Atlas vs Select PWR vs Icon: BBCOR Compared
Written by Zach Kerr
Published October 21st, 2026
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These three BBCOR bats are three different builds. The Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 is a balanced one-piece alloy. The Louisville Slugger Select PWR is an end-loaded alloy-composite hybrid. The Rawlings Icon is a two-piece composite. Match the build to the hitter before you compare anything else.
The three bats
Atlas vs Select PWR vs Icon: BBCOR Specs
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| Product | Price | Drop | Construction | Material | Swing Weight | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2027 Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 BBCOR Baseball Bat | $349.95 | -3 | 1-Piece | Alloy | Balanced | Shop Now |
 | 2027 Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR Baseball Bat | $399.95 | -3 | 2-Piece | Alloy/Comp. Hybrid | End Loaded | Shop Now |
 | 2027 Rawlings Icon BBCOR Baseball Bat | $449.99 | -3 | 2-Piece | Composite | Balanced | Shop Now |
- The 2027 Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 BBCOR is a one-piece EVX alloy bat with an XPND composite end cap and a Tuned Mass Damper for vibration. Louisville Slugger lists it as balanced.
- The 2027 Louisville Slugger Select PWR BBCOR is a two-piece hybrid: an EXD alloy barrel on a composite handle, joined by the 3FX-PWR connection. It's end loaded and comes in 31 to 34 inches, including 32.5 and 33.5.
- The 2027 Rawlings Icon BBCOR is a two-piece In/Tense Carbon Composite bat with the Zero Loss connection. Rawlings lists it as balanced, from 31 to 34 inches.
Atlas vs Select PWR
Same maker, opposite swing weights. The Atlas is balanced, so it suits a hitter who needs bat speed. The Select PWR is end loaded, built for a strong hitter who can handle more mass in the barrel. Its composite handle is there to cut sting. If your player isn't sure, the balanced bat is the safer pick.
The 2027 Louisville Slugger Atlas 2.0 BBCOR is a one-piece alloy bat topped with a composite end cap, with a balanced swing feel, a -3 drop and a 2 5/8-inch barrel. The EVX Alloy barrel uses AI simulations to optimize wall thickness, and the lightweight XPND Performance End Cap pushes the sweet spot toward the tip. It also has Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) vibration control, a Pro Design Knob Taper and an LS Pro Comfort Grip. BBCOR .50 certified for high school and college play (also legal in Little League Intermediate 50-70 and Junior League). Sizes 29-34 in, 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
A two-piece alloy-composite hybrid baseball bat with an end-loaded swing weight. Specs include lengths from 31-34 in, 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and a -3 drop. Certified for BBCOR (.50 BPF) play.
Atlas vs Icon
Alloy vs composite. The Atlas is ready to swing right away with a one-piece feel. The Icon is a two-piece composite built to soften mishits, and Rawlings lists it as balanced too.
A two-piece composite baseball bat with a balanced swing weight. Specs include lengths from 31-34 in, 2 5/8-inch barrel diameter, and a -3 drop. Certified for BBCOR (.50 BPF) play.
Select PWR vs Icon
Both are two-piece, but the Select PWR has an alloy barrel and a full end load, and the Icon is all composite with a balanced swing weight. A power hitter who wants an alloy barrel goes Select PWR. One who wants composite feel in a balanced bat goes Icon.
Atlas vs Hype Fire
The 2027 Easton Hype Fire BBCOR is a two-piece composite with a TCT barrel and ConneXion Max, listed as a light swing weight from 30 to 34 inches. Against the one-piece Atlas, it's the softer-feeling, composite option, and it adds a 30-inch length.
The 2027 Easton Hype Fire BBCOR is a two-piece, all-composite bat with a balanced swing feel, a -3 drop and a 2 5/8-inch barrel. The Thermo Composite barrel is hot and responsive, and the Connexion Max elastomer connector cuts vibration while transferring energy. It also has an Opti-Flex handle tuned for an elite stiff feel, a Gen2 Intuity Soft Knob and a Flow-Tack grip. BBCOR .50 certified for high school and college play (also legal in Little League Intermediate 50-70 and Junior League). Sizes 30-34 in, 12-month manufacturer's warranty.
For the Atlas against the Spec A1, see Atlas 2.0 vs Spec A1. For the Icon against the Hype Fire, see Icon vs Hype Fire.
Which one should you buy?
If he's still growing into BBCOR weight, start balanced: the Atlas or the Icon. Move to an end-loaded bat like the Select PWR once he's on time with a balanced one.
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FAQ
Is the Select PWR end loaded?
Yes. Louisville Slugger lists the 2027 Select PWR BBCOR as end loaded.
Is the Atlas 2.0 one-piece?
Yes, a one-piece alloy with a composite end cap.
Is the Rawlings Icon composite?
Yes, a two-piece composite in BBCOR.
Sources: Louisville Slugger 2027 Select PWR BBCOR, Rawlings 2027 Icon FAQ, Easton Hype Fire BBCOR. Checked Oct 21, 2026.
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Zach Kerr
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Zach is a former college pitcher & Founder of Baseball Near You.