Louisville Slugger Supra vs Rawlings Icon
It's a close call. On our six-point scorecard the Rawlings Icon edges it, 8.6 to 8.5 — mostly on durability — but both are strong USSSA bats. Here's how they stack up.
Scorecard, side by side
| Category | Supra | Icon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Sweet Spot | 9 | 9 |
| Pop / Power | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Feel & Sound | 9 | 8.5 |
| Durability | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 7.5 |
| Drop | -10 | -8 |
| Swing | Balanced | Slight end-load |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (APX barrel, VCX3 connection, XPND end cap) | Two-piece composite (seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss Collar connection) |
| Price | $400 | $399 |
Pick the Supra if…
- feel & sound is your top priority
Pick the Icon if…
- you want to spend less ($399 vs $400)
- durability is your top priority
Cross-shopping brands? A lot of hitters in this matchup also land on the Easton Hype Fire — it sits higher on our USSSA list, especially for durability and value.
Supra
- Forgiving sweet spot on a 2 3/4" barrel
- Hot out of the wrapper — minimal break-in for a composite
- Smooth, well-dampened feel and an easy, balanced swing
- Premium $400 price for a bat we can't recommend on value
- Louisville composite durability and warranty service are a real concern
Icon
- Seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel is among the hottest in USSSA
- Slight end-load adds power for the -8 transition hitter
- Large sweet spot, lively out of the wrapper
- End-load suits stronger hitters more than contact-first swings
- Premium $399.99 price
Louisville Slugger Supra vs Rawlings Icon — FAQ
Is the Louisville Slugger Supra or Rawlings Icon better?
It's close. On our six-point scorecard the Louisville Slugger Supra scores 8.5 and the Rawlings Icon 8.6 — either is a strong USSSA bat, so it comes down to swing feel and budget.
What's the difference between the Louisville Slugger Supra and Rawlings Icon?
Louisville Slugger Supra is Two-piece composite (APX barrel, VCX3 connection, XPND end cap) (-10); Rawlings Icon is Two-piece composite (seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel, Zero Loss Collar connection) (-8). The full side-by-side scorecard and specs are on this page.
Which should I buy?
Pick the Louisville Slugger Supra if feel & sound is your top priority; pick the Rawlings Icon if you want to spend less ($399 vs $400). We list live prices for both so you can grab whichever is the better deal today.