DeMarini CF5 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFP
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Clutch 2 End Cap
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
Balanced Swing Weight
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
TR3 F.L.O. Composite
Two-Piece Fully Composite Design
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
Anonymous
Pros: its a really nice bats
Cons:
POPS
Pros: BALL COMES OF BAT HOT! DAUGHTER PLAYS 16/UNDER A-BALL AND SHE LOVES IT.SEVERAL GIRLS ON HER TEAM ARE USING IT AND LOVE IT! GIRLS KEEP ASKING THEIR PARENTS TO BUY THEM THEIR OWN. MY DAUGHTER HAS USED THE BAT IN 4 TOURNAMENTS AND HER BATTING AVERAGE HAS IMPROVED TO AROUND .480 WITH 6 HOME RUNS.
Cons: NONE SO FAR.
Softball Player
Pros: No matter where you get the ball, it's a great hit with this bat. I am short but also a power hitter. I usually use a DeMarini CF4 -9, but I used this bat in three tournaments and hit over 10 doubles to the fence. It swings with ease like a 32.
Cons: None thus far.
Softball Dad
Pros: Really great pop off the bat and minimal break in time. My daughter is a very strong 12 year old and she was hitting the ball to the fence with it's first use. We only use this bat in the game and use the old bat for practice. Her old bat was the Easton Synergy Speed, good but not as good as this.
Cons: No cons with this bat but I have seen the previous year 2012 CF5 break a few times. I hope that this 2013 does not have that issue. My daughter and I love this bat and only use it for games (NO Practice).
Anonymous
Pros:
Cons: I wil not use the cf5 again broke the third day
14u Travel Ball Player
Pros: I am in 14u and 5'5" and I love it! Bat comes out of the wrapper HOT! It just came in the the mail, and I went outside to swing with it and it is so light! I blasted the first ball I touched. BUY IT!
Cons: None so far.
Haleybug
Pros: LOVE this bat! a great tool for a softball player. it has a great pop! you will sure to smack it over the fence!!!!!!!
Cons: NONE!
probatter
Pros: This is an amazing bat my whole team uses it. I would recommend this bat to all softball players.
Cons: None.
softballstar24
Pros: i just got this bat and i love it i am a power hitter i just used it for the first time in a game and i had for doubles with one hitting the top of the fence and 3 taking one hops to the fence. i am sure to put one over soon. bat keeps getting hotter with every use.
Cons: none at all
softball dad of a 15yr old
Pros: Had to buy this bat cause our last bat broke. Talk about HOT!!! out of the wrapper. My girl is hitting HR's left and right . She has 5 HR's and still got lots of games left to play .Ohhh and BA is over .650.She's hitting the ball so much farther and harder with this bat than i ever seen before.She let a teammate use it and she hit her first HR of her career .Wish i could give this bat 10 stars ..
Cons: NONE.
trunkmonkey
Pros: Hot and hard hitting right out of the rapper, cool designs.
Cons: Takes a while to break-in, stings on contact.
Questions and Answers
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Whats the diff between this and 2012 model? softballrocks
What is the worst thing about this bat? What is the best thing about this bat? My daughter really likes it and I need to see if I'm going to get it or not. jaejae
My daughter used to swing the 2012 CF5 -10, and she is looking at the 2013 CF5 -10, is there any difference? Maddy
What is the difference between the CF5 Hope and rhe CF5 URout
Which would be a better bat to get the 2012 or 2013 model, and what is the difference? tori
do they make a drop -11 in a 32/22? Yuco
Which is better the DeMarini CF5 or the Easton S1? jay
what is the difference between the 2013 DeMarini CF5 and the 2013 DeMarini CF5 Hope bat? DD
How do I know to get the -11 or -10? Big C
My daughter is 9 years old and is 4'9, 80lbs. She has pretty good bat speed for her age and solid mechanics. Would a 30/20 DXCFP be ideal size for her? batdad
My 10 year old daughter is 54" tall and weighs 68 lbs. She used a 29/17 Vendetta this past season. I feel she has average strength and good bat speed to step up to a lower drop. Which model and size do you suggest? Gee
What's the major difference between the CF5 DXCFP and the CF5 Insane WTDXCFI-13 Bat? I know the Insane is end loaded but is that the only difference? Any difference in the pop off the bat? Softball2014
My daughter is 14 yrs old, 5'1" and 105lbs. she is a slapper. what bat size should she be swinging? rusti dad
Do you have -9 or lower drops for this bat? Clarify the significants,besides. weight,(if any) of a heavier bat. My daughter has the cf5 (sliver and black) -10,she is 17 and we are trying to decide between the insane or cf5. Dlmm90
Is there a break-in period before this bat hits it's peak performance ? Crazy DJ
How long will this bat stay legal? Paige
What is the difference between the DXCFP & the DXCFS? JR
My daughter is 12 she is 5'3 and 107. She is currently swinging a 31 in 19oz. What size should she be swinging? TJR33
What is the difference between the DeMarini CF5 Insane, the DeMarini CF5 Hope, and the DeMarini CF5 DXCFP fastpitch bats? Meg
My daughter had the Hope bat 33/24, and now we are looking for the Hope bat in 34/24, but I cannot find it anywhere. It seems hard to find 34/24, but we did find 34/24 Insane, but she really wanted the hope version though. ferg
I'm trying to decide whether I want the 2013 CF5 or the 2013 CF5 Hope. The only difference I can find is the end cap. Will the end cap be a factor in how the ball comes off the bat or is it more for the looks? Bree
I see you mentioned this bat having a "peak performance". How do I know when my bat has reached its "peak performance"? How do i know when it is time for a new bat due to my current bat's condition? ak
is this bat approved by the NCAA.In fact what Demarni bats are approved by the NCAA. Thanks turk
My daughter is 11 years old, 130 lbs., 5' 3", a powerful hitter, and is hitting a 2013 CF5 31" 21 oz. Should I move her to a 32" 22 oz. Insane or leave her at the same bat? cj
My daughter is in 7th grade and they follow PIAA rules. Is this bat approved for PIAA play? If so she is 13 years old and is 5'6" 141 lbs and growing. She has been playing with a 33" 24 oz. Anderson bat. I like this one not sure if she should move to 34" 24 oz. or 33' 23 oz.? First really need to know if PIAA approved the bat to play with. diana
Will an end loaded bat like the Insane slow down my daughter's bat speed significantly? Rod
My daughter is 14, 5'2", 146 lbs., and is playing 14U travel ball. She used a 31" 21 oz. DeMarini last season, but the bat seams too small for her. She used a friends 33" 23 oz. bat for the past week and is crushing the ball. I want to buy this bat, is this size okay? What do you recommend? Mdreier
My daughter currently plays high school ball in Colorado. Are there any problems with your bat being banned from use by CHSSA? Last year 2012 they released a list a week before season and a lot of bats girls had played club ball with were banned. Have you had any advanced notice of increased restrictions on bats this year? Hate to buy and not get to use during high school season. scott
My daughter is 5'9" weighs 195 lbs. Want to buy her this DeMarini bat but not sure what length. She is still growing taller and she swings a little slow. gila
Many websites have significantly dropped the price on this bat. There are rumors it is going to get banned. Is that true and why are so many websites dropping the price? BamBam1196
Why was this bat discontinued? BamBam1196
Is this a BBCOR bat? WT9700
My daughter is 5'7" about 140 lbs would a 33" 23 oz. be a good fit for her? Amie
We want a bat for our twin daughters, so two questions: (1)What are the comparable differences between the CF5:DXCFP & CF5 Insane:DXCFI? (2)They are 14 yrs old, 5'5" & 5'6", and 152 lbs & 160 lbs. What size and which would you recommend? They are two of the bigger/stronger girls on their teams and have had success with using an older East Synergy, but they have put in a lot of work an earned a new bat. We just want to get them the best out there. New2This
I've heard that this bat in particular does not perform as well in cold weather. Is this true? WeaveH
I need to know the BPF for this bat. crushers
My daughter is 5 foot 6 and weighs 150 pounds. What size would you recommend? Drop 10 or drop 11? Thanks. kramer
My daughter is about 5'7" and 175lbs. What would you recommend for a bat size? And do you have that size in this bat? beth
My daughter is 13 years old 5'7" and 160 lbs. What would you recommend? steve
My daughter is 13 and 5'8" and about 145 lbs. She has a 32" 19 oz. bat currently. Would you suggest staying with a 32" or moving up to a 33"? Thank you pman
My daughter is 5' 7" 120 lbs and not a power hitter. What size and what type of bat would you recommend? Mike
Has this bat become illegal? I play softball at a junior college and my coach has told me that it isn't on the approved bat list. Is this true? I bought this bat less than a year ago for full price and I would really like to get more use out of it! Emily
What are the newer, comparable CF series bats? Howard
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.
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