2026 Rawlings Big Stick Elite 110 Maple Wood Bat Review
Rawlings's everyday maple in the all-around 110 turn: a balanced stick with the thickest handle in the line and a cupped end, built from straight-grain hard maple and Pro Ink Dot tested.
The Score
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: The balanced 110 turn earns a high swing-weight score; the thicker handle and shorter barrel hold back power; straight-grain hard maple gives solid feel and durability; value is strong at $99.99 for pro-spec maple.
Our Review
The Big Stick Elite 110 Maple is Rawlings's mainstream maple in the most forgiving turn the company makes. The 110 pairs the thickest handle in the lineup with a shorter barrel and a long taper down to a slightly flared knob, and the cupped end balances the whole thing out. The payoff is a genuinely balanced swing feel that rewards contact hitters who want to stay short and spray the ball to all fields, while still offering enough barrel for solid pop. It is cut from straight-grain hard maple and carries the Pro Ink Dot, so the wood meets MLB slope-of-grain standards. It is not a power turn -- the thicker handle and shorter barrel cap how much mass you put behind the ball -- but at $99.99 it is one of the easier and more affordable real maple bats to handle.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Balanced 110 turn is easy to control and quick through the zone
- Straight-grain hard maple with Pro Ink Dot to MLB slope-of-grain standards
- Affordable for a genuine pro-spec maple bat
Cons
- Thicker handle and shorter barrel limit power versus bigger turns
- Stock maple is less reinforced than premium pro-reserve wood
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Big Stick Elite 110 Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Hard maple, 110 turning model |
| Model # | RBSM7LP110 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | 2.5" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $99 |
Where to Buy
2026 Rawlings Big Stick Elite 110 Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Rawlings Big Stick Elite 110 Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 7.6/10 (Grade B). Rawlings's everyday maple in the all-around 110 turn: a balanced stick with the thickest handle in the line and a cupped end, built from straight-grain hard maple and Pro Ink Dot tested.
What drops does the Big Stick Elite 110 Maple come in?
The 2026 Big Stick Elite 110 Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 Big Stick Elite 110 Maple cost?
MSRP is $99. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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