DeMarini CF5 LE Youth Baseball Bat: DXCFL-LE
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
Features NEW USSSA 1.15 BPF Stamp
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Geo End Cap
Two-Piece Fully Composite Design With Half + Half Technology
Balanced Swing Weight
TR3 F.L.O. Composite
Limited Edition Model
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 28 Customer Reviews
beast
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
Anonymous
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mr. mike
Pros: Great Bat, my son loves it. Big hits!
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Sunshine
Pros: Great line drive power
Cons: Nothing
Bison Rob
Pros: Love this bat. More solid than the COMbat and seems more durable.
Cons: None.
Anonymous
Pros: It has insane pop and is better than any other bat on the market.
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LGB
Pros: My son is 12 y.o., 5'5", 135 lbs and was using a 31" drop 10 until we needed a new bat so we bought this 32" drop 10 two days before a big tournament, We only had one live hitting session before game use. It took two games to get a feel for this bat. In the 6th inning of the second game, he hit a laser over the center fielder's head to knock in the game tying run-- would've been a HR if there were a 250' fence. After that first 3B, line drives and hard hit balls were all that came off this bat.
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wooooo
Pros: nothing
Cons: everything
SMC
Pros: Unbelievable Bat. My 10 yr old was struggling at the plate. He was way out in front of every pitch, grounding everything he hit. He was hitting another brand's composite 31"/19 oz. bat. We borrowed a team mate's bat 31"/20 to see if it would help. Unbelievable! He took the first pitch 250 feet over the fence. Doubled in his next at bat and homered the following at bat after hitting a 300 foot foul ball. Guess what's on his Christmas list for next year! This bat has great balance. Much better than the Easton XL1.
Cons: None
Anonymous
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stagger
Pros: got this for my son after much research on several bats, this is his first composite and I was amazed as we slowly broke the bat in off the T and soft toss how much power the bat produced, great line drive power bat and distance, very pleased as is my 9 yr old
Cons: none
11yrs old son loves it Ralph parent
Pros: Fall ball gift for my son. Bought with the help of the online chat people at just bats. Son loves hitting with the bat. Ball pops of the barrel. Light to swing.
Cons: No Cons
Its OK Josh parent
Pros: great line drive power, my son says he can hardly feel n e vibration after he hits with it. its a pretty balanced bat.
Cons: not overly impressed. my son used the 2013 voodoo this past spring and 2 me it seemed like the voodoo has better pop.
Slugger Tim player
Pros: Love this bat I highly recommend this bat. The I broke it in the night before my first game and the next day at the game I went 4 for 4 with three tripels and a walk off grand slam love this bat
Cons: none
Best bat yet! ProudDad38 parent
Pros: Up until this Summer my son has always used the Easton Speed. He was mainly an OBP machine with gap power - lots of doubles and singles. He grew out of the Speed and needed new bat for All Stars/Fall Ball so we got the LECF5 (our first try with Demarini).....26 games and 10 Homers later we wont go back, The bat is incredibly balanced, large sweet spot and amazing pop off the barrel. Sadly he's outgrowing it (it seems to get more jump the more we use it), but I'm pumped for the new CF6 this fall. Oh, and the bat looks sick too!
Cons: None. Really, I don't have one compliant.
Good Bat Fin player
Pros: good pop little to no vibration
Cons: i don't own it it's my teammate's
great bat baseball king player
Pros: This bat has some legit pop. It also feels great in your hands and gives you the confidence that the next swing will always be your best.
Cons: feels -12, this doesn't really matter unless you are a much stronger kid
IT'S ALIVE Josh parent
Pros: Once this bat gets broken in it is very hot and has amazing pop. My son loves it and when he connects it's going a long ways.
Cons: Does require a break in period
Awesome bat! pitcherdad parent
Pros: Great pop, feels good in the hands, ball really travels! My son is hitting better than he ever has before. Great bat.
Cons: none yet.
hotter all the time bob coach
Pros: This bat out of wrapper was not hot at all and i was sick over spending the money for it. So we went back to the voodoo that we had and they are great bats too but after about 600-800 balls in cage and practice the cf5 came to life and the voodoo went back to the bag for good. Buy this bat in the rite wieght for your kid and you will not be sorry after you get it broke in. Power hitters will love this bat!
Cons: Lot of hittin to get it goin but worth every hour of cage and tee work
Awesome bat Matt Ryan player
Pros: I hit my first home run with this bat. It has great pop and a great overall feel. I recommend this bat to any youth player with a fast or powerful swing.
Cons: None. Great bat!
very good bat for price! Jay21riverbank coach
Pros: good bat. great pop that is in class with mako and XL1.swings more like XL1. I'm a coach/parent of a youth travel team. In my opinion, buying the best equipment is essential in a players development and confidence at the little league level. my son is 10 and a gap to gap line drive hitter. he's more comfortable with the mako. but if u wanna save $. this is the bat to get hands down. DeMarini surprised me with this bat. but if u have the $... go mako or XL1. Easton topped everyone in 2014. Period!
Cons: little top heavy. Built more for a youth player on the strong side.
balanced bat! J. parent
Pros: Eleven year old son has tried the Easton XL1, S1 and the Mako. he prefers the Demarini CF5 by far because of its great balance and how easy it makes the hip ritation happen for him.
Cons: cosmetic blemishes easily
Son's Favorite Wally Gator parent
Pros: Easy swing control. Explosive power. No stingers. My 10 year old swings a '11 S1, '13 XL1, '13 Sam Bat LL, and this bat. The CF5 LE is the one he commands best. It does not matter what order he practices with, he drives the CF5 with a violent swing that scares me on the mound.
Cons: I'm not expecting the graphics to make it through this season. If it does it's a bonus.
magic bat anthony player
Pros: very balanced bat. the sound when you it hard. no vibration good grip. both power hitter and contact.
Cons: none
amazing bat boy player
Pros: I love this bat it gives alot of pop
Cons: none
Best bat I have ever swung. Brayden Wheatley player
Pros: This bat is full of pop, is very even throughout the weight of the bat and is a great fit for me. I batted a .755 average last year in my freshman carrier of high school with this bat and i believe it helped me out greatly.
Cons: Honestly i can only think of the bat vibrating a bit when i hit the ball without my batting gloves on.
Questions and Answers
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Is there any difference between the gray 2013 model and the 2014 model except for the color? Are there any changes in performance? sand man
What size should I get, I am 12 and am 5' and 85 pounds? zack dogg
My son is 9 years old and about 87 lbs. at 4'9", what size should I get for him? John
My sons are 12 years old, 5'2" 110lbs and 5'4" 130lbs (twins), and we just bought the 32" 2013 model but the coach says it is way to big. What would you get? sam
What is the difference between the 2013 CF5 Youth and the 2013 CF5 LE Youth bat? Jaymie
Is DeMarini coming out with a 2014 CF5? Jim
My son is 10, 4'11" and about 90 lbs. I would classify him as a power hitter. What length and weight would you recommend? Dowd
I just got the 2013 model is there any difference between the 2013 and 2014 model? giants28
My son is very good contact hitter. Currently uses the Easton XL3. Loud ping but not much pop until perfect on sweet spot. Does this have more power? hoedeedoe
Do you know when the DeMarini CF6 will be released? Kenny
My son plays competitive baseball. We are looking to purchase a new bat, the CF5 or the COMbat Bubba. He does hit the ball well, with his SP1 there's very little pop, but he used a CF5 this weekend and popped a couple to the fence right away. My questions are what's the difference between Bubba and the CF5. Thanks! Alonzo
I do not find the 2013 DeMarini CF5 LE: DXCFL-LE Youth on the Little League bat list. Can it still be used leagally? SMASH
I recently purchased the 2013 CF5 for my son. It is listed as a "20 oz". bat, but it weighs 22.3 ounces. Will the new CF6 20 oz. be closer to 20 oz? Carter
My son is a power/contact hitter with above average strength. He is trying to decide whether the CF5 LE: DXCFL-LE Youth imited edition is better than the original 2013 CF5 or the Easton XL1. Which bat do you recommend for home run hitters? joe
Is the 2013 and limited edition one the same bat? Quint
Is there any difference, other than graphics, between the standard CF5 and the Limited Edition CF5? jim
Wheres the sweet spot on the bat? I have a TR3 FLO composite, when I get in the box should I have Demarini label looking at me when I set up, I've hit everything but a homerun this year and I'm very close and I'm hoping this bat will take me there. B
Should I wait for the CF6 or get this bat? Adian Alvarado
When does the Demarini CF6 come out? Aiden
Is there a -13 version of the CF5? andyz123
Is this bat legal for Pony Baseball play? The rule book says there needs to be a stamp that say "Approved for Pony Baseball" located on the barrel that makes it approved for play in Pony Leagues. IanG123
Does it have a USSSA 1.15 stamp on it? daniel
What kind of break in period does this bat have? How does it compare to the Easton power brigade bats? JC
Does this bat need to be broken in? The video for the standard version (non-LE) suggests not because the inner walls do not touch. Guy
What is the difference between the 2013 CF5 and the 2013 CF5 LE? la
My son is 9, 76 pounds, 4'4". He's a contact hitter. Is the 2013 DeMarini CF5 LE: DXCFL-LE Youth 29" 18oz. right for him? If not what would you recommend? He has fairly good power, but would like more. Julian Yankee
My son is 11 years old and is 5' 5" and 110 lbs. He is hitting a 31", -11, but would like to get a new bat and would like the CF5 LE. He is more of a contact hitter but definitely has the size to be a power hitter. Any suggestions as to size and model in DeMarini and Easton bats. Bones
You mentioned that the 2014 version will be stiffer. My 9 year old is a power hitter and he needs a new bat for Christmas. Do power hitters do better with a stiffer bat or one with more flex, or does it vary from kid to kid? brian
Do you know how many bats DeMarini will be releasing this fall? I've read that the CF6 will be stiffer than the CF5. My son swings a Easton S1 and is looking for a comparable DeMarini bat. Do you have any suggestions? Will the stiffness of the CF6 be that much of a noticeable difference? Thanks. mike
What does it mean by the bat is limited addition? 2nd baseman
Does the CF5 LE have a light swing or is the bat loaded on the end? miggy
is this bat comparible to the s1 miggy123
Does the CF5 bat carry a BBCOR certification? Our little league states composite bats need to BBCOR and I want to be sure this one does before purchasing it. Matt
My 9 yr son is a contact hitter. He is becoming a power hitter as he has been doing a lot of practice. I'm torn between purchasing the DeMarini CF5 versus the stiffer handle on the CF6. It's early, but the reviews on the CF6 do not seem that impressive. Which bat should I go with? Dan
What are the temperature limits to using this bat? Wyatt
I wanted to know which bat is better the DeMarini CF5 or the DeMarini CF5 LE? Jill Graham
Which bat would you prefer the CF5 or CF5-LE? Brady Graham
Is there a -8 version of the CF5-LE? Lance
My 9 year old is very small 48" and 55 lbs. He's a contact hitter due to his size but swings very well. He currently uses a Demarini voodoo 28/16 but used his brothers 2013 CF5 30/19 choked all the way up. Is the 29/18 too much bat for him? Biz
How do you break this bat in? pet
My son is 13 years old. He wants to swing a 32" 21 oz. bat. Would you recommend this one? Jose
I have this bat and have a game tonight. It is 50 degrees F. Is this warm enough to use this bat? MIggy24
I am 12 years old and 89 lbs. What length should I get? Pirates19
I'm 11 years old 4'7" and 82 pounds. What size bat should I use? Austin
My son is 4'6" and 69 lbs. What size bat should he be using? Dan o
Why was this bat discontinued? RJ NEELY
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 | USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF5 |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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