DeMarini CF5 Senior League Baseball Bat: DXCFR
Features
-8 Length to Weight Ratio
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Two-Piece Fully Composite Design
TR3 Strut Composite
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
Geo Endcap
Geo Knob
**BPF 1.15**
Features USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 81 Customer Reviews
demarini is awesome
Pros: i just got the CF5 and it has a lot of pop. Its the BEST bat i've ever had! When you hit the sweet spot, the ball goes flying! I love this bat! Its worth $300 totally. The grip is so awesome! I have a 32in 24oz and it feels just like my 31in 20oz. It feels so smooth when i swing it. BUY IT!!!!!!!!
Cons: none, buy this bat before its out of stock!
JGB
Pros: Absolutely the best bat I have ever used. DeMarini is an amazing company with an amazing product. Buy the bat!
Cons: The graphics are so nice you almost hate to use it, almost.
Tony
Pros: Big Sweet Spot, Ball jumps off the bat.
Cons: None
Zach
Pros: Great Grip. Don't get blisters anymore. Came from a TPX H2. Lots of pop. You can literally feel the trampoline effect on the bat. You are launching the ball, not hitting it. Half and half Doesn't have any sting AT ALL. Best bat I've ever had.
Cons: None
Kenmun
Pros: This bat is the next step up from the DeMarini 2012, in my opinion. It's legal for use in Travel Ball, so my son can use it, and he's hitting bombs left and right with it. He's been swinging the Voodoo 2k12, and just got this bat, its great! Reduced sting, barely any infact. The sweet spot is supberb and lets you know when you hit it. Get this bat. The 300 bucks is worth it. Any bat with this star quality, is worth it!
Cons: NONE! Good job DeMarini!
Nick
Pros: NONE
Cons: This Bat is bad. I was swinging it in my batting cage and it was probably 30 degrees but the whole frekin bat broke. DONT BUY!!!!
dad
Pros: its good i gues not alot of pop!
Cons: horrible no pop uneven weight overall bad
fly-balls
Pros: great pop awesome look weight ratio feels superb
Cons: none
Jackson
Pros: This bat is GREAT!!!! huge sweet spot, its legal in babe ruth league, and its a great length weight ratio. I very much recommend buying this bat. It is soooo worth the money. best bat ive ever had!
Cons: none... DeMarini did a great job!!
Ray
Pros: Bat is great you do not use any bat in 30 degrees to cold will jack up the bat duh if your looking for a great bat this is it
Cons: None
Jmr
Pros: None bought it day it came out cuz I had cf4 st and loved it but this bat is awful has no pop terribly balanced worst bat ever
Cons: Everything
Homerun hitter
Pros: I just bought the bat and i have already hit 7 homeruns in my 4 game travelball tournament. It has great pop!
Cons: its not hot out of the wrapper you need to break it in
California Kid
Pros: U13 Tournament player. Just bought the bat recently. Love the grip, balance and pop. Best bat I have ever had.
Cons: none yet
Florida Dave
Pros: Outstanding bat. Got it for my son who plays 13U travel ball. Right out of the box he was hitting BB's into the outfield. Used Easton Speed last year and it does not come close to this bat, can't wait to see it in action in tournaments.
Cons: I've heard the USSSA marking will rub off after extended use. Only time will tell.
BEST BAT EVER
Pros: Everything. The pop is crazy. The bat feels lighter than its weight. Balanced. Must get.
Cons: NONE
jj boy
Pros: this bat is so awesome.talk about pop.and the looks of this bat are very goob. i love how it sounds and feels when you hit with it.this bat is not worth $300 it is worth $100,000,000
Cons: none at all,i will get DEMARINI BATS MORE THEN EASTON NOW, O and one more thing GO CF5
Tom
Pros: This is a good bat with a great sized sweet spot. If you ever get the ball in the middle of the sweet spot it will be a home run. I hit my first home run with this bat.
Cons: Every time you hit the ball it stings even if you have batting gloves on. The only time it doesn't sting is if you hit it in the exact center of the sweet spot.
Homerun Hitter
Pros: I am 12 years old and playing travel baseball. My first two hits were grand slams off of a 230ft fence!!! This bat has great pop off of the bat!!! I love it!!!
Cons: None at all!!!
dillpickle
Pros: I love this bat it has the usssa stamp.Plus it has awsome pop. I have hit three tripples and tons of doubles with the bat.
Cons: none
Smitty
Pros: Great bat, it feels like its part of you when you make contact. Huge sweet spot with lots of pop.
Cons: Price
john 3:16
Pros: i think that this is a good bat to use for baseball
Cons:
Rhino
Pros: This is an amazing bat great pop, well balanced but not like louisville slugger would recommend this bat to anyone that plays baseball contact hitters or power hitters this is a good bat for every one.
Cons: It has some sting if hit close to the handle but all bats do I would like to see one that doesnt.Only thing is that on my first pitch we smeared the usssa mark and we broke it in now we figured out that we have to send it in and get a new one
baseballdad
Pros: ok pop, good balance
Cons: long break in time, cost, we got the tpx vertex and it has a lot better pop and cheaper
Gavin D
Pros: This is probably the best bat I have ever swung. This year, I have swung an Easton XL3, A Marucci Black, and an Easton XL1 and this by far is the best. Buy this bat. You will not regret it!
Cons: None
Anonymous
Pros: great bat great pop I hit 34 homers this season in u12
Cons:
Un-biased
Pros: Replaced a Surge that broke in half after 10 games with the CF5. 1st impression is it feels like knife thru butter when hitting the sweat spot. Expect even more when it's broken in. Don't mistake this bats lack of feedback for lack of power. It's great.
Cons: Could not get at Justbats, out of 31" 23oz. Had to go to Dick's, Ugh.
Un-biased
Pros: Update. Have used the CF5 in 7 games now. Way better than the Surge that broke. Great grip. Hits going further, faster than before. Hit a 220' opposite field shot last weekend. Never done that before. Has not stung once.
Cons: Finnish is easy to scratch, even chip.
Papi
Pros: great pop, and no jamming of the hands. The ball flys of the bat, and great weight distribution.
Cons: the grip comes off easily, and the bat scratches vert easily
landman
Pros: awesome bat
Cons:
OYE!
Pros: grip.
Cons: ok, first of all this bat is nowhere near balanced it seems like 20 of the 23 ounces this bat has are in a little bunch at the end of the bat, second this is the most popless bat dm has ever made and it took at least 350-400 swings too break in and not much of a difference btw .im sorry demarini but this time, you messed up, hopin 2013 is better but im not takin that chance of buying, advantage CF4!!!!!
homer Tim
Pros: i am a big home run hitter and this bat feels like a nuclear explosion at the barrel last year i hit 3 homers then this year with the cf5 i hit 12.
Cons: none demarini knows how to put swagg in baseball.
jamesjj
Pros: Every time i have used the bat i have gotten on baseball. I cant stop hitting the ball. The grip is really nice and comfortable . Buy it right away.
Cons:
moe
Pros: ive hit 9 home runs in my season
Cons:
Cardinals37
Pros: Great pop ever since i got this bat im batting .436 with 15 RBI'S WITH 1 HOMERUN IF YOUR A CONTACT AND A POWER HITTER THAN THIS BAT IS FOR YOU
Cons: NOTHING
Isi Tornados Mannheim
Pros: Perfect .. nothing more to say..
Cons:
jojotheman
Pros: A ton of pop. The ball goes soaring totally worth it.
Cons: breaks after a lot of hitting
whitey
Pros: this is my opinion but it is one of the best bats iv'e ever had.
Cons:
Cam M.
Pros: Great looking bat! Feels lighter than I thought it would. Like the tapered handle and nice grip. Lots of pop. Good sound.I recommend it!
Cons: None.
bigfoot
Pros: this is the best bat i have ever used. when you make impact the ball goes flying.
Cons:
Jordo
Pros: Awesome bat with great pop! No vibration as some have reported. The more I swing, the better it gets!
Cons: None
baseball guy 11
Pros: very light huge sweetspot cool design alot of pop
Cons: the paint chips
Chickenator
Pros: Love this thing! The firt time I used it I hit a shot over the centerfielders head! Great bat good sweet spot and good length to weight ratio!
Cons: The grip is a little weird. It is bigger at the stub. But that surely does not effect the pop! BUY THIS BAT!
Home Run Hitter
Pros: This bat is amazing I don't get how they can make a bat this good. I already have 5 homeruns with this bat. It is the best bat ever!!!
Cons:
yolo
Pros: THIS BAT IS VERY AMAZING CRAZY POP HIT 2 HR IN SAME GAME WITH THIS BAT ALL OF U GUYS SHOULD BUY THIS BAT
Cons:
NINO
Pros: this bat is a FANTASTIC BAT, out of the wrapper pretty hot, believe me but when you break it in the ball will definitely FLY!! i took about 2 buckets of BP and thos bat was hitting about 280 right about where the DEM is in DEMARINI. but when its hit on the sweet spot and you have a lot of power the ball will absolutely FLY! i recomend this bat to contact/power hitters
Cons: grip is really tough use batting gloves weight is not 24 ov maybe about 25 but a great bat........................ i am not associated or work for DEMARINI at all.
big g
Pros: i have been using this bat for about a week and am semi inpressed. It has pop when hit perfectly on the sweetspot.
Cons: not good for a power hitter. i prefer my xl1
LG
Pros: Just bought for 12 yr old son. So far all things look good. Ball comes off the bat very well. Bought this and marucci blk. Previous bats: prodigy,cf4, easton stealth, mattingly the beast, combat b1,b2,b3. As I said above ball comes off the bat very well better than most of the above bats. Demarini makes a great products.
Cons: None so far but only have used it in 2 practices. Do not anticipate any. Not worried about paint chipping if and when it does happen, it's a bat that hits a ball and gets thrown on the ground and tossed in bat bags. Hope this helps. Definitely would recommend this bat to anyone.
beAST
Pros: FREAKY BAT TONS OF POP THE BEST BAT IN THE WORLD FOR CONTACT OR POWER HITTERS
Cons: ZERO
theraker
Pros: The bat has good balance and no sting. Has a good handle.
Cons: This bat has the worst pop of any bat ive used. It only has pop if you hit it at a very precise spot. I have been a fan of the cf series until now. I had the cf4 and the cf3 before that. Both of those had good pop. Demarini screwdriver up with this bat
alex
Pros: What a bat this is very great bat lots of pop flex a HUGE barrel very light Awesome handle EVERYONE SHOULD BUYS THIS bat
Cons:
harry
Pros: awesome about hit ball into river.
Cons: none
CF6
Pros: Great bat, it feels very light no matter what weight you get, and i like the design on the bat
Cons:
T.O.
Pros: once bat is broke in it has termendous pop. super large sweet spot. keeps getting better and better.
Cons: takes alot of hits to brake the bat it. composite material hard as concrete.
Coach Huff
Pros: Very good pop, no sting, looks good.......my son has only used in practice so far so we will use and then update! So far so good!
Cons:
jutt
Pros: great balance nice grip great pop
Cons: can only use it one year
Anonymous
Pros: Like the design of the top of the bat.
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: great pop
Cons: takes to long to break in
Coach Rich
Pros:
Cons: Demarini, worse company ever. As a coach my team had 2 of these bats. Both bats split and were thrown out of 2 different games. Demarini will not stand behind their product. I would never recommend this bat to anyone.
Cubsrock28
Pros: This bat is a good bat out of the wrapper. Hit a home run first at bat with it. Decent bat. I recommend this bat to someone who is looking to get about a half of a season bat.
Cons: A lot of people like to use, which causes your bat to die. This bat's pop wears down really quick.
Tony
Pros: Great bat for the price. My son loves it. Great sweeet spot. Also, the bat arrived 2 days before it was expected.
Cons: None
BH
Pros: It was the one my son wanted. Price was half of retail sporting goods store.
Cons: None.
KJ
Pros: Everything love it
Cons:
clutch
Pros: price
Cons: keep it that price, so you'd sell more???
Jeremy
Pros: Balanced with a huge sweet spot. Hottest non BBcor bat period. Easton doesn't touch it. Demarini hits another Bomb with this CF5
Cons: N/A
awesome
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing.
Baller
Pros: Good pop,I was crushing the ball with this bat.
Cons: After a while the bat just started not to feel right when I was hitting it. It felt like it was coming off of the end of the bat every time I hit it
Anonymous
Pros: Very good bat. Amazing pop. Composite takes the sting away. It is lightweight.
Cons: Everyone on my team wants to use it!
Garry
Pros: Looks cool
Cons: Bat Broke first week of practice has very little pop and stings every time you hit it do not buy this bat buy but the Easton s series much better.
Anonymous
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Cons:
Striker
Pros: I hit two deep flyballs that nearly went over the fence.
Cons: My bat had a big fat crack down the middle of it!
boss
Pros: This bat has amazing pop, I like the grip, all around just a great bat.
Cons: Everybody wants to use it.
Anonymous
Pros:
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the line drive
Pros: this bat has a great pop this year i am going 39 for 42 with this bat
Cons: noway
CF5 baseball bat Anonymous player
Pros: Large sweet spot and if you hit it there, the ball will FLY! Durable, I've had this bat for a year and a half and it still is in great condition.
Cons: The grip is slippery and it feels heavy.
best bat i've ever had! Cf6november player
Pros: Amazing pop the first day I got it. It never had any vibration ever.
Cons: After one season the pop disappeared. So this is a one year bar.
u12 baseball player max player
Pros: just used it first time and i hit my first 3 run HR 220 FT great bat best i ever had get it when u can...
Cons: gets scratchy fast but hey its a bat not a painting
Horrible Caleb Rola player
Pros: none its the worst bat ever
Cons: bad vibtration bad flex cracked it after 2 weeks get the easton Mako
Fantastic Bat! Seth player
Pros: definitely the best bat I've ever owned hands down no questions asked. The pop off of this bat is just ridiculous, the CF Demarini series is the best in my opinion. Using all kind of bats, I can say in my personal opinion Demarini is the best. I've also owned various Vexxum models which are also hands down.
Cons: Honestly, couldn't find any after a year of use
cf5 u12 coach coach
Pros: great bat @ a great price
Cons: none
?? aroid player
Pros: this is a good bat, not great. its got a big sweet spot with great pop. i truly believe tgat this double wall construction is not bs, cause it just feels better than other 2 piece demarini bats.
Cons: not worth 129. i would spend a couple extra dollars to get the white cf5. that bat is sick!
2017, I just got one. Keith B. parent
Pros: Nice feel, doesn't feel much heavier than a -10. Nice 'pop'. With the Zen being banned, I reached back in the archive to pull this puppy out. End cap is my son's favorite aesthetic aspect of the bat.
Cons: None of note at this point. Might be a little heavy still for a 10 year old. Good transition bat later.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF5 Senior League Baseball Bat: DXCFR? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Does this bat have the new USSSA 1.15 STAMP that it needs for 2012 weiss
What other bats are allowed for the 2012 youth baseball season besides the CF5? BCsixteen
what bat is the better baseball bat for a twelve year old boy? The knew 2012 demarini voodoo or the demarini cf5 senior league baseball bat? Puma
What is a better boys senior league baseball bat the demarini cf5 or the 2012 demarini voodoo? Puma
is the composite material in the handle or the barrel? tourque
Does this bat now officially have the bpf 1.15 stamp? kfar
In your opinion, what is the better bat, Demarini 2012 CF5, or Louisville Slugger 2012 Vertex? Looking at 29" bat for my son who has been using a Miken Freak 28/19 for the past 18 months...need bpf 1.15 stamp... kfar
Does this bat have the stamp now? Mark
Is this bat approved for Babe Ruth? nickname
I was wondering im thinking about whats better for a 13 yearold baseball player whos good but needs a better bat for smooth swiningin and power the cf5 or 4 or voodoo redsox34ortiz
Wait wait wait... it shows right on the bat that it has the 1.15 USSSA stamp.. why'd you say it didn't? kz
is this a BBCOR bat? jonny
this is legal in 2012 right j
My son is 13 in oct. Small kid 85 lbs 4ft 10in we test hit 4 bat sizes yesterday and believe it or not he hit the best with a 31in 28 oz easton which you would think be very heavy for him.at 68 mph over 250 hits. He hit more solid then the lighter bats that he tried. Do u think a 32in 24 oz would work for him if he chokes up and he could use it for 2 years? Denver Blinn
My boy is a 13yr old major player and last year he used a Speed -8 30". He likes the composite "pop" and I like CF5 32" -8 for him this year, so do you think the 2" and 2oz. increase is to big of a jump? BatpoorDAD
From buying them for my older son,I know the CF5 -3 BBCOR has less pop than the CF3 and CF4. But what about the senior -8 1.15 BPF model compared to equivalent CF3 and CF4. As the CF3 is legal for him I may try to get a used CF3 rather than a CF5. Please comment. Scott
My son is 12, weighs 130 lbs. and is 5' 2". Is a 32" 23 ounce bat the idea size for him? mookie
I am 5"3 115 pounds and strong i was thinking of getting the cf5 or cf4 but they might flex to much so now i am leaning towards a b3 31/23 what is your preference on that connor7
What is the typical "break in" for the CF5 -8 Coach Dave
Which bat would you buy for your 10yr old son to give him the most pop? This bat or the new Easton S series? Greg
what is bpf 1.15 is this mean that it will have less pop than last years bats leage
trying to decide between the -8 and the -10 31inch. 13 year old boy above average strength oregojoe
My 12 Year old has swung a 30" Vexxum for 2 years now. From all the comments he should move up. Looking at the CF5 31" drop 8..live in Chicago,can be cold in the Spring..how will a 100% composite bat perform/hold up in cold weather? Dave
My son is 12 yrs old, 5'10" and weighs about 140 lbs. I am considering the CF5 with a drop 8 or the Voodoo with a drop 5. He currently swings a 32" drop 10. Is the added 5oz too large of a jump for him? The CF5 -8 does not come in a 33" and I wanted him to move from a 32" to a 33". Thanks! TVR
Beginning Jan 1, 2012...will this bat have a stamp indicating that it is "Approved for play in Pony Baseball" and also a stamp indicating the year manufactured? CoachD
I need a bat that has "approved for play in PONY baseball" stamped on it along with the "NPF 1.15" stamp. Is this bat Pony League approved? Hern
2-Questions 1- Bat is ok for USSSA 12Y 2- Can i get 30' 24 OZ Chris
What leagues are requiring the 1.15 stamp. AJ
The new Pony rules require bats to be stamped Pony approved, 1.15 and year made.I cannot find a bat anywere that has this on the bat. Tom
Is the 32" 24oz. cf5 legal for use in the 13-15 year old babe ruth league JL
Is this bat legal for 13 year olds in Little League? CF5. -8. Bat has print of usssa 1.15 NPR Bill L
Is this bat balanced or more end weighted ? drhawkin
My son is 12. He is 140 pounds and he is 5"6. Is a 32" 24 oz the right size for him Allen
Is this bat approved for thirteen year olds sam
Does this bat have the new USSSA 1.15 STAMP that it needs for 2012 MELANIE
I am looking for a good solid bat for my 12 year old son playing in a U13 select league. I was wondering what the USSSA 1.15 Stamp; Legal for Use in 2012 really means. I was told that this rating was to not make a alloy bat with no more advantage than the sweet spot of a wooden bat (because of reaction time). If this is the case, then what is the advantage of the higher end bats? Thanks Jim
is this bat hot out of the wrapper and is the -8 32 in 24oz BBCOR bat Big Mike
What happens when it gets cold out? Does the bat lose performance? wsw
is this bat approved for little league junior divison 2012 ball buster
I'm 13 and live in Arkansas I just moved up to Babe Ruth and I need to know if it is legal to use this bat. P.S. Also considering a 2012 Rawlings 5150 Both 32in. 22oz. Which do you think I should use? Stokers 2011
I've seen lots of other kids with composite bats, and I live in the Northwest where it is very cold and rainy, so I don't know if it would be ok for play Harlan
Is this bat legal for use in Pony League? I'm looking for a good big barrel composite bat. What bat would you recommend for a price around $200? John
Is this bat balanced or swing lighter than it is supposed to? Reed
Is this DeMarini CF5 composite or BBCOR? BIG PAPI # 34
Which is a better bat the 2012 De Marini Voodoo or the 2012 DeMarini CF5? matthew
Im 5'3 and 93 pounds but i have lots of bat speed. would this be good for me? 19Tigers68
Would this bat be good for someone like me? I am 4 foot 10 75 pounds. arsenal
Im 10 years old and 85 pounds what length and weight should I get? Ginger
Is this bat or the 2013 C5 bat legal for Babe Ruth ages 13-15? Babe Ruth
Is the bat legal for 2013 and 2014? Lil bomby
I know it says Senior but I looked up that you have to use a drop 3 in Seniors. Is that true or can I use this bat in Seniors? tybomb
Is this DeMarini big barrel better than the small barrel DeMarini? bigfoot
I am 5'7" and 211 lbs. What length to weight ratio should I have? DA BAT MASTER
Is this CF5 BBCOR? CF5 SWAG
Can my 12 year old son on a travel team use this? Son loves cf5
is this bat a big barrel? cf5 man
Is this a big barrel bat? CF5 man
Can you use this bat in the dixie boys leauge? SamTheMan
I'm 5'6, about 105 pounds, what lenght and weight should I use?? DeMarini CF5
Is this bat legal for 2013 2014 for USSSA? Niholas
I am 5'3" about 130 pounds. What length should I use? rayray123
I AM ABOUT 5'4 AND 120 POUNDS WHAT SIZE SHOULD I GET? TWISTED ADDICTION
I am 5'6 140 pounds what size should i get? #10 lathan
I need a bat for Dixie Jr Baseball is this legal? him
Hi i am 13 years old 5 ft. 9 in.and 185 lbs. What size bat should i be in? Cyclones 5
I'm going into the Pony League (13 year old). Is this bat legal? bomber
Hey is the bat good because i need a good bat that hits far? kent
Is there a difference between a youth big barrel bat and a senior league bat? My son is 13 and will be playing on a travel team. Thuy
Is this bat good to hit far and hard? tony tulbert
I am 5 foot 10 and 220 pounds. What size bat should I use? big papi
I am 4ft. 11in. and weigh 93 lb. and wanted to know what size i should use?????? Fuzz
I'm 4'9" and 73 pounds. What size bat should I buy? Jaybird
I am 5'10 and 172 pounds. What weight and length of bat should be good for me? mr man
If this bat breaks, do you get a 2013 cf5? gagal
Im 12 years old and am going into ponies. Im 5 3 and 90 pounds should i get a drop 10 or 8 i would get a 10 but i want to be ready 4 high school please help dtroitigers
My son is 13 years old and is 5'5" and 114 lbs. This will be his first year swinging a big barrel. Last year he swung a 30/20 in little league. Doug
My son is only 4'6' and about 65 pounds. He plays for a 10u pony team. what size do you recommend? I'm also considering a -12 or -10, but I've heard good things about this bat. tony
My kid is about 5"5 and weighs about 160 lbs what size bat you recommend? home run hitter
Is this a bbcor .50 bat? Gary
Is this bat bbcor 0.5? Also, is it legal for play in the Babe Ruth baseball league? Rebel #12
Is it normal to have scratches on the bat? isaacblick
Which bat has more pop? The 2012 CF5, 2013 CF5 or the 2012 or 2013 Voodoo? joker
What is the difference between the 2012 CF5 and the 2013 CF5? pin
What does that mean that I must break in my bat? jane
Can I use a composite baseball bat for all hitting like batting cage or BP? joey
I bought a 30" 22oz. DeMarini CF5 for my son. He is 11 years old and 5' 1" tall. Is this right weight for him? Bob
Is this a big barrel? sean
What changes were made or is there any difference between the 2012-2013 models besides the color? Mike
My son is 54 inches and 70lbs. Iam not sure what size he needs. He uses a 30 inch regular bat now. For a big barrel should I come down to 29 inch for better weight distribution? Rose
Is it possible to get this bat in a 33" 25 OZ or 32" 24 oz (-8)? Re-Pete
My son is 11. He is 5' & 90 lbs. He has a 2 1/4" CF5 and it's 2.5 oz. heavier than stated and end loaded. Is the 2 5/8" barrel diameter heavier than stated? Is it more balanced or end loaded? What size do you recommend? Crutch1010
Is this bat actually heavier than the stated 22OZ.? The 2 1/4 CF5 is 2.5 oz heavier than the stated 20 oz. Crutch1010
My son is 10 and plays in ECTB travel tournaments. Can these bats be used in those tournaments? Is it a big barrel bat. S
My son league age 10 with a July birthday. Last year he used a CF4 30" -11. We are thinking about the 2012 CF5 30" -8. He is 5' and weighs approx. 95lbs. Do you feel that that bat would be too heavy? Aaron
My son is 11 years old and is 5', 82 lbs. He currently uses a 30" wood bat. Will this bat feel lighter and be much easier to swing? How does it compare to the Easton S3 30" 20 oz. bat? Fred
Will justbats.com ever have another 31 inch in stock again? I really want one! McLovin'
Is this a drop 10 bat? Marco
Can this bat be used in Little League, Juniors? Bry
Is it approved for Pony League? 808 hut
I had a 31" 23 oz. CF5 last year at age 12. I'm looking for -5 with similar swing weight/balance. There are so many bats, which one best describes my needs? I don't see CF5 -5. Was my -8 CF5 considered stiff? It seemed balanced to me. Garret
I had 31" 23 oz. DeMarini CF5 -8 last year and was 12. I'm looking for a 30" 25 oz. -5, with similar swing performance. Would the Demarini or any brand fill my needs. Garret
Is this an aluminum barrel bat? ba
Is it a big barrel bat? cf5
Is this bat BBCOR certified? liam
Can this bat be used in the new LL 50/70 division? Joe D
Will you get any 31 inch bats of this kind? I need one before the season starts! jo jo
Is this bat fully compostie and legal for little league play? kduff
Which bat do you recommend? This one, or the newer Cf5 (the white one). Cool
Hey I play travel baseball and I'm 13 years old. I need a new -8 big barrel. I'm deciding between the DeMarini CF5: DXCFR or the Easton XL1, both are size 31" 23 oz. Which bat should I get? scrap
Is the composite going to make any difference in how long the bat would last or make it have better pop? koexeman
Is this bath allowed in Little League for AAA and Majors? Masx
Where do they sell the -5 32/27 CF5 in the 2012 model? cj
Is this bat end heavy? Also, when will you have the 30 inch in stock? baseballer
Is this bat a full composite? jake
Is this bat a baseball or a softball bat? Bengals girl
What temperature do you recommend using this bat in? wildthing
How much break-in time out of the wrapper? chad
Why is a 29 inch the only available size right now? I am looking for a 32 inch. will
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 5/8 |
Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 8 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF5 |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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