DeMarini CF5 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFF
Features
-9 Length to Weight Ratio
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
TR3 Strut Composite
Two-Piece Fully Composite Design
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Clutch 2 Endcap
Stacked Composite Walls
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 10 Customer Reviews
Anonymous
Pros: Grand daughter loves this new bat. She had been hot and cold with her Rocketech. First time she used the CF5 was at nationals. She batted over 450 and #1 hitter on the team. Thanks to DeMarini.
Cons: none
Dani #20
Pros: This bat is AWESOME! Highly reccomend it. It's great for all ages, a bit heavy, but that's the way I like it. It's beautiful. After having the CF4 Insane I really like them both and decided that DeMarini is just an all around great company! I was in a slump and this bat helped me get out because of the confidence it gave me.
Cons: NONE!
Coach G
Pros: Great bat. Ball sounds solid when it comes off the bat.
Cons: i have none
Coach G
Pros: My daughter hasn't hit the ball like that ever before. It's solid.
Cons:
Softball Player
Pros: I Love this bat! I have been in a slump for a while and this bat has me hitting like I used to! Its hot right out of the wrapper and doesnt require any "breaking in". Every girl on my team wants to use it! This is by FAR the best bat I have ever owned.
Cons: NONE
hitter
Pros: Decent bat it is DeMarini.
Cons: The CF4 Pitch black has a better sweet spot,
CAM
Pros: Used it for the first time in a tournament last weekend...hit a triple and got game MVP!
Cons: None
Bukofive
Pros: The bat is amazing! Has tons of pop. Well worth the money spent. My daughter loves this bat.
Cons: NONE! Buy it!
k
Pros: Horrible.
Cons: Don't buy it.
Player
Pros: This is one of the best bats I have ever used, it has a pop off the sweet spot that no other can compare to. When I switched to the CF5 from my old Synergy I saw an outstanding difference and immediately fell in love with this bat
Cons:
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF5 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFF? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My daughter got the CF3 when it first came out and hated the feel of the bat. If she missed a small sweet spot she felt alot of vibration. If she hit the sweet spot it was ususally a hard shot. She only hit with this bats in five tournaments. It was replaced with a Rocketech. How is the new CF5 compared to the old CF3? Slick
Other than color, what makes the CF5 different than the CF4? Are they pretty much the same bat? Scott
My DD uses the PHENIX -10 but we can not find a bat similar to that. Does anyone know if any of the new bats are similar in makeup? BATCONFUSION
is this bat enloaded? softball24
Hi, I was just wondering if this bat should be okay for 2013? It has the USSSA stamp BPF 1.20? KAT
What is the difference between the DXCFF and the DXCFP? hittersdad
How 'hot' is it right out of the wrapper? kidgil
How does this bat compare to the 2012 Easton Stealth Speed: FP11ST9? PigPen27
What's the difference between a CF5 -8 and a CF5 -9? cara
What does the two-piece composite do? cara
I'm confused about the certification. My daughter plays Division I college fastpitch. If I buy her this bat, is it approved for her to use? I didn't understand the comment about this bat being approved until Sept. What happens after Sept? Ann
I am trying to beside on whether to get the 2013 Easton FS3 or 2012 DeMarini CF5: DXCFF. I am on the high school team and was wondering which bat would be better for me i am a power hitter. pearls711
When did this bat come out? rachel
We're interested in the 31" 20 oz. Do you have that size? DB
Why has the Demarini CF5: DXCFF been discontinued? Roxae
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 | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 9 |
Material | Composite |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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