DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFA "Slapper"
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Paradox Plus+ Composite for Larger, Hotter Sweet Spot
Two-Piece Composite Design
Extended 14 Inch Barrel Length
Lower MOI than DXCFP
Grip Tape Oriented to Maximize Feel/Comfort for Lefty Hitters
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 32 Customer Reviews
Pros: went my bat first came i went with my sister who got the cf8 hope to break our bats in. first hit with my bat, i thought i was already broken in. it has so much pop. i am a slapper and i love this bat.
Cons: NO CONS
Pros: the bigger sweet spot gives my daughter who is a slapper and bunter most of the time a better angle to bunt and slap but she does not only slap and bunt and this bat gives her a little more pop
Cons: she just got ot last week for a tournament and did take her a couple games to get used to it but it is like that with any bat.
Pros: Great pop out of the wrapper, barrel length really provides more "contact patch" for improved batting control. 14y/o daughter is a lefty hitter and contact hitter, this bat can send the ball wherever she wants it to go! The reverse wrapped tape sounds like hype but it really does improve grip and bat feel. Favorite bat ever!
Cons: Graphics aren't her favorite and unknown durability but all her prior DeMarinis have never disappointed and still used by sibling and teammates.
Pros: It felt broken in right away. I've had it for about 3 weeks and i've already had some very nice hits off of it.
Cons: the paint is already scrafching on the end.
Pros: It looks nice and new and will last a long time
Cons: The price is high
Pros: my daughter is small but this bat has provided her significantly more pop that has increased her ability to drive the ball and add confidence to her as well.
Cons: none
Pros: The bat does not take long to break in, and once it has been broken in it feels great! Amazing bat, if you're thinking about buying it, you definetly should!
Cons: No cons
Pros: I love the batting grip; the second I picked up the bat and got into my batting stance, I could feel the difference. It's much more comfortable for me, being a left-handed player. Though it is the same weight as my other bat (22 ounces) , It feels lighter. Because of this, I find it a lot easier to get my hands to the ball and since i've used this bat I feel like my slapping has gotten better as a whole.
Cons: Sadly, this bat doesn't have a lot of pop and though it can put the ball in the outfield, it is less likely to get there than it would with other bats would. On the other hand, this bat is meant for slapping and not power hitting.
Pros: Like how it feels. The longer barrel is great on the inside pitches.
Cons: Have only had it for a month, so no time to find any cons yet.
Pros: Little break in time and great feel
Cons: none
Pros: This bat is by far amazing and so great to use during games. I cannot wait to play more games with this bat.
Cons: There are no cons.
Pros: The bat is great. My daughter is beginning to slap the ball and enjoys using the bat.
Cons: n/a
Pros: Daughter loves the new bat. she can tell the difference in the load from her regular CF8. slightly longer barrel and she has had some great power slaps and drag bunts so far with this bat.
Cons: N/A
Pros: My Daughter is 9, a lefty, and usually the tallest on every team. We have only bought inexpensive bats for her prior to this one, but we decided to break down and buy her a nice bat. I emailed and called just bats.com and after a few discussions with them we decided on the 2016 DeMarini CF8 -10 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFA "Slapper". They were very helpful. We just bought this bat for my Daughter about a month ago and my daughter loves it. She gets a lot more pop off the bat and she says the bat feels great in her hands. GREAT BAT!
Cons: Do not know of any cons.
Pros: The Bat is a good deal. My Daughter is not a lefty so i replaced the grip tape. The Slapper is well balanced and easy for her to swing. The longer barrel length is a plus which helps her to keep the barrel in the zone longer. Great pop and this color is my Favorite, just like her CF6. Well worth it.
Cons: Only Con is that Just Bats should offer a combo pack with just this Bat. Definetly would buy another.
Pros: Great bat!
Cons: Havent found any
Pros: my granddaughter loves this bat. grafics everything about it. very speedy delivery
Cons: havent found any
Pros: easy to use, lightweight, beautiful design, no pain when hitting the ball on the wrong part of the bat like other bats.
Cons: none
Pros: Since playing softball, this is the best bat I have used! I am a lefty and when you hit the sweet spot it will go far
Cons: none!
Pros: Nine year old left handed hitter . Been playing three years. I came from a alloy bat. Totally different ballgame is all i have to say. This bat is sweet. It is lighter and easier to hit. All the practice in the world will make you better, but it sure does help when you have the best equipment .
Cons: None.
Pros: good pop nice grip!
Cons: takes time to find the sweet spot
Pros: I love this bat. I've been to the batting cages three times and played three games since it arrived. It's scuffed up, like all bats that have been used, but there are no dents in it. It's light weight makes it easy to swing and it doesnt sting your hands when you hit a ball.
Cons: I havent had any issues with this bat at all.
Pros: i dont slap but it is a very nice bat to hit with so far this season i have had very nice hits including a triple that was about 8 feet away from the fence
Cons: there could be a better grip but nothing really about the bat is bad
Pros: My daughter is 10. Stands 4'-11" and weighs 75 lbs. She is in love with this bat. Slap hitting for once is fun for her. She can drop it short or hit for power slapping. It also has enough pop for power hitting. Very happy with this bat
Cons: None as of yet
Pros: Looks great and has decent pop
Cons: Serious Vibration Reported by player
Pros: Bat has great pop and really covers the zone.
Cons: Wish it would come in a Drop 13 to make it a bit lighter for smaller players.
Pros: this bat is awesome!! my girs are hitting with this bat nd the newbies like it!!
Cons: wish it had a sweet design on it.. but its going to get dirty anyways!
Pros: Just took delivery on lefty daughter's second Slapper, she wouldn't think of using any other bat! 15 y/o daughter plays HS varsity, and 16u travel in southern California so you know the last one got plenty of use. After about 18 months of near daily use, it lost it's pop and with out hesitation she wanted another. Durability under these circumstances is hardly a concern. although the price drop is much appreciated! This bat does everything the coaches ask her to do, bunt, drag, slap and occasionally going for the fences. the large sweet spot gives her more surface to work with and lays down the ball where she needs to. The graphics mark her as a likely bunter but that's where the versatility of the bat comes to play as this bat is truly capable of doing almost everything a player could want.
Cons: Remembering to reverse wind the tape when re-doing the handle. Had to re-tape twice over the course of the life of the last bat.
Pros: Good feel. Good pop. Was recommended to us and did not disappoint.
Cons: None.
Pros: Coming from a righty batter, this bat has excellent pop. Very light also.
Cons: none
Pros: This bat was good for my switch hitting and slapper daughter. The extra barrel length was perfect for her compared to her other bats. She liked the feel and was comfortable swinging this bat.
Cons: We purchased the 31/21 for her second year 12U season. It only lasted 13 months (month after warranty period expired) because the barrel cracked longitudinal. Unfortunaly can not return. We also know a second family that had this same bat and while in 10U and it cracked in the barrel as well.
Pros: My first time i used it in a game, I hit great!! 2 triples almost over the fence !! love this bat. it's such a great 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.
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