2026 Rawlings MLF5 Maple Fungo 37" Wood Bat Review
A 37" North American maple fungo with a 7/8" handle, cupped end and laser-engraved barrel — a durable, light coach's bat for endless infield and outfield reps.
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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: Judged as a fungo: durable maple and a light, well-balanced swing are the strengths; power is not the role, so it's scored low there by design.
Our Review
Rawlings' MLF5 is a true maple fungo — 37" of North American maple with a slim 7/8" handle and a cupped end that pulls weight off the barrel for a light, controllable one-handed swing. The maple construction gives it more durability than budget softwood fungos, so it stands up to a full season of grounders and fly balls. The laser-engraved barrel is a small touch that keeps the graphics from chipping the way painted logos do. It's a practice tool, not a hitting bat, but for coaches who want something that lasts and feels good in the hand, it's a solid value at the sale price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- North American maple for fungo-grade durability
- Cupped end and 7/8" handle keep it light and quick
- Laser-engraved barrel resists chipping
Cons
- Fungo only — not intended for live hitting
- Heavier than poplar-core hybrid fungos
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | MLF5 Maple Fungo 37" |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | North American maple, cupped end |
| Model # | MLF5 |
| Drop | — |
| Barrel | Fungo |
| Swing Weight | Light |
| MSRP | $99.99 |
Where to Buy
2026 Rawlings MLF5 Maple Fungo 37" Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Rawlings MLF5 Maple Fungo 37" a good Wood bat?
We rate it 7.2/10 (Grade B). A 37" North American maple fungo with a 7/8" handle, cupped end and laser-engraved barrel — a durable, light coach's bat for endless infield and outfield reps.
How much does the 2026 MLF5 Maple Fungo 37" cost?
MSRP is $99.99. We've seen it for $70. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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