DeMarini CF6 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFP
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Clutch End Cap for a Smooth Swing
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Paradox Composite for a Bigger, Hotter Sweet Spot
Stacked Double Wall Construction
Two-Piece Composite Design
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 28 Customer Reviews
bug
Pros: hot out the wrapper we been using demarini for 3 years this is the hottest bat ever my daughter is and 11 year old power hitter and loves this bat
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros:
Cons: Disappointed, our 1st DeMarini bat & in less than 2 weeks it is broke?! (Always purchased Easton & was venturing outside the box) would give this a BIG K!
fastpitchmama34
Pros: My daughter is a slapper and loves this bat. Hot out of the wrapper.
Cons: None.
Kiki
Pros: Fabulous out of the wrapper. My girl is 11 and has been blasting the ball with this bat. She loves it!
Cons: None
Bob
Pros: Our players love it!
Cons:
Brooke
Pros: Bat is awesome!! My daughter is 7 and loves it. Can hit to outfield now. Well worth the money.
Cons: Little pricey but worth it.
kwdeb
Pros: 12 yr old daughter loves this bat. First ups with it was double to the fence. Second up was out of the park home run! This bat is excellent right out of the box. Power hitters will love it. Best bat purchase we ever made.
Cons: none. buy it now!
Mudchook
Pros: My 16 year old daughter has just moved up from a CF4 Hope and this bat appears to be everything DeMarini promises. Bat has a different sound to the CF4 but the ball still jumps of the bat. I'm not sure if the sweet spot is any bigger then the CF4 but definitely have not traded down. Quality product from a quality company.
Cons: You will pay for this bat but what price can you put on safe hits?
t-rex
Pros: This thing is so hot. My 16yr old daughter took bp the other night with this bat. She had 20 pitches and hit 7 jacks. Including one about 320ft. She also hit one out to the opposite field off the tip in her last game.
Cons: None.
Tdog
Pros: NONE.
Cons: My DD is 14 and has been swinging an H2 and Xeno. Thought we would buy something different...BIG MISTAKE! Used the bat in one game and it vibrated her hands so bad that she refused to use it again. I had 2 different teammates swing the bat and both had the same vibration issue. I sent the $300 bat back literally 6 days after my purchase! They sent it back and said that it wasn't cracked so they would not replace it but the 11 1/2 month warranty was still valid. What's the warranty going to do if she won't swing it because it hurts her hands. Batting cages here we come. A crack you want you'll get it.
Lovemesomesoftball
Pros: 17 Year old daughter plays for one of the better 18 Gold teams and absoultely loves this bat! The stiffer handle allows her to hit rocket line drive shots and the bat has a longer bigger sweet spot! After our terrible Xeno experience ( 3 broken bats in 9 months) she happy and so am I!
Cons:
softballdad06
Pros: great bat, stepped up from a cf5.. this bat is a lot hotter out the rapper than the previous model
Cons: none yet
Sammie
Pros: I thought It was great. I almost hit it over the fence.
Cons: Nothing
Softball chick 99
Pros: I just got this bat yesterday and it's an amazing bat!! I absolutely love it. I nicknamed it the devil because of the colors and i hit amazing with it! But on the serious side, the bat is just outstanding.
Cons: I have nothing!
Big B
Pros: JUST BOUGHT THIS BAT FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHO USED THE STEALTH IN THE PAST WHICH THEY NO LONGER MAKE. SHE HAS ALREADY HIS HER 1ST HOME RUN AFTER ONLY A COUPLE GAMES.
Cons: NONE SO FAR.
Chris
Pros: Look, balance and feel! Justbats.com is the only way to go.
Cons:
Great bat don't let the End Loaded scare you John parent
Pros: Great pop. My 13 year old daughter hasn't totally gotten used to the bat yet but she is hitting this bat great and loves it. She isn't a huge kid either at around 110 lbs. But if your daughter has good swing speed this is the bat for her.
Cons: None as of yet. Price maybe, but all high end bats are expensive.
Happy with the purchase mommakal parent
Pros: Comfortable and hitting great with it right out of the wrapper.
Cons: none so far
i love this bat dad! she said. jimdad parent
Pros: subdued mature colors, good sound, feel and distance.
Cons: only had it for2 weeks now.
Worth every penny fpdad parent
Pros: My 13yr old daughter is in her 1st year but is working hard and improving so I decided to reward her with a good bat to replace her cheapo. 1st batting practice and the difference is crazy. The ball flies off this bat, even for a kid with very little coaching and still needing plenty work on her mechanics. She hit some hard line drives and blasted one ball probably twice as far as anything she's hit yet. The Demarini cf6 is a real difference maker!
Cons: NONE!
Great bat for my 8 year old. Tim coach
Pros: Sturdy, great pop right out of wrapper, feels good to grip, ball flies off this bat
Cons: none so far
The New Demerini -Softballgal44 player
Pros: It looks cool
Cons: This bad has no durability it cracks so easily and it has no pop compared to the previous CF5.My bat cracked with barley any use,and it seems to me that my bat seems dead because when i hit the ball just dies and you can hear and feel that there is no pop.Also the gripping is to short it needs to be wrapped higher up the handle of the bat.
Great bat and service! Keith parent
Pros: We originally bought the DXCFI insane in 32/22, but my dd felt it was a bit short. Justbats took the return back prior to the Demarini 30 day money back guarantee expired. Justbats did this as a one time courtesy for us instead of sending it straight back to Demarini! The DXCFI is a great one, but my dd liked the feel of the 33/23 DXCFP her teammate has. The DXCFP has just as much pop as the DXCFI (or so she says).
Cons: Really none. Doesn't sound like a Xeno (more like the older Stealth) but hits it just as far. No vibrations...not sure why the other reviewer said that it was a problem.
Mr Craig Craig in WI parent
Pros: Daughter liked the look
Cons: My Daughter hates it $300 for a bat that has no pop and vibrates when she hits. Had coaches tell me a bat should not vibrate like this one. I sent it back only to be told the bat was fine no cracks.
Great bat MR parent
Pros: Good bat with lots of pop, light weight . My 15yr old daughter hits L/R and slapper. Hit first home run with this bat. Half of her 18u travel team uses this same bat.
Cons: none so far ....
Can't believe the pop this bat has! Cheetah coach
Pros: Right out of the box this bat has major pop. My 13 year old daughter used a Worth Sick for most of the season, broke 1 a month in and the replacement is sounding weird. I hit maybe 50 ground balls in warms ups with it and it has big time power. This bat has made me a fan of 2 piece construction.
Cons: None.
hot out the wrapper Mo - player
Pros: This bat is hot out the wrapper. I bought this bat in 33-25 for my own use and let my jv girls I coach use it first. The bat showed up took it the the game unwrapped it and the first girl to use it hit her first homerun ever. looks like I will be buying another one.
Cons: the way the 2 piece is. It looks like it easily cracked on jam hits.
Great Bat Moore player
Pros: Use one of these that was donated to the team when I D.P. for varsity. Has an amazing pop and I've gotten many great hits off of it and so have the other girls. No vibrations at all like I get with my dinky Easton Alimunim
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF6 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFP? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
I have heard this bat has higher exit speeds than the Xeno. Have you guys heard or experienced that? Softballjunkie
Is this bat end loaded or balanced in weight? Kenz
How does the 2014 DeMarini CF6 -10 compare to the 2013 DeMarini CF5 -10? loy
What does it mean, "hot out of the wrapper?" Do you still need to break this bat in like most composite bats? Or, can you get it and start using it immediately? TBU01-Dad
Is there a big difference between the CF5 and the new CF6? TBU01-Dad
Will they come out with a 2014 DeMarini CF5, or is this the new bat for 2014? Shock
Will they make a CF6 baseball bat? Rimel
Is the CF6 that much better than the CF5? Is it worth the few extra dollars? Softballer06
My daughter is 5'8" 130 lbs. Should we go with 33/23 or 34/24? kalo
I'm more of a power hitter. I was wondering what bat you think would be better for me. The Insane or the DXCFP Fastpitch? I'm 5'2'' and I weigh about 140 lbs. Should I get a 31" or 32"? Poppppppyyy
I'm a relatively big power hitter. I'm 13 years old and 5' 4" and 125 lbs. Do you have any suggestions for which DeMarini composite bat I should use? Livelovesoftball81
The DeMarini Insane is more for power hitters, but will the CF6 DXCFP provide just as much pop just more balanced? superb
My daughter is 5' 7" and weighs 135 pounds. She is currently swinging a Mizuno frenzy 3.0 32" 22 oz. and loves it, but used a friends CF5 during a game and fell in love with it, it was a 33" 23 oz. She is a power house and I really need help on which bat to get. pproctor06
My daughter is 15 year old high school freshman who is 5' 6" and 120 lbs. She is using the Worth 454 32" 22 oz. and fell in love with another player's CF5 balanced bat about 2 weeks ago. She has great bat speed and at times can hit with some good power. What would you recommend for size and model of your 2014 DeMarini CF6 bats? Balanced or end loaded? softballdad21
Daughter is playing 14UA 5'2" weighs 105 lbs. Currently uses a CF5 31" 20 oz. on 55+mph pitchers and a Xeno 32" 22 oz. for sub 50 mph pitchers. Would like to consider a CF6 but what drop would you recommend? dad
Are any of the DeMarini CF6 bats end loaded? I'm 5' 8'' and weigh 140 lbs. What size and weight should I use? Softball
Our daughter just completed her freshman year in high school and is playing on a traveling team for the summer. She is 5'4.5" and 125 lbs. She is an experienced softball player and has been using a 31 inch 21 oz bat this past season. We think her batting issues could include not using the appropriate sized bat. What size bat would you recommend for her size and would you tend to have a player who may need extra hitting practice to use a balanced bat to begin with vs a end weighted bat? We are considering both the 2014 DeMarini CF6 DXCFP and the 2014 DeMarini CF6 DXCFI model bats. Theresa
What would be the right size and weight bat for a sophomore girl who is 5'4" and 125 lbs? Stephen
My daughter is 5' 4" and 110 lbs. What size CF6 should she be using? Mike
My daughter is 10 years old and weighs 75 pounds. What size CF6 would you recommend? Brown
Is the CF6 NSA, ASA, USSSA, etc. approved? Ashleylynnn99
Is the DeMarini CF6: DXCFP end loaded? If not which CF6 is? confused
Daughter is 12 weight 100 lbs 5'0" hits #4 on team currently using 2004 Anderson 31" 22 oz. She never strikes out. What should we get for a second bat for her? Stick with end loaded or balanced bat for faster pitchers? What size to get? Javes 24
I will be a sophomore. I'm 5'7" 250 pounds. I'm a power hitter. What bat would you recommend and what size? Tswizzz
I currently have a DeMarini CF4 in a 34" 25 oz. I am a college junior and getting a new bat for next year. Which bat, the DeMarini CF5 of CF6 do you think would have a more similar feel to the CF4 that I currently have? I want to stay the same size bat, without changing to an end-loaded model. Softballjunkie19
Besides a 1 oz drop difference, what is the difference between the 2014 CF6 (-11) and the CF6(-10)? My daughter just turned 10 yesterday, and is 4'8", 85 lbs.; what size should we order? Coach Mike
My daughter plays on a HS travel team and will also be starting as a freshman for her high school team. She is 5'5" and 130 lbs. She has always used a Demarini and wants to get another one. Just wondering what size you think would work for her? Stormsurge dad17
My daughter is in 8U, is 7 years old, is 49 inches tall and weighs 55 lbs. She used a teammate's CF5 -11 28" and seemed to hit much better. I think she was most confident with this bat than any other she used. What size CF6 would you recommend? Abby
My daughter is 13, 130 lbs, and 5' 5''. What size and DeMarini would you recommend? carol lane
My daughter is a 10U player. She's 58" tall and 90 lbs, what size would you recommend? ???????????
My daughter is 13, 5', and about 100 lbs. She is a slap hitter, what size CF6 would you recommend? Learch
Can you use this bat in college? cookie
I am 5' 1" what size bat would be good for me? How long will this bat last? emma
My daughter is 12, 5'4" and 111 lbs. She is currently swinging a 31" 20 oz. CF5. What size bat do you recommend for her? Tkj71
My daughter is a junior in college and a lead-off slapper. I am wanting to get her a new bat for Christmas. What is the hottest bat for slappers? Kris
My daughter is a 14 yr old, 5'9" thin stick, might weigh 130 lbs. She's been swinging DeMarini's for few years now. Her coach says her 32" 21 oz. CF4 is now too short and light for her. She's not very strong, relative to some of those godzillas her age. I was thinking 34" 24 oz. Is there a chart to follow? rob
My daughter is 5'5" and 115 lbs. She currently uses a 32" 20 oz. bat. What size would you recommend for her? Bob
Is the -11 lighter or heavier than -10 ? Bob
Do you go with this bat or the CF6 Insane? My 12 year old daughter has been using a CF5 for the past 2 years and is ready to move up to 32" 22 oz. What are the down sides of the end load? Jake
What is the difference between the 2014 DeMarini CF6 DXCFP and the 2014 DeMarini CF6 Hope DXCFH bats? Pammike
Can the CF6: DXCFP be used out of the box? I've also heard that you can't use this bat in winter weather? We live in south Texas. Bob
I have been debating back in forth about which bat to get, this model or the 2014 Insane. I am a 5' 2", 165 lbs. contact hitter with a few doubles on my record. I also sometimes slap. Which model would be better for me? rachsoftball
What length and weight does my 10 year old girl need to use she is a power hitter turkey
What is the difference between DeMarini CF5 and CF6? MichellekI
I'm 17 and a power hitter for my school, I was wondering if this would be a good bat to use? Jess317
My daughter is 8 years old. She is 4'6" and weighs 62 pounds. What size CF6 should she swing? Sam
5'6 130 pound high school freshman hits the ball every time but never over the fence. What can we do to help her out bat wise? Also what stamp is needed this year for the rule change and are these bats going to be okay? BC
How does this bat compare to the Easton Mako. Does one bat feel lighter than the other? Mike
Thinking of buying the Hope bat. My daughter's batting coach told us she needs 32" -10. What is the different between CF5 and CF6? Linda
What is the difference between the 2014 DeMarini CF6 Insane (DXCFI Fastpitch) and the 2014 DeMarini CF6 (DXCFP Fastpitch)? Joe
My daughter is 5'5" 140 pounds, and is 13 years old. She hits very well and has good power. I am looking to get her one of the new 2014 DeMarini CF6 series bats? Which one would you recommend? Pete22
What is the difference between the DXCFP and the DXCFH? Both seem to be balanced bats with the new paradox technology? Is it simply the end cap? ARR
My daughter is 5'2" and about 130 pounds. She is also a strong hitter. What bat would you recommend? Balanced bat or end loaded? apples77
I would like to know the difference between the 2014 CF6 DXCFP and the 2014 CF6 DXCFS for my 17 year old daughter? Mike
Daughter is 15 1/2, 5'6" and about 140 pounds. Good contact and some power. I was thinking a 33" 23 oz. DXCFP. Does that sound right? Jeff
My daughter is 12 and plays middle school ball. She hits a lot of line drives and shots to the outfield. She has been using the CF5 and now it is too small. I do not know whether to get the balanced CF6 or get the CF6 Insane and see how she does with the end loaded bat. What do you think.? She crushes the ball with the normal balanced CF5. D
General question: How do I know if a DeMarini bat is end load or balanced? aj
I am a 50 year old male playing in a competitive modified fast pitch league. I hit the ball very hard and have excellent bat speed, but my goal is for more line drives to the gaps. Any suggestions? kjpmac
Do you prefer the CF5 or CF6? im currently hitting with a 33/25 Xeno and I'm thinking of switching juliaholli
I'm a slap hitter and was wondering if the CF6 hope bat would be a good bat Gator
Is the barrel longer on a 33" vs. the 32"? My daughter has been using the 32" since July of last year when she was 5' 4". Since then, she has grown to 5' 8" and 154 lbs and continues to do very well with the 32". Is it worth it to move up to a 33" River
If my daughter gets this bad and doesn't like it can we return it? CoachFast
I have a CF3 34" 24 oz. and I'm looking at getting a CF6. I want to keep the same length but what would you recommend for a weight? I'm 5 ft 9 inches and weigh 180 lbs. I'm a power hitter. alyssa
My daughter is 15, 5'3 and 200 lbs. What size do you recommend for her? mom
I am 6'0 and I am looking at this bat in a 34"24. the bat that I recently have is an old Easton. and im not really getting any type of pop with it. would this be a good bat for me? Softballgirl
Is this an end weighted bat? 93longhorn
My daughter has had the CF4 and CF5 and they have worked well for her. I was wanting to try the end loaded CF6 Insane. If it doesn't work for her can I return it to DeMarini within 30 days even if it's been used? N
Is this a nice bat for a leadoff batter? LeadBatter
My daughter is about 4'8" and about 67 pounds. She is 10 but plays 9 year old travel ball because of her birthday. She bats lead off or second. Do you think this would be a good bat for her or should I go with something smaller? trustin_70068
I'm looking at this bat for my daughter. She is 5'4" 100 lbs. freshman in high school. Wondering what size & if this or the sprite model would be better? T
I am looking for a bat for my daughter who is a freshman in high school playing on varsity. Her coach told them that a composite bat is the way to go but I don't know which kind to buy. My daughter had just recently hyper-extended her elbow and is playing in a brace now and previously used a 33 inch 21 ounce aluminum bat. She is 5'6 and weighs about 165. Would this be the right kind of bat with a 33 inch and 23 ounce or would the 2 ounce difference effect her swing? Al
My step daughter is 15. She plays school, summer and travel fastpitch. Her bat speed has begun to slow down for some reason. A girl on her team has this bat and my step daughter loves it and wants one. Would this bat be okay for her even with struggling bat speed? Ray
My daughter is 12 going to be 13 in few months. Is this bat the right choice for her? She is 113 lbs, 5'3". texas pride
Does this bat have a 30 day return policy? Mao
My daughter is 85lbs 4'8". What size would be the best? hara
This is my daughters first year on a competitive fastpitch summer travel team. She is 14 years old, weighs about 135 lbs. and is 5'6". She has good bat speed and power. Can you suggest a bat for her? Kelly
My daughter is 12 years old, and is 4'9". She is playing fast pitch and needs a great bat to be a competitive hitter. Any suggestions? Jenn
My daughter is 5'2" and weighs 125lbs, she is a consistent hitter and is used to an aluminum bat. We are making the switch to a composite, she has a fast swing, but would you recommend this bat or the Insane? And what size would you recommend? Kristi
My daughter is about 5"8 1/2" and weighs about 155lbs, she got the 2014 Louisville Slugger Xeno: FPXN14-RR Length & Weight - 33" 23 oz. but we are sending this bat back because it is dead. I was looking at this 2014 DeMarini CF6 but didn't know if we should stick with the same bat or go with something different? Also, does the size and weight seem right? April
My daughter is 6'3" and about 147 lbs. She is currently swinging a 34" 24 oz. She is pulling everything in high school ball. Travel ball, she sees faster pitchers. High school, she is way ahead of it. What suggestions do you have because we are stumped? karaderrick
We are looking at the DeMarini CF6 for my almost 10 year old. She is 4'6". Wondering what size of this model you would recommend and is there a break-in time for this bat? Mel softball
Looking for the right bat. my daughter is 5'5" and her weight is 105 lbs. and turns 11 in Sept. Her teammate has the new CF7 and she likes it. Team Fire
My daughter is 13 years old around 105 lb. and 5'2" tall and is a contact hitter looking for a little more pop, what size bat would you recommend? PlayHard
Is this a -10 bat with the weight evenly distributed? zack
Is this balanced or end loaded raoul
How do you determine what length of bat to purchase? My daughter is 10 years old, and has been playing for 5 years. She has a good swing, and I'm looking for a bat with more pop. Abbey
How does this compare to the 2013 CF5? gabby
What is the grip thickness for the CF6? I am looking to replace it. Tim
Which bat would you recommend with the greatest pop? The demarini , 2014-louisville-slugger-xeno-fastpitch-softball-bat or the louisville slugger 2015 x12? Out of the three which is the best? i know they are all great bats! Mac
For a player that is about 5 feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds, would you recommend the 2014 DeMarini CF6 or the 2014 Louisville Slugger Xeno? Also, she is currently swinging a 32 inch 22 ounce bat. Would you recommend that she goes up a size? Mac
Would you consider this bat for a power hitter or a contact hitter? Mac
What does the CF stand for? Is a lower or higher CF better? bob
My daughters are 12 years old (5'5", 160 lbs) and 10 years old (5'3", 135 lbs). Their softball coach told me today that they need to get a bigger bat. Any suggestions? Caspen3
Is this bat end loaded? Jim
Would you recommend the DeMarini CF5 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFI) or the 2014 DeMarini CF6 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFI) for a girl who is 5'6, weights 130lbs, and has a powerful swing? Kristi
Are end-loaded bats like the DeMarini CF5 Insane or the 2014 DeMarini CF6 Insane fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFI) still going to be okay for leveling swings out? Kris
How good of a bat was the Demarini CF5 Fastpitch bat? Is it a good bat for power hitters? How do the CF6 and the CF5 compare? Meg
I am searching for the DeMarini CF6 Fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFP) in a 31/21. Do you have one available? Jeff
I bought this bat last year and my daughter just started using it this year. Want to know about how many hits till bat is broken in. Roger
Is this bat illegal in the NCAA? Don
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.
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Bat Properties
Approved For | ASA USSSA |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF6 |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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