DeMarini Raw Steel ASA/USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXSTL
Features
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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
13 Inch Barrel Length
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA
ZnX Alloy Handle - Stiffer Handle Creates Less Flex and Boosts Barrel Performance
Ultra-Thin, .6 mm Grip
RCK Knob - Perfectly Fits Bottom Hand for a Comfortable Grip
Single Wall Barrel Construction
Two-Piece, Fully Alloy Construction
Carburized Steel Barrel - Proprietary Heat-Treating Process Increases Performance and Durability
Named a Best ASA Slow Pitch Softball Bat by JustBatReviews.com!
Description
The DeMarini Raw Steel ASA/USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXSTL is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty and is Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA. Pick up your own today with Fast, Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 8 Customer Reviews
Raw Steel Willy B. player
Pros: Extremely Hot!
Cons: None
Love this bat Jay Stein player
Pros: hot out of the wrapper. So far durability is good. Two season's of swing's by the majority of the team and it still feels new.
Cons: grip is thin and does not hold up to left handed hitters. Easy fix for just a few bucks.
SINGLEWALL LEAGUE PLAYER BOB SINGLEWALL PLAYER player
Pros: THIS BAT IS GREAT FOR SINGLEWALL LEAGUES THE HANDLE IS ALLOY AND THE BARREL IS ALLOY..SO THIS IS GREAT FOR ME BECAUSE I CAN'T USE MY OTHER BATS THAT ARE LEGAL ON A ONE PIECE SINGLEWALL LEAGUE..GREAT POP..
Cons: PRICE IS TO HIGH... AND I HEARD THAT THE BARREL MAY CRACK THAT WHY THEY PUT A PLASTIC SLEEVE OVER IT ON THE BARREL SO IT WOUNLD CRACK WHEN YOU THROW THE BAT AROUND
HOT Paulie Walnuts player
Pros: hot out of the wrapper. great pop, great feel. totally worth the $$$
Cons: none
Best single wall bat ever! 2wenty4 player
Pros: Bat has tons of pop. Softballs just scream off this thing! A little too end loaded for the ladies, but perfect for the guys on the team.
Cons: None at this time. Still waiting for durability.
Good Pop but Doesn't Last Travis player
Pros: Bat produced a lot of solid line drive hits right away. Hitters on my team who don't normally hit the ball solid were hitting good solid line drives with this bat immediately. The bat looks really nice as well. It does feel heavier than composite bats at the same ounce size.
Cons: This bat just didn't hold up. The barrel started getting very warped after maybe 100 hits.
Great pop Tim player
Pros: I have been using a 27 and 30 oz .the 30oz feels like a 28 oz.I hit a home run last week with this bat and it felt great when you hit the sweet spot.
Cons: None
hot out the wrapper big bear player
Pros: literally hit a bomb my first swing with this bat. easily best single wall bat out there, hands down.
Cons: very thin handle, put 1.1 lizard skin on and its fine now
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Raw Steel ASA/USSSA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: WTDXSTL? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
I had a great "white steel" bat that lasted 8+ years until the cap finally came off. Is the Raw Steel the 2016 replacement? As a senior, I need an ASA, non-composite barrel, single-wall, and preferably balanced bat. Is 28 oz. available? Bruce
Does this bat come in both balanced and end-loaded models? I'm looking for a single wall balanced softball bat. Travis
I play in a seniors 55+ league that uses Jugs softie ball. What would be the best bat to use for these balls? gw
Is this bat duel stamped for ASA and NSA play? smitty
Is this a good bat for a clincher F12 ball? Chris
Is it a balanced bat or is it end loaded? Kym Graves
When you say,"slightly end loaded", how does that compare to the discontinued "White Steel" end loaded bat? Bill
Are there pros and cons to the shorter barrel on the 26 oz bat? Tae
Looking for a bat to use in 55 & older league that use the Clincher ball. Any ideas? pinlifter
What year is the NSA sticker have on it? james
Looking for a bat to use with .40 COR balls. Could this bat be used with .40 COR balls? mike v
I am in a single wall aluminum league. Will the barrel satisfy those conditions? Ty
My league uses 52cor/300lb balls. Will the Raw Steel hold up? I want top of the line bat but I don't want it to break after 1 year. bob s
Does the bat have a BPF certification stamp of 1.21? Hank
Does this bat work for hitting 44 core balls? mike kelleher
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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