DeMarini Bustos -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXBFP19
Features
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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 13 Length To Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel
Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Baseball Bat
Approved For Play In ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, & ISF
Colorway: Blue | Grey | Black
DX1 Alloy Delivers An Extremely Light Swing Weight & Increased Durability
FRC (Fiber Reinforced Composite) Handle - Eliminates Harsh Feedback & Sting In The Hands
Hybrid Comfort Grip Provides Ultimate Luxury
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
The newly re-designed Bustos series is a one-of-a-kind model that offers a light swing weight and a sleek colorway that is perfect for younger players. Designed for long-lasting performance and reliability, the DeMarini Bustos youth fastpitch softball bat is crafted with a DX1 Alloy barrel to deliver the lightest swing weight possible to assist a younger player. The two-piece design includes a fiber reinforced composite handle that is attached to the barrel via DeMarini's Half and Half technology. This innovative feature creates superior flex before contact for a burst of energy and further ball flight. To top it off, a lightweight hybrid comfort grip helps reduce sting in the hands while adding an unparalleled luxury. DeMarini: Power to the Players!
This DeMarini Bustos fastpitch softball bat (WTDXBFP19) features a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, a -13 length to weight ratio, and awesome grey and black with baby blue cosmetics. The Bustos is backed by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty and will be approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. Step up to the plate with confidence and buy your DeMarini softball bat today with free shipping right here at JustBats. We're here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 19 Customer Reviews
OK Venom Rusty Parent
Pros: My 14 yr old daughter finally got to use her new Bustos-13 for the first time this weekend. She went 4 out of 4 at bats. When she hit the ball it travels hard & fast off Bustos. It has a very good 6 to 8 inch sweet spot on it new right out of the package. I would recommend to other parents & players.
Cons: None
Excellent bat, but..... James Coach
Pros: Has great pop! For the first time, my 8yr old daughter is sending balls into the air past the infield. Unbelievable actually, but it's happening. When she gets a good hit, I can definitely tell the difference.
Cons: Paint or clear coat finish is not up to par. After the first game, I noticed some significant webbing, or fracturing of the clear coat. I don't know what better way to describe it, but the finish of the clear coat. It hasn't seemed to affect the performance of the bat, so we're going to roll with it for now seeing it has a 1 year manufacture warranty.
Great bat, great value Mark Johnson Parent
Pros: Lightweight, powerful. My daughter loves it.
Cons: N/a
Great bat! Shay Parent
Pros: My daughter loves this bat,lite fast swing and an excellent pop!
Cons: We haven’t had this bat very long but so far my daughter loves it.
Nice bat ROBERT EKHART Coach
Pros: Lower weight increased bat swing
Cons: Aluminum
Good little bat Daniel Cooper Coach
Pros: Lightweight, gets the job done.
Cons: Could have a little more pop
Great value but.. Nichole Marlowe Parent
Pros: Bought this bat for my 13 year old daughter about a month ago. She loved the feel of the bat and we felt it would be a great fit for her.
Cons: Last weekend after using this bat in 3 tournament and a few practices the bat broke just above the handle during one of her at bats. The barrel flew out towards the pitcher! Luckily it stopped before it reached her and no one was injured. Very disappointed, I expected more from DeMarini.
Great Upgrade Mike Coach
Pros: My 10 yr old daughter upgraded from entry level aluminum to this. We tried some composite bats before deciding to stick to aluminum. She loves the feel and pop. She's always been a solid hitter, but with this she is hitting harder and longer consistently. Highly recommend this bat.
Cons: None so far, have had it for a month.
Great 10U bat Jason Fluharty Parent
Pros: There is nothing like seeing your daughters confidence at the plate! First pitch, first hit with this new bat, line drive down third base line, standing triple. She love this "monster" as she calls it.
Cons: Cant find on yet
Ice MARTIN COLIN Coach
Pros: Bat has good balance and good pop.My granddaughter really liked the bat
Cons: None
Disappointed Tony Rosetti Parent
Pros: Nothing that stands out at this time..
Cons: Dented within the first 100 swings!
The bat is great Mike Coach
Pros: The bat swings light. I bought it for my daughter and she rips the ball. The vibration used to hurt her hands but it is virtually eliminated with two composite shell.
Cons: None yet
NIce bat but now pop JG Coach
Pros: My daughter loves the look and feel of this bat. It has drastically cut back on any sting and she makes great contact with the ball.
Cons: Even though she makes great contact...it has no pop. The balls are hit flat in the infield. The sweet spot much be about 1-inch wide. We originally thought that it needed to be broken in more. But, now after a season...we even tried to use it...her old cracked bat has more pop then this one.
Great Bat!!! Emilee Muse Player
Pros: All Pros!!!
Cons: 0
DeMarini Bustos Bat Emilee Muse Player
Pros: Awesome bat!!! Great feel!!!
Cons: No cons yet
BUSTOS IS RIGHT Jory Boyd Parent
Pros: Very hot bat, Sounds great, great quality grip. Feels solid.. My daughter has hit at least 5 or 6 since last fall that stained the ball. Highly Recommended
Cons: Can’t think of any.
Horrible bat Emerson Player
Pros: Good contact, light weight and has cool graphics
Cons: Crack within the first 100hits No pop Stings hand Not durable and easy to crack With the lightest swing it cracked all the way down the barrel
A LOT of Sting. Not recommended. Robby Parent
Pros: Very cool looking bat and very light weight. Daughter loved the look
Cons: As stated in the title this bat has A LOT of sting. No matter if your holding it lightly or very tight this bat is going to sting your hands. I thought my little girl was exaggerating until I used it myself and man it stings.
Nice bat Danielle wesolowski Parent
Pros: My daughter loves this bat. Very light.
Cons: Na
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Bustos -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXBFP19? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My granddaughter will begin 12U travel softball. Is this a good bat for her? She will be 11 years old the end of December. She is 4'9" tall and weighs 101 pounds. What size bat do you recommend? Carolyn
Would this bat work for my daughter playing 8u. She's about 52” and 70lbs? momof3
Is this a composite bat? B.M.
Is this bat end loaded or balanced? Angels Coach
Would this bat be good for 10U? ob
My daughter is 10 1/2 years old, and she weighs 54 lbs and is 4'3" tall. Would this be a good bat? (She's not a strong hitter). Her coach recommends a 29. Rachelle Beaulieu
My daughter is 14 and stands 5'3" tall, weighing 110 lbs. Would you recommend this bat? Very lean build, not that muscular. Tony
My daughter is a lefty. Weighs 94 lbs and is 5'1". Smaller in size. Makes great contact and has occasional pop but not consistent pop. Needs a new stick for the New England HS softball season coming up when early season games are cold. Will this work? It's not a true composite is it? Phil
My daughter is a shy 10 year old. She is about 4'2" tall and weighs 71 lbs, what size do you recommend? maria
My daughter is in her first year of 12U. She is 5'2" and 88lbs. Very scrawny! Would the Bustos be a good bat for her? If not, what would you recommend? Stephanie
Will this work for my 12 year old daughter? She is 5'4" tall and 106 pounds. She will be playing little league and middle school softball. Jill
My daughter is 4'6" and around 70 lbs. She just turned 10 and I wanted to get a bat that would last 2 seasons (without breaking the bank as well). Would this be a decent option? Chuck
I am having a hard time finding if this bat is Little League approved. It is not on their list but similar bats are. Do you know if it is? Lindsey
Can this bat be used if the league uses a pitching machine? Jessica
My daughter is 5'2 and 100-105 lbs. For cold weather is the drop -13 too light? She has last year's Bustos which is 31/18. Wondering if a 32/19 is worth it. Kevin
My daughter is 11 years old, 4”11" and about 80 lbs. Would this be a good bat for her? Anne
Can I use this for slow pitch adult softball? I’m a 23 year old female and finding a hard time finding a slow pitch softball bat for my weight. Mostly are made for men. I need 32 inch and weight maybe 19-22? Melissa
My daughter is 9, gonna be 10 in June. She is 4’7" and weighs 75 pounds. Would this be good bat for her? Scott
Looking for a bat for my daughter playing 16U, 32in 110lbs, based on QA this bat would not work. What will you recommend, Half and Half or Composite? Thanks. Tracey Jones
My daughter is 4'5" and 68 lb and 8 years old. Very hard hitter and fast bat; she is using a 30" 19.5 oz -11.5 now but no pop off the bat. What do you recommend? Nevelle
My daughter is 8 and is 50 lb, she is currently using a t-ball bat 26" 13 oz drop -13 bat made by Rawlings, How will this bat help her? Danny Marlow
I am looking for bat that can be used when it is too cold for a composite bat. So how cold of temperatures can this bat be used in? Jamaal
My daughter is 4'5 85 pounds. Just purchased the Bustos -13. We got the 30 -13. Shes a strong hitter but are concerned the length may be too long despite the fact she likes to choke up. Andrew Pochos
Is this bat USA approved? Ryan Wirtz
My daughter is about 4'11" and 75 lbs. Would this bat be a good buy? Danny
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 ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Black Blue |
Deals | Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Hitting Style | Contact Hitter |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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