DeMarini Raw Steel Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXRAW
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
SC4 Alloy Handle/Steel 01 Barrel
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Positack 2 Grip
Two-Piece Design
N2M End Cap
Rotation Index for Even Break-In
BPF 1.20
Single Wall Construction
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 4 Customer Reviews
Willy
Pros: Nice balance and good pop for a single wall bat.
Cons:
viking
Pros: used a friend`s bat and liked it.This is the best bat our senior league allows.
Cons:
bella
Pros: its by a great company and every demarini i have ever owned has been great, keep it up demarini!!
Cons: the bat in my opinion coudl come in a few heavier sizes but other wise its great!!
SB Gal
Pros: Great pop.
Cons: For a woman, I still think it is a little too end loaded and feels heavier than it is. (I have the 26 oz)
Questions and Answers
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Whats the difference between the Raw Steel DXRAW and the Raw Steel? Or am I severely mistaken when I think I see 2 different kind of Raw Steel Bats? What other ASA bat is this/are these most like? Josh
how does it compare to the 2012 white steel ?? haoleboys
How does this compare to the Steel brand bats of the past? Evan
So if they bats are so similiar then why are there two different models? Also, which of these would be better for a power hitter? Evan
I need to sell a Demarini The One.12 not realizing that the primary league I play in doesn't allow composite bats. I want to pick up an alloy...what do you suggest Demarini Raw Steel or Anderson RocketTech? I've used Demarini exclusively since high school baseball and I hit mostly line drives up the middle. Joey Styles
Is this a good cold weather bat? What is the recommended temp for this bat? Bo
is this bat ASA certified dc
How does this bat hold up in comparison to the old raw steel DXRAW where durability is concerned ? The durability of the old bat was terrible and only could get half a season out of it. Andy
Can you use this bat with thunder balls? bitts
how do i know what weight to use now use 30 but getting older tony
is this bat legal for church league play????? lou
Does it come in a balanced version or just end-loaded? How does the sweetspot compare to the white steel, or is it the same? Rick
Which is a better bat to buy, the DeMarini White Steel or the DeMarini Raw. I am 6'2" 250lbs and a decent ball player, play SS but I am also 50. Our league only allows single wall bats. Thanks Hockeycanada2004
Just bought a DeMarini Raw Steel. Bat says 28 oz but weighs 30 oz. What's up with that? Are all DeMarini bats weights off or just the one i bought? jauncy
I play in a league that does not allow composite bats (barrel or handle). If I purchase this bat, will this bat be eligible for league play? Alex
Could this bat be compared to the Rip-It Reap8 or the Easton Salvo Scandium? Or way more better in terms of performance? Gassaned
Is there a break-in period before using it in a game? Del
Do these bats have the new USSSA stamp on them yet, or will they? DC
Is the DeMarini The One that much better than the DeMarini Raw bat. Why is the Raw only offered in 26 oz? mark
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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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Aluminum Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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