Louisville Slugger Select PWR vs Rawlings Icon
The Rawlings Icon is the stronger bat on our scorecard, 8.8 to 8.1, led by durability. But the right one depends on your swing — here's the full breakdown.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | Select PWR | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| Sweet Spot | 8 | 9 |
| Pop / Power | 9 | 9 |
| Feel & Sound | 8 | 8.5 |
| Durability | 5.5 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Drop | -3 | -3 |
| Swing | End-loaded | Balanced |
| Construction | Three-piece hybrid | Two-piece composite (In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss Collar connection) |
| Price | $399 | $449 |
Pick the Select PWR if…
- you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry
- you want to spend less ($399 vs $449)
Pick the Icon if…
- you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control
- durability is your top priority
Cross-shopping brands? A lot of hitters in this matchup also land on the Easton ADV 360 — it sits higher on our BBCOR list, especially for durability and value.
Select PWR
- Strong end-load for power hitters
- Three-piece design dampens sting well
- Stiff energy transfer on barrel contact
- Not for contact or younger hitters
- Heavier swing weight takes adjustment
Icon
- Balanced swing suits the widest range of hitters
- Large, forgiving In/Tense Carbon sweet spot with elite pop
- Zero Loss Collar keeps feel clean and quiet on mishits
- Premium $449.99 price is among the highest in BBCOR
- Needs a short break-in like all composites
Louisville Slugger Select PWR vs Rawlings Icon — FAQ
Is the Louisville Slugger Select PWR or Rawlings Icon better?
On our scorecard the Rawlings Icon comes out ahead (8.8 vs 8.1), led by durability. The other is still a fair pick depending on feel and price.
What's the difference between the Louisville Slugger Select PWR and Rawlings Icon?
Louisville Slugger Select PWR is Three-piece hybrid (-3); Rawlings Icon is Two-piece composite (In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss Collar connection) (-3). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the Louisville Slugger Select PWR if you want more mass behind the ball for extra carry; pick the Rawlings Icon if you want a lighter, quicker swing that’s easy to control. We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.