The world’s first one-piece hybrid is now optimized for maximum contact. The ALL NEW RAKE USSSA (-8) delivers maximum pop without sacrificing barrel control. The RAKE USSSA (-8) was designed for players that want to hit to both sides of the diamond. The RAKE USSSA (-8) bat features our proprietary AXENIC™ Technology that seamlessly connects the high performance EVMAX™ Alloy barrel with our SMARTPLY™ composite handle to deliver a hybrid bat with no connection joint. This unique construction removes all of the inefficiencies of traditional 2-piece bats. The AXENIC™ technology delivers the purest energy transfer from the swing to the ball on impact for maximum control. The composite handle reduces bad vibration on mishits, so it feels as good as it rakes. Finally, no connection joint means improved durability, less barrel lag, and more pop out of the wrapper. In addition to all of the technology in the 2022 RAKE USSSA (-8) bat, this bat comes with a FREE pair of batting gloves, our industry leading 120 day fit guarantee, and is available in more half sizes than any other bat in the market.
*Note: As of January 1st, 2020 players in the U13 division must swing a at least a -8 bat in USSSA play
Welcome to the FUTURE of USSSA with the industry’s FIRST 1-piece Hybrid™.
- 1 PIECE HYBRID: AXENIC™ Technology seamlessly connects the SMARTPLY™ handle to EVMAX™ Alloy barrel without the use of a traditional connection joint. By removing the joint, RAKE is able to improve durability, eliminate unnecessary bonding weight, reduce barrel lag, and maximize POP.
- COMPOSITE HANDLE: Built using our SMARTPLY™ composite layup which optimizes carbon fiber angles to create the perfect marriage between balance, vibration dampening and industry-leading impact strength. This design allows for less mass in the taper area, and more mass in the barrel for more momentum and more distance on impact.
- HALF SIZES: Unlike other bat brands, True Temper Baseball offers all their bats in multiple half sizes. Our Half Size Technology is the only way for players to truly dial in their bat. Over half of MLB player’s use a non-whole size bat, why should you?
- 120 DAY FIT GUARANTEE: Here at True Temper Baseball, we believe that FIT = Performance. We stand by that statement with our industry leading 120 day fit guarantee, which means you cannot outgrow a True Temper bat for the first 120 days. During that time, if a player outgrows their bat, or simply is not happy with his current fit, they are able to exchange it for any other True Temper Baseball bat model or size at NO EXTRA CHARGE!
- When you register any RAKE USSSA (-8) bat, you will receive a personalized code to redeem your FREE pair of batting gloves at truetempersports.com/baseball.
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Technology & Features
THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST ONE-PIECE HYBRID
EVMAX ALLOY
Our advanced aluminum delivers maximum response and durability, while maintaining the thin barrel walls.
SMARTPLY
SmartPly optimizes carbon fiber angles, and the order of those angles, in up to 25 layers of unidirectional carbon fiber in a single shaft to create the perfect marriage between weight, balance, and industry-leading impact strength.
HALF SIZES
- 65% of postseason MLB players swung a non-whole inch size bat.
- Half sizes allow players to dial in their fit further than traditional bat sizes.
- RAKE is specifically designed for power hitters- optimized at lengths 30” through 33”.
FREE GLOVES WITH REGISTRATION
Look for the Golden Ticket on every new RAKE USSSA Bat to register your product with us. We'll send you a discount code valid for a FREE Pair of Batting Gloves.
120 BAT FIT GUARANTEE
When you step to the plate, confidence is key. And every player deserves equipment they can trust. That’s why True Temper RAKE bats come with a 120-day fit guarantee.
Specifications
| Weight* (oz) | 22, 22.5, 23, 23.5, 24, 24.5, 25 |
|---|---|
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| Barrel Diameter (in) | 2-3/4" |
| Grip | Pro-taper Handle with RAKE Performance Grip |
| Color | Silver |
| Drop Weight* | -8 |
| Grip Size | Standard |
| Construction | 1-Piece Hybrid |
| Baseball Certification | USSSA Baseball |
| Model Number | UT22RKEX8 |
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Customer Reviews
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Happily SurprisedWe took a chance on this bat because we have never bought a bat from them but we are very happy we did - our son loves this bat and it shipped quickly.
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Great Bat - Tons of POP !!I bought this bat for my 12 year old son - he LOVES this bat
Its easy to swing and has tons of pop out of the wrapper.