DeMarini D243 Pro Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat: D243NMB
Features
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Approximate 2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Medium Taper
Large Handle
Slightly End Loaded Swing Weight
Recommended For Both Power Hitters & Contact Hitters
Colorway: Natural / Black
243 Turn Model
Single Wall Construction
Pro Maple Wood Composite Construction
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Approved For Perfect Game, Short Season A, & Rookie Ball Level Play
-3 Length To Weight Ratio
BBCOR Certified For High School & Collegiate Play
Non Cupped End
Description
DeMarini wood bats have developed a reputation for being some of the highest quality maple wood bats on the field. With a barrel made from pro grade maple wood, the D243 has the strength and durability one might expect from a DeMarini bat and then some. DeMarini has taken the durability of this bat a step further with the addition of a composite wood handle. This combination of materials creates one of the strongest wood bats you'll find anywhere and makes the D243 nearly unbreakable. The handle is also coated with a synthetic finish that drastically improves the grip and feel of the D243. This maple / composite design provides players with an ever so slight amount of flex that is not typically found in a maple-only wood bat. This design also produces a slightly end-loaded feel and a larger sweet spot for more trampoline and more power than your conventional wood bats. If you're tired of suffering through broken wood bats that just don't get the job done, step up to the plate and try a DeMarini Pro Maple Composite wood bat today. DeMarini: Insane Dedication to Performance!
This DeMarini D243 Pro Maple Composite Wood Baseball Bat (D243NMB) features an approximate 2 5/8-inch barrel, a drop 3 length to weight ratio, and the BBCOR certification for high school and collegiate level play. This model is also approved for Perfect Game, Short Season A, and Rookie Ball Level Play. Experience the long lasting performance and pick up one of these DeMarini wood baseball bats today with free shipping and a full one (1) year manufacturer's warranty. Don't forget, with our 24/7 customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
Better than Baum SamsonSS player
Pros: This bat not only has more pop than my old Baum bat, it cost less and has a one year warranty. This bat line comes in different turning models and color options and is a worthy competitor to the Baum that has owned this market for years. Give it a try and you will no regret it
Cons: none.
great bat Aaron Cummings parent
Pros: we just received this bat and my son said it feels great! Great pop, great feel. He said it doesn't feel end loaded. We'll see the durability of this one. We hope it to be stellar!
Cons: 0
Questions and Answers
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Is the DeMarini D243 Pro made of a single piece of maple or is the handle have some sort of composite material? Trying to compare the Rawlings R110CR to the D243 Pro. What are the differences when they say composite? Gkay
Can you use it for senior slow pitch softball? Timrek52
What is the weight on the 32 inch bat? jim
Do you have the DeMarini D243 in a 33 Don
Is this bat approved for American Legion 19u/ 17u leagues? Brooke
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
Baseball Bats | BBCOR Wood Baseball |
---|---|
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black Brown |
Deals | Personalization Eligible |
End Design | Uncupped |
Ink Dot | No |
Material | Composite Wood |
Swing Weight | Slightly End-Loaded |
Vendor | DeMarini |
Wood Type | Composite Wood Maple |
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