2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred FL12 Maple Wood Bat Review
Rawlings's FL12 turn in top-tier Pro Preferred maple: a firm, powerful gamer with a slight end-load, hand-selected billets, and Pro Ink Dot certification.
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 slight end-load and dense maple drive a high power score; pro-grade billets give strong feel and durability; the end-load lowers the swing-weight score; value is held back by the $189.99 pro-reserve price.
Our Review
The Pro Preferred FL12 sits in Rawlings's top wood tier, cut from hand-selected, dense maple billets and finished to pro-reserve standards. The FL12 turn is a power-leaning profile with a slight end-load that loads mass toward the barrel for hitters who want to drive the ball, paired with a traditional handle and knob. Maple gives the firm, immediate feel and pop that pro hitters favor, and the bat is Pro Ink Dot certified to MLB slope-of-grain standards. This is a genuine gamer rather than a budget stick, and the $189.99 price reflects the pro-reserve wood selection. Hitters who want maximum bat speed in a balanced profile should look at a 110 or OA1 turn instead; the FL12 is for those who want barrel mass.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dense, hand-selected Pro Preferred maple with pro-reserve feel and pop
- Slight end-load suits power hitters who want barrel mass
- Pro Ink Dot certified to MLB slope-of-grain standards
Cons
- Top-tier $189.99 price
- End-load and firm maple ask for real bat speed and feel
Full Specifications
| Brand | Rawlings |
|---|---|
| Model | Pro Preferred FL12 Maple |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | Wood |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Pro-grade maple, FL12 turning model |
| Model # | RPPM5FL12 |
| Drop | -3 |
| Barrel | 2.5" |
| Swing Weight | Slight end-load |
| MSRP | $189 |
Where to Buy
2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred FL12 Maple Wood Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 Rawlings Pro Preferred FL12 Maple a good Wood bat?
We rate it 8.3/10 (Grade A). Rawlings's FL12 turn in top-tier Pro Preferred maple: a firm, powerful gamer with a slight end-load, hand-selected billets, and Pro Ink Dot certification.
What drops does the Pro Preferred FL12 Maple come in?
The 2026 Pro Preferred FL12 Maple Wood comes in -3.
How much does the 2026 Pro Preferred FL12 Maple cost?
MSRP is $189. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: Rawlings -- Pro Preferred FL12 Maple Wood Bat (RPPM5FL12)