DeMarini Voodoo OVERLORD FT Senior League Baseball Bat: DXVD5
Features
-5 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
D-Fusion FT Handle - Flame-Tempered for Stiffer Flex, Maximum Energy Transfer, and No Vibrations!
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
ION-V End Cap - Maximizes Energy Transfer and Creates a Larger Sweet Spot
RCK Knob - Fits Perfectly In Your Hand for Extreme Comfort
X12 Alloy Barrel - Proprietary Blend of Alloy that Creates Optimal Strength and Performance
Features USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight - More Mass in the Barrel = More Power
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 16 Customer Reviews
Pros: great pop, recently played in 40 degree weather and the bat was still hot, of the end very little vibration same with the inside
Cons: none
Pros: Great pop, good feel, last tournament several players used this bat over theirs the whole weekend they love it.
Cons: Everyone on team wants to use it, so if you don't want to share it ?
Pros: Great Pop Amazing feel Ball completely flies off the bat Great weight distribution No vibration even little off of end cap
Cons: None
Pros: Awesome end loaded bat. My son is 11yo playing USSA ball. He swings hard. He has always swung either a 5150, or an S3. theball was always long and down the left field line. So instead of tuning swing, a hitting coach told me to get him an end loaded bat. Wow, now over short stop and the fence. Great Bat
Cons: none
Pros: dont waste ur time & money with an easton -5, get this bat. fantastic bat. demarini -5 and heavier are better than any bat on the market. GET THIS BAT
Cons: none
Pros: Nothing has the same feel as this bat. And that is meant in a good way. The grip, the handle, and the barrel all fit together like a work of art.
Cons: I'll have to see some in game at bats to tell if this Overlord FT is as good as the last version.
Pros: well balanced for a minus 5 great pop good sound no dead spots on bat at all sharp looking too
Cons: none yet
Pros: Probably the best Alloy Barreled bat to exist, worth the extra dough for over xl3 or s3. Also has a good amount of pop and feels a ton lighter than a -5. It feels like no other bat while it's in your hands also with an extremely comfortable grip. Not to mention it's a pretty sweet lookin bat too........
Cons: Nothing much so for, hasn't lost any pop or anything. It's a little beat up after 5 months of use although I play 5 times a week minimally including practice, and I probably hit anywhere from 30-50 balls each practice.
Pros: Not as endoaded as XL1 but has a tiny barrel. The sweet spot is literally the cap of the bat. Screw this bat get the XL1 erry tyne.
Cons: That new D-Fusion handle is BS. There is no sweet spot, and when you get jammed you want to shoot your hands off. When you actually hit the sweet spot it is very loud but you still cant feel the barrel. I play major ball in the DEEP south with tough competition, trust me get the XL1 if you are big, and get the XL3 if you hit for average.
Pros: This bat is very good it has no vibration. great pop for an alloy bat. very balanced.
Cons: none
Pros: Has amazing pop and a huge sweet spot the handle reduces vibration a lot, this bat is amazingly balanced
Cons: None!
Pros: tons of pop, evan miss hits can go over peoples heads, when you square it up it feels better than any bat ive ever tried, which means it beats mako, s1 cf5,6 xl1. more pop than any easton but xl1
Cons: barrel is too short, almost impossible to go opposite field. the only way to crush the ball is getting your hands extended, and than pulling the ball. that causes bad habits whith a wood bat. i like the easton xl1 better than this because it has a much longer barrel than this, and a bit more pop. demarini needs to figure out how to lengthan the barrel. on this, or easton will beat them every time
Pros: The bat swings great. The handle has a good comfortable grip when swinging. As in any bat, hit the ball on the barrel and it comes off great. Hits on the handle provide good hits with minor vibration. This bat feels great. The bat is heavier than we usually purchased and has a lower drop than usually used too. This has helped to hit the ball harder and further than the older drop bats we had.
Cons: Balls leave marks on the bat, but is easily cleaned off with a plastic scrub pad. This doesn't affect the paint on the bat and with over 250 swings the bat is still looking new.
Pros: Great pop and easy to swing. Transitioned from from CF-5 drop 9 to this drop 5 a couple of weeks ago and I love it. Can't wait for Fall-Ball to begin so I can keep hitting with it.
Cons: None.
Pros: CF7 -5 is just as hot as XL1 and way easier to swing. Sounds like a tennis racket but ball jumps. Overlord is a great swing too but the stiff X12 alloy does not seem to have the spring as X10 or composites in same weight bat. XL1 is hot but this bat is hot and has light swing weight.
Cons: Nothing
Pros: Great sound and pop for a bat that is not over priced! My son moved from a drop -8 to -3, and he is killing the ball with this bat so far.
Cons: Non yet we got the bat at the end of the Fall season, but so far my just turning 13u player loves it.
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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.
Bat Properties
Approved For | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 5 |
Material | Half and Half |
Series | Voodoo |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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