DeMarini Uprising -12 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXUPF17
Features
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100% Aluminum Alloy Design
-12 Length To Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved For Play In USSSA, ASA, NSA, ISA, ISF & SSUSA
Colorway: White | Blue | Grey | Black
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
Hybrid Performance Bat Grip
Light And Balanced Swing Weight
One-Piece Alloy Bat Construction
Recommended For Younger Players Who Want To Dominate Early & Often
Description
The Uprising is back and features an all-time low price!
The next generation of Uprising is here! Time and again, DeMarini Fastpitch bats dominate the details and tirelessly chase perfection through their ever-evolving technology. The Uprising bat features DeMarini's revamped Alloy and Hybrid Performance grip so you get a great feel when you grip the bat and when it connects. These bats have gone through the ringer with our R&D team to ensure that they have the perfect balance of performance and durability at a more affordable price.
Shop for the drop 12 DeMarini Uprising Fastpitch Softball Bat (WTDXUPF17) with free shipping and 24/7 customer service! This model features a balanced swing weight with white and blue cosmetics. The Uprising from DeMarini is made with a 1-Piece Bat Construction and crafted out of 100% Aluminum Alloy. The barrel is hot right out of the wrapper and game ready from day one. The 2-piece bat grip, called Hybrid Performance Bat Grip, gives off a really tacky feel so you can grip it and rip it. The Uprising is approved for USSSA 1.20 BPF, ASA, NSA, ISA, ISF, and SSUSA. You can pick up your DeMarini Uprising -12 Fastpitch Bat at Justbats.com and we'll be with you every step of the way, from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 3 Customer Reviews
Bat Responce. craig little Parent
Pros: Good bat for the price. My Granddaughter loves it.
Cons: None.
Great starter bat Sandra swope Parent
Pros: Easy to use - sturdy
Cons: None
review craig little Coach
Pros: Good Bat for the Price. My Granddaughter is hitting well with it.
Cons: None
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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 | ASA ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Construction | One-Piece |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Blue White |
Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -12 |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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