DeMarini Flipper Aftermath ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXFLS-V14
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA
Dish End Cap
Divergence Barrel for Super Responsive Sweet Spot
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Multi-Wall Barrel Designed for High COR Low Compression Balls
Rotation Index for Even Break-In
SC4 Alloy Handle for a Stiff Feel
Two-Piece Design: Composite Barrel / Alloy Handle
13 Inch Barrel Length
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 29 Customer Reviews
barringer
Pros: worked really good last summer great distance and pop.
Cons: the barrel cracked open during batting practice this spring
Lacks the quality sound and pop you would expect. Wes Baxter player
Pros: The bat looks and feels great. Don't plan on hitting bombs. Great placement bat.
Cons: No pop out of wrapper took about 200 balls to break in.
big country
Pros: Good pop, great stiffness, and good balance.
Cons: broke it in 30 swings.
AWESOME BAT Anonymous player
Pros: This bat has POP! In year one as a team we hit 0, yes, zero home runs. We're a bunch of guys who haven't played ball at all or in many years. I bought this bat for personal use, but once everyone saw how it hit, everyone was using it. We went from zero home runs in a season to averaging 4 per game as a team...all with this bat. Feels great and has tremendous pop
Cons: Not a thing. Came out hot straight out of the wrapper
Anonymous
Pros: Bat has a very nice sweet spot and helped put a lot out of the park. Did not take long to break in.
Cons: The only issue with this bat is the painted cracked and began peeling off. The bat was deemed illegal for use in my league do to safety concerns. Sent it back and after a week or two I received a new one. This fall the bats paint continued to crack and peel again. The bat is no longer good for a second time.
Best bat I have swung in a while. Ziggy player
Pros: Took it out of the wrapper 30 mins before gametime tonight, hit one out about 350 on the second at bat. Destroys .52's. might have to pick up a few more.
Cons: None yet!
player Tim player
Pros: I asked around whats the best new bat and the flipper kept coming up. My teammate had one so i started using it and im no homerun hitter, but with this bat i started hitting it out. Extremely hott!n! out of the wrapper. This bat added 30 feet to my distance.
Cons: I'm waiting for my bat to arrive.
Great Bat! Rowdy player
Pros: This bat feels good. It has the thicker handle and great balance swing. The new ASA balls 52/300 suck and this bat is helping bring some pop back to our team. It took a few games and the ball is starting to carry again. The ball doesn't "pop" like it did with the 44 core, but it surprises you the way this bat makes the ball carry. I would recommend this bat to others.
Cons: None
Perfect Bat for the .52/300 balls, GREAT team bat. Nate player
Pros: Bought this bat in 28oz for our CoEd team. Team loves it, even the girls use it. We lack any power hitters, but it's turned our hard shots and grounders into lasers and missles. Bat has a good sweet spot and mishits tend to carry pretty well. Took some time for me to adjust to the sweet spot as it was a bit further down the barrel that what I'm used to.
Cons: When I first hit this bat, I tried over swinging with it. I read the reviews and loved the look. Was too excited to hammer the ball. LET IT DO THE WORK! Stay relaxed and groove your swing. If you get that relaxed flick of the wrist, this bat will reward you with some nice hits. Hit a lead off HR last night taking a very relaxed swing. Thought it was just a nice line drive and was busy sprinting to 2nd before it cleared the fence. This bat will suprise you like that.
Stupid hot. Big Lem player
Pros: Out of the wrapper and first swing hit a bomb about 360ft. Over the next 20 cuts hit a few around 400. Hitting 52s and 44s mix. Have around 100 swings on it now and still holding up. By far my favorite bat.
Cons: None.
Decent bat but nothing to special! Justin player
Pros: Looks really good and has a decent feel.
Cons: Not sure why everyone is raving about this bat actually. It has average pop, and alright feel to it. But price is a little high considering I go back and forth from this bat to a $100.00 bat and it has same amount of pop!
IT IS NOT 'HOT' out of the wrapper touchemall player
Pros: 50/50 feel. good for slow pitch softball.
Cons: Takes a while to break in. You need about 100 swings or better for it to open up.
Bat Some Guy player
Pros: Awesome bat! Had it and balls just fly off this thing! Break in is pretty quick like most ASA bats. Graphics and style are sick too.
Cons: Bat sounds very weird and very off when hitting balls. A guy from my team has a similar 2-piece DeMarini bat and they sound totally different. My flipper cracked really fast. I would stear clear from the .44 balls with this bat
Bat is HOT! Buke player
Pros: Second cut went 315' with 3/4 speed swing! Has a distinct sound and is a very solid balanced bat. Everyone that swings it says they dont feel a thing when they hit it on the sweet spot. 50 cuts in and no paint scratches or any sign of durability issues. Gets hotter with each hit put on it! Get you one!
Cons: Still early to know the durability on this, but it seems like it will last.
demarini flipper aftermath Rob player
Pros: The bat crushes the ball. It sounds great, my team hadn't hit a homer yet and we maxed out with 3 in the third inning. Guys were hitting homers when they didn't mean to. I had to put the bat away at that point.
Cons: I heard durability issues and I'm not sure yet just unwrapped it before our game, but the warranty is for a year
Great Bat Levi player
Pros: I have a 27oz and I am power line drive hitter and it smashes the gap like nothing I've seen. Has a great sound when you hit the huge sweet spot. Its also a great team bat.
Cons: I wish it had an end loaded version. Also on the Graphics side I think one of the sides that say DeMarini should've said Aftermath that would of been better.
2014 Flipper AM Randy Norman player
Pros: Break in was quick, hit about 50 in the cage to open up. If you like a bat that has flex, this is will do. Can easily clear 300 ft fence, but so can everything else.
Cons: Broke in our first outdoor BP session, total of about 100 cuts "only hit 52 core". Not a fan of the grip, gets marked up really quick, and you feel like you need to baby the bat everytime you hold it.
cracked 26oz jason player
Pros: this bat has amazing pop. im not a big guy or even close to a power hitter but i hit 2 over the fence at BP. feels great and swing feels effortless. really enjoyed using it.
Cons: the bat cracked after about 50 hits. its a 26oz and i've heard maybe the lighter ones lack enough material for proper durability. don't know if that's true but i'm requesting it be replaced with a 27oz by demarini. they are sooo backordered on these, i miss it already.
Cracked Bat ASA Coach coach
Pros: Hot bat
Cons: I bought this bat for my team. The first game we used it, the bat cracked. Now we have shipped it back. DeMarini is out of stock of this bat and is not planning on making more until May 9th. They said it would be May 15th by the time I got a new bat. So we will have played 6 games in a 12 game season before I get a new bat. Very disappointed.
Absolutely Impressed J Vince player
Pros: Tonight was my first game with this bat. After getting tested before the game, I took the wrapper off without any bp. I went 3-3 with 2 bombs and a triple. The bat is very hot out of the wrapper but I can tell that once it really opens up..........whew. It definitely doesn't sound or swing like any Demarini I have tried in the past. I am typically an Easton man but I wanted to try something different with the new 52/300 core ASA balls. Only 3 swings in, but I am definitely impressed so far.
Cons: I have no cons really. I am not the biggest fan of the graphics.........but graphics don't hit the ball harder.
Cracked First Day - On .52/300 balls Chad M. player
Pros: My first two swings out of the wrapper with this bat I hit homeruns. I am a power hitter but was really impressed with the pop!
Cons: I took two rounds of batting practice in 62 degree weather only using .52/300 balls and this bat cracked badly. Now having to deal with mailing it back to DeMarini and hopefully getting it back to start the season. It cracked in a jagged spider web design. Good bat but have to be honest, wish I had spent my $299 on a different bat.
A beast john L player
Pros: My team is the only one who has one. It absolutely crushes balls.
Cons: Other teams may buy one.
Hottest ASA Bat RB57 player
Pros: This is by far the hottest ASA bat I have ever swung out of the wrapper. Took first bp with it today using 52 core balls and the ball was jumping off the barrel. The other good reviews on this bat were right on.
Cons: I normally do not like end loaded bats but it is only slight and the pop makes up for it.
best bat yet bombshell player
Pros: i have never hit a homerun at our home field until this bat. Ive always hit shots and been a doubles, triple kind of guy no power hitter. right out the wrapper after 20 hits i hit obe out at 325 and another in 45 degree weather at 340 so this bat is deff hot. love the feel looks and seems to be doing great with the 52/300 balls
Cons: no cons
so sick asa player
Pros: man this bat is super hot that's know lie. hits bombs like know other and nice super hot line drives. this is my gamer now for sure. great bat demarini came out with love this bat
Cons: scratches super easy but other than that none at all love this bat
GREAT BAT!!! CALI KID player
Pros: FEELS VERY GOOD THROUGH THE ZONE WITH A BALANCED FEEL, WATCH OUT INFIELDERS!!!
Cons: NONE YET
HOT HOT HOT!!! CJ player
Pros: Great feel, great sound, hot out of the wrapper, CRUSHES the new 52/300 balls! Teammate picked this stick up for upcoming season -- he hit it at BP, then brought it to us at team practice, and out of the wrapper, this thing is DEADLY! Love it. Swung it more than I swung my Fu Dawg..and I love my FD!
Cons: None that I can think of....I'm a simple kind of guy on graphics, so I think they could use a little work, so I gave it 4 stars..other than that, this stick is HOT!
ASA Aftermath SilverSlugger7 player
Pros: Feels just like the 2013 OG Aftermath. Graphics are definitely better too. Can't go wrong with this bat.
Cons: Stick to swinging with 52/300 balls. It hits the 44/375 balls well, but might have durability issues over time.
king of the sea Eddie player
Pros: Everything about it. This bay destroys balls. I'm not a big guy 5'10" 165lbs and I'm completely crushing the ball,I can't wait til the seasons start this yr so I can watch jaws drop.
Cons: Nothing yet
Questions and Answers
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What is the difference between this Aftermath ASA and the one that has the ASA, ISF, ISA etc. stamps? Gandyatlas
What oz. do you recommend for a guy that's 5'10" 162 Ibs? charles
What weight would you recommend for a 5 foot 11, 220 pound player? Would you get more power from the 27 ounce or the 28 ounce? Drew
Does this bat do well with the .44 core balls and the .52 core balls? Kiesey
How does the Flipper perform hitting clincher balls? famousdave2
I just bought this bat. I play in an ASA league but don't know what core ball is used. Will the .44 core balls really damage the bat? luke
Is this a Seniors-only bat? willpeezy
What's the performance difference between this bat and the 2013 model? esco
I heard from a few people that this bat is a better bat for cold weather and doesn't do so well in warmer weather. Can anyone tell me how true that statement is? georgiaboy
Does this bat have a 1.20 rating? gene
Is there a difference between the 14 and 15 models and is this more of a balanced bat? chris
How will this bat do with a .44 core 400 compression ball? It will be a team bat, so only a couple have home run power on the team. BigSMac
Is this bat available in an end loaded version or only in balanced? LanceG
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 |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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