DeMarini Nautalai Larry Carter 13" Midload Senior Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXSNM21
Features
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No Warranty
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
13 Inch Barrel Length
Midload Swing Feel (Slightly End Loaded)
Two-Piece Slow Pitch Bat (Composite Barrel + Alloy Handle)
Displays Senior Softball Certification Stamp
Colorway: Grey | Gold
Continuous Fiber Composite Barrel - The Composite Fibers In This Material Are Long And Unbroken In Their Structure. They Provide The Bat's Barrel With High Performance & Consistency Across Its Entire Length. And From Swing 1, You'll See Top Results!
ZnX Alloy Handle - The Alloy That Creates The Handle Is Heat-Treated & This Treatment Creates Rigid Handle At Contact. The Rigid Handle Then Causes The Barrel To Flex More And Create Top Performance.
Signature Bat For DeMarini Slow Pitch Pro, Larry Carter.
Description
DeMarini Nautalai Larry Carter 13" Midload Senior Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXSNM21
Larry has been dominating the slow pitch circuit for a while now. Celebrate his slow pitch prowess by grabbing this bat!
Bat Benefits
Larry Carter has worked closely with DeMarini since nearly DeMarini's first days. In the early '90s, Larry was parking homers for DeMarini-sponsored teams and now DeMarini has crafted this bat in his honor!
DeMarini built Larry's Nautalai style of slow pitch bat with the Continuous Fiber Composite material that has dominated slow pitch softballs for a few seasons now. Due to the fibers in this material being long and unbroken in their structure, they provide the bat's barrel with stiffness, strength and consistency across its entire length.
That awesome barrel is complemented by the ZnX Alloy handle that should provide excellent stiffness. When you connect with a softball, the handle should remain rigid and allow for flex at the connection point between the handle and barrel. Slow pitch players really love this feel and DeMarini ensures that this bat will have that desired flex feel at the point of contact.
This bat's Midload feel will be really similar to what a lot of folks would consider a "slight end load". The general recommendation would be for the bat to be used by power hitters. However, if you are a hitter who has traditionally relied on a contact game and want to see if you have what it takes to add a little more power to your repertoire, this Midload bat is not a bad one with which to try and make that leap.
Warranty
Due to the bat being a high-performing, Senior Slow Pitch Bat; it DOES NOT feature the normal twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty period from DeMarini. However, if you wish to do so, JustBats will allow you to buy it with our 30 Day Bat Assurance Trial period for a little extra cash.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 1 Customer Review
Pros: Super hot, Midload is the perfect balance for me. Natural feel. Confidence in hands high.
Cons: Dont last long. Break fast, don’t last. Stupid me I keep buying them hoping one may last longer than one tournament
Questions and Answers
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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.
More "Insane Dedication to Performance" is in store for tomorrow.
Bat Properties
Approved For | Senior Softball |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Barrel Length | 13 Inch |
Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Gold Grey |
Deals | Bundle and Save Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible |
Hitting Style | Power Hitter |
Material | Composite |
Series | Nautalai |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Swing Weight | Slightly End-Loaded |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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