DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat: DXCBC

Pros: This is a vaery nice bat that has the biggest sweet spot ever has that nice ring to it when a ball hits the sweet spot. Very light compared to my other bats and very well balanced

Cons: None that I can think of

Pros: this is no joke probably the best bat on the market. i used a drop 3 but it felt like a drop 10 (feels super light). has INSANE pop. it looks soooooo good i almsot didnt want to use it until i saw how much pop it has, then all i wanted to do was use it

Cons: it is really expensive, but then again it is the best bat on the market

Pros: This bat is by far the best bat DeMarini has made, It has amazing pop, the General feel is great, The durability is fantastic because I've been swinging it all winter and it still feels new. There is no vibration what so ever and it is just overall a great bat.

Cons: The only con I can think of is that it costs $450 but if you are looking for a top tier bat that is worth the money then you've found the right one.

Pros: has great feel and looks great for a Demarini bat

Cons: The pop isn't as good as people say. Way too expensive for a bat that doesn't have that good of pop

Pros: Was seeking balanced feeling replacement BBCOR/high school bat for my 15 year old son after Easton recently discontinued his favorite S1 model. This new CF Zen is hands down the most balanced BBCOR bat I have ever felt. Feels much lighter in your hand then -3 rating and has a super balanced swing weight. Like an Easton S1 but with more barrel.

Cons: Smallish knob is not a negative just worth mentioning since it is a little different them most conventional designs. Also not a negative but just be aware that it won't last forever. Have owned previous DeMarini CF composite models and they are good for a few seasons depending on reps and care/conditions.

Pros: Bought this bat for my 13 yr old son who plays on a Triple A Team. He claims he is now ready to hit for the cycle every game since he has used this bat. We'll see!!!

Cons: Price was a bit steep but that is my only drawback so far.

Pros: lots of pop for a bbcor bat. this bat will cost you some $$$, but you get what you pay for. this is one of the best bbcor bats on the market.

Cons: cost

Pros: EXCEPTIONAL BAT!!! Well balanced, insane pop out of wrapper, nice details and graphics. Bat feels good from stance to contact per my son. 13U player

Cons: Nothing as of yet. Low durability rating due to being new so no info on that topic yet. I'm sure it will be satisfactory though.

Pros: The center of mass on this bat is nearly two inches closer toward the hands when compared to a Marucci Cat 7. Using a diamond kinetics swing tracker, the acceleration and power metrics are both improved by double-digit percentage points. Back-to-back distance off of a tee also shows the CF's advantage over the Cat 7. Especially for someone looking for a balanced bat, this is a great choice. The knob and flare of the handle are also very comfortable. We rated 'pop' as a 3 because, especially for a BBCOR, there is really no discernible difference from bat to bat.

Cons: The elephant in the room....it's over $400. I prefer the grip on an Easton or the Marucci Cat 7 too.

Pros: Unmatched materials & design. Best CF to date.

Cons: Price has gotten out of control! Willing to pay this hefty price due to the outstanding quality of this bat.

Pros: light balanced, great feel, amazing pop

Cons: rattle noise inside barrel after hitting only 40 balls

Pros: Balanced/Good Pop out of wrapper.

Cons: Stock grip way too thin. Do yourself a favor and buy A Marrucci 1,75 mm grip like I did.

Pros: Good pop, you don't really feel anything so it is a more flexible bat. The ball jumps when you hit it in the sweet spot

Cons: The ball just dies if you hit it anywhere besides the sweet spot, sweet spot isn't truly as large as they say. Not incredibly balanced compared to bats like the Slugger Prime 617 or COMBAT or Rawlings Velo Models. My bat broke somehow when hit right in the sweet spot and didn't go anywhere, it could've been the weather but it is odd for a $450 bat to do that.

Pros: This bat looks so sick. Better than I expected. Has a great pop. Very balanced. Sounds great. Bought this for my 13 year old son. He is having a great time with it. Can't go wrong with this bat. Highly recommend.

Cons: none

Pros: This is a great bat. Very balanced and has nice hit action and pop.

Cons: It broke after only 1 month's use. It cracked and something inside is now rattling around. It does have a 12 month warranty but you really have to jump through hoops to return it with DeMarini. It takes a long time after you return the bat to get a "store credit" and then you have to reorder it and have it shipped. In the mean time you are without a bat that cost $449. Not good in the middle of baseball season.

Pros: looks nice

Cons: NO POP. Rings your hands if u dont hit it on sweet spot

Pros: great pop not much vibration

Cons: broke very fast

Pros: Great balance and pop. Looks good.

Cons: Cost

Pros: Great feel and solid pop, no vibration into the handle, very balanced swing weight, sounds crisp and sweet spot seems larger than previous CF models.

Cons: My son hit a line drive to left off the end of the bat - ball went to left field and half of the end cap went to 2nd base. Warranty claim was submitted along with follow-up emails and calls, no contact from Demarini in over a month with only a week or two left in my sons high school career since he is a senior. The bat is good, but after the purchase customer service has been unacceptable. To say he is disappointed to not be able to use his bat would be an understatement. With tax included, this has ended-up being almost $500 down the drain. Very upsetting for a parent who is also a player and has been a Demarini supporter for over 20 years.

Pros: great pop

Cons: team has went through 2 this season because they crack so fast. also the handle is unconventionally small.

Pros: This bat feels incredibly light and is a very good bat if you are patient.

Cons: When I bought this bat I was very excited to break it out of the box and go swing it. Well I was wrong when I first used it it felt dead and just terrible. As I have swung the bat it has gotten better so we went to multiple bat experts and they all said the same thing. The CF Zen has to be broken in and then it will be good. They also said it is "Cold out of the box" as in the pop will get better as you use it and hit the ball on different parts of the bat. They told us that Easton and Louisville Slugger bats are "hot" and they are ready to go right out of the box with all the pop. So if you are going to buy this bat I suggest you be patient and get lots of work in with the bat before you're season starts.

Pros: amazing pop. cant go wrong with this bat. i got it for my 13 year old son and he loves it and now does work for me around the house:).

Cons: NONE AT ALL

Pros: Lots of pop.

Cons: Broke after 5 months of use. Same issue as others reported with piece rattling inside.

Pros: PERFORMED WELL OUT OF THE BOX, FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS.

Cons: I BELIEVE THE END CAP WAS COMING APART INSIDE THE BARREL. BAT SOUNDED LIKE A BIG BABY RATTLE. PERFORMANCE WENT WAY DOWN. JUST LIKE MY $450.00.

Pros: It feels awesome. when you hit off the sweet spot you can't even feel you hit it.

Cons: The grip opens up badly so I got a lizzard skin right before something inside the bad atarted ratting. Had to send back. Would never spend so much like this on a bat again.

Pros: i have a question when you get the demerini do i have to break it in

Cons: nothibg

Pros: the bat was balance and it felt great when I was not hitting balls

Cons: vibration is horrible pop is alright durability just sucks I suggest you get the prime it is way hotter and has a lot of pop

Pros: none

Cons: bat broke inside of 3 months. rattles

Pros: Pop right out of the wrapper. Huge sweet spot. Looks great. More balanced than the insane. No vibration. Durability seems better than previous non BBCOR zen that I used. My son made the switch to BBCOR and while there are obvious differences in sound and feel, this Zen just further reinforces my love for Demarini.

Cons: Price. But, you get what you pay for. Got this for $100 less thanks to just bats.

Pros: Larger than normal sweet spot and a great balanced feel

Cons: Really expensive and the grip area is smaller than normal diameter, almost requires a lizard skin type grip to increase overall size for hands that would be swinging a 33" length bat for example

Pros: Balanced feel, massive sweet spot, good pop, looks great. Lots of jealous teammates.

Cons: developed a rattle in the barrel after only 4 weeks of use. Umpire says we can't use it. Returning to DeMarini for warranty coverage, but unless we want it back after the season ends, had to send it next day air. I coulda really used that $170 next day shipping cost on something else.

Pros: very good "pop" frim the very first hit! great balance and feels light.

Cons: none