DeMarini Flipper Aftermath ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXFLS
Features
13 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA ONLY
Two-Piece Design: Composite Barrel / Alloy Handle
Dish End Cap
SC4 Alloy Handle for a Stiff Feel
Multi-Wall Barrel Designed for High COR Low Compression Balls
Divergence Barrel for Super Responsive Sweet Spot
Full (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
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Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 6 Customer Reviews
Great Pop Tim Spencer player
Pros: Good pop right out of the wrapper. Break in may take some time, but bat has an amazing feel.
Cons: The grip is a little rough so you will need batting gloves for sure
hot D money player
Pros: Hot out wrapper hit grand slam wit out trying just happen and I'm really not a power hitter but I recommend it to n e body great bat
Cons: None
YES Ametur Softball player
Pros: Bought the bat and took it out for some swings and hit a home run within the first 5 swings. I got the 27oz version and it was a smooth swing with a huge sweet spot. Cant wait to get it in a game.
Cons: Nothing yet
Break through. Blueskyice99 player
Pros: 1st swing home run. This bat maybe an all timer???
Cons: None
Aftermath user T Ward coach
Pros: Still a great bat, decent pop, short break in time, good durability.
Cons: More durable than previous model but nowhere near as hot.
Great bat for .300 ball! Jackson player
Pros: Ball launches off the bat. The handle and over all feel of the bat are great. I am a 6'0" 210lb man and i was hitting homeruns left and right
Cons: Right out of the wrapper didnt seem to impress me, but after my first bp the bat came alive.
Questions and Answers
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Is there anything different with this and last years model? bhayes8989
Is it balanced or end loaded? johnny
If the only difference between the '14 and '15 is the graphics, then why does the '14 say the sweet spot is 10 inches and the '15 says 13 inches? Does the '15 model have a bigger sweet spot than the '14? Jake
Is this bat recommended for .44/375 softballs? Do you recommend another bat for this type of ball? Pensfn
What's the difference between the OG and USA versions of the 2015 Demarini Flipper? Abdiel
Will the batting cages damage this bat? mike
Is this bat NSA approved? Flip
I am in a league that requires ASA Certified single walled softball bats, any suggestions? Outlaw7990
How many hits is it going to take to break this bat in? Should I be swinging 100%? curt
Is this bat acceptable in women's senior softball using a .47 core 400 compression ball? Deb
Does this bat have USSSA certification? bigbats
How does it compare to the 2013 Flipper Aftermath? Frank
I'm a an all fields hitter and a balanced bat is key to my success. I see where this Flipper is listed as balanced but watched a recent Youtube video about this bat and it was said there was a slight end-load feel. Can you tell me which it is? I've also been eyeing "The One" model and it is listed as end-loaded but a recent video I watched about that model stated there was a balanced feel. Can someone please clarify because I'm trying to decide between one of the two models mentioned? Chris
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 | ASA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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