DeMarini CF8 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFS
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
Two-Piece Composite Design
Paradox Plus+ Composite for Larger, Hotter Sweet Spot
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Extremely Low MOI
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 33 Customer Reviews
the changed swing Kaitlyn Mathews player
Pros: its light so u can get your hands around quicker the defusion 2.0 handle saved my hands a number of times
Cons: dont have one i love this bat
changed her batting approach dad parent
Pros: Great pop super light and balanced my 8 yr old has the 30/19 and kills it she loves this bat no more vibration this bat is a great investment
Cons: not a single one yet
Everyone loves it!! Ross parent
Pros: Got the 29/18 for my 8yr old and it is awesome. Now every girl on the team uses it. Could not rate durability just got bat.
Cons: none
great bat Jason parent
Pros: Great bat my daughter has a 2015 Mako & 2015 Xeno so far this is by far the hottest straight out of the wrapper, so i can just imagine the pop its gonna have when broken in. Havent had it long enough to comment on durability.
Cons: None as of yet?
Buy this Bat! Alex coach
Pros: Great Bat, Daughter Loves it!
Cons: None Yet
boom stick proud dad parent
Pros: This bat has given my 8 year old more confidence and has made her a more aggressive hitter.
Cons: Everyone wants to use it now!!! lol
Amazing pop texxag parent
Pros: Just bought this bat today for my 9 year old daughter. We have been looking for a bat that the ball would just fly off of. Well I think we found it. She has had couple of bats but the pop off the bat is unbelievable right out of the wrapper. I cant wait to see her in a tournament with it. So worth the money.
Cons: none so far
Good bat anonymous player
Pros: Really good feel and has geed bat and I would definitely recommend it to a friend! Demarini has always had good bats that produce solid hits. Looks really nice!
Cons: The handle is a bit skinny but some people may like that... Also at the edge of the double wall there is swirl on one side, it looks cool but it's not good if you accidentally hit an inside pitch there
She loves it!! LeAnn parent
Pros: Just purchased and used in tourney and she went 7 for 9 at the plate. Ball comes off bat like a trampoline! She loves the feel, she says its swings great!!
Cons: None
good purchase happy dad parent
Pros: Great pop She says it doesnt sting when she makes contact. Light enough for her to handle
Cons: None so far
Daughter Loves It! 11 year old parent
Pros: First tournament my daughter went 7 for 9, hitting linedrives into the outfield! Alot more pop than her cf7. It comes off the bat so good, she also says it feels good to swing!
Cons: Price but well worth it!
Very pleased with this bat so far SoftballDad parent
Pros: My 10 year old daughter said, "the ball feels more bouncy, off my bat." Enough said.
Cons: Haven't had long enough to experience any issues.
Great Bat! softball mom/coach coach
Pros: nice light bat, well balanced with a large sweet spot.
Cons: A little spendy;
DAD CK parent
Pros: Good pop, great looking, hardly any vibration to the hands. My daughters first game with bat she went 2-4 with 4 RBI's homer and double. Not bad for literally right out of the wrapper.
Cons: Trying to keep it clean and ding free
CF8 Great 29 Michael parent
Pros: Had this bat for about three weeks and it really sounds great when my 10 yrold hits with it. I have tried two of the other competeors top bats and M??O and L?T and i will not every buy another new bat that is not a Demarini!
Cons: Price is the only Con on the CF8 but people are paying it!
CF8 TB coach
Pros: We have had the bat for only a couple of weeks. It has a lot of pop in the bat. It seems to be very well balanced and better for a child then an end loaded bat. Demarini is one of the only companies making a high performance bat for dedicated young softball players. The other bats are end loaded and negatively effect the swing plan on younger hitters.
Cons: None at this time.
CF8 confidence Chris parent
Pros: My 11yr Daughter used the Bat (32/ 21) in a weekend Halloween tourney and you could just see her confidence as she took her first at bat. She hit a triple and batted great all weekend. The bat has great pop and is light enough and balanced to increase the length to cover more plate.
Cons: She liked the colors of the CF7 better but still likes the look of the bat.
Dad/Coach Jerry parent
Pros: My 12 yr old loves this bat. It had great pop right out of the wrapper. She was normally a speedy base hitter that would stretch hits into a double. With this bat, she's hitting ropes to the outfield in the gaps for stand up extra base hits and 2 in the park HR's. First tournament using this bat she went 16-18! Going to try talking her older sister to switch to Demarini!
Cons: None!
CF8 29/18 Rick S. coach
Pros: Demarini composite bats are awesome and greatly improve hitting performance! I will likely never purchase any other than Demarini. I can't rate durability at this point due to bat being new, but other Demarini products have worked well beyond warranty expiration.
Cons: would like better appearance options for the smaller sizes (-11's) - colors and graghics are much better for the older girls' bats
Love this bat! AE! parent
Pros: This bat is amazing. My daughter just turned 9 a couple months ago and played with the 28 inch Demarini CF6 Sprite -11 from Aug 2014-Aug 2015 in 8u. She is a still tiny and we got her an extra inch since she moved up to 10u Select this summer. They moved her to slapping and she gets on base everytime. She never complains about stinging or anything. Her confidence went up. She's two in the lineup now and hits amazing line drives, excellent bunts, and beautiful bouncing slaps and hard grounders. 5 other girls use this bat and they absolutely crush the ball.
Cons: None!
First Out The Park Homer ... Out The Wrapper T.K. parent
Pros: We bought this bat almost a month ago for our 12 yr old daughter. She plays travel ball and at her first Fall tourney she hit her first out the park homer! Daughter says this bat (which is heavier) feels lighter than her previous bat (DeMarini Bustos 31 drop 13). We just ordered the DeMarini CF8 (-10) also. Very happy with this purchase and highly recommend.
Cons: None so far
game changer Tim parent
Pros: My 9 year old daughter loves this bat. We went from a CF5 to a Xeno (30-19) to this CF8 (30-19). No comparison. The CF8 blows the Xeno out of the water for this size bat. Big sweet spot, balanced swing. Best fastpitch bat available for 8U and 10U age groups in my opinion.
Cons: It's pricey, but it's worth it.
CF8 -11 James parent
Pros: Good pop
Cons: Just cracked the 3rd CF8 -11 in less than a year, no more Demarinis for us, my daughter is 5'2" at 90lbs, and would not say a powered hitter. And this was all after her CF7 -11 cracked also.
Power Bob Smith parent
Pros: My daughter is 11 and plays travel ball. She has always used a Xeno. Bought her a new CF8. We went for some batting practice and the third pitch I threw her she hit it over the fence . She went on to hit eight more over the fence and several off of the fence. WOW! First time she hit one over the fence in any setting. She is already talking about the CF9 coming out in June.
Cons: None
My Grand Daughters Danny Boyd other
Pros: I bought each of my Granddaughters this bat and WOW what a pop this bat has. It was worth every pennie when i saw what they did in the game. In order to play you have to have the right equipment! This bat delivered!!!!!!!!!
Cons: Nothing bad to say!
10 yr old Cracked 2 Bats in 1 year Scott parent
Pros: Great Pop! Great Balance! Daughter hit great with them while they lasted
Cons: 5ft 80lbs daughter broke 2 bats, following all the composite bat usage rules, each with only 4-5 tournaments on them. Demarini replaced first bat in about 5 weeks even though they promised 2-3 weeks I called and they"kept saying they were waiting for parts", second bat they refused to replace because beyond 1 year even though we had replacement bat for 6 months. They told me she is out performing the bat, that their drop 11's tend to break more often for girls around age 11. Extremely disappointed . Guess we are buying Louisville Slugger from now on.
great bat zach vanzant coach
Pros: awesome bat out 8u machine pitch teamnhas 2 of them very balanced bat does not ring the girls hands and has a ton of pop
Cons: none
Dad/Coach Rich parent
Pros: My daughter plays more than 100 games per year between travel and school ball. Hits year round with hitting lessons. she is 12 under 5ft and under 100 lbs. She is a contact hitter has some power and loves this bat sorry graphics mean nothing performance is the only important factor. Great swing speed and swing weight equals great pop and shots of the bat. We have had the CF5, CF7, and a replacement CF8 all drop 11. Company is great to deal with when you have an issue. Will continue to purchase based on the sheer permormance of these bats. Looking into going to a -10 hoping it solves the breakage problem without loosing performance. Vast majority of our team swing this bat either in a Drop 11 or 10 No real issues....
Cons: These bats are only lasting us about 7 months we broke a CF7 -11 and a CF8 -11 in about the same time frame. Only replace the first broken bat after the second your back shopping again.
CF-8 IS NOT A DURABLE BAT Robert Ratliff other
Pros: Good pop till the bat cracks , which won't take very long . DeMarini needs to correct this problem instead of blaming it on 10U -12U players . They should be ashamed of themselves .
Cons: This bat was a Christmas present for my granddaughter she is 12 yrs. old and the smallest girl on her team . She made the school team as a 6th. grader and played in approx. 10 games . She also plays travel ball and 05/07/16 was her first tournament . Her bat cracked during the second game of this tournament . They need to correct this problem or stop making this bat four of them cracked on her team last year !
LOVE IT Phillip Williams coach
Pros: Have been buying DeMarini CF series bats since my daughter was 5 (8 years ago). This bat is just as good as all other. Second swing it bounced and hit the fence. Super hot out of the box. Love these bats.
Cons: None so far
Nice Bat Rick A other
Pros: Good balance and feel. Granddaughter is a first year player and it really boosted her confidence. 2 for 2 in her first game with it!!!
Cons: None
Awsome Bat proud parent parent
Pros: i read alot of reviews on here all made this bat sound to good to be true. But gave it a try and im glad i did. Bat has alot of pop and big sweet spot. crushes balls into the outfield
Cons: no one bad thing to say
coach chris parent
Pros: good pop early then blow out not one but 5 out of 9
Cons: wont last very long 9 u12 players on same team got this bat and 5 of them blow out 4 left stay away !
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF8 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFS? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is the 2016 DeMarini CF8 Fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFS) the same as the 2015 DeMarini CF7 Fastpitch Softball Bat (DXCFS)? If not what has changed? Mechomper
Is this a balanced bat or end loaded? bob
What is the drop on this bat? eviec
How do you break in the CF8? T.J.
Can I use this in baseball? T.J.
What is the "MOI" referenced in the description? BATMAN
My daughter is 5'1 80 lbs, what length and weight bat do you suggest? Gu
My daughter is 10 years old. She is like 5 feet tall and about 70 pounds. What length and weight do you guys recommend? Is the CF8 a good bat? Jaime
My daughter is 8 1/2 years old. She is 52" tall, right around 55 lbs. Which size bat do you recommend getting her? Louie
What size do you recommend for a 5 foot 5 115 pound who is girl going to be a freshman? Would like the bat to last more than the summer. Zoo
My daughter is 8 years old. She is 52" tall and weights 84 lbs. What size bat do you recommend? Donna
My 10 year old daughter is 59" tall and 85 pounds. She has the CF6 -11 28/17, which I think she has out grown. What do you suggest for the CF8? After looking at your other answers, it looks like the 31/20. PhillyMP30
What is the difference between end-loaded and balanced? I have 2 daughters one is 55 inches tall and 85 pounds the other is 59 inches and 105 pounds. What do you recommend for each? chris m
Which bat is better for 10 year old , 65 pound slapper, CF7 or CF8? Corey
My Daughter is 11 years old, 4 foot and 70 pounds. What sizes of bat will she need ? morose
I purchased my daughter a 29 inch. She has been swinging a 28 inch CF6 for a while now since she started 8u. She is now starting a 10u select team and they are switching her to the left. Will she feel any difference as far as weight. It is just an ounce but how long do you think she would get used to it? Soft
My daughter is 10 years old, about 4'5" tall, and weighs about 55 lbs. What size of bat do you recommend for her? She currently uses the Easton Synergy 29/17 but it is too heavy for her. Reina
Is this bat comparable to the Hope bat? Z
My daughter will be 13 and is 5'2" and weighs 115 lbs. She used a 31" 20 oz. What size would you suggest? Z
My 15 year old daughter is 5 foot 8 and weighs 135 pounds. She plays travel ball and high school ball. Is this the bat for her? DAVE
My daughter is about to turn 9 and is starting her first year of 10 and under. She has been swinging a 30 inch 17 ounce Bustos. She is 4 feet 7 inches and weighs 72 pounds. What size would you suggest in the CF8? D
Does this bat have a balanced swing or is it end loaded? Chuck
Which is better or has more pop, a full composite bat or a half and half bat? We are looking for a new fastpitch bat. Softball Dad
I am 64", 145 lbs and soon to be 11 years old. What size bat would you recommend? Jill
My 10 year old daughter is 4 foot 8 inches tall and weighs 76 pounds. She is a contact hitter. Last season, she used a 30 inch DeMarini Bustos with a -13 drop. She has grown since then and I am feeling like she needs a little more weight. Would a CF8 be a good option? What size should I go with? Coach Dad
My daughter is currently using a CF6 Sprite -11 30 inch 19 ounce that has stood up well to two spring and two fall seasons. I want to get her a CF8 for Spring but I have seen a lot of negative reviews on the durability of the CF7 -11 bats. How many hits are the CF8 -10 and -11 bats estimated to last before breaking? Is there a return policy if they break early? Bobbie
What is the lowest outside temperature that you should use the CF8 in? tmac
What size bat for a 10 year old that is 4'11' & weighs 96 lbs? What size bat for an 8 years old that is 52 inches & weighs 68 lbs? Brent
What size would you recommend for a high school team? Nick
My daughter is 55 inches tall and is 68 lbs what size bat would be best for her? She is using a 29 inch Bustos with a -13 drop. wayne
My daughter is 50 inches tall and 57 lbs, is she big enough for a CF8. Kevin
My daughter is 7 years old, and she's about 4 feet tall and 55 pounds. Is this bat in the 28" long and 17 oz weight too big a bat for her? Mike
I have a 12U daughter who loves the CF8 and has busted it. All her friends are going to the LXT Plus. Which is the better bat? softball dad
My daughter is about 4'5" around 80 lbs. I'm leaning towards the 29" 18 oz., would this be the right decision? Chris
I'm looking at the CF7 and the CF8. My daughter is 53" and weighs 110. Is there a difference between the two bats and if so what? What would be the best size for her? Rich
My daughter is at the 10U level. She's approximately 5'2" and 105 lbs and currently swings a 31"/20 oz bat. I'm looking to upgrade and I am considering this bat. I want it to last for a couple years. I'm thinking about a 32"/21 oz size. What would you recommend? Can I use it for games right away as well? RJS
My daughter is about 4'7" and weighs about 90 lbs. What size of bat do you recommend. She was using a 30 inch 18 oz previously. SOFTBALL MOM
My daughter is at the 8U level. She's approximately 4'2" and 75 to 80 lbs. She currently swings a 28"/15.5 oz Miken bat. I'm looking to upgrade and I am considering this bat. I want it to last for a couple years. I'm thinking about a 29"/18 oz size. What would you recommend? to many bats to choose from
My daughter plays 13U and just moved up to 14U. This bat that we bought is "dead" and it is only 6 months old. It is an awesome bat and was excellent for her smaller frame. I see that this bat has a full 1 year warranty. I believe we purchased it from JustBats. What should I do now? Keni
My daughter is 5'5" and 90 lbs. Which size do you recommend for her? SLo
are the demarinis as good as the xenos? Sean
Can you use this bat in Little League softball? Dillion
My daughter is 12 years old, 5'3" and 120 pounds. Will a 33"/22 oz CF8 be too much for her to handle (I would like her to use this bat for a couple of years)? Lalo
My granddaugher is a new player this year. She currently swings and Easton 31" 20 oz. She is 9 going on 10 but is 5'3" 115lbs. Is 20oz too light? Rick A
What is the difference between the 2015 CF7 -11 and the 2016 CF8 -11? Is the CF8 better in some way or are they the exact same bat? Sam
I have a CF8 with what appears to be a crack running diagonal vertically from the top. Does this mean it's broken or just a surface crack? It seemed to really get hot recently. Erik
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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