DeMarini Cat Osterman Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCTF Blue
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel
BPF 1.20
Hybrid Performance Grip
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA
Twelve (12) Month Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Free Shipping
Singlewall Barrel
DX1 Alloy
One-Piece Design
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 14 Customer Reviews
Pros: NICE BAT FOR THE MONEY
Cons:
Pros: I can really get a hold of pitches with this bat. The balls just fly off of it. Really good for the price. If you are a serious ball-player or necomer to the softball world you will love the hits you get with this bat.
Cons: Paint chips...
Pros: Daughter liked the looks and it seems to have good pop when hitting. Reasonably priced. Very happy with it and would recommend.
Cons: None so far
Pros: My daughter loves it. Powerful bat!
Cons: None yet
Pros: It's great for working with the batting machine. I can save my expensive DeMarini for the games.
Cons: None so far!
Pros: Great bat for the money!! My daughter used this all through all stars and she was one of the top hitters.
Cons: none
Pros: the price
Cons: horrible bat
Pros: bought for daughter. she does a lot of bunting and slap hitting. She likes the longer length without weight increase. Price was good
Cons:
Pros: This bat has good grip and got all different colors
Cons: it stings when you hit it,has no pop,and is end loaded
Pros: NICE BALL COMES OFF IT WELL
Cons: NONE
Pros: i love this bat. it rocks
Cons: it rocks :)
Pros: Cute look, very very cheap.I cracked my bat midseason so I quick picked up a bat. Had decent pop. Very cheap.
Cons: You get what you pay for. I could not get power hits with it, i grounded out way too much. Awkward drop.
Pros: Great bat! I'm one of the power hitters for my team with this bat Which means it must work Amazing with me being only a 4'11" 100lbs 14 yr old player in seinor leauge,which meansi play with HUGE girls compared to me and this bat gives me a lot more power than most girls. It hits great strong line drives, and nice hits into the outfield!
Cons: the 31in. is a little heavy at 20oz -11, so it makes it harder to hit against really fast pitchers. So for fast pitchers i recommend the 2011 Crystl Bustos -13 Fastpitch Bat .
Pros: look and grip
Cons: It dented after one week!
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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.
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