2018 Rawlings Quatro USSSA Bat Review
The 2018 Quatro was Rawlings' premium travel-ball composite, a two-piece carbon-fiber bat with a silicone-infused collar tuned for an ultra-smooth feel and a light, balanced swing. It carried a flagship price to match its top-of-the-line billing.
The 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.
This bat: Two-piece carbon barrel spreads a large, forgiving sweet spot.
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.
This bat: Lively composite pop once broken in, strong for a balanced -10.
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.
This bat: The silicone Quatro Collar makes it one of the smoothest of its year.
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.
This bat: Composite of this era holds up but trails one-piece alloy.
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).
This bat: Top-tier performance and feel, but at a flagship price point.
Why this score: The 2018 Quatro stands out for feel: the silicone-infused collar makes it one of the smoothest composites of its generation, with a light, balanced swing and a big sweet spot. It scores a bit lower on value because of its premium price and on durability because of the break-in and breakage realities of composite barrels.
Our Review
The 2018 Rawlings Quatro was the brand's flagship composite for travel ball, a two-piece bat built around a carbon-fiber barrel with Tru-View construction and a silicone-infused Quatro Collar that houses Rawlings' Vibration Dampening Technology. The result is one of the smoothest-feeling, lowest-sting composites of its year, with a large sweet spot and a balanced, easy-to-swing -10 profile that travel-ball hitters loved. It carried a flagship price, sitting roughly a hundred dollars above the alloy Velo, and like any fully composite barrel it benefits from a short break-in before it reaches full liveliness. For a hitter who prioritizes a buttery composite feel and a light, fast swing, the Quatro delivered a premium experience.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Two-piece carbon-fiber barrel has a large, lively composite sweet spot
- Quatro Collar with VDT delivers an exceptionally smooth, low-sting feel
- Light, balanced swing is fast and easy to control through the zone
Cons
- Premium price sat at the very top of the USSSA market
- Fully composite barrel wants a break-in to reach peak pop
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Quatro |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece composite (carbon-fiber barrel, Quatro Collar VDT connection) |
| Model # | UT8Q34 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | — |
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2018 Rawlings Quatro USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2018 Rawlings Quatro a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 8.3/10 (Grade A). The 2018 Quatro was Rawlings' premium travel-ball composite, a two-piece carbon-fiber bat with a silicone-infused collar tuned for an ultra-smooth feel and a light, balanced swing. It carried a flagship price to match its top-of-the-line billing.
What drops does the Quatro come in?
The 2018 Quatro USSSA comes in -10.
Is the Rawlings Quatro USSSA-legal?
Yes — it's USSSA certified by the NTS lab. USSSA 1.15 BPF approved — the “hotter” travel-ball standard, legal for USSSA play.
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Sources: JustBats — 2018 Rawlings Quatro -10 USSSA (UT8Q34) · LongballBats — 2018 Rawlings Quatro Composite USSSA (UT8Q34)