DeMarini Bustos -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXBFP
Features
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-13 Length To Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved For Play In ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, & ISF
DX1 Alloy Delivers High KSI Strength Built For Performance
USSSA 1.20 BPF Certification
FRC (Fiber Reinforced Composite) Handle - Eliminates Harsh Feedback & Sting In The Hands
Half & Half Technology - Creates Superior Flex Before Contact For A Burst of Energy
Hybrid Comfort Grip Provides Ultimate Luxury
Colorway: Blue / Orange / Black
Lightweight Design Recommended For Youth Players
Description
The newly re-designed Bustos series is a one-of-a-kind model that offers a light swing weight and a sleek colorway that is perfect for younger players. Designed for long-lasting performance and reliability, the DeMarini Bustos youth fastpitch softball bat is crafted with a DX1 Alloy barrel to deliver high KSI strength for unmatched durability. The two-piece design includes a fiber reinforced composite handle that is attached to the barrel via DeMarini's Half and Half technology. This innovative feature creates superior flex before contact for a burst of energy and further ball flight. To top it off, a lightweight hybrid comfort grip helps reduce sting in the hands while adding an unparalleled luxury. DeMarini: Power to the Players!
This DeMarini Bustos youth fastpitch softball bat (WTDXBFP) features a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, a -13 length to weight ratio, and awesome blue with orange cosmetics. The Bustos is backed by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty and will be approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. Step up to the plate with confidence and buy your DeMarini softball bat today with free shipping right here at JustBats. We're here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
Pros: Super lightweight. My 9 year old daughter can get this bat around much easier than her other bats. Plus, she loves the look (whatever).
Cons: Aluminum barrel doesn't seem to have as much pop as her teammates composite bats. Overall, a great bat otherwise.
Pros: This bat is fast and has great pop. My daughter just started using two bats - one for faster pitchers that she faces - and this is it. She notes that she does not feel much in her hands - first time I have heard her say that - and that is off a Jugs machine with balls coming in at 48 mph.
Cons: Can't think of any.
Pros: Very good pop and feel. The bat looks great and hits hard.
Cons: I've seen two break of the older models break in half with little use. 2017 model dented up pretty easily.
Pros: - Good bat with a lot of hitting zone - My daughter has used two of these for years, only changing size as she grew. - 13 good drop ratio for younger youth players
Cons: As they get older/stronger there are better bats. Previous post "seen two break" is a bad review, as he claims that he saw two older ones break and this one dented easily. All bats break eventually... and this bat is geared towards younger players.
Pros: It is the best bat ever!
Cons: none
Pros: Good pop and light. Great for 8U level
Cons: None yet
Pros: Great bat for younger players that need something light weight.
Cons: none
Pros: This bat has helped my granddaughter with her hitting. She loves it. Also, she can use it for her slowpitch league.
Cons: None
Pros: Very light Good pop
Cons: None as of yet
Pros: My baby girl loves this bat, light weight for her and also has good pop.
Cons: None
Pros: Light for it’s length, little to no jarring/stinging, ball jumps off the bat, cool graphics, daughter LOVES it.
Cons: None yet
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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 ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Blue Orange |
Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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