DeMarini Bruiser Slow Pitch Softball Bat: DXBSP
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
DX1 Alloy
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping!
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
N2M End Cap
Hybrid Performance Grip
BPF 1.20
One-Piece Aluminum Design
Long Lasting Durability
Rotation Index for Even Break-In
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 3 Customer Reviews
JoJo
Pros: Solid Power Best Bat for the Price.
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat for the price
Cons:
Ty
Pros: good pop, love it
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Questions and Answers
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Is this a single wall bat? Shawn
How does it compares to a non alloy bat. Doe it make a ping sound? loop
Is there any composite in this bat? Thumper
how does it compare to a double wall bat billyngin
Will this bat ever be available in a 26 oz? JW
Is this bat single walled? Haley
Is this bat end loaded or balanced in weight? Herm
Is this full composite? Michelle
I have the 2010 model and enjoy it, how does this compare? are there noticeable improvements? Joel
I am in a rec league and we can only have single wall bats. Is this the bat for me or what else should I be looking at? topdogfj
WELL I BOUGHT A ALL WHITE BRUISER AND WANTED TO KNOW BEING IN A MORE COMPETITIVE LEAGUE BUT STILL FOR FUN AND ALSO BEING A SLAP HITTER IS THIS THE BAT FOR ME? I DONT WANT TO WASTE MY MONEY IF I DONT HAVE TO. HOPALNG
How good is this bat for a power hitter for slow pitch softball. chaz
I am 51 and have some power will this bat help me hit the ball better? mongo
Is this a single wall bat? dev
Is this a good bat for cold weather? Chuck
How do you feel about this bat? I just bought one. ty
I am interested in the Demarini white steel bat 34/28 oz. I play in the senior league RBL at THE Villages in Fla is it a single wall bat that is my question? Mike
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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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Bundle and Save |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Slow Pitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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