DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFA "Slapper"
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Paradox Plus+ Composite for Larger, Hotter Sweet Spot
Two-Piece Composite Design
Extended 14 Inch Barrel Length
Lower MOI than DXCFP
Grip Tape Oriented to Maximize Feel/Comfort for Lefty Hitters
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 32 Customer Reviews
softball09
Pros: went my bat first came i went with my sister who got the cf8 hope to break our bats in. first hit with my bat, i thought i was already broken in. it has so much pop. i am a slapper and i love this bat.
Cons: NO CONS
Dimarini slapper carissa parent
Pros: the bigger sweet spot gives my daughter who is a slapper and bunter most of the time a better angle to bunt and slap but she does not only slap and bunt and this bat gives her a little more pop
Cons: she just got ot last week for a tournament and did take her a couple games to get used to it but it is like that with any bat.
Lefty contact hitter Softball Dad parent
Pros: Great pop out of the wrapper, barrel length really provides more "contact patch" for improved batting control. 14y/o daughter is a lefty hitter and contact hitter, this bat can send the ball wherever she wants it to go! The reverse wrapped tape sounds like hype but it really does improve grip and bat feel. Favorite bat ever!
Cons: Graphics aren't her favorite and unknown durability but all her prior DeMarinis have never disappointed and still used by sibling and teammates.
Beautiful Bat Monti player
Pros: It felt broken in right away. I've had it for about 3 weeks and i've already had some very nice hits off of it.
Cons: the paint is already scrafching on the end.
Pros and cons Rylee player
Pros: It looks nice and new and will last a long time
Cons: The price is high
great bat rich zig parent
Pros: my daughter is small but this bat has provided her significantly more pop that has increased her ability to drive the ball and add confidence to her as well.
Cons: none
Great Bat Grayce Jones player
Pros: The bat does not take long to break in, and once it has been broken in it feels great! Amazing bat, if you're thinking about buying it, you definetly should!
Cons: No cons
Slapping Sucess 14U travel softball player player
Pros: I love the batting grip; the second I picked up the bat and got into my batting stance, I could feel the difference. It's much more comfortable for me, being a left-handed player. Though it is the same weight as my other bat (22 ounces) , It feels lighter. Because of this, I find it a lot easier to get my hands to the ball and since i've used this bat I feel like my slapping has gotten better as a whole.
Cons: Sadly, this bat doesn't have a lot of pop and though it can put the ball in the outfield, it is less likely to get there than it would with other bats would. On the other hand, this bat is meant for slapping and not power hitting.
Slapper loves her bat Katelynn player
Pros: Like how it feels. The longer barrel is great on the inside pitches.
Cons: Have only had it for a month, so no time to find any cons yet.
Coach Michael Auld coach
Pros: Little break in time and great feel
Cons: none
Amazing Bat Jessica player
Pros: This bat is by far amazing and so great to use during games. I cannot wait to play more games with this bat.
Cons: There are no cons.
Bats Igonz parent
Pros: The bat is great. My daughter is beginning to slap the ball and enjoys using the bat.
Cons: n/a
DeMarini CF8 Slapper Jeff Hill parent
Pros: Daughter loves the new bat. she can tell the difference in the load from her regular CF8. slightly longer barrel and she has had some great power slaps and drag bunts so far with this bat.
Cons: N/A
2016 DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCF James King parent
Pros: My Daughter is 9, a lefty, and usually the tallest on every team. We have only bought inexpensive bats for her prior to this one, but we decided to break down and buy her a nice bat. I emailed and called just bats.com and after a few discussions with them we decided on the 2016 DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFA "Slapper". They were very helpful. We just bought this bat for my Daughter about a month ago and my daughter loves it. She gets a lot more pop off the bat and she says the bat feels great in her hands. GREAT BAT!
Cons: Do not know of any cons.
Great Bat Triple J parent
Pros: The Bat is a good deal. My Daughter is not a lefty so i replaced the grip tape. The Slapper is well balanced and easy for her to swing. The longer barrel length is a plus which helps her to keep the barrel in the zone longer. Great pop and this color is my Favorite, just like her CF6. Well worth it.
Cons: Only Con is that Just Bats should offer a combo pack with just this Bat. Definetly would buy another.
Love this bat Monica.C parent
Pros: Great bat!
Cons: Havent found any
cf8 devildogbullrider parent
Pros: my granddaughter loves this bat. grafics everything about it. very speedy delivery
Cons: havent found any
CF8 sam c player
Pros: easy to use, lightweight, beautiful design, no pain when hitting the ball on the wrong part of the bat like other bats.
Cons: none
I love this bat Rayray player
Pros: Since playing softball, this is the best bat I have used! I am a lefty and when you hit the sweet spot it will go far
Cons: none!
2016 DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch slapper Bat Lamm player
Pros: Nine year old left handed hitter . Been playing three years. I came from a alloy bat. Totally different ballgame is all i have to say. This bat is sweet. It is lighter and easier to hit. All the practice in the world will make you better, but it sure does help when you have the best equipment .
Cons: None.
slappers bat ty Preston! player
Pros: good pop nice grip!
Cons: takes time to find the sweet spot
5 Stars Karmyn Draper player
Pros: I love this bat. I've been to the batting cages three times and played three games since it arrived. It's scuffed up, like all bats that have been used, but there are no dents in it. It's light weight makes it easy to swing and it doesnt sting your hands when you hit a ball.
Cons: I havent had any issues with this bat at all.
right handed hitter woolston34 player
Pros: i dont slap but it is a very nice bat to hit with so far this season i have had very nice hits including a triple that was about 8 feet away from the fence
Cons: there could be a better grip but nothing really about the bat is bad
10 year old Lefty Jason other
Pros: My daughter is 10. Stands 4'-11" and weighs 75 lbs. She is in love with this bat. Slap hitting for once is fun for her. She can drop it short or hit for power slapping. It also has enough pop for power hitting. Very happy with this bat
Cons: None as of yet
Did not Like Michael parent
Pros: Looks great and has decent pop
Cons: Serious Vibration Reported by player
Awesome Bat Vire player
Pros: Bat has great pop and really covers the zone.
Cons: Wish it would come in a Drop 13 to make it a bit lighter for smaller players.
great bat!! Gina T. player
Pros: this bat is awesome!! my girs are hitting with this bat nd the newbies like it!!
Cons: wish it had a sweet design on it.. but its going to get dirty anyways!
Sharpest tool in the box! Happy Dad, happier player parent
Pros: Just took delivery on lefty daughter's second Slapper, she wouldn't think of using any other bat! 15 y/o daughter plays HS varsity, and 16u travel in southern California so you know the last one got plenty of use. After about 18 months of near daily use, it lost it's pop and with out hesitation she wanted another. Durability under these circumstances is hardly a concern. although the price drop is much appreciated! This bat does everything the coaches ask her to do, bunt, drag, slap and occasionally going for the fences. the large sweet spot gives her more surface to work with and lays down the ball where she needs to. The graphics mark her as a likely bunter but that's where the versatility of the bat comes to play as this bat is truly capable of doing almost everything a player could want.
Cons: Remembering to reverse wind the tape when re-doing the handle. Had to re-tape twice over the course of the life of the last bat.
My daughter and her teammates love this bat! jlazaro317 parent
Pros: Good feel. Good pop. Was recommended to us and did not disappoint.
Cons: None.
Demarini Slapper Gabriella Gallegos player
Pros: Coming from a righty batter, this bat has excellent pop. Very light also.
Cons: none
12U hitter Frank parent
Pros: This bat was good for my switch hitting and slapper daughter. The extra barrel length was perfect for her compared to her other bats. She liked the feel and was comfortable swinging this bat.
Cons: We purchased the 31/21 for her second year 12U season. It only lasted 13 months (month after warranty period expired) because the barrel cracked longitudinal. Unfortunaly can not return. We also know a second family that had this same bat and while in 10U and it cracked in the barrel as well.
Great Bat!! Softball Lover player
Pros: My first time i used it in a game, I hit great!! 2 triples almost over the fence !! love this bat. it's such a great bat
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFA "Slapper"? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What's the difference between the DXCFP AND DXCFA? My daughter is 18 years old and has good bat speed. She is not a slapper. gARY
I am not a slapper, would this bat be good for a right handed batters? laranh
I am a left handed hitter and do not know how to slap yet, but I do bunt sometimes. Could I still hit big with this bat? ABBY
Is this bat NCAA legal? Eric
If I were to get the slapper CF8 bat and I changed the grip of the bat to a comfortable one for a righty would there be any effect one having a slapper bat still? Shorty
Is this a good bat for a right handed hitter as well as a lefty? If a right handed batter uses it will there still be power even though it is the "slapper" bat? Em
My daughter is 13, 100 pounds, and 5' tall. She is left handed, bunts, and slaps but a little weak with power hitting. I would like her to become more of a power hitter than a bunter. What bat do you feel is best for her? Erica
My daughter is 17 years old, 5'2" and 110 lbs. She has a very strong grip. What size bat would you recommend? Michael
My daughter is 14 but small (5'0", 90 lbs). She is in 8th grade. I'd like to get her a bat she can use for a couple years into HS. 31" or 32"? She is a slapper. Is this bat truly enhanced for slappers? Scott
Beginning slapper: My 10 yr old daughter has just moved to the left side of the plate and is slapping. She is 4'6 and 65 lbs. I think the 31 inch will be too long for her but looking for an even balanced bat. Sd
Can a right handed hitter use this bat too? britt softball
My daughter is a lefty but doesn't slap. She took a few swings with one of these the other day and liked the taping geared for a lefty. How does the performance of this bat compare to the other CF8's for standard hitters? canjoe
Recommendations for bat length for a 15 year old slapper who is 5'3" and strong? Norgale
My daughter is 14 years old and is 5'5.2" and she is about 130 lbs and pretty athletic. What size bat will she need? Coach R
Can this bat be used by a right handed hitter? niah softball
Can righty hitters use this bat too? alexis
Is this bat available in a 29 or 28 inch length? junior
My daughter is 5'2", 115 lbs and bats right handed. Is this bat recommended for right handers? Also, I was thinking 32 by 22 for size. Carlos
If my current bat size is a 32 and that is a little too small what size should I get? Kate34
My coach wants me to try a 34' with a -10 drop length-to-weight ratio. Is this specific DeMarini bat a good fit for a lefty hitter (6'0" tall and 210 lbs)? Dayana
Is this bat stamped for Little League? julie
Could you re-wrap the grip for a right hand hitter? shane
What size bat do you recommend for my 12 yr old, 5'4" 110 lb daughter? chivo
My daughter is 5'2" and weighs about 95 lbs. She throws left handed and is more comfortable batting right handed. She is learning to slap but bats right handed too. What bat and size would you recommend? She has decent power batting right handed but we need something she can use both ways. linnyc
Trying to find a DeMarini 30/19. dobber
Looking for this bat (32"/21 oz). Is this available in that size? Triple J
Can a right hand hitter use this bat? angie
None of your photos show the USSSA "thumbprint". How do I know if this bat is legal to use in AAU softball? dawn
Would this bat be good for hitting or just slapping? angie
Is this a left handed bat? Is this a good bat for right handed hitter with average power and hits for high average? Rhyno
My daughter is 14, 5'4" and about 125 lbs. Last season she used a DeMarini Vendetta (31"/19 oz) and that ended up being quite small. We would like to get her a bat that will last a few years. Would a 33"/23 oz work? angie
I'm a right hand power hitter and I want to know if this bat would work for me or is it only for slapper hitters? alberlyn
What is a good bat for a right handed batter that is 11 yrs old? She is 4'8.5" tall and weighs 115 lbs. bribri
Our daughter is 5'8" and 210 lbs. She is playing high school softball. It's time for a new bat. We would love length and weight suggestions. She thinks a 33"/21oz with a -12 drop. What do you recommend? Also she does not want a lot of "ting." Sunshine
What size do you recommend for my 5'7" 110 lb daughter? carrie
My player is a left handed hitter and is 5'3" / 115 lbs. What size for her? jdub
My daughter is 5'2", 100 lbs and she is 11. What softball bat would you recommend? joan
Does this bat have to be for a slapper ? joeyk
My daughter is 13 5'0" about 100 lbs. What size bat would you recommend? She is the only slapper on her team. Look for a bat that can get the ball out of the infield a little faster or with I big high hop. She bunts a lot all so will this bat work for her? Mike
My daughter is 5'6" and 115-120 pounds. She is 14 yrs old. What softball bat do you recommend? Tom
I'd like to know what size to get my "friend" who is 140 lbs and is like 5'2"? Emmitt
My daughter mainly starts off slapping or bunting. Her coach will sometimes have her switch to bat right if she gets two strikes. Would she be able to use this bat right handed to hit? Switch Hitter
Is this bat end loaded or balanced? kim
2017 Demarini Slapper or 2016? What's some of the pros and cons? My 12u daughter is currently using 2016 CF8 Balanced. Eric
We can now use fastpitch bats in slow pitch softball. Some of the newbies can't handle the weight we use for slowpitch so they are switching to fastpitch bats. Most of them are righty hitters and don't slap the ball. Could this still be used by a righty hitter? gina
Is this a single walled bat or double walled bat? Gina
Can this bat be used in ASA slow pitch? If not, is there a comparable bat for ASA slowpitch at a comparable price? Cran 1
My 13 year old weighs 110 and is 5"3. She is a slapper. What size bat do you recommend? She wants this bat, but her normal bat is 31" 21 oz. Tys Mom
(1) How does a Slapper bat compare to a non-slapper when it comes to "pop"? (2) Can a righty hitter use it? Eddie
Is it a full composite bat? sherry
I play 12u fastpitch. I am a right handed hitter. I don't bunt or slap that much. Would this bat work for me and would it work for line drive/ home run hits? Em
My daughter is 16. She is 5'3 and weighs about 115. What size bat do you recommend for slapping? Would you recommend the same size for her regular right handed hitting? Batmom
My daughter plays 10U fastpitch. She is 10 years old and weighs 90 pounds. She is a lefty. What bat size and weight would you recommend? Rsmitty
I'm a power hitter and was wondering if this bat would still work for me? new bat
What size for my 14 yr old daughter that is 5'6" and about 130 lbs? Stingray
What size should I get for my 14 year old daughter who is 5'7" and about 120 lbs? jj
My daughter is 18 years old, 5'6" and 135 lbs. What bat do you suggest for her? Joa
My granddaughter is 12 years old and is playing with 14u. She is 4'6" and weighs about 100 pounds. What bat do you recommend for her? beans 24
My daughter is a lefty, she's around 112/111 lbs and 5'2" in height. She does not normally slap, but hits pretty far all around. Would this bat (32" 22oz) be good for her since she does like lighter bats? Tiff
Left handed slapper/bunter, 5'5 & 125 lbs. She has used an Easton Mako 31/21 for the last 2 yrs. What do you suggest? Steve
My daughter is about 5'2" and 120lbs. What bat do you recommend for her? softball mom
I am 4'11 and a righty in 12U fast pitch. Is this bat good for someone like me? Will this be available Kailey
Do you have a 30 or 31 inch? Maddie
1) Would this bat work for a right hand hitter like me? 2) What size would be best for me? I am 5 feet 5.5 inches and 14 years old. cowlover3627
Is this bat only good for slappers? I am a righty hitter and I wanted to get this bat, will it give me the same abilities that the lefties get? Rizzo
Is this bat end loaded? Chris
Is this bat okay to play in a junior high softball game? Tarry
Does this bat come in a 32 inch 21 oz? sherwood
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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