DeMarini Stadium CL22 Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXST2-V14
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Chris Larsen Signature Model
Designed for Maximum Stiffness
Extreme End-Loaded Swing Weight
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Rotation Index for an Even Break-In
SC4 Handle / S. ONE Composite Barrel
12 Inch Barrel Length
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 13 Customer Reviews
USSSA Stadium CL22 SilverSlugger7 player
Pros: Feels very similar to the 2013 Stadium CL22. This bat is a must have if you swing the J3A or Juggy in ASA. The Stadium CL22 will be my USSSA co-gamer to go along with last years model.
Cons: Not very end loaded, but gets the job done. If you're seeking more of an end loaded bat for either ASA or USSSA, go with the Future.
excelent! carter player
Pros: super hot no break in period ball just junps off the bat huge sweetspot
Cons: none
VERY SICK!!! MINNESOTA DEMARINI player
Pros: GREAT POP, AWESOME FEEL, AND YOU CANT MISS THE SWEETSPOT. ONLY USED INSIDE SO FAR SO CANT JUDGE THE DISTANCE.
Cons: ONLY HAVE ABOUT 100 SWINGS ON BAT SO CANT JUDGE DURABILITY.
30oz, HOTT after break in! Nick player
Pros: Decent right out of the wrapper, but after about 50 swings of BP, this thing comes ALIVE. Durability is there. It has survived 2 full ten game seasons, with half of the team using it at every at bat. 30oz is ALL there. Need your Wheaties to swing this club. Players that have never been homerun hitters are driving the ball out regularly. POP
Cons: Really is heavy. 50 swings of BP and your hands and wrists can really feel it. Ive swung 30oz bats for years and the endload on this bad boy can be brutal on the mechanics of lighter players.
Hot Johnny baseball player
Pros: Stupid hot!!!! I have swung almost every Bat on the market and this Bat is money. I put everything back in the bag but this one. No break in at all. I was hitting bombs fresh out of the wrapper.
Cons: NONE how can u complain when the devil filled this with fire.
Hot Billy-Ray player
Pros: Very hot great feel right down to the grip. First four balls 300+
Cons: None yet
EAI # 14 EAI #14 player
Pros: Cant miss the sweetspot and the exit speed is unreal. If you like the ASA juggy you will love this bat. Its a must have for serious utrip players.
Cons: not big on the pink graphics
CL22 BIg Moe player
Pros: Cant really go wrong with this one has a great end loaded feel. Not to much flex which I love. Even if you miss a pitch you can get it gone with this bat!!! I was hitting scuds straight out the wrapper.
Cons: Not sure about the durability time will tell.
PAPA ROACH
Pros: LAZERS RIGHT OUT THE WRAPPER AND WHAT A SWEAT SPOT. LOVE THIS BAT CAUSED ME TO PUT MY LV1 BACK IN THE BAG.
Cons:
Big Moe
Pros: Great bat I love the feel of this bat. The ball just flies off of the bat. When I miss pitches the ball still goes 310.
Cons:
cl22 stadium 2014 niall c player
Pros: Loved it while it was good
Cons: Cracked at about 100 cuts
2014 cl22 stadium Nile C player
Pros: It's made for hitting bombs. Good sweet spot.
Cons: The bat cracked after about 100 cuts! yeah that was extremely disappointing.
Better than I though Corey player
Pros: The 26oz gives great bat speed. I find it easy to swing. Sounds good when you hit the ball. Has lasted all season. Everyone on my team uses this bat. There have been many a ball leave the yard due to this bat. None by me sadly. However, The ball travels faster and has greater distance. I noticed it right out of the box just breaking it in. Overall a great bat.
Cons: The pop is just missing something. Still sounds great.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Stadium CL22 Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXST2-V14? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What material is the barrel made of? I love your half and half bats but can only use bats with handle being composite not the barrel. I have the F4 & F5 but saw this and wanted to try something new. I want to make sure its legal. Mike
Is this bat balanced, end loaded, or extremely end loaded? Julio
What balls are best for the new bats? What COR and compression? Julio
Does this bat have the "NSA 2012" stamp on it? Ed
What is the end-load weight? olds slowpitch
My league night allows ASA and ISF bats to be swung. Would this CL22 be allowed for this type of league? Mike
The bat is stated to be approved for use in ISF tournaments but the bat is not on the ISF approved bat list. Is there an error? pinkape
Where are the bar codes on this bat? I have the round paper with the warranty instructions on it. Is there another bar code needed for a return? BradlyW
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 | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Material | Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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