DeMarini Flipper Aftermath USA Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXFLA
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12 Inch Barrel Length
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA ONLY
Designed for Max Performance with High COR / Low Compression Softballs (.52/300)
Dish End Cap - Concave Design Drives Energy Back Toward the Sweet Spot
Divergence Barrel - Two Independent Layers Sandwich an Air Gap to Create A Super-Responsive Sweet Spot
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hybrid, Two-Piece Construction - Composite Barrel / Alloy Handle
Multi-Wall Barrel Construction
ZnX Alloy Handle - Stiffer Handle Creates Less Flex and Boosts Barrel Performance
End Loaded Swing Weight and Shorter Barrel Length = Maximum Power
Ultra-Thin, .6 mm Grip
RCK Knob - Perfectly Fits Bottom Hand for a Comfortable Grip
Description
The DeMarini Flipper Aftermath USA: DXFLA is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty and is Approved for Play in ASA ONLY. Pick up your own today with Fast, Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 8 Customer Reviews
Pros: HOTTTTTTTTTT
Cons: none
Pros: I just played in a tournament (NJ so it was cold!) a teammate asked me to swing it to break in. He was about ready to sell it. I swing at everything in BP, first swing I reached for a ball on my tip toes it went out. Not a huge field but I was legit worried about hitting cars in the parking lot so I went back to my '15 Aftermath. I can hit but I'm not a huge guy 5'8," when the big guys grabbed it the balls were going out even when they were trying not to. Every ball we put out that day was with this bat. I like it so much I'm really rethinking my policy of buying bats in the fall on discount, with a warranty to last me through the cold weather. If you are a DeMarini guy BUY IT NOW! Even if you aren't BUY IT NOW!
Cons: None- Other than its a DeMarini and in my experience break earlier than Mikens, Louisvilles, Easton etc
Pros: Actually hot out of the wrapper. I'm not one to say bats are hot out of the wrapper but this thing is on fire. This is my first Demarini and I can tell you it will NOT be my last. The colors are awesome too. I highly recommend this bat.
Cons: Everyone wants to use it.
Pros: Only bat hotter in my 25 yrs playing is the ultra 2 and maybe the baby blue bj fulk! I'm 45 hitting like I'm 25!! So if your a baller you need to buy this bat you will not regret it!!
Cons: Zero as of now
Pros: This bat is a little bit stiff at first, but started to open up very quickly. The distance was the most impressive aspect of this bat. I was hitting balls as or farther than I do with a well broken in Juggy within the first 50 hits. I'm excited to see what this thing can do after it's broken in because it's already pretty close to be game ready with only 75 swings on it.
Cons: none
Pros: this bat is hott out of the wrapper. didnt think it could get much better, until i put a few hundred swings on it! holy crap this thing is gas and wont be swinging anything else.
Cons: none
Pros: Love the feel of the bat through the hitting zone.
Cons: Its took longer to break in than I expected.
Pros: This was hot out of the wrapper and a top end bat. I compare it to be as good as my Juggy. Want to know why this was discontinued?
Cons:
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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 |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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