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2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Drop 13 Length-To-Weight Ratio
Balanced Swing Feel
Two-Piece, Hybrid (Alloy Barrel & Composite Handle) Fastpitch Bat
Displays USSSA (New 'Fastpitch Only'), USA Softball (ASA), NSA, ISA & WBSC Certifications
Colorway: Black | Yellow | Blue
DX1 Alloy Barrel - Extremely Strong Alloy Material That Is Built To Crush Softballs & Be Durable.
TP Composite Handle - Should Help Limit The Amount Of Vibration That Gets Down To A Batter's Hands On A Miss-Hit
Big D End Cap - Will Assist In The Reduction Of Vibration. This Should Help Batter's Swing Confidently Since They Don't Need To Worry About Stinging Their Hands.
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Description
DeMarini Zenith -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXPFP22
The Zenith is ready to bop softballs across the fastpitch diamond! Get ready to purchase this bat and watch it deliver up at the dish!
Bat Benefits
The Zenith is going to be built to help young ladies fall in love with the game of softball and also to develop their hitting skills! DeMarini built it with a 2-piece design that has a hybrid (alloy barrel and composite handle) build. The barrel has the DX1 Alloy that is designed not only to put a charge into a softball but it is also designed to be durable. The handle will be built with the TP Composite which should limit the amount of vibration that could get to a batter's hands on a miss-hit.
Lastly, the bat is going to be very lightweight with a drop 13 length-to-weight ratio. That drop size is going to make the bat easy to handle for young ladies who might consider themselves power hitters or for ladies who would be characterized as a contact hitter.
Warranty
DeMarini is definitely a “top of mind” brand when it comes to baseball and softball bats. And they haven’t gotten to their current status by just making top-quality bats. They also make sure that their customers are cared for. And because they care about customers, they are extending a twelve (12) month manufacturer’s warranty period on this bat. If you buy the bat from us and experience a warranty issue within 12 months of the purchase date, please let our Bat Experts know. They will get you the information needed to begin a warranty replacement process with DeMarini!
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Zenith -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXPFP22? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My daughter was swinging her teammates 31" Busto at practice and liked the way it felt. Is this replacing the Busto in DeMarini's line up? Jay
Can this bat withstand the higher speeds from high school aged pitchers? Ed
What is the difference between this bat and the bustos? My daughter is 8 do you recommend this bat or which one would you recommend? Kelly
My daughter is 14 and wants a lighter bat. She currently has a 31 -10 bat and wants a -13 bat says it feels more comfortable swinging. Would this work for a high school league? MJ
Does it have pop? Softball Daddy
I would like to know if there is a specific break in procedure for the bat. John Martinez
Does it say official fastpitch softball bat? Babe Ruth requires that statement plus all the stamps. Curtis Humphrey
My daughter is 7 and just finished her first season. She is 4'5" and weighs 95 pounds. The chart recommends a 31 inch bat. I am concerned this is too long. What do you recommend? Edward Wheeler
Would this bat hold up to a 40mph pitching machine? Anthony
What is the BPF factor of this model bat? Considering it for my 9 year old daughter and the max allowed is 1.20. Jason Bailey
Is this bat evenly distributed or end loaded? Stacy Koury
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 USA Softball USSSA WBSC |
|---|---|
| Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
| Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
| Bat Type | Softball |
| Color | Black Blue Yellow |
| Deals | Personalization Eligible |
| Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
| Material | Half and Half |
| Series | Zenith |
| Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| Vendor | DeMarini |
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