DeMarini J3 1.20 Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXNTU
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-Piece Composite Deisgn
Hybrid Comfort Grip
TR3 F.L.O. Composite
Rotation Index for an Even Break-In
Half and Half Technology for a HUGE Sweet Spot
Stacked Composite Double Wall Construction
12 Inch Barrel Length
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 14 Customer Reviews
SilverSlugger7
Pros: Purchased both the USSSA and ASA Juggy, as I play in two seperate Men's leagues. Both are "hot" out of the wrapper and have a nice end loaded feel, but not too much. A must have for any serious player, especially one who reps the D.
Cons: Only issue is price, but you're getting a solid product, plus both have the new stamps for 2013.
stunners77
Pros:
Cons: does not swing light like hobbs says in the video it feels heavy. i bought a 28 oz and its feels like my 30 oz OTC juggernaut.
Nuggetkngpin
Pros: I was not willing to buy a new bat until I found one that I knew I liked. Knowing that I needed to buy one with the new stamp I was reluctant to purchase a bat without trying it out first. I played in a tournament and a teammate of mine, who had just bought this bat, unwrapped it and allowed me to swing it. The USSSA 34" 28 oz. was the bat I was hoping to find. It was hot right out of the wrapper. The ball just exploded off the bat. I highly recommend this bat to anyone that is serious about softball. I am sold and I'm in the process of getting one for myself now.
Cons: Had trouble keeping the ball in the park.
BigMoke
Pros: After about 25 hits you could tell the bat was broke in. 52 core ball flew off this bat cant wait to hit a harder ball!!!
Cons: None yet
JSwizzle
Pros: So, I've had my eye on this bat since it came out. I had the off chance to swing it which really helped me decide what I wanted. The only chance I had to swing it before I bought it was a total of 5 pitches, 3 inside that I pulled down the line. Pitches 4 and 5, (giving wind its due) were well into the soccer fields that start at 360 from home plate. All of the hits felt amazing, and the ball came off incredibly hot. Freaking excited for mine to get here.
Cons: I ordered mine today, so I still haven't had a chance to put lots of hits on it yet.
J. Gains
Pros: Man this bat has got a lot of pop. Although, it took about 100 swings to make this bat hot. My brother and I both drop bombs with this bat nearly every game. Some travel as far as 375-400ft easy. This is definitely a big hitters bat. Huge sweet spot, and hits nice line drives no problem. I would definitely recommend taking some B.P. with this bat before hand because it is a tad end heavy and it flexes during swing.
Cons: Knocking third baseman's glove off. Lost balls due to homeruns. End loaded (heavy) Break in period. It will slow your swing down if you are a smaller guy.
evo99
Pros: Sick hot out of the wrapper. We've had it for 6 games and every night we hear the other (losing) team complaining and muttering things like 'that can't be legal'. Swallowed the ego and bought the 27oz (had been using all 28oz bats) - best equipment decision I have ever made!
Cons: Lost a lot of $7 Grey Dots. Constant whining from opposition that we only beat them because of the bat.
blou
Pros: Amazing pop, lots of flex in the handle. I have the l4 helmer as well and the j3 out hits it. Did i say amazing pop yet...
Cons: Lots of flex in the handle. after 3 games 6hrs and several line drives in 60-70 degree that bat cracked. My league is still using the 44 cor balls while these bats are made for the new asa balls so i only took 1 star off. Also demarini only provides one replacement for each bat per year so it was a little sad when it was broken after 3 days.
J3 Dave S. player
Pros: Great feel to the bat, light swing, ball jumps off the bat, overall you can't go wrong with this bat highly recommend.
Cons: Not too bad of a break-in period, around 120 cuts big noticeable difference.
been having my j3 for 1 year it has over 800 hits Ryan player
Pros: Great bat for place hitting, have yet to hit Home run. Just not a bat for going the distance but love the feel an the way I can easily place the ball
Cons: Not for home runs
J3 ASA vs. Usssa 20 year vet player
Pros: Fact,,, I have swung alot worse, but the Usssa version does not stack up. Now, if your looking for an ASA bat the J3 is one of the best on the market in 2013
Cons: I did not swing the Usssa bat more than two sessions of BP so maybe it needed to break in but at this price I was not impressed. The ASA bat I used all season with no cracks or webbing.
Awesome Bat! JT player
Pros: I am not a homerun hitter and first time out i hit 5 homeruns. bat is hot!!
Cons: none so far
J3 Vclgoobs24 player
Pros: Hot bat right out of the wrapper. By far the best ASA softball bat out there I think. Everyone on my teams wants to hit it or go buy it. Cant wait to start the season to see how it fully works when it is 100% broken in.
Cons: Have not found any yet.
1 1 player
Pros: great pop purchused mine used and its not broken it has great flex in handle ball just explodes off the bat.
Cons: none really just takes a minute to break in
Questions and Answers
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Is it an End Loaded swing weight or balanced? I have the new Stadium and it feels slightly End Loaded. tacorice
This question may contridict the answer from the previous question. In this bat's description it specifically states that it features an end load. Can you please elaborate? tacorice
You state this bat is slightly and loaded and that it will be a little more enloaded than the 2013 DeMarini Stadium. Can you specify slightly endload? tacorice
Is the previous model, the DeMarini J2, an end loaded bat? tacorice
Does this have the new 2013 USSSA stamp? Scotty
Any idea how this bat compares to the Original Demarini Stadium? Everything I read says its virtually the same construction, same end cap and all. I can't get behind the New Stadium S-One with the feel and small sweet spot. Thanks for any info in advance! DRail
Is the J3 available with 3 oz. end load? WLCsoftball
Is the DeMarini J3 ASA certified? Harry
I play in an ASA league and a USSSA league. I'm 5'7" 150 lbs. and hit about 280-300 on the sweet spot with my old 26 oz. DeMarini F3. I'm looking at this bat and the Worth Legit. Which would be best? Also, I've always felt like I hit double wall bats better than composite. Any idea why that is? Thanks. Chase
Is the Demarini J3 1.20 is balanced like the Demarini J3 ASA? I have a J3 ASA and I very like it but I want to buy a J3 1.20. myrianne
I am looking for a bat for .44 COR balls. Will this bat fit the bill? JoeM
when will the 2014 version of this bat be availible for purchase? rob
does demarini offer a 1.0 oz end-loaded slow pitch bat? Juggsy
I understand that this is a USSSA bat. However, can this bat hit .44 core softballs? Or do you suggest this bat be used to hit .40 core softballs? Andrew
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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