DeMarini Pro Maple Wood Composite Bat BBCOR Baseball Bat: S243
Features
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
Two-Piece Wood/Composite Hybrid Design
Composite Handle for Better Durability
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Maple Wood Barrel
Wood Like Feel for Higher Performance
BBCOR Certified - Approved for H.S. and Collegiate Play
Turning Model: 243
Slightly End-Loaded Feel
2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 13 Customer Reviews
isacc
Pros: best bat i`ve ever hit with beside the cf5 both bats are great if you looking for a pop this is the bat you want.
Cons:
Lombardi
Pros: Just purchased this bat for my 14 yr old son (high school freshman). He loves the bat, great feel and pop when ball comes off it.
Cons: None.
the great bambina (given by USSSA umpires
Pros: the day I bought my 11 year old daughter this 31inch 28oz bat she hit the top of 225ft fence at her 11u baseball game the next day she had two homeruns over the fence at her little league major baseball game, talk about a Hot bat she loves it....she usually uses a cf5 and loves it too thanks Demarini for putting out great bats
Cons: none so far
Nick
Pros: Bat feels and hits great. The bat is built extremely well and the end loading is not to bad. I want to give this bat a 5 star rating, but reading the cons below will explain why I am not able to do so.
Cons: Check where you play before dumping a lot of money in this bat because it most likely will NOT be allowed. We played in 3 "wood" bat tournaments this summer and 2 of them did not allow this bat to be used.
a art player
Pros: Ball comes off the bat well. Has a good warranty on the bat. Would recommend the other high school baseball players. No other bat like this with the composite handle.
Cons: Make sure the wood bat tournaments you play in allow it. Sometimes umps may question it because of the way it looks.
mixed feelings Robb player
Pros: The bat is very durable. The composite materials at the handle and neck will not cause the bat to break or split from inside pitches. the grip on the handle has great feel, look, and durability.
Cons: I swung this bat with two other all maple wood bats during live batting practice. After swinging this bat during live batting practice the baseballs feel soft coming off the bat. Due to that feeling I feel that the ball wasnt going as hard or as far as my other all maple wood bats.
horrible bat tyler player
Pros: Had good pop.
Cons: The knob broke off on my second at bat. so i thought it was just a faulty bat, so i sent it in and got a new one. but the same thing happened, again so i just ended up getting a maurcci, and it was a 10x better bat
So so bat Lou player
Pros: SO I ordered this bat and was hype about getting it, and right away it looked great. First at bat got a hit, but threw it and came back and it was dinged all over the place like ridiculously dinged. Pop is not what is raved about, it's so so.
Cons: Have to hit it on a very specific part of the barrel to hit it very well, and gets chipped ode easy
Outstanding wood/composite bat Santiago G player
Pros: This bat has an amazing feel to it with only a slight end load still giving you the ability to get the bat through the zone quickly. I am currently using it in my season for highschool and in one of my games I hit a 395ft bomb. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BAT.
Cons: none
Well DONE! Jeff parent
Pros: This bat is amazing, all around just love this bat... The feel is great, feels like a regular BBCOR but the sweet spot is like a real wood bad. Perfect for getting me ready for wood bats only next year. Review is written my my son who is 14 playing 15u baseball and Varsity for his HS as a Freshman.
Cons: None as of yet
awesome Bobby player
Pros: ive had this bat going on 3 years! it has endured so many pitches. last year i got my team mates to try it and it has become THE team bat. we now lead the league in HRs. next month i will be purchasing this bat again. it also served me well in the MSBL World Series in the last 2 years.
Cons: NONE!!
WOW Riley player
Pros: Broke 2 Bats in my first month, got this and it lasted the year. Never felt a ball come off the barrel of a wood bat so clean every time. Our team ended up getting one after seeing how much I loved it. EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON OUR TEAM TOOK BP IN PRACTICE AND BEFORE EVERY GAME WITH THIS BAT AND IT STILL HAD TONS OF POP AT THE END OF THE YEAR! If that doesn't convince you to buy this bat, I'm not sure what will.
Cons: Grips aren't the best, come loose, but you can always re-grip your bat for cheap and your grip shouldn't affect how well you hit the ball.
Amazing bat Darren B. player
Pros: entire team used bat 3 yrs in a row. just recently something inside it broke but, it still hits balls just fine.
Cons: uhhhhhhhhh...it's $200. It's well worth it though. hope they don't catch on and raise the price.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Pro Maple Wood Composite Bat BBCOR Baseball Bat: S243? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Will there be a 32 inch model? 5 hole hitter
Is this bat approved for wood bat leagues and tournaments? We are able to use wood composites, but I think this is aimed more towards BBCOR leagues. AJ
How large is the barrel? Cole
I was able to use the other DeMarini composite wood bats in my league last year, and the rules are the same. Is this bat different from the other ones, or do you think it will be okay? brian
Can I use this bat for high school ball? Ricky b
Can I get a black barrel? brandon
Is this bat legal for JUCO College wood bat leagues? Ty
The S243 Adult, what is the difference between this bat and the other DeMarini maple wood composite besides the cost? Dahni
Can it be used as a legal wood high school bat in New Mexico? dj go
I'm considering buying either the S243 or the DeMarini D271. Do these two bats have different amounts of pop or are the handles just different? Is one better than the other DeMarini wood bats? Hibber
I play in Pony League with 13 and 14 year old players. Is this bat legal? Mark
Is the whole bat composite or just the handle? baseballboy
Is this bat legal for American Legion baseball play? Bigz
What size would be good for a 12 year old that is 5'8" 170 lbs.? zbob
Is this bat for more of your standard contact hitter or power hitter? DiamondLife
Would this bat be good for me, or would the DX243 be better? geraldo
What bat would you suggest for a 6'1'' 155 lb. 14 year old? wats
I'm a power hitter and I am stuck between this bat and the 2014 DeMarini Vexxum NVS. Which would you prefer for me and is there any other bats that you think will do the job? Nelly
What is the handle thickness? Joe
Are they ever going to make different colors for this bat? reed2h
When are the 33" bats coming in for this model? Tom
Will this bat perform like a metal BBCOR bat? TAZ
Does DeMarini still make this bat? strifl
Is this bat legal for class "A" high school baseball leagues? AJS
Is this bat approved for any MLB minor leagues? LO'LPREZ
What is the weight of the 32" S243? money
What weight is the 31"? creed
Can I get this bat without the grip on it? J-rod
I'm 16, 5'9", and weigh 175 lbs. What size would you recommend? ab1808
Which has a bigger sweet spot, the s243 or the DX243 Steve
Is this bat well balanced? george
It says that this bat is approved for high school play, but some of the reviews say it was not allowed. Am I missing something or should I have ordered my son something different? Peter
Just bought this beauty last week. Would I need to break this in somehow or is it ready out of the wrapper ? Dipper
Is the handle thick or is it skinny like the DeMarini Voodoo? murph
What is the difference with this bat and the DX 243 DeMarini? How long is the sweet spot on the barrel compared to Baum? smaier6
With the S243 will the player need to have the label up or down so when the ball hits the bat it will hit the strongest part of the grain? smaier6
Are these legal in NWAC Junior College ball? steve
Is this bat legal for Grand Slam wood bat only tournaments? tom
I am from mass. Please tell me if this S243 is legal according to MIAA standards. Also, more specifically is it legal accordering to the Bay State Conferance regulations. In addition, is this bat conform to NCAA standards? Thank you. Alex Baseball
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 5/8 |
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Baseball Bats | BBCOR Wood Baseball |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Color | Black |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 3 |
Material | Half and Half Wood |
Vendor | DeMarini |
Wood Type | Maple |
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