2027 Rawlings Icon The Chosen One USA USA Baseball Bat Review
The 2027 USA-stamp Chosen One brings the Icon's seamless one-piece In/Tense carbon build to Little League play in a -10, following the BBCOR version's September launch.
Same bat, lower price. The 2026 Icon The Chosen One USA is a very similar bat and usually sells for less → $199The Score
How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: First-pass: the Chosen One USA is the 2027 Icon USA (8.1) in the Chosen One trim, so performance scores track that record — USA Baseball's standard caps power regardless of the In/Tense carbon barrel. Scored before release; no exit-velocity data exists yet and we will revisit after launch.
Our Review
Rawlings is following the 2027 Icon The Chosen One BBCOR with a USA Baseball version: the RUS7IONE10, a -10 one-piece composite for Little League, Cal Ripken, Babe Ruth, PONY and AABC play. Like its 2026 predecessor (RUS6IONE10) it merges the Icon's In/Tense carbon barrel into a continuous one-piece structure, the pitch being directness — nothing lost at a connection point — in a league format where performance is capped and every bit counts. It is listed in 28/18, 29/19, 30/20 and 31/21 at $249.99, well under the $349.99 two-piece 2027 Icon USA. The listing is live at CheapBats but not yet purchasable, so this is a coming-soon record with no score. Once it ships we will score it against the 2026 Chosen One USA and the 2027 Icon USA.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Seamless one-piece In/Tense carbon build on the proven Icon barrel
- Priced $100 under the two-piece 2027 Icon USA
- Four lengths from 28 to 31 inches
Cons
- Not yet available — no testing or field feedback
- One-piece composite gives less mishit forgiveness than the two-piece Icon
- USA stamp caps performance regardless of construction
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Icon The Chosen One USA |
| Model Year | 2027 |
| Certification | USA Baseball |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | One-piece composite (seamless In/Tense Carbon barrel, optimized handle flex, RevGrip) |
| Model # | RUS7IONE10 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 5/8" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $249 |
Where to Buy
2027 Rawlings Icon The Chosen One USA USA Baseball Bat — FAQ
Is the 2027 Rawlings Icon The Chosen One USA a good USA Baseball bat?
We rate it 8.2/10 (Grade A). The 2027 USA-stamp Chosen One brings the Icon's seamless one-piece In/Tense carbon build to Little League play in a -10, following the BBCOR version's September launch.
What drops does the Icon The Chosen One USA come in?
The 2027 Icon The Chosen One USA USA Baseball comes in -10.
Is the Rawlings Icon The Chosen One USA USA Baseball-legal?
Yes — it's USA Baseball certified by the WSU Sports Science Lab. USA Baseball (USABat) approved — a wood-like performance standard for youth USA leagues.
How much does the 2027 Icon The Chosen One USA cost?
MSRP is $249. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
New to buying bats? Read our bat sizing guide, certifications explained, or browse all guides.
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Sources: CheapBats — 2027 Rawlings Icon The Chosen One USA -10 (RUS7IONE10) · LongballBats — 2027 Rawlings Icon guide