DeMarini Sabotage -12 USA Baseball Bat: WTDXUML
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2 3/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Big D End Cap For The Most Optimal Feel On Contact
3Fusion Taper Designed To Improve Weight Distribution & Feel
-12 Length To Weight Ratio
Approved For Play In AABC, Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken, Dixie Youth, Little League, & Pony
Ultra Balanced Swing Weight
Colorway: Silver / Black / Blue
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
NEW MFA Alloy: Missile Forged Alloy Creates Ultra-Light Weight
Half + Half: Performance MID Barrel Alloy Construction For Extreme Bat Speed
Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Design
USA Baseball Certification Stamp
Barrel Designed With Thinner Walls For Higher Swing Speed & Less Drag
Description
Jump into the season with this DeMarini Sabotage USA baseball bat. Constructed with the patented Missile Forged Alloy (MFA), this bat is super lightweight, giving you extra bat speed for driving the ball at the plate. This USA baseball bat also includes the 3Fusion tapered handle, a streamlined design that provides better balance and feel on impact and helps protect hands from the occasional blistering squib off the bat. The Big D end cap also helps to equalize the weight and balance of the bat, further ensuring peak performance and accuracy through your swing. The barrel of the bat is forged with the sturdy Half + Half Alloy. This, coupled with the Missile Forged Alloy, will give you lightning bat speed. DeMarini: Can't Stop!
This DeMarini Sabotage baseball bat (WTDXUML) has a drop 12 length to weight ratio, the first 2 3/8 barrel diameter, and comes with USA Baseball certification. This bat is ultra balanced, meaning that the combination of alloys in the grip and barrel will provide stability, comfort and control. So, step into the zone and watch pitchers' faces fall at the sight of your bat speed. And, as all DeMarini bats come with a limited one-year warranty, you can be sure of the quality. Don't forget, with our expert customer service, we'll be here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 29 Customer Reviews
Glad we made the purchase KB parent
Pros: My son has been able to use this bat a few times now. He loves it. I was a little worried because the barrel is much smaller than his big barrel he was hitting with last season but it hasn't made a difference at all. The bat is very light which allows him to swing a little faster. The big Pro for him is the lack of vibration. He said occasionally he will feel a slight vibration but it is not even close to what he was feeling last season with his Rawlings bat. Glad we made the purchase.
Cons: None yet
Great bat so far James parent
Pros: The bat has good pop, but not great but not sure any USA stamped bats have great pop. The balance of the bat is good. My son loves the feel and distribution of the weight. The barrel size is also a plus. I was worried after he was hitting with the bigger barrel bats that coming down to the 3/8 would hurt but it hasn't. The two piece design is a little weird looking at first but I think it has helped with the vibrations. Overall, it's still early but the bat seems to be a winner.
Cons: Nothing yet
Worth a chance David parent
Pros: My 8 yr old is the smaller side but even with it's heavier than expected weight he really enjoys swinging it. In his hands it does appear to have a little more pop than the first round of USA bats. The two piece design definitely cuts down on vibration which is a big plus at practice. The increase in pop together with the decrease in vibration has lead to increased confidence at the plate. It also seems to be a popular bat with his teammates.
Cons: We purchased the 27/15 looking for a lighter bat in the 15-17 range. While the kids like the feel and pop, it still weighs a whopping 18 oz.
New bat for the grandson K. Wilson Other
Pros: Very "swingable", good pop out of the box, low vibration
Cons: None so far
The Kids Love It. Clay Coach
Pros: feels great
Cons: none
Overall a pretty darn good bat. Josh Simpson Parent
Pros: My son loves it.
Cons: Only reason I didn't give it a 5 on durability and pop is that we have only had it a month.
Not bad for a USA bat Bryant Christensen Coach
Pros: No sting at all. Well balanced, light. I got the 27 - 15 model. I coach 7 - 8 year olds and the smaller kids love this bat because it never hits them back. I think if I got a bigger size the bigger kids might like it too, but I am not going to drop another $200 on a bat that doesn't perform any better than a $30 big barrel with the USA stamp from Walmart. The $30 Walmart bat is actually the best performer on my team. I won't mention the brand here, but it is one of the major manufacturers.
Cons: Not much pop. I was hoping for better performance, but the USA certification is holding it back I suspect. If you are restricted to using USA bats by your league I recommend saving your money and buying a cheap big barrel in the biggest size your kid can swing comfortably. It will sting a little sometimes, but that sting does't hurt so bad when the ball is sailing over the shortstop's head, and your kid will get stronger with every swing.
Demarini doesn't stand by its product Matt Spencer Coach
Pros: My son likes the feel of it
Cons: After only a few practices this two part bat broke in two. I went through the hassle of sending it back only to get a new bat that has the words "warranty replacement" etched into it. The packing slip stated and the Demarini website states that customers are only eligible for one warranty replacement. What if this bat, the only one that I've seen break in two due to the flawed design, breaks again... I'm just out $200? Come on Demarini... make durable bats and stand by your product!
Great Bat Sterling Rutland Coach
Pros: Great overall feel. Low vibration on miss hits including on handle.
Cons: Non at this time.
Perfect for undersized kids Bobby Mesker Parent
Pros: Lightweight Pop Minimum vibration Gives undersized hitter confidence to swing Cost was ok
Cons: None Best USA bat I have seen. I’m a college coach with undersized 6 and 9 year olds. I was very disappointed in Last years USA bats and felt they were not good for smaller players. Actually, really bad for their development as a player. I looked at wood bats even. This year the sabotage has helped my boys and everyone on their teams are using them now.
$200 Bat lasted 3 months Dave P Parent
Pros: Very nice balance. My 8 year old loved the bat speed he could get with a 28" bat. Overall excellent feel with almost no hand sting.
Cons: It is slightly heavier than advertised and lacks the "pop" of other bats. Ours also broke after three months. It seperated at the joint of ghe two pieces. Waiting to see if DeMarini will stand behind it.
Do Not Buy!! Barrel breaks off the handle! Jon Boyle Coach
Pros: Good Feel Player really liked this bat until....(see the cons)
Cons: Durability! Our original broke. DeMarini warrantied the bat. The warranty replacement broke the exact same way. There is obviously a serious design/durability flaw. All of this happened in the span of 3 months. Didn't even get a full season out of two of these bats.
Great bat for small kids 8U John Dahlquist Coach
Pros: Having the 2 3/8” barrel seems to make it more balanced. While coaching I see a lot of these boys drop there bat head due to the end loads. This bat definitely helps fight that
Cons: Nothing this far
Great bat for my 7 yo grandson BUT..... K. Wilson Coach
Pros: Good pop, minimal vibration, swings easy
Cons: This is the second bat to fail this season at the point where the handle inserts into the barrell. Same exact model. Maybe a problem with the epoxy adhesive. Have to send the bat back to Demarini, have them inspect it, and then wait on them to send it back. Meanwhile, we don't have his preferred bat available. AGAIN
Construction Donny Coach
Pros: Had pop
Cons: Came apart during practice
Great USA Bat Marc Parent
Pros: Good Balance. Good Pop for a USA bat. Most the boys on my son's little league team use this bat.
Cons: None
Great Bat C.Miller Parent
Pros: just purchased this bat for my son this week . we have only used it for one practice but the ball absolutely jumped off the bat. My son is 11 and I prefer the lighter bats for bat speed. This was everything I was looking for. looking forward to game time. shipping was awsome
Cons: To early....
Only lasted 4 games. Jason Vanderstelt Coach
Pros: Good pop.
Cons: Bought this for allstars and districts. Was great 4 games of allstars and broke the first game of districts. Another coach bought this bat for his son and broke 2 this season.
Poorly made bat! DO NOT BUY Howie Mathews Parent
Pros: Good weight balance,
Cons: Vibration, Comes apart after only a months use
Durability Issues! Tracey Mathews Parent
Pros: Great balance, Our 11 yr. old really liked the bat till it came apart
Cons: Durability! Our original broke. DeMarini warrantied the bat. The warranty replacement broke the exact same way. There is obviously a serious design/durability flaw. All of this happened in the span of 3 months. Didn't even get a full season out of two of these bats.
Good Bat so Far Bryan Parent
Pros: Great feel on hands no vibration, smooth balance for my 8 yrold
Cons: Good pop but like all USA bats not great
Customer review Krysta Parent
Pros: Good price
Cons: After using it for 2 days breaking it in, the bat broke in 2 pieces. Now need to contact the DeMarini company to get the warranty on it.
Great bat used for kid pitch Jai Coach
Pros: Light with a solid feel. My son is very happy with the overall function. Looks great too.
Cons: A little bit of vibration
Decent bat at most Luis Velasco Coach
Pros: No sting, Above average pop, well balanced for hitter.
Cons: The 2 piece connection is held together by a 1/8" diameter pin. How do I know this? The barrel flew off at the batting cage. My son didn't use it that much after purchase because of the covid shut down. Now that things are starting to open here, we decided to play. Bat has literally less than 150 swings. A pin should be made from an alloy material cmon Demarini!!
Good bat, but heavier than advertised. Wayne Coach
Pros: Bat has held up well, no dents or cracks after nearly 5+ months of Rec + Travel. My son has never once complained of vibrations.
Cons: Purchased a 28/16 for my son. I have replaced the OEM grip with a Lizard Skin 1.1mm grip, and after weighing the bat on my kitchen scale it comes to 18.6oz, that's 2.6 oz heavier than it should be, making it nearly drop 9 .
Disappointed Doug McClintic Parent
Pros: The bat was hot out of the wrapper. We bought this bat to backup the Sabotage 2020 that the bat head came flying off the handle. My son liked it better than the 2020 .
Cons: Within 10 days the same problem occurred which we had with the 2020 Sabotage. First we heard a rattle inside the barrel then the barrel became loose and cracks began to appear in the metal where it attached to the handle. Very difficult working with the company.
Hot trash Haha Parent
Pros: None
Cons: Everything
Hot trash Chris Parent
Pros: Looks decent compared to newer models
Cons: 30 drop 12 lated 3 games 4 practices my 8 year old was very upset and I am furious w demarini wouldn't warranty bat. He swung at my pitch hit ball barrel flew inches from my head while handle was in his hands. Demarini said dents and structural damage only I think separated handle from barrel is structural
Save your money C Coach
Pros: It has ok pop for a light usa looks good was told 1 year warranty
Cons: Warranty covers dents and structural failures ok great my 8 year old swung a 30 12 less than 30 times off a tee quality approved baseball complete barrel and handle separating in a game would have been bad at pitchers face while handle in batters hand. No warranty coverage why I don't no but it's 2 structures now
Questions and Answers
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My son is 49 inches and weighs 50 lbs. He has been using a Rawlings RX4. I would like to upgrade his bat. What bat would you recommend and what size? Thank you! AmyBolch23
How does this bat perform is colder weather? Any concern for the comp. handle? Natedog
My son is 9 years old 90 lbs. What length would you recommend? Even though he's big for his age, he had trouble swinging his Louisville Slugger Omaha. EC
My 6yo son is 51” and he weighs about 60lbs. He currently uses a 28”/16oz bat, but he constantly hits balls to the right side of the field as a R hand hitter. Should we be looking at a shorter bat for him? Jim
My son will be 11 in one month. He is 4' 8" and 75 lbs. He has a long swing which causes him to be late on faster pitchers. To speed up his swing I'm looking at the 29/17 -12 Sabotage. What do you think? Big Steve
What is the actual weight of the 27/15? Not advertised weight but actual weight. Mike in Macon
My son is 10 and is maybe 48" and 68lbs. He is a very good contact hitter. He has used the Solo 618 and Ghost Hyperlite. Both are 28". Would this DeMarini be a good choice even though it will be a 2 3/8 barrel? Jon
Does this bat require a "break-in". No, right? Because only the handle is composite but the barrel itself is alloy. Frank
What other lightweight bats do you recommend at 27 inches? My first impression is that this bat feels a lot heavier than advertised. frank
Does this product have a 30 day money back or swap guarantee like the Rawlings Quatro that is on the site? Jeremy
My son is 8 1/2 years old, and he is 4' 6" and 70 lbs. Very athletic but not too experienced in baseball so not an aggressive swinger - more of a contact hitter. Looking for an easy swinging bat with low sting as he's complained about the very cheap bat we own (he's right it's terrible). This -12 seems like a good fit to get his confidence up. What size would you recommend? Having trouble deciding between 28/16 or 29/17. Any other low sting / easy swing models in this price range? Jim
My son is 51 inches and 60lbs. Would you recommend the 28inch or 27inch? Brian
Is this bat 2 5/8"? Frank
Am I allowed to use the USA bat where we are required to have the BPF 1.115 stamp? Jason
My son is very small and in machine pitch. This looks like the lightest bat I can find for him. I noticed in the reviews, someone said this 27"/15 oz actually weighs 18 oz. Is this true for all of these bats, or was that an anomoly? If it does really weigh 18 oz., can you recommend a 27"/15 oz bat that actually weighs close to 15 oz.? Forrest
Thank you for answering my previous question. It was very helpful. I have one more. Is this the best possible 15 oz USA bat for machine pitch regardless of price? Several of his teammates have the Rawlings Quatro Pro -12 ($349). I love the pop in that bat, but the lightest it comes is 17 oz. My son is only 43 lbs & 43 inches. So that is too heavy. Forrest
Yes I noticed that one customer said the only con was he bought a 27 15 and when he received it the bat weighed in at 18 oz is this a common problem. My 6 yr old is swinging 16oz Rawlings I want to go to a 15 oz though he is 40 lbs . Just looking for a usa 15 oz bat for him Garry
I am looking for a new bat I was thinking a 28 inch. My son is 7 and is only 48 inches about 50 pounds, but is using a 27 inch bat and it seems a little short. I am just wondering if I should go with the Voodoo or the Sabotage? Bill
I read a review that stated the 27" bat weights 28 oz, not 25. Is that accurate? Ryan
Is this considered a big barrel bat? My grandson is 4'4", weighs 61#, looking for a birthday gift, but need to confirm so it's legal in his league that not a big barrel. Daryl Perrine
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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