DeMarini CF9 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFP
Features
Most-Balanced Bat in the CF9 Lineup
Two-Piece Composite Design
Paraflex Composite Barrel - 22% Stronger Carbon Fibers Compared to Paradox+ Composite
Massive Sweet Spot - Composite is Laid More Consistently Along Barrel to Create More Responsive Barrel
Lightest Swinging DeMarini Bats Ever - Stronger Materials Mean Less Composite Needs to Be Used
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 9 Customer Reviews
Pros: Just received bat yesterday in the mail, my daughter is playing in the USSSA National Softball Tournament in Southern California , the bat has a lot of pop we were tied 2-2 last up's and she hit a 3 run homer and won the game . The bat had only been out of the box for 4 hours . Bat was never broke-in
Cons: Not owned long enough
Pros: Amazing grip i love the weight and beautiful style
Cons: Nothing
Pros: Great bat right out the wrapper my daughter loved the balance feeling. other coaches kept using it for hitting practice how well balanced the bat was.
Cons: eventually there's going to be a CF10
Pros: good pop and a nice grip. bat has lots of pop
Cons: durability is ok. hx of breaking or cracking. hoping this bat lasts
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper. Ball flew out of the park. Great look Was a great bat while it lasted.
Cons: Handle was a bit thicker. Lost pop quickly!!! Used the bad for School ball, summer ball and fall ball. I would say toward the end of summer ball, about 35-40 games, the pop was gone and the bat had a rattle.
Pros: Ready right out of the plastic, Well designed, Ball flies off the bat!
Cons: Better Graphics!
Pros: This bat really helped my daughters batting. She hit around 12 homeruns in one season and she had a lot of hard line drives. She was 5' 3" and 110lbs Her bat was 31" 21oz.
Cons: Only lasted the 2017 spring season. The bat fell flat after that and she wasn't able to use in the fall.
Pros: bat has good pop and my daughter really likes how balanced the bat is. also a bonus was that the bat arrived a day ahead of the scheduled day.
Cons: have only had bat about 3 weeks, so no cons.
Pros: Out the box pop bat maybe saw 100 ball before first game. First game pitch she took hit a bases loaded triple. She loves the bat being a home run hitter lets see what this bat does for the rest of the season.
Cons: None yet.
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About the Brand
In 1992, DeMarini Sports had something to celebrate. The three-year-old company had climbed a rung on the proverbial ladder of success, moving its world headquarters from a dirt-floored barn to a slightly larger metal shack. "It was a big move for us," recalled Ray DeMarini from the batting cage of DeMarini Sport’s present-day Bat Industrial Complex. "The new shop was larger, more storm resistant, and -best of all- it had a heater."
In the early days, DeMarini Sports hardly made a blip on the radar screen of softball. With no retailers and virtually no advertising budget, DeMarini grew steadily by selling high-performance bats directly to customers. While established companies made "juiced" bats for the pros and ordinary bats for the public, DeMarini focused on making one line of high-performance bats for pros and amateurs alike. This approach, combined with a passion for the sport, led to the greatest innovation in softball history - the world’s first multi-wall bat: the DeMarini Doublewall.
Released in 1993, the DeMarini Doublewall was the world’s first multi-wall bat. Like a modern golf driver or oversized tennis racket, the Doublewall had a giant "sweetspot," which allowed average players to hit like pros. DeMarini’s sales exploded, and before long opposing bat manufacturers to notice. DeMarini - a homegrown company led by a softball fanatic - had shaken the establishment silly.
To understand the rise of the DeMarini Dynasty, you need to know Ray DeMarini. A cult hero among avid players, Ray DeMarini emerged on the professional softball scene at the age of 40, a veritable geriatric among younger players. With a scientific approach to training, a batting speed of 96 miles-per-hour and a bombastic attitude, DeMarini fast earned a reputation as a savage competitor.
In June of 1987, ESPN launched a nationwide search for a hardcore player to advise on a series of instructional softball videos. When approached by producer Erich Lytle, the biggest boys in softball repeatedly spoke of a five-foot-seven softball giant—Ray DeMarini. DeMarini had mastered reflex hitting, a technique that drops the ball squarely between the infield and outfield. Impressed with DeMarini's knowledge and scientific approach to training, Lytle not only hired Ray as an advisor—he hired him as the host. Together, they produced Ray DeMarini's Reflex Hitting System, ESPN's most successful home video to date.
Having garnered national recognition through ESPN, Ray turned his efforts toward designing a high-performance bat for the masses. To accomplish this, he needed an engineer. "Not just an engineer," he said, "but a boot-strapping rocket scientist who could build an empire with pocket change." Ray's call was answered by Mike Eggiman. Having grown up on a farm, Eggiman was adept at making the most of a situation. Case in point: the company's first piece of automated bat-making equipment had the heart of an abandoned washing machine.
With Eggiman as Chief Engineer, DeMarini Sports delivered a series of industry firsts: the first multi-wall bat (Doublewall Distance), the first high-performance bat for massive players (Fatboy) and the first high-performance youth bat (Black Coyote).
In 2000, DeMarini joined forces with Wilson Sporting Goods to develop the next generation of hitting technology. Ray believed it was a perfect fit, as both companies shared a vision of developing game-enhancing equipment for avid players. What’s more, the companies had complimentary products: Wilson was the leader in gloves, balls and protective gear, while DeMarini made the world’s finest bats. According to Chris Considine, Vice President/General Manager of Wilson Sporting Goods: "The thing that struck me most about DeMarini was their passion for sports and their true competitiveness.
Within a year, DeMarini unveiled the industry’s first concept bat, the $35,000 F1. Secured under lock and key at the DeMarini Bat Industrial Complex in Hillsboro, Oregon, the F1 served as a technological storehouse for future products, including DeMarini’s landmark Half & Half system.
In December 2001, 12 years after the genesis of DeMarini Sports, Ray DeMarini died of cancer in his Northwest Portland home. He was 55. The next summer, the Portland Metro Softball Association paid homage to the “King of Softball” with the dedication of Ray DeMarini Field. Formerly known as Delta #1, the field was DeMarini’s favorite place to test bats during the early days of business. Ray DeMarini—bat maker and player extraordinaire—was remembered for his high-performance softball bats and unwavering encouragement of everyday players. Today, a 40-foot sign announcing RAY DEMARINI FIELD graces the outfield, and an interpretive display chronicling Ray’s life greets players as they register for games.
More "Insane Dedication to Performance" is in store for tomorrow.
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