DeMarini CF9 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFI
Features
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-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
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Massive Sweet Spot - Composite is Laid More Consistently Along Barrel to Create More Responsive Barrel
Paraflex Composite Barrel - 22% Stronger Carbon Fibers Compared to Paradox+ Composite
Two-Piece Composite Design
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight - Helps Take Your Power to the Next Level
Description
The leader in fastpitch is back and better than ever. Not only does it feature a new number but DeMarini has improved the most popular model in its class and continues to lead the pack with its advanced features. Developed with a power hitter in mind, the DeMarini CF9 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFI features the slightly end loaded swing weight that player's who are confident in their swing speed and strength have come to learn and love. With that slightly end loaded swing weight, this bat brings crazy pop to the plate for those ready to take their power to another level. The Insane will also start with the brand-new Paraflex Composite Barrel which offers 22% stronger carbon fibers compared to the Paradox+ Composite on last years model. This makes for less composite material needed allowing for the lightest end loaded swinging DeMarini bat ever! Additionally, it allows the composite material to lay more consistently creating a more responsive barrel, a massive sweet spot, and hot out of the wrapper performance. The D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology is back with a vengeance and still eliminates vibration on off-center hits while redirecting more energy into the barrel. This allows players to not worry about the possibility of sting and increases their confidence tremendously at the plate. With the two-piece composite design, 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, and -10 length to weight ratio, the DXCFI will be approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. The DeMarini CF9 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFI is also covered by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. DeMarini: Made for the way you play! Get yours today with Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
Travel ball dad Steve Gaiser parent
Pros: This bat has a great feel. My daughter is continuously hitting the ball over the fence now. This bat has a way larger sweet zone than her previous. The heavier barrel is great for her power swing. We all just love this bat.
Cons: It is a bit pricey. But it is worth it if your daughter is a power swinger. If you are used to a more eaven weighted bat it will take some getting used to.
Very limited life Scott parent
Pros: From wrapper very hot. Launches a ball best bat I've seen in a long time.
Cons: Bat looses all life after just a few hundred hits. About 3 weeks. Then the ball sounds like it was hit with a pillow and the ball flight distance drops drastically.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF9 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFI? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
How does this bat compare with the 2017 LXT? CHRIS
Does it need to be broken in? Joe
How does this bat compare to the 2016 Worth 2 Legit? crazy softball mom
Why don't they make this bat in a smaller size like a 30" 20 oz. or 30" 21 oz.? Liv
Is there any difference between the 2016 DeMarini CF8 Insane and the 2017 DeMarini CF9 Insane? Reggie
My daughter is 16 and 5'5''. She is not a big power hitter, but can drive the ball at times. What advantage does the end loaded bat bring? troy
Does the Insane CF9 come in a balanced feel and -10 length-to-weight ratio? Bill
My 13 year old daughter has been using the 2016 DeMarini CF8 -11, 33" 22 oz. I am looking to get the CF9 Insane, my dilemma is should I go with 32" 22 oz or go up to 33" 23 oz since she has already been swinging a 33" bat? She is 13 yrs old, 5'4",145 lbs. and growing. lalo
My daughter is 10 years old, 4'10", 134 pounds and currently uses a CF8 30" bat 19 oz. She will be competing in several Class B tournaments this season. She is very strong and needs a longer/heavier bat. What size would you recommend? Scott
My daughter is 15 years old, 5'5'' and 122 lbs. She is using an LXT, but is now developing more of a power swing. Which bat do you recommend? aburrell39503
My daughter is currently using the CF8 Insane 33" drop 10 but says she likes the 33" but feels she could go drop 9. Is this an available size? Lis
My daughter is 14, 5'8", 135 lbs and is very much a power hitter heading into high school next year. What's your opinion on the -9 verse -10? softball1632
My daughter just turned 13 and is 5'7" and is currently outgrown her DeMarini 31" drop 11. She is a strong hitter and is looking at the CF9 33 drop 10. Do you think that would be a good bat for her? Monica
My daughter is 14 years old, 5'7" and 115 lbs. She mainly a contact hitter and currently uses the balanced CF7. Would you recommend this bat or a balanced one for her, also what size? softball and tennis mom
My daughter is 9 and she is 4'8" and weighs 88 pounds. What bat would you recommend for her? She has a good swing and power for her age and are looking for a better bat. Softball Dad
Do you ship to Australia? Price? Ronnie
Would you recommend this bat 21 oz 31" for my 11 yr old daughter; she is 4'11" 78 lbs? Sheila Stortz
My daughter is in her first year of 14U and is 5'6" 120 lbs. Would you recommend a 33" bat? Jhat
My daughter is 5'7" and 165 lbs. What size bat should she use? Brian
My daughter is 5'5" and 11 years old. Would you recommend the 31 or 32" bat? HMart
My daughter is a little lightweight 5 feet 92 lbs (age 14). Has pretty good hand speed and loves to play with the big girls. I was looking at the 2017 CF9. Can I have your thoughts on length and weight for this model? Do you have any other recommendations? Harvedog
My daughter is 5 feet 4 and 110 pounds and plays South Carolina high school ball. She is a contact hitter. What bat can you recommend that will be legal and best for her to use? She is 17 years old! clint
My daughter is 10 and is 4'7" and 95 lbs. She is a power hitter and currently uses a 2016 LXT -10, 31" 21 oz. We are looking at getting her a new bat, would this bat be a good fit for her? P-Nut07
My daughter is 14 years old, 5"6' tall and 170 lbs. She's interested in the CF9 Insane. Do you recommend the 34"/24 oz or 33"/23 oz or something else completely different? rjs
My Daughter is 14 soon to be 15 and plays in Maryland High School fast pitch softball and we were wondering if this bat is legal for Maryland. She is 5'7 and around 110 pounds. Would this bat be a good fit for her? Mike
My daughter is 14, 5'5" and 140 lbs. She swings pretty hard. What size would you recommend? Would you suggest an end loaded or balanced bat? bubba
My daughter is 13 years old and is 6' and 244 lbs. What would you recommend? Coop
My daughter is 11 and is 5'1, 120lbs. She has a very strong upper body and has been a good contact hitter but last year added a lot of power. She has used a 30' 19oz bat in the past but I think she needs to go a little heavier. What is the best DeMarini out there for her? Thanks. bambino
My daughter is 11 5'8" 170lb power hitter. What size bat would you recommend? Also, we live in Washington where it is usually below 60 degrees. Would this bat be recommended for this weather? softball mom
My daughter loved this bat but it finally shattered. What bat, in today's market, would be the most comparable? Bryan Ramsden
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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