DeMarini CF5 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFI
Features
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
Endloaded Swing Weight
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Geo End Cap
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
TR3 F.L.O. Composite
Two-Piece Fully Composite Design
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 23 Customer Reviews
Batluvs1d
Pros: Amazing sweet spot!! Gave me great bat speed
Cons:
SYTROCKS
Pros: Amazing trampoline effect! I do recommend this bat.
Cons: None so far.
Bigdaddy
Pros: Great bat !!! I chose this bat and had doubts about my daughter using an end loaded bat. Her first few hits put my mind at ease. It is believed the end load helps power hitters. By no means is my daughter a power hitter, but she hit shots this fall I didn't expect. Large sweet spot. She absolutely loves this bat. Second year 12U player, works well for her.
Cons: None as of right now and she's had the bat for 20 games.
MacDad2013
Pros: My daughter used the regular CF4 last year with great success, I was concerned about this one being an end loaded bat. However as soon as she hit the ball I knew we had made the right decision. The trampoline effect was phenomenal and we still haven't broken it in yet. My daughter is a power hitter with fast hands and the end load seems to help enhance those aspects. Just a great, great bat.
Cons: none
chorisheyla
Pros: super super
Cons:
softball mom
Pros: Great Bat! My daughter just hit her first over-the-fence home run with this bat! This summer my daughter played on a summer league and we saw several home runs with girls using this same bat! Love it!
Cons: None.
Abbey13
Pros: I have the 2012 version of this bat as well. The 2013 version reacted just the same after a few days of easy break in. Great pop and produces great speed of the bat. The bat is end loaded so you have work your swing to control the weight through your swing.
Cons: $$$
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat !!! 1st bat I ever bought her. 1st time using it - she hit a bomb, into the wind, to the base of centerfield fence for a double. What a great sounding bat when contact is made. I'm convinced I purchased a great bat at a tremendous price.
Cons:
az14
Pros: Unbelievable!!! My ten year old loves this bat. Being end loaded, I was skeptical, but wow!!!!. I recommend it, at least try it. :-)
Cons: None yet.
jenkinsj0672
Pros: Good pop out of the box and even better as it gets broken in. My daughter is not a huge power hitter, but after putting this bat in her hands, she's got a lot more snap thru the ball at contact and the ball just flies off sweet spot. There is very little to no sting from bad hits off the end of the bat anymore. The end load gives the bat the feel of a -9 but with the weight and speed of a -10. At 13 yrs old, my daughtyer swings a 32/22 very well and she just loves the bat. And I love the paint scheme they came up with for 2013 as well. This is a hot hot bat!
Cons: None so far.
Coach AC
Pros: My daughter is 14, she is a great hitter but I have never seen her hit with the power she has hit with since she got this bat. I was concerned if she could get it around against the faster pitchers being end loaded and going from a 31" to a 32" but she has not had any problem.
Cons: None.
Ken
Pros: Very good pop - daughter hit 11 home runs in high school ball alone last year.
Cons: The barrel breaks or cracks, went through three of them. The Warranty is good though just keep your receipt and DeMarini sends you a new one. Gets old though
wheels
Pros: Swings great and really gives an extra 15 yards to my average hit. I love it!
Cons: I broke my bat after 3 seasons. Took 300 hits to break it in then I only got 1 season before it popped.
Naturals76
Pros: Great pop right off. 1st AB was a triple.
Cons:
Demarini Insane Oakes parent
Pros: My daughter is 13 years old, 5'9" and 160 lbs. She has always been a power hitter but just couldn't get it out of the park with her current 33" 23 oz. composite bat. We bought this bat in a 34" 24 oz. for her, she easily hits it out of the park now! We can't wait to use this bat for a game! No sting, great power, balanced swing. Great bat.
Cons: None so far.
No Substitute Matt parent
Pros: Pop is second to none. Sweet spot is large. Never lost pop, but it broke recently. In DeMarini's defense, she used the bat for EVERYTHING...all BP and games. Countless swings. She almost started crying when it broke (seriously, she's 16). Got the new one yesterday. She slept with it last night! She's a happy camper again!
Cons: Durability? Granted, the bat was used for every single swing for 15 months. It almost split all the way around at the sweet spot, not the handle or the end. I've never seen anything like it, but the bat was bat is unmatched!
DeMarini cf5 insane Rob Saunders parent
Pros: Awesome bat right out of the box. Daughter hit first over the fence in her second turnament and first with this bat. Pop of bat very good. My daughter is 13 years old 6'1" 130 lbs is a very strong power hitter and loves this bat.
Cons: No problems so far with this bat
Awesome bat Ashley player
Pros: Amazing with a big sweet spot.
Cons: None
Amazing Softball Chick player
Pros: Im 13 and hit my first out of the park home run with this bat. It feels amazing. It is perfectly balanced, and has great pop.
Cons: None
Candy Apple Hot Rod Red. Wally Gator parent
Pros: My daughter stated swinging my 34" Pro Maple during winter cage sessions and was absolutely crushing them (choked to 32"). Got me thinking, find a softball bat that replicates how powerful she feels swinging the maple. This end loaded bat was the ticket. After not enjoying the break-in period, she launched a 195' one hop to the fence monster in game 2 of our horrible weather spring season so far. I would encourage her to go back to her FS3 during hitting drills, but she loves the way this CF5 feels - no stingers.
Cons: Paint chips too easy for a cool looking hot rod bat.
Anonymous
Pros: Hotttttt bat
Cons: Breaks within 200 hits or 3 weeks
best bat ever made sarah ainsley player
Pros: everything about this bat is good their are no bad things about the best bat i ever used and i hit a few home runs with this bat and i am only 13 best bat ever
Cons: none
CF5 Insane Meg player
Pros: Great pop and awesome feel. Improved confidence levels as soon as I started hitting with this bat. It lasted me for a little over a year.
Cons: The paint started chipping off after about two weeks of using it. The sweet spot is smaller than expected, but when hit solid it goes far.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF5 Insane Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFI? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Could you tell me the difference between the models of CF5 bats (other than length to weight ratio) is? I see CF5, CF5 hope, CF5 Insane, etc. We have purchase 2 CF5 bats and are looking for the best advantage in a bat and don't know which way to go. steve
What is the difference between the 2012 insane and 2013 insane? Todd
Will I be able to use this bat in High School/ASA tournaments in 2013? Bug
Would this be good for a thirteen year old girl? I need a new bat. NewBatTime14
Would this bat be ok for a slapper? Jen
I noticed that the 2012 Insane model will only be legal (in some and not all) leagues because of the new sticker required. Will this 2013 model have the sticker and how long will this bat be legal? Mike
I am looking at the CF5 Insane and the Miken NXT Freak. My daughter is 12 and uses an older RockeTech. Would you recommend one over the other? rydog73
What is end loaded mean and its purpose? Dlmm90
Will you carry this bat in a 31/21? rydog73
Is this bat approved for college swac division? littlebit
Is this bat red or orange? sarah
Does this bat come in 34" and a 23oz? Amy
Is the 2012 model approved for USSSA and ASA or just the 2013? Carissa
People have been telling me that swinging an end loaded bat will ruin my swing, is that true? TJR33
Is the 2012 DeMarini CF5 approved by the ASA? KYKY
I have heard that the composite bats are going to be be banned is this true? Also can you please explain the difference between 1 piece and a 2 piece? My daughter has always used the Xeno. We got the 2013 model and she dislikes it. Jpow
My daughter had a DeMarini CF4(-10) Fastpitch softball bat that she used for 2 seasons. We are trying to find the comparable DeMarini bat for her that acts just like the CF4. Which one do you should she get? Heater
Can this bat be used in cold weather? If not, what substitute would be good for cold weather (below ~50*F)? Tom
My daughter is playing in the 10U division, will this be a good bat? rubi
My daughter is a power hitter. Should I buy her the DeMarini CF5 or the DeMarini CF5 Insane? Softballdad25
Can this bat be used for indoor batting practice without damage? Dimpled balls on a pitching machine is being used. Thank you. m.dias
My daughter (16 5' 10' -165lbs) is very strong and currently uses the 34" cf4. She seems to always be choking up about an inch on the bat so when we upgrade to the cf5 should she drop to a 33-23 since its end loaded? Rocket
Is this a better bat for my daughter? She has a CF5 hope 31" 21 oz. and is 5'4" 135 lbs. and is pretty much a power hitter. Do I stay with the Hope CF5 or the Insane? And what size? softball dad 5
My daughter is 5'5" and 114 lbs. Which would be the best bat for her? chaos
My daughter recently broke her 2010 CF4 33/23. She loved that bat. She has been swinging a 2011 Xeno and really doesn't care for it. We have been checking out the CF5 and the Insane online. Unfortunately, we live in a rural area where we just can't run to the store and let her swing them. She is a 3,4, and 5 hole hitter with power. Would the 23 oz. Insane swing more like a 24 oz. bat? Any insight would be appreciated. oksb
How do I break in my CF5 Insane? ward8233
I don't see the 33" 23 oz. size listed, is it out of stock? I was going to order it right now. sarahb
Is this a single wall bat? softballnoob
Is this a legal bat for high school girls to use? HORNET
My daughter is 10 years old and weighs 100 lbs. She swings a 2012 Xeno 31" 21 oz. bat and hits for decent power. Which DeMarini bat would be better for her? Insane, 2014 CF6: DXCFS, or 2014 CF6: DXCFP? Bugga
My daughter is 13 years old, 165 lbs., and 5' 6". She is really wanting the 2014 DeMarini CF6 DXCFS fastpitch bat. Right now she is using an Easton Stealth -9 33" 24 oz. Is this DeMarini a good choice for a second bat? Lori
My daughter is 5' tall and weighs 95 lbs. The bat she has now is a Xeno 31" 21 oz. Should she stick with same size or go up to a 32" 22 oz. DeMarini? Bugga
My daughter is 5' 6" inches tall, 125 lbs., and 13 years old. What bat do you recommend? I want the best bat you have, she uses a 32 inch 19 oz. Brian
Does the CF5 Insane come in a 32" 22 oz.? fred
My daughter is 8 and 46" and 82 lbs, what size bat do you recommend? jr
My Daughter is 12, 4'11 - 85 lbs. She is a singles hitter. Just switched to softball from boys baseball. Which bat would you recommend? We are new at this softball thing. Thanks. chrisannc
My daughter is 8 years old, 85 pounds and 54 inches tall. What size of this bat do you recommend? Is 31 inches too long? kcantrell71
My daughter is 13 years old. She is 5'7" and 160 lbs. Is a 32/22 good or should we go with a 33/23? She currently is using a DeMarini 32/21. Also should she go with an end load bat as the CF5 Insane is? stryker065
My daughter is 11 and 90 pounds, 5 feet 3 inches. What bat would you recommend for her to start out with? She's playing travel ball verse pitchers who throw about 50-55 mph. lisa
My daughter is 11 and plays 12u fastpitch. She is 4'11" and weighs 99 lbs. she is a slapper but also makes some good solid hits. She currently uses a 29" vendetta and loves it, but she says it feels too short. Any recommendations? Jill
My daughter is a junior in HS, 5'8", 150 lbs, 3/4 hole power hitter. She loved her last bat (33" 23 oz. 2012 Easton Stealth). We are looking at the DeMarini CF5 Insane (2-piece design) or Easton FS2 (1-piece design). Which bat would you recommend? Sparky
Hi, my Daughter is 5'7" 135 lbs. She's a lead-off hitter, slapper, but also hits righty. Would this be a recommended bat? Dan
What is too cold to use a CF6? onu2
My daughter is 13, 5'8" and weighs 118 lbs. She is a power hitter. Would you recommend this bat and if so what size? Dave
My 16 year old 5'5" 130 pound average strength daughter needs to replace her Mizuno Frenzy 3.0 (32 -10) that she has had for a couple of years. She is a line drive hitter with good bat speed, but would be happy to add some power. She still likes the feel of her Frenzy but thinks it's lost its pop. Is CF5 Insane a sensible upgrade? Steph
My daughter is a lefty (not slapper) hitter with a some decent gap power. She is 12 and 5'1" 105 lbs. She makes great contact and hits very hard. Currently has Vendetta 31" 19 oz., but thinking 31" 21 oz. makes more sense. Any advice? JOE
My daughter is 13 5'7" 160lbs. She has the CF5 balanced bat that is 33-22. She is a power hitter with a super fast swing and would like the CF6 Insane for the end load but unsure about the added ounce. Would this 1 ounce move to a 33-23 make a big difference? weezy
Is this bat approved for girls college fastpitch softball? specialk
My daughter is 5'5" and weighs 160lbs solid. She is a pretty good power hitter and currently uses a balanced 31/23 -8. I am interested in getting her the end loaded Insane. Her coach suggests a lighter bat, 31/21 -10...any suggestions? FastpitchMom
My daughter is 14 but just got back into softball after a 4 year break. She was using a vendetta 31/20 but she just made a tournament team and felt she needs a bigger bat and heavier. She is 5'2" and about 125 lbs. I believe she could be a power hitter with the right bat. We were thinking of a CF5 as they are a little cheaper than a CF6 and her younger sister has one and loves it. We were thinking about 32/22 CF5. Would that be better or the CF5 Insane? joann
My daughter is 13 yrs old, 5'3" and about 115 lbs. What length/weight bat should she have? Nelly
Is this bat legal for High School through the NFHS? MIKE
My daughter is 5' 100 lbs and is a 14 year old lefty. She is not a very strong hitter, but a great slapper. Would the CF5 or the Insane be better? What size: 31" or 32"? faye
My daughter is 13 years old and stands 5'11 and weighs 180 lbs. She currently hits an Easton aluminum balanced bat 33/21. She has a nice even tempo swing and drives the ball well. Very strong hitter. What bat would you recommend as an upgrade to give her more jump of the bat? Thanks. Go Long
My daughter is 13 year-old 5'5" and weighs 130 lbs. She is a power hitter. I assume the CF5 Insane would be a good bat but what size 32/22 or 31/21. mak
My daughter just started high school ball. She hits hard line drives to outfield. She is 5'2 120 lbs. She has never used a composite bat before. Any recommendations? Jkbs20
My daughter is 9 yrs. old and weighs roughly 97 lbs. and is 5 ft. tall. I am looking for her first official bat. She has played since she was 3 yrs. old, but she has been playing select ball for 2 years and it's time to equip her correctly. What do you recommend? odolton
My daughter is a power hitter and is 5'6" tall and weighs 165 lbs. She is 16 years old and plays "A" travel ball. Should we stick with the 33" or go up to the 34". Steve P.
My daughter 13 years old 5' 7 and 180 lbs. She is a power hitter. What bat would you recommend for her to use? Lomac
My daughter is 12 years old, 5 feet tall and weighs 115 pounds. She uses a 31 inch 21 ounce CF5 and we are looking at moving up to either a 32 inch 22 ounce CF7 or 31 inch 21 ounce Insane. She is a power hitter. Which would you recommend? Steve
My daughter is 5'9" and weighs approximately 165 lbs. She plays HS,SB and travel. Can you advise me what would be an appropriate length and weight? Joseph
Hi my daughter is 5' 4" and weighs 145 lbs. and plays travel fastpitch. What size and weight would you recommend? softball elite
My granddaughter weighs 165 lbs and is 5"8 1/2. She's 14, and a power hitter. What size should she use? softballfamily
I'm 5' 5", weigh 180 lbs. and a power hitter. What size bat do you suggest? Bam
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 | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF5 |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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