DeMarini Flipper OG ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXFLS
Features
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13 Inch Barrel Length With A Huge Sweet Spot
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved For Play In ASA & Non-Linear USA Softball
Colorway: White | Orange | Gray
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Made In The USA
Two-Piece, Hybrid Softball Bat
ZnX Alloy Handle Creates Stiffness At Contact With Less Flex & More Force
Divergence Composite Barrel Creates A Smooth Feel With Maximum Pop
Half + Half Construction Comes With A Composite Barrel & An Alloy Handle
Balanced Swing Weight
Traditional RCK Knob Fits Perfectly Into The Bottom Hand
Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
Description
DeMarini slowpitch softball bats come with industry-leading technology and eye-catching cosmetics. The Flipper OG is guaranteed to be the hottest bat in your bag. With a half and half, two-piece, balanced construction, this slow pitch bat comes with a 100% composite barrel and the ZnX alloy handle that increases stiffness and durability by offering less flex, which ultimately results in premium performance at the plate. The 100% composite barrel, also known as the Divergence barrel, comes with a gapped design that provides a smooth feel on contact with tremendous trampoline effect. The best part? Each Flipper OG softball bat is forged with pride right here in the USA. DeMarini: Meet the Wrecking Crew!
This DeMarini Flipper OG Slow Pitch Softball Bat (WTDXFLS) features a standard 2 1/4-inch barrel diameter, a 13-inch barrel length, and the proven RCK knob that fits comfortably into the bottom hand. Keep in mind that this model is approved for play in ASA ONLY. Now, step up to the plate like an OG and pick up one of these DeMarini slow pitch 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 3 Customer Reviews
Pros: Breaks in extremely fast. using 52/300 balls, took it to one batting practice and hit about 80 balls between me and my wife. Actually felt the bat getting hotter between hits.
Cons: Durability is an issue. After the above mentioned 80 or so hits, I checked the bat and found it was cracked. Demarini customer service was good and replaced the bat within a week, but it will do me no good if the replacement also cracks.
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Got this bat today. Got it because our team wanted a balanced ASA bat. The bat says "midload" but feels tremendously endloaded. Does not swing like a traditional balanced bat. I will be returning before even unwrapping it. No idea about pop and break in time, but it made me answer those questions.
Pros: Great pop off the bat.
Cons: none
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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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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Grey Orange White |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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