DeMarini CF5 Youth Baseball Bat: DXCFL
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
TR3 Strut Composite
Geo Endcap
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
Doublewall Barrel
Geo Knob
Approved for Play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie, Pony, AABC, and USSSA
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 147 Customer Reviews
CF5
Pros: This bat is amazing. i just got it and it was launching the ball right away when in got it.I love the look and the feel. no sting at all and great pop. wish every bat could be just like it.
Cons: none
greatbatcf5
Pros: Hands down an amazing bat. my team took batting practice with an omen, cf4 (original), cf4 st, and the cf5 and the cf5 just blew away all of the other bats
Cons: none
daduckdog
Pros: Bat is growing on my son. Was a little unsure at first but was throwing synthetic balls. Switched to real leather balls and they started flying off his new CF5. Our first composite bat, so can't compare it to any others, but it seems to have a lot of pop. You have to swing it right, though, if you want the ball to go. Feels great when he hits it on the screws. Swing it normal and let the bat work.
Cons: Sting ranges from very mild to nearly painful on mishits.
C-Daug
Pros: OUTSTANDING bat! Large barrel (sweet spot), good balance, and GREAT pop. Very forgiving on off-center hits and amazing "wow" factor when hitting it on the screws. This bat is for better hitters and NOT for the "average" Little Leaguer. A strong aggressive hitter with a powerful swing (base hits or extra bases) will really like this bat. Sounds like wood rather than composite. Great job DeMarini!
Cons: None!
Lotus
Pros: Really great balance and pop! Like the grip, and it has a really cool sound! Think it's going to be REALLY durable.
Cons: Takes a LONG time to break in. Don't give up on this baby right away because it doesn't have incredible pop out of the wrapper. This is high quality composite used on this bat, so give it plenty of time to open up. You won't regret it!!!
cf5allTHEYWAYTOCANDYLAND
Pros: HAS A LOT of pop, if you hit it on the barrel it will go 400ft!, so buy it
Cons: when u hit it on the handle it feels like you broke your wrist! it not better than the cf4
cf3 swinger
Pros: If you hit the sweetspot, you won't feel a thing and it will go far, only very little swing.
Cons: cf4 is much better, hurts a lot if you miss the sweetspot, less pop than the cf4 or cf3
Tony Baseball
Pros: Good bat with nice pop out of the wrapper. Some of the bigger kids on the team have had great at bats with it.
Cons: This bat is heavier or feels heavier than it is. We ordered a 28/18 and it swings like a 28/19 or 28/20. It is to heavy for my son so we had to get a diffrent bat.
Jo C
Pros: Consistent power, good weight to lenth ratio, easy to handle
Cons: None
BaseBall Dad
Pros: To start were talking about old 8 and 9 year old kids swinging this bat. It is unbelievable straight out of the wrapper. 2 kids have the CF4's and didn't pick their bats up during hitting practice. The sure amount of force/speed that balls come of this bat is a little scary. Once this bat is broken in I expect going back to back county champions want be hard.
Cons: I just recently purchased a CF5 31/20 for my child. Being a QA Manager I have access to numerous analytical balances. Once I weighted this Demerini it was a full 2 ounces over. I placed a call to customer service and had a new replacement bat lying on my front porch less than 24hrs after placing the call, that's less than 2 grams off the 20oz's. It can't get any better than that. Thanks, Thomasville, NC
ne storm
Pros: has great pop and a huge sweet spot you dont even have to hit it on the sweet spot to hit one deep only used it in 3 games and got 8 hits in 9 at bats
Cons: marks easy and takes time to break in
WhoDatNation
Pros: After breaking in this bat, I'll agree with another review. The speed the ball comes off this bat is scary good! I'll also agree with other reviews that it takes a long time to break in. May not impress at first but this bat hits crushing bombs if you stay with it.
Cons: Better hit it on the screws if you don't want negative, stinging feedback.
Bat Expert
Pros: This bat is very good, high quality composite! Is it better than the CF4? No, but very close. The pop of the bat is incredible, if you hit an upper cut it WILL go far in the out field, a line drive swing for a big kid will most of the time go over on a say 200 ft. field. Get this bat it is deffinetly worth the money. If you are a 8/9 yr old this bat is not for you, this bat takes muscle.
Cons: If you are used to swinging a 17/18 ounce bat it takes time to get used to. Takes a long time to break in but it is better the most bats from the start.
C-Cawg
Pros: Outstanding bat! This bat is not for everyone, but if you're a quality hitter who's got the muscle to swing it, you will love it!! Balance is more toward the middle, barrel is huge, sweet spot is generouse. Absolutely AMAZING pop when hit on the screws. Ball flys off this bat. Recommend demoing this bat before buying to see if it is for you. The kind of bat a 3-5 hitter in the line-up would love
Cons:
Big D
Pros: This bat has a great balanced feel and the ball just jumps off of the barrel. It has a solid feel and sound. This is probably the best bat my son has used so far in terms of small barrell models. He loved his old CF4, but says he likes this one better.
Cons: None Yet
k
Pros: Great bat.Large sweetspot good pop off any part of the bat
Cons: Everyone wants to use it
cf5
Pros: light weight, durable, and great pop.
Cons: none
Dave
Pros: Bought it for my son last fall & not quite broken in, but you can tell it's getting there. Bat has great balance & feel; my son's a good hitter & doesn't like the big barrel's; balls jump off of this bat. Love the Demarini line (moved up from the Black Voodoo to the CF5.)
Cons: Like any composite bat, the CF5 has to be broken in. Anybody that says this bat lacks pop doesn't know how to break-in composites.
Big D
Pros:
Cons: Demarini has very poor customer service. They won't stand behind their product and do whatever it takes to keep from taking care of their customer. Wouldn't use them again for nothing.
baseballhead
Pros: Looks better than it is.
Cons: I got this bat for my son and we got it with high expectaions. After he used it in a few tournaments we realized it had NO pop and a average barrel size. If your a contact hitter you will NOT like this bat.
Popper
Pros: Its just awesome
Cons:
TheBigEasy
Pros: The design is beautiful, the grip is comfortable and it has great pop. The ball just flies when you make contact.
Cons: Why would there be any?
JOe wow
Pros: great power, hits liners and has great grip
Cons:
baseballer
Pros: nothing
Cons: worst bat ever was expecting little and got even worse
Shane
Pros: I really liked this bat, it has great pop, feel and sound. The ball really flies off the bat.
Cons: Kind of stings your first few hits. But otherwise nothing.
confused
Pros: I have to believe that all the negative reviews are from folks that unwrapped the bat, hit a few balls, didn't like it, returned it, and then bashed it on the internet. We don't have any experience with a CF4, but if it's any better than the CF5 I would have to see it to believe it. The pop this bat has after broken in is unbelievable. I don't think anybody would hit check-swing homers with the CF5, but a proper swing on a good pitch equals a crushed ball.
Cons: Takes a very long time to break it, but my son doesn't complain about hitting baseballs. Now he sees it was worth it.
rose4hof
Pros: WOW factor styling and loaded with unlimited power. The advanced larger sized youths (12 and higher) will be able to slam homers all day long.
Cons: The unlimited power not only comes from the technology but the weight. My 11 yr old uses a 31/19 hybrid and has many homers under his belt. He just purchased the CF5 in the 31/20 size. Now he has many strikeouts under his belt. The bat is listed as 20 ounces but really weighs 22.6 ounces. HUGE jump up for someone using a 19 ounce bat. I called DeMarini and they said the bat is weighed before stickers, paint and knob. They act like a listed 20 ounce bat weighing an extra 2.6 ounces wasn't a big deal. Heard about this issue before...should have paid more attention to that detail and not its awesome power.
Golden Thong
Pros: Grea POP
Cons: A bit heavy
Ethan
Pros: Tons of pop!!!!!!!!!!
Cons: Nothin
legend
Pros: great
Cons: great
Impressed Dad
Pros: This bat has great pop. You can see the ball jump off of this bat. I recommend this bat for your child. It is end loaded so be ready for that.
Cons: Price. But like they say you get what you pay for.
coach Bush
Pros: My son got to keep it, even though teamed payed for it. GREAT pop,beautiful weight, nice grip, all around great bat
Cons: noffing!
bighitter11
Pros: it stinks
Cons: this bat stinks please do not waste your money on it. I got it thinking it would be a new and improved cf4 which is pretty good but it is not it is the exact opposite. It has no pop at all.
dannyboy
Pros: my friend has this bat and it is amazing, and i ordered one off of justbats.com cant wait
Cons:
oldcub
Pros: Just bought this bat for my son and he loves it! It's a little stiff at first but once you break it in it has great pop. the other day at practice he hit a line drive homerun the ball just kept going and he just turned 11.
Cons: none as of yet
David E
Pros: This bat is awesome! My eleven year-old was hitting balls just shy of the fence both last year and at the start of this year. First game with this bet, he hit two awesome home runs! The ball really leaps off the bat.
Cons: None
LW
Pros: Its a great bat I hit a line drive about 150 feet right out of the wrapper
Cons: None
Branman
Pros: this bat is sweet.the looks,pop,and feel.this bat is a little heavy for little guys .i went from hitting ground balls to hard lindrives and homeruns its the best bat ever
Cons: the only cause is that its a little heavy but i got used to it
asha
Pros: gr8
Cons:
Petr
Pros: None!
Cons: No pop took 2 months of breaking in before the ball would go anywhere. Newer CF4 is much better because it has ridicules pop and i hit a home run off the handle
CoachBob
Pros: The end weighting of the bat does provide good power.
Cons: Purchased 31/18. The weight is definitely an issue. My son complained that it was heavy and by looking at his swing it looked off. I also had the bat weighed with a calibrated scale and it came in at 22.1 ounces. Trying to get in touch with DeMarini. Son was swinging an 18 ounce and going to a 22 ounce is a 22% increase which is substantial and the fact that it is not monitored in unacceptable. I'll update this post after contacting DeMarini.
Jharp
Pros: Pretty
Cons: No pop, heard it takes a while to break in but i've had the bat for months now, played in numerous games and tournaments and there is no change, solid contacts results only into a routine fly ball or ground out, was hoping it'd be more like the cf4 but i beg to differ.
THE BEAST
Pros: Great pop, good bat for hitters that swing the bat correctly, hit on the sweet spot and bam it goes flying
Cons: None
rusty
Pros: this bat is one of the best bat out there.the ball flies off the bat.You should break in the bat before using in a game.
Cons:
Coach Bob
Pros: Like I said before, the bat does perform well.
Cons: Left a message with DeMarini Customer Service and they called me back the same day. They said their bat weights are based on the swing weight and not the measured weight. I had to push for them to understand that this was an issue many consumers are not aware of and that they should make that point clear. They said a 22.1 oz. bat should feel like a 20 oz. bat when swinging. In theory that sounds good but wasn't true. They offered to replace the bat but that would qualify as our 1 time replacement under the warranty. I asked for a 30/19 in place of the originally purchased 31/20 since it was a Christmas gift and my son hasn't put on the height I expected so the 30 in. length is fine. I've always bought and used Easton bats and this being my first experience with DeMarini I doubt we'll buy another. I've had trouble with an Easton bat once and Easton bent over backwards to fix the issue.
Jrod
Pros: Looks nice little sting
Cons: Not a lot of pop first demarini I baught and not buying another one. I Traded it to my friend for an xl1 which is a fantastic bat much better then this bat
dad
Pros: Got the bat one hour before the first game unwrapped and for a 88lb 11 year old hit doubles off the fence
Cons: Finding it anywhere but here
Shortstop
Pros: great bat
Cons: Its cheap. If you check swing it goes a mile. CHEAp
Jata King
Pros: Awesome bat.I. Realy like the color. I think the CF5 is better than the CF4.
Cons: I really hate it when i get shocked sometimes with a mishit
jake
Pros: i could not hit a home run with my easton omen. and i got the cf5 i hit them all over the call me the home run king now thanks demarini great bat
Cons: it can sting
Trev
Pros: Has a lot of POP. The gripp is nice.
Cons: The coller is brown.
jman
Pros: bat hit like a champion no bad things about this bat great
Cons:
killer beast
Pros: good bat never lets you down get this bat makes your life better
Cons: nothin
smitty
Pros: I think its OK after coaching my 18 year old back in Little League when he was 10-12 wegot use to the thrill of the long smashing hits off some crazy bats that are now banned. they got me to spend thousands and then ban them, just crazy. These new bats do not compare to the old school ones! the old hard Warrior would have whipped everybody!!! Going to the new combat for my 11 year -10
Cons: same as above
the big bomber
Pros: this bat is amazing im 12 and i sware this is the best bat demarini has ever made i swung alot of bat at a demo house and this bat blew them away best pop ever more than the cf4 and is very even balanced and its really cool looking i would recomend this bat to anyone best bat ever
Cons: the only bad thing is to not have one!
wop
Pros: awesome
Cons: cant find many of them
Sal
Pros: Awful
Cons: It has pop somedays and somedays it doesn't. Only works in certain weather.
AD Appleton
Pros: Bought the bat for my son this spring and he loves it. He has tried them all and always goes back to Demarini. Has hit 3 triples in the last two games and the season is just starting.
Cons: Might be touch heavy,but he doesn't think so.
GMONEY
Pros: BEST bat ever
Cons: HI
AWESOME SAUCE 12345
Pros: Great bat. I just used it today and hit a home to straight away center field. It hit a car but not the windshield ( thank God). It is the best bat I've had so far.
Cons: It stings a bit at first. My friend says that once you use it for a while it stops though.
bons
Pros: this is a great bat all my friends have it and on a scale from 1 to 10 they give it a ten great bat
Cons:
peeth
Pros: just yesterday I had onfield BP and I hit 2 over 250 ft.
Cons: can sting a bit in cold weather
da beast
Pros: too good
Cons: AMAZING
pepe
Pros: A lot of pop. Great bat. nuff said.
Cons: no
blue red blue
Pros: This bat has insane pop and i barely feel when i have hit the ball. It also is very durable for being 100percent composite. The grip is really good and very comfortable. Also the sweet spot on this bat is massive.
Cons: Even though it is really light it feels just a little top heavy. luckily, the lack of overall weight means it doesn't mess up your swing.
baseballGO
Pros: this bat is amazing!!! i used it for all-stars and hit doubles all day long! this bat has a big sweet spot and has lots of momentum. even though its a little heavy, this bat brings hitting to a whole new level!
Cons: a tad bit heavier than it actully says
Still hoping
Pros:
Cons: My son has been using the bat for about three weeks. I thought it would have more "pop" for the $ and hype. Still hoping its a long break in period.
big poppa00
Pros: good pop
Cons: i was good ever since i got this bat
Cool person
Pros: none
Cons: Really small sweetspot....barely any pop too
Mad dog123
Pros: Just got this bat love it it has a lot of pop.
Cons: It is heavier than 20 ounces
HOMMER MAN
Pros: COOL DESIGHN ! great pop .
Cons: heavier than what demerini says it is. takes a long time to break in, and has a thin barrel.
lucky
Pros: Love how it hits and my son hit 13 home runs in a in his first season! plus, he is only 11!
Cons:
cf5
Pros: this bat is awesome! the ball just jumps of the bat it's the best ever I would recommend this bat to every one!
Cons: makes a kind of annoying ping sound
cf3/4/5
Pros: hit a grand slam with this bat
Cons: can't use it in cold wether
SWLL
Pros: great pop love this bat got my first home run with this
Cons:
Nick
Pros: Amazing Pop defently recomended
Cons:
Mr. homerun
Pros: great pop and lightweight. day i got it went 5for five with 3 homeruns love the graphics and grip
Cons:
The Ignitor
Pros: Tremendous pop. Ball really flies off. Better than I thought.
Cons: A little heavier than advertised, so have to get used to.
sluggercpmom
Pros: good graphics, nice weight ratio, well balanced.
Cons: HOWEVER, it does not have nearly as mch pop as the CF4, it takes a very, very, long time to break in properly, and the sweet spot is very small. My 11-ys old, who has many out of the parks under his belt, never hit one with this bat in almost a year of use. Sometimes he would hit it so hard you'd swear it was gone- and then it'd barely get out of the infield. With both the Vendetta and the Combat B4, he's able to consistantly hit them out. Overall, the CF5 is a very disappointing bat.
Jake10
Pros: I got this bat and i had bp outside and i was bomming homers
Cons: can sting a little takes a while to break in can not use in cold weather
AJFrocks
Pros: great bat alot of pop, FAST shipping,it only takes a little breaking in but over all a good bat
Cons: a little top heavy
cleanup hitter
Pros: great bat good grip once when u break it in check swing over the pitchers mond good graphics
Cons:
GThammerTIME
Pros: great bat, amazing pop
Cons: This bat cracks very easily, I have went through two so far and just decided to get a stronger, more durable bat.
Sox
Pros: This bat is amazing!!! There is absolutely no sting and amazing pop. This bat makes an amazing sound and launches the ball. BUY THIS BAT ITS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!
Cons: People want to use it, other than that none.
tonymax
Pros: i am very disappointed with my sons cf5.this cf5 has no pop ,wish i could return it.Barrel is small and no pop. sounds like a dead wooden bat.
Cons:
slugger
Pros: My favorite color is gold and i like black and silver to
Cons: but i also like red
yummy678
Pros: great! hit 17 home runs.
Cons: none
Buriking
Pros: Has a good pop. looks good.
Cons: Very different from other bats. The grip tape is only a couple inches, and you can't really choke up. feels akward when the ball is hit compared to other bats
HOME RUN HITTER
Pros: THIS IS THE GREATEST BAT IN THE WORLD
Cons:
Lyle7692
Pros: Balance, low noise, ball flight. Not finding any issue with the occassional complaint of it being 'heavy'
Cons: none.
Sorry
Pros: Cool design lov the c4
Cons: Kid on my team has this bat he strikes out everytime when he makes contact, its a weak grounder to the right side I use an aluminum bat and am a good hitter
secritariet
Pros: line drive bat
Cons: none.
Ethan
Pros:
Cons: Way to much sting, no pop, not durable,cracks and it sounds like hitting a softball, like the ones in tball.
yomama
Pros: best bat in the world
Cons: none
catfish15proallstar
Pros: this bat is terrific for power but it is heavy yet you can esialy ge used to it
Cons: takes some time to break in so dont use t as soon as u get it
Anonymous
Pros: balanced
Cons: not much pop at all mostly pure power
Anonymous
Pros: awsome
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: this is the most awsome bat i have ever had already hit 12 homeruns with it and im only 13 so i would rec this bat to any one
Cons:
Coach Kevin
Pros: Lots of pop great bat! Son hit a record number of homers this year!
Cons: top side of end cap is slippery when new. Needs a rubberized non-slip type surface. One bat seemed dirrent than the other when hit by the same person over and over. maybe needs a little more break in.
dabaseballdude
Pros: hit 3 over in my championship little leauge game they were in the same game. the bat has so much pop its amazing
Cons: stings alittle
matttttttttttttttttt
Pros: the ball really flies of of it
Cons:
Anonymous
Pros: Great bat just bought it and its putting the ball pretty far
Cons: My whole team wants to use it
Whatever
Pros: Wait, Dave, how do YOU break in bats? This was my first, and i had no trouble from the start...........
Cons: What could be wrong?
pretty bad
Pros: The pop is okay when the bat is brand new.
Cons: This bat ran out of pop the first season:( Now it is dead.
Anonymous
Pros: Good pop. Looks really good.
Cons: adding the stickers make it a little heavy. Takes time to break in
baseball mom
Pros: We purchased this bat for my son he is 9 about 2 months ago. Now that the bat is broken in he is hitting great! He is a power hitter and they are boucing off the fence!
Cons: This bat feels heavier than other bats that are the same weight. Took my son some time to adjust to the weight difference and also to break the bat in.Overall Great bat.
aj
Pros: Good grip and cool looks.
Cons: There is too much weight in the barrel and has much less pop than expected. The Xl1 is so much better in my opinion. When I thought I hit it good it wouldn't go anywhere.
League Player
Pros: Good looking bat good feel good for singles and doubles
Cons: Good bat but I think the CF4 has better pop
Vinny
Pros: Amazing bat! Better than the S1, XL1, and the CF5 2013. Awesome pop. I was usually batting 6th in my travel team and with this bat I'm now batting 3rd with three HR's and the season just started!
Cons: I wish everybody would leave my bat alone :D
E-Nick
Pros: If your complaining of the weight CHILL OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you use a batting weight or two heavy bats on deck it will be fine. I use a 29 oz. wood bat on deck with two batting weights and this bat feels fine. Focus on the amazing pop, awesome balance, and there is no sting. NOW STOP COMPLAINING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons:
jj
Pros: the ball was jumping off of my sons bat in the cages
Cons: none
Player
Pros: I just got this bat about 2 months ago and so far it is great. Large sweet spot and if you hit the right spot homerun.
Cons: It stings if u hit it wrong
Anonymous
Pros: awesome bat
Cons:
CF5 equals boss
Pros: It's so light and I hit it in the outfield so much more often! You need this bat.
Cons: Only one con. Its too light for me. Im 12, 110 pounds, and about 5 ft 4.
bambam34
Pros: this bat is amazing it has great pop and it has a huge sweet spot.
Cons:
bigsmall5holehitter
Pros: good feel on grip
Cons: paint started chipping off on first day. takes along time to break in.
KGrove6
Pros: I love this bat love the pop looks are great good size barrel
Cons: It gets merked up easy but nothing to do with how it proforms
alex
Pros: great pop
Cons: Long time pieriod to break. And also it is heavey.
fargonats#7
Pros: This bat is great it has the most pop in any bat in any bat i have ever used
Cons: nothing
t-pain
Pros: This is a great bat has a lot of pop its good for a power hitter and its not to heavy
Cons: takes a while to break in
Anonymous
Pros: This bat is fantastic. I just came back from an injury and I was gimpy so I couldn't run to first but I went 3 for 3 with 2 RBIs while injured. This is a great bat.
Cons: None at all.
Sean
Pros: A lot of people are saying that you won't like it if youre a contact hitter, but I am 12, I am one of the smallest kids on my team, I bat lead off, and I have hit it over a 245 ft fence. BEST BAT IN THE WORLD.
Cons: Absolutly nothing. Buy this bat!
hockeycart
Pros: great bat, good pop, and the ball goes flying off the bat when you hit it good.
Cons: not the best composite bat
baseballes
Pros: great pop right out of the box i even hit one out
Cons:
That One Guy
Pros: Great bat. nothing else to say. someone on my team has it.
Cons: Wish I thought about it before buying my vexxum! :(
Qwerty
Pros: Worried that the 31/20 would be to heavy (4'9 75lb) especially since its more end loaded. We're still breaking it in with light toss ups and she hit the baseball over the roof. She loves the weight, feel, and looks of this bat. If your child is serious about ball, I'm now convinced more end loaded is the way to go. Last year we could get a bounce to the fence- this year, lets just go over!
Cons: Too cold for full speed hitting
slammer
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
Krowzz
Pros: Great Pop.Cool Design.Awesome Grip.
Cons: Heavier than it says but you will get used to it. Have to break it in.
Anonymous
Pros:
Cons:
the student
Pros: great power, sometimes i hit line drives with out even swinging the bat that hard. But when i do i can hit it over 200 feet.
Cons: NONE
jake
Pros: Very pretty.
Cons: It chipped on the first day!
Tristen
Pros: Everything. This bat is light and has a lot of pop.
Cons: NONE!
C!!!!!!!!F!!!!!!!!5!!!!!!!!
Pros: It hits great! There is a lot of pop. My son hit a line drive to the fence! 100% awesome!
Cons: There would never be any.
Dtown26
Pros: This bat has amazing pop. It is very balanced and I've been hitting really well with it. I would recommend this bat to anyone!
Cons:
Dtownballer26
Pros: This bat has great pop. It is also very balanced. I would recommend this bat to anyone!
Cons: NONE!
JR Rhoades
Pros: it has a lot of power and contact. It has a big power spot and a great grip.
Cons: It has no cons
Fernie
Pros: Ready to hit. You still have to break it in, but great pop.
Cons: None.
Tdog
Pros: This bat is great, it has a lot of pop and not a lot of sting.
Cons: None.
Anonymous
Pros: Too awesome
Cons: A BIG FAT NONE
Anonymous
Pros: Very good, great pop, takes a while to break in but its all worth it, an overall exciting bat. To have my son has go 10 for 10 since getting the CF5. I love the bat.
Cons:
Carl the Coach
Pros: it's pretty dank, i mean my boy Bobby was taking Bp for his little league team and he was parking them on the house 450ft away!
Cons: It doesn't catch on fire after you hit 3hr's in a row!
CrashDavis
Pros: A little early since I just picked the bat up for my boy and he yet has to play a game this season but from what i've seen at the cage it looks like a vast improvement from his VOODOO which I wasn't impressed with at all!
Cons: Nothing
YOOOOLOOOO
Pros: It has good pop and awesome look!
Cons: This is why I am writing this review to warn u about things my grip was too small which makes the barrel look small. It gets marked easy but it's a good bat if you get a good one.
paiz12
Pros: Everything great nice click composite sound. recommend to every youth kid playing little league, pony, babe Ruth and more to get the power you guys deserve. great bat/
Cons: just bats needs to have a 32/21 size ,after all still good site!!!
JAM - Chula Vista
Pros: Bought this bat for my son and he loves it so far. He is 11 years old and uses it on his travel team also.
Cons:
1 123 player
Pros: Awesome bat! good pop, good feel, little to no vibration. You can find the massive sweet spot on any pitch. I hit my first 3 HR's with this bat and looking for some more!
Cons: The paint chips very easily, but it doesn't effect the performance.
Slugger Joshua player
Pros: Great pop. Hit my first HR with it.
Cons: Sound could be a little less than BBCOR sound. It stings a lot when you hit it off the end of the bat or on the handle.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF5 Youth Baseball Bat: DXCFL? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What does the -11 mean? They never had that when I played baseball. Rickdogg
Is it a full composite bat? ram attack
Is it end loaded? pilotls10
Would a CF5 29/18 be good for a 10 to be 11 year old? Answer back. ryanbaseball6
What is the BBCOR rating on CF5 youth 29/18? randy
Does it come in different colors? Please answer. Homerun12345
Does the CF5 have more pop then the CF4ST? redsoxfan2854
What size would you recommend for a 4' 10" 78 pound 10 year old turning 11? thomas25368237
Would a 31" 20 CF5 be too big for a 10 year old turning 11 who has good bat speed? Thomas746456
What is the difference between the CF4ST and the CF5 Youth bat? bob
My son will be 10 next month, he is 4' 7" and weighs 65 lbs. He currently uses a composite handle alloy barrel that is a 29 inch 17 oz. Bat. I feel like he is ready for a longer bat just not sure if jumping 2 oz. To a 30 inch 19 oz. is what he needs. What are your thoughts 29 inch 18 oz or 30 inch 19 oz? Big T
Is this bat better than other bats like does it have more pop? trip
Explain the breaking in period and how long until it looses it's pop? Brian
Will I be able to use this bat in USSSA in 2012? coop
Do you have to break it in? If so, how? just cf5
Is the big barrel version of this bat approved for USSSA 1.15 BPF? dom
Will this bat be legal for 2013 play? patriots#9
Dose the weather have a factor we live in northeast colder here in april. Bobby C
Is this bat better than the 5150 2 1/4" youth bat and if it is, is it better than the Easton S1? ethan
Will it be approved for use in USSSA in 2012? bill
Is this bat a BBCOR bat? I am told this year 2012 Little League is only allowing BBCOR. coach D
Is it legal in Cal Ripken? GATOR
What is the BPF? Is the BPF marked on the bat? Christine
How does the CF5 compare to the Easton Omen? My son is a 12 yo 5'4" 125lb power hitter. Catchers dad
Is this bat double wall? Bosox Bower
Would the 30/19 be good for a 4' 8" 11 year old weighing 72 pounds? HomeRunOctopus
There seems to be more than one model of the CF5. How do I know the differnece? Mark
Is this bat the model listed on the approved Little League list as posted on the listed on the official LL website? The model listed there appears to be the 12 drop model. chuck
Is it end loaded? willypeaches
How do I tell which of your youth bats are BPF 1.15? Is this one? Robin
Is this bat double-wall? Don
My son really likes this bat, but unsure on size for him. He is almost 11, 5 foot 3 inches tall, and weighs 93 pounds. He's tall and lanky. What size bat would you recommend? sam
My son is 7 and a 1/2. He is 4'4" and weighs 70lbs. He is strong and very athletic. He has a very hard swing and hits for power. His bat last year was 28in 16oz. Would you recommend the CF5 29in 18oz for him? Bay Bay
Is the new CF5 better than the CF4 ST? bay bay
Cal-Ripken California 2012 requires that a bat must be rated a "BPF 1.15" is this bat legal for this rating? Dawolf
I just got the bat, and it is two ounces overweight. Being a pretty small kid, that matters. How should I go about dealing with it? HomeRunOctopus
Is the size of this barrel considered a big barrel? Nate
Is this bat approved USSSA BPF 1.15 for 2012 Cal Ripken play? Jak
Can you use this bat in cold weather, we will start palying in Feb.? benny
My son is 12.5 yrs old, weighs 95lbs, 63 inches, so he needs 31" 20oz. Does it come in 2 3/4 or 2 5/8 barrel size (big barrel) or only 2 1/4 barrel? zanderman99
My son is 12 and a half years old. He is 5 feet and an inch tall weighs 145 pounds. What size would you recommend for him? rick
You say the DXCFL CF5 -11 is approved by the Little League for 2012 but I can't find it on their approved list. Is this different from the CFL 5? Hopson46
Would you recommend the CF5 or the Voodoo? guy
I was all set to get this bat for my son but then I read the complaints about the sting this bat can cause. My son has a Surge right now and does not have a issue. Is stinging more common on the CF5 than the Easton S1? NB
My son is 12, 4'11" 85# and from what I have been reading is you have to be a stronger kid to use this bat. Is that true? Would the S1 be a better option since people say it is lighter? bb
It says this bat is end loaded. Is that good for a 12 year old 85# or is the S1 better for him since it sounds like it is more balanced? He is not a power hitter and trying to get more distance/pop. J
Will this bat sting more than the S1? b
Do you know the new rules for 12 and under Babe Ruth and is this bat approved for that? tdp
Is this bat approved for Cal Ripken league? I see where the -12 is, but the -11 is not listed as of 2-17-12 Robert
My son loves his CF5 and played in tournament ball. My question is that my son and his friends were playing strike out and now the bat has deep nicks all around the barrel like they may have been hitting rocks. Will this affect the bats performance? Max. V
Does the CF5 youth bat come in a 28 inch 17 oz? momof2gees
I read many of the answers regarding the stamp of approval to play in youth ball for many leagues. We just purchased this bat and it is stamped USSSA 1.15 BPF. Several of the answers state it does not have the USSSA stamp. Is there a different stamp other than the one I described? K
Does this bat have the new USSSA 2012 BPF 1.15 stamp? Jack
Is the CF5 youth a BBCOR? B
Is it approved for Little League? bob
Is this bat suitable for a pitching machine league throwing at 38 mph and using real baseballs? Coach
Does this bat, Demarini Youth CF5 come in a 28 inch? Sasha
My son is 5'3" and 98 lbs. Is the 31" or 32" recommended? He used a 31 inch bat last season, but he seems to be growing rapidly. Lynchpad
Is the DeMarini CF5 Little League approved? Tim
Do you guys have a 30 inch 18 oz DeMarini CF5 youth bat -13? Bobby
Would you recommend this Demarini CF5 or Marrucci Black and why? Ruben
Will this bat be legal in 2013? Mojo
Would I feel the difference in a 31 in. 19 oz. and a 31 in. 20 oz. with a drop weight of -12 and -11? tommygun 22
Is the DXCFL legal for all-star play in Little League Major Baseball (11-12 year old)? On the approved bat list, they list a CFL12 but not a DXCFL? sammy
What is the upgrade from 2012 CF5 to 2013 CF5, and which bat would you recommend between the 2013 & Easton XL1 for youth, overall performance? PK
Does this bat need to be broken in? Maniac Alex
Would you be able to make a CF5 31in 18oz? Because I have a bat that is a 32in 18oz. Trev
I just ordered this bat for my son. However the model number on the approved list for our league is CFL12. Is this the same bat? mcv
Is this bat BBCOR? johnny
Does this bat have the USSSA thumbprint stamp? Cheri
What is a safe temperature range to use this bat at? robin
Is this a good bat for slow pitch softball? I have a 5' 90lb daughter what would be good? I also like the Vexxum and F5 fastpitch bat but is a fastpitch bat ok for slow pitch? Jenny
I am a eleven year old 5'2 106lb and currently using a 32 in Easton Rampage and looking into buying a CF5. Should I stay the same size or move down and will this bat improve the distance because I keep hitting the fence on a 315 foot fence. willie101
My 12 year old daughter is playing fast pitch softball. Is this bat ideal for girls fast pitch softball? Mike
I'm a contact hitter that is looking for a good bat that has good pop and lasts pretty long. I'm going between the CF5 and the Voodoo. Which suits me better? Earls597
I just got this bat and wanna know how many hits it will take to break-in? stephenppp
Is this bat BESR certified? mitcher157
If I'm a power hitter is this bat for me? Cj
Is it a big barrel? j boogy
Will this bat be legal in 2013? Kelly
How many pitches do you need to break in a bat Gibb
Is this bat 1.15 BPF rated? Paul
I just ordered the 2012 youth CF5. Is there a break-in period before the bat is game ready? If so what is the process? Also any suggestions for bat care? Thank you! Rick
Is this a big barrel? erp
Is this bat half and half composite? geurink
How many hits does it take to break in the bat? baseball123
I know that it takes 100 - 200 swings to break in the Cf5, but how long does it usually take for the bat to completely break in (days,weeks,months,etc)? Baseballisawesome
I might get this bat for my son who will probably be 4'8" or 4'9" when I get it. How long should the bat be? Baseballiscool
Is the DeMarini CF5 legal for Cal Ripken 11-12 Year old? COACHT
I know that the 2013 DeMarini CF5 has a lighter feel, is this bat still balanced? Trevor C
Will this bat be allowed for use in Little League in 2013? ANDY
Is the cf5 one of the best demarini to buy? big dog
IS THE CF5 THE BEST DEMARINI? RED BULL
Is the DXCFL for 11 and 12 baseball? REDBULL
Does the CF5 feature the 2012 USSSA stamp for legal play? Tuckdog
Is this a good bat? barbaq
Where can I find replacement gold grip tape for CF5? Trev
Is this bat better than the S3? batfreak
Is it approved for Cal Ripken in 2012? hobes34
Is this bat certified for use in 2013 little league majors division? me
What is the model number on the bat so I can cross check it on the Little League Approved list. BMP
Is this the CF5-CFL13 or CF5-CFL12? I want to purchase the CFL-13. Can you paste me a link to the CFL-13? BP
Will the 2012 DeMarini CF5 be legal next year in 2013 pony league? logan555
Is this better than the DeMarini CF4? flash
Is there 29 inch 16 ounce one? beast
Is this bat good for a power hitter? the beast
Looks like the CF5 is a drop 11. Do they make a 30" 19 oz. or is 31" 20 oz. the smallest bat they make? Jack
Which is better 2012 CF5 or the 2013 CF5? Nickman
My son has a 2012 CF5 31/20. I picked up his teammates 2013 CF5 31/20, and it's noticably lighter. I weighed my sons bat and it weighs approx. 22.25 oz. This is an over 10% difference from the advertised weight. Is this normal? Doug
Is this bat legal for use in Babe Ruth 13-15? CoachJ
Is this ASA aproved? softball girl
My son bought this bat from teammate but has no 1.15 stamp- did they make some of these bats without stamp? Knockout
Does this bat come in a 29" 17 oz? tp
Is it OK to do soft toss with wiffle balls during the winter or will it affect the performance/life of the bat? CarterCharles
What is the difference in terms of performance between this and the 2013 CF5. I've heard that this bat is more enloaded than the 2013. Is this true? batboyman
Is the 2012 CF5 approved for use by Little League in 2013? Wayne
My son is 5'2", about 95 lbs. He makes good contact but tends to have a slower swing. What length and weight would be best? CJ
My son is 12, about 4' 10" and 80 lbs. He has quick hands and a very fast swing, he switch hits, makes good contact usually. He has a 30" Omen but was using a friends 32" CF5 and wants one now, what size should I get for him? BAP
My son is turning 11 and is 5'2" about 125 lbs and I'm trying to decide between the 2012 cf5 or the easton xl1. Any thoughts? TD
My son is 13-years-old and will be playing Dixie Youth baseball. Is this a legal bat for that league? Ada
My son is playing travel ball and is 11 years old. Would this be light enough for him? Homer
How long will this take to break in? Do you have any thoughts or techniques? BombaKing
Do you guys get new shipments of the 2012 models? My size is a 32 inch. Anon
My son is 12 in a few weeks. He weighs about 120 lbs. and is 5'2". He doesn't have amazing bat speed right now, but we are working on that . Would this bat or the Voodoo be better for him? mike
What age would this bat be good for? I have a 12 year old that weighs 90lbs. Rik
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
Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
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Baseball Bats | Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
Material | Composite |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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