-5/-8/-10) cover 8U through 14U
- $399.99 across all drops is premium for youth
- Unchanged from 2026 — last year's bat at a discount is the better buy
Easton Dub Darkside vs Rawlings Icon — FAQ
Is the Easton Dub Darkside or Rawlings Icon better?
It's close. On our six-point scorecard the Easton Dub Darkside scores 8.8 and the Rawlings Icon 8.7 — either is a strong USSSA bat, so it comes down to swing feel and budget.
What's the difference between the Easton Dub Darkside and Rawlings Icon?
Easton Dub Darkside is Two-piece composite (2X Double Barrel, DUBLVZN wear-away chrome graphics) (-5); Rawlings Icon is Two-piece composite (seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss connection) (-10). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the Easton Dub Darkside if feel & sound is your top priority; pick the Rawlings Icon if durability is your top priority. We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.