DeMarini CF7 Senior League Baseball Bat: DXCFZ
Features
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diamater
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
D-Fusion FT Handle - Flame-Tempered for Stiffer Flex, Maximum Energy Transfer, and No Vibrations!
Extremely Balanced Swing Weight
Features USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Low Pro End Cap - Improves Balance and Optimizes Barrel Compression
Paradox + Carbon Fiber Composite Barrel - Allows for Faster Swing Speeds without Sacrificing Power
RCK Knob - Prevents Blisters Associated with The Knob
Two-Piece, Fully Composite Construction
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 14 Customer Reviews
Good bat but broke after 6 at bats Robert parent
Pros: Bat has very good pop ball flys off the bat
Cons: Bat cracked after 6 at bats, it is not recommended to use in weather under 60 degrees F. It was 65 outside when it cracked
Tried 'em all - switched from mako Coach coach
Pros: I coach my son's 9-Mjrs/AAA team. We hit several brands & models. My son is smaller so he is a 28". #1 - Vibration reduction - Literally the first pitch with the CF7 my son had a huge smile on his face. He said that there was no vibration whatsoever. It feels hollow/dead at contact as opposed to the sharp sting on the Mako/LS. We have hit plenty in the 45 degree garage with the bat kept out there. #2 - Swing weight - Even though the CF7 is heavier it feels lighter to swing than a mako or LS. Son says it feels like -12 Combat Portent. There was a noticeable difference of bat control with borderline strikes. When contacted with CF7 it went into play more vs. foul balls off the mako and LS. Attribute that to more bat control due to balance swing weight #3 - Knob - for kids who hit a lot this is an important upgrade. The Easton Surge bats had a similar know back in the day. It is sloped & that reduces rubbing on the meaty part of the palm.
Cons: #1 - cost - Sheesh, hope to get two seasons out of this bat. #2 - paint scheme (I know, just repeating my sons comments)
Cracked/Delaminated Todd parent
Pros: Kid loved it.
Cons: 7year old broke it the very first day we used it hitting 45 mph balls in 65 degree weather.
awesome J-Lo player
Pros: play travel baseball 11u, tried a demo of it loved it later on got it for my b-day and first game with it hit a home run. awesome bat great pop, good balance and good feel
Cons: nothing but cap is not that hard so it is easy to break or crack
baseball bat Brad coach
Pros: The bat look good all the kids taught it was Coolest bat they ever seen there only one con
Cons: We just got it a few days ago it was 1st time our 7u kids we're Going break it in then it crack on 4 swing. Just be aware of that not all do it but our did glad it has warranty
Demarini CF7 KC parent
Pros: lively bat after just a few break in swings - my kid has a slower swing than most and this bat gets through the hitting zone. good balance
Cons: none at this time
Lots of Pop & Power Coach Dad coach
Pros: We just finished our 2015 Spring/Summer travel ball season. My son hit with a DeMarini Voodoo Overlord 2 1/4" (not a big barrel) 29/16. According to our team Game Changer app, he led the team in batting average, bunts, OBP. He was our leadoff hitter and a very good contact hitter. After attending a summer baseball camp, he begged me to buy him a big barrel bat. We saw this one marked down on JustBats and got a 29/19 (he is 10y/o/54"/75 lbs). With this new bat, he has taken BP about 10 times (machine pitch and dad pitch at our home field). The pop off this bat is quite remarkable. He is hitting the ball significantly further with the CF7 than the Voodoo Overlord. It is carrying well into the outfield and several roll close to the fence (250 ft). He never did that with the Voodoo Overlord. Now, as with all big barrels, he is popping the ball up quite a bit. All in all, we got a nice price and he is crushing the ball and has a big smile on his face. Nice job, DeMarini.
Cons: I've read other reviews that the handle/bat is breaking. Thus far, we haven't had any issues. We should have a better sense after a season of fall ball.
cracked the first weekend my 11u son used it cortez9 parent
Pros: The bat started out amazing! My son loved it and was getting great hits!! he was thrilled with the bat, the feel, the pop!
Cons: It cracked during the first weekend he used the bat :(. I'm in the process of sending it back under warranty after only having the bat for a week and a half.
Rob
Pros: Great pop
Cons: His bat cracked after 30 swings, sent the bat back and got a replacement. The replacement lasted 6 months and cracked also, I called Demarini and they said if he is a strong kid they recommend switching from the 2 3/4 barrel to the 2 5/8 as it Is reinforced and the 2 3/4 is not. So Demarini let me switch and also up'd the size for me for free and is sending the cf8 if the 7 is out of stock. Great customer service but hopefully the third bat can hold up this time.
Great bat for my 8 year old Robert parent
Pros: Very good feel and pop.
Cons: Bat cracked after 2 months of heavy use. Demarini and Justbats.com were very quick in providing a replacement. Other than that, the bat is great.
timothy1972 Tim McKenzie parent
Pros: Just purchased the CF7 for my son. We are moving up a bit in weight class so bought the bat in the off season to get used to the weight before travel starts. the bat feels great seems light for a 29/19 and great pop. hopefully it will be durable. only time will tell
Cons: Price but you normally get what you pay for. we will see
Bat and replacement cracked within 5 mos span Mike coach
Pros: Ball jumps off bat
Cons: I thought it was a fluke that bat cracked after 2 mos so didn't think much of getting no return replacement. 3 mos later it happened again and didn't get 1500 swings with both combined. BEWARE!!
cf7 review rhino player
Pros: great pop takes some time to break in but when yu hit a ball itll go
Cons: i was only able to get about 2-3 months out of it before it statted to go dead in a way but thats after constant use since the team im on practices 6 days a week during summer
CF7 Aus10 player
Pros: great pop out of wrapper and getting hotter
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF7 Senior League Baseball Bat: DXCFZ? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is there a difference in barrel length between the DeMarini CF7 (-10) and the DeMarini CF7 (-8)? Jim
Can you tell me the difference between the CF7 and last years CF6? Do they have the same composite barrel or does this one have new material? Is the barrel on the Easton MAKO longer than the CF7? BBdad
I am debating between the DeMarini CF7 (-10) 2 3/4" barrel and the Easton MAKO COMP 2 3/4" (-10). Can you tell me some of the differences and which brand is known for better quality. Overall, which one would you get for yourself? Rod
What size bat should I use? I am 11 years old, 100 lbs, 4'11". beams
I just bought this bat for my son. What is the correct process of breaking this bat in? Baseball dad
My son is 4'7" and 92 pounds. He has a stocky build and very strong for his age. What size/weight do you recommend? Trip
What size would you recommend for a 9 year old boy, 4 foot 5 inches and 68 pounds? A -A-Ron
My son is 4' 11" and 83 lbs. What size would you recommend? tom
My son is 12 yrs old, 5'5" and 130 lbs. We just purchased the DeMarini CF7 31" 28 oz. bat for him. He has only practiced with it a couple of times but we are thinking it's too heavy for him. Based on his size what size bat do you recommend? Shannon
Is this a 2 5/8" barrel bat? jackson lowder
Is it BBCOR certified? eddie robinson
Is it BBCOR.50 certified? edward robinson
Is it a Junior League big barrel bat and is it BBCOR certified? eddie robinson
Is this bat Babe Ruth league legal? andrewc
Does this have a 2 3/4 or 2 5/8 inch barrel? chaser base
Considering the CF7 or Combat Portent G3 for my son's next bat. He has always swung a drop 10. Would they both have about the same performance and durability? He is more a singles hitter with some gap power. Scott M
is this bat good for a power hitter... had been using easton s3 31/21 2-3/4" ... if its good for power hitters... 2-5/8 or 2-3/4 barrel help
Is it a drop 3 and can I use it for varsity high school baseball? ajay
What is the difference between the DXCFZ and DXCFX? Rick
My son has always used a 2 3/4" barrel. Thinking about getting this bat but I saw in a review that if the kid is strong you should get the 2 5/8 barrel because it is reinforced. Is this true? I am concerned about the 2 3/4 cracking as I saw that issue in several reviews. Martyman
Can I use this bat in 50/70? log
Is this USSSA approved ? Mom
Is this bat as balanced as the youth version? Seems like the youth might have a little more weight towards the middle and be more balanced. I really wanted the youth but none available. Leo
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.
Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 3/4 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF7 |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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