DeMarini Raw Steel Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXRAW
Features
13 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA
End-Loaded Swing Weight
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hybrid Comfort Grip
N2M End Cap
Single Wall Construction
MIL.SPEC.STL Steel Barrel / SC4 Alloy Handle for a Stiff Feel
Two-Piece Hybrid Design
**New ASA Stamp**
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 12 Customer Reviews
Sliding Cliffo
Pros: Nice grip, good pop, with great sound.
Cons: I wish the grip was like the 2012 Raw Steel. The 2013 has different grip. I am impressed with the grip but it's not as long as the 2012.
Driver
Pros: It had good pop, great sound and drove the ball deep.
Cons: On the 5th pitch, hit the ball and the bat split. Brand new bat.
The Man
Pros: Liked previous model thought this one should be great!
Cons: Cracked on forth hit. lol
Big E
Pros: Great sounding bat with good pop.
Cons: Cracked on third hit.
Dave
Pros: Nice feel and balance
Cons: My bat cracked after 3 at bats
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat, great pop
Cons: Got small flat spots on barrell after using bat for 2 games
mbrh
Pros: Plenty of pop for a single wall. Much better side by side with the new Easton.
Cons: Split in second game (about 8th at bat).
slowball
Pros: This bat has great pop, sounds great, and looks good.
Cons: Even though it has great pop, it's not that forgiving.
Rookie
Pros: Good pop.
Cons: Cracked on the third hit.
Anonymous
Pros: Has great pop in warmer weather
Cons: In cold weather, dents and cracks easily
Good bat, time will tell if it holds up RHY player
Pros: Hits the .44/375 SB12 really well, no break-in period, hitting well right out of the wrapper. Very end loaded (which I like).
Cons: Durability may be an issue, same barrel as the Raw Steel, which I've already dented/cracked 3 other bats already (using SB-12's, which feel like hitting a wet sock after a few innings). Got the Raw Steel instead of the white this time, as the DeMarini rep said the Raws were holding up better.
Rick
Pros: Bought this for my wife. Great pop out of the wrapper
Cons: 3rd game and it cracked.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Raw Steel Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXRAW? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Which is a better bat, the 2013 Steel, or 2013 Raw Steel? Stephen
Are these bats temperature sensitive like the older versions? In my experience in the northeast, we can't use these bats until we reach 65 degrees. This would also include the White Steel. tomahawk
Our league requires that bats are 2004 ASA approved. I see this bat is 2013 ASA approved, but does it still meet 2004 ASA specifications? Josh
I'm interested in buying this bat but it gets me nervous because everyone says they crack easy. Is this product reliable? gold-glover19
I just wanted to make sure that this is a singlewall bat and has no composite in it. We play in a singlewall league and have a few cry babies that complain about everything, so I just wanted to double check on it. thanks for your time ritny
How does this bat hold up to a .44/375 ball? Should I be looking at an older model bat and if so do you sell prior year models? BV
What is better to buy/use? The DeMarini White Steel or the DeMarini Raw steel? I see many teams in my league have the White Steel but don't think I've seen any Raw Steels. Ike
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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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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