2024 Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple/bamboo Composite Wood Bat Review
Rawlings' Big Stick Elite 243 in maple-bamboo composite — a durable, end-loaded large-barrel wood bat for power hitters at $149.99.
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How we score ↗The grade, density and grain of the billet — slope-of-grain, ink-dot certification, and whether it’s a true pro-cut. The headline for a wood bat. A primary driver of the overall score.
Barrel size and the turn-model profile (110/243/271/I13 and the like) — how much hitting surface and forgiveness the shape gives you.
How the wood feels and sounds at contact — the flex/stiffness of the handle, and the crack off a quality billet.
How well the wood holds up — density and grain quality (and, for composite wood, engineered toughness). Far more important on a wood bat than on alloy.
How hard the ball comes off for a wood bat — real, but a lighter factor here since wood isn’t about chasing max exit velocity.
Quality per dollar versus comparable pro-grade or composite wood. Shown for context; NOT factored into the overall score.
Why this score: Preliminary score from the bat's construction, class, brand and price — an honest first pass we refine as we test more and any independent lab data appears.
Our Review
The 243 is the big-barrel, end-loaded turn in Rawlings' composite-wood line: maple-bamboo for durability with mass out toward the end for power hitters. It holds up to cage work and wood-rule play far better than solid wood. A tough power gamer at $149.99.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Durable maple-bamboo composite build
- End-loaded 243 profile for power
Cons
- End-load suits stronger hitters
- Composite-wood feel differs from pure maple
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | 243 Big Stick Elite Maple/bamboo Composite |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple |
| Model # | RBSC6243I |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | 2 1/2" |
| Swing Weight | End Load |
| MSRP | $149.99 |
Where to Buy
2024 Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple/bamboo Composite Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2024 Rawlings 243 Big Stick Elite Maple/bamboo Composite a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.1/10 (Grade A). Rawlings' Big Stick Elite 243 in maple-bamboo composite — a durable, end-loaded large-barrel wood bat for power hitters at $149.99.
How much does the 2024 243 Big Stick Elite Maple/bamboo Composite cost?
MSRP is $149.99. We've seen it for $121. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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