DeMarini CF8 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: DXCFY
Features
-11 Length to Weight Ratio
2 3/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Reduces Vibration and Redirects More Energy Into the Ball
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Low Pro End Cap - Optimizes Weight, Feel, and Compression Throughout Barrel
Paradox +Plus Composite - Lighter Swing Weight / Maximum Pop
Two-Piece, Fully Composite Construction
RCK Knob - Perfectly Fits Bottom Hand for a Comfortable Grip
Features USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification
Recommended for Ages 8 and Under
New, Extra-Long Barrel Profile - Massive Sweet Spot
Description
DeMarini has done it again - an insane amount of tech comes together to create their most powerful, lightest-swinging bat - the CF8. Like all of the CF Series designs, this one is a two-piece fully composite model that utilizes the Half & Half technology that helped put DeMarini on the map. But this bat just keeps getting better! In the barrel, you've got their newest Paradox +Plus Composite material. This premier blend of carbon fibers gives you Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance that only continues to improve each swing. The CF Series bats have always been extremely light-swinging, but this year, DeMarini was able to extend the barrel profile for their longest fully-comp sweet spot ever. Another advancement from last year's design lies in the addition of the D-Fusion 2.0 Handle. This upgrade offers a stiffer flex for max energy transfer to the baseball, but it simultaneously reduces any negative vibration - freeing hitters up to swing for the fences every time they step in the box. Anyone who has said "You can't have it all." obviously hasn't swung the DeMarini CF8.
The DeMarini CF8 Junior Big Barrel Baseball Bat: WTDXCFY features a 2 3/4" barrel diameter, -11 length to weight ratio, USSSA BPF 1.15 Certification, and it is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. You can pick yours up today at JustBats.com - where the shipping is always free, and we're here for you from Click To Hit! DeMarini: Power To The Player!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 13 Customer Reviews
Nice pop, a bit heavy Jacob parent
Pros: As far as I know, this is the first year Demarini has had a Junior version of its CF line. I got this bat for an advanced 7.5 year old playing travel ball. He's able to control the bat, and like pretty much any Demarini we've used, its got good pop. The barrel is very long, like the other cf8 models and there's very little vibration. My son says he can feel a little bit of vibration when hit off the end of the bat. This might be the result of the stiffer D-Fusion handle. Compared to his bat last year (the Louisville Slugger Catalyst 27"), he hits the ball much more consistently on a line. I think this may be due to the extended barrel (the Catalyst model he had slopes almost all of the way to the end of the barrel and I've noticed the ball deflects more with more light popups and fouls). I can't really say much on durability yet, since its brand new.
Cons: The main problem with the bat is that its not really a -11. Like so many of the composite bats with extended barrel, the bat (28") weighs in well over the advertised drop - in this case at 19.25oz (I weigh every bat I buy since I've found that the drop is often inaccurate). It seems the manufacturer tries to make up for this by shortening the center of gravity, making it easier to swing. However, some smaller players may have a hard time with just the weight (e.g. dropping the barrel on the swing) Note that I've found this to be true for Mako's and CF6's I've measured as well (though for some reason the CF7 -10 is dead on in its weight to length ratio). I don't know how bat manufacturers get away with this. If you care about accurate weight to length ratios, I've found every Louisville Slugger I've purchased has been pretty accurate, though I definitely like the pop and overall design of the Demarini better.
great bat Dustin parent
Pros: Bought the bat for my boy playing in a 8u travel team the first game with bat hit his first homerun now half the team using the bat . good pop
Cons: two games and grip is black
not happy jason player
Pros: good pop
Cons: used three times and cracked twice
dad paul tubbs parent
Pros: son loves it
Cons: everybody on team wants to use it
Too Heavy Patrick P parent
Pros: Good looking bat. Large sweet spot.
Cons: My bat came in at 18.9 Oz. It is suppose to be a 17 Oz bat. This bat is not as balanced as other bats my son has used. My son is 7.5 years old, 54" tall, he can swing a heavy bat, but this is not well balanced. Not even close to his Easton S3. Disappointed with this purchase.
AWESOME Nathan Pratt coach
Pros: bought this bat for my son and he loves it. it has great pop and should last him a while:
Cons: none
Demarini CF8 Jr Michael B. parent
Pros: great bat with lots of pop.
Cons: After only 2 weeks bat cracked. recommend only using in games. Swing a different bat during BP.
Supernatural Pop 3up3down5startiger parent
Pros: Pop is out of this world
Cons: I kno 5 kids with this including my son.. 3 cracked so far.. Need to think about a one piece design like combat maxum. That's what my son is going back to swinging.. If his New Cf8 doesn't hold up
baseball carl D. parent
Pros: this bat has some great pop . my son has not had any vibration. we use it in 7u coach pitch team . great balance .
Cons: none
Great bat for 4 months Kimberly parent
Pros: My son loved the bat..It had great pop, it looks great, and has a smooth swing, and not much vibration on contact
Cons: The first one only lasted about a month! The second one lasted about 2 months. He took care of his bat, and made sure to rotate it between every pitch...Definitely not worth the $250 for a 9 year old.
Great bat Zachary parent
Pros: Has alout of pop great general feel
Cons: The only con is the durability
Great Bat , bats are always heavier than noted. Blake--DAD coach
Pros: Great balance and pop , it is not end weighted which makes for faster bat speed...very good pop right from the jump. All bats are about 2oz's heavier than noted so that is nothing new, i weigh all my bats also, the grip etc is not included in the weight.
Cons: not sure of durability yet, too new.
Great Bat with pop! Blake parent
Pros: My son hit 3 doubles his first 3 at bats ..9u select...very good pop and light weight.
Cons: None we haven't had any of the other claims of cracking and he has been hitting it a while now plus his team mates...
Questions and Answers
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Do you make a 29" model of this bat? TIC
Can this be used as a softball bat for fastpitch 10U? My daughter needs a composite bat that is lightweight and I can't seem to find one. I bought the Finch one from this site and it is alloy. I didn't even realize. traci
My son is 8yrs old and on a travel ball team. I prefer for him to use a lighter bat(16-17oz) so he can be quick through the zone but he will be playing 9U soon and I don't want him to out grow this bat quickly. Is he too old for this bat, as the age says 8 and under? Would you recommend this bat or say the 2016 Easton Mako 28/16? TJ
Is this bat considered balanced or end loaded? WT
Would this bat be a good bat for 10-U? cp
My son is 4' 2" and weighs 59 lbs. what size would work best Midsouth Storm
My son is 6 years old. Height is 42" and weight is 44 lbs. What size and weight is ideal to his size? JS
Would bat this be good for my son in coach pitch? (he is 4'6" and 69lbs). aces125
My son is 4'2". Is the 27" bat good for him? We are currently swinging a 27", 2 1/4" barrel for rec ball. Moving to travel and was curious if I should go back down to a 26" bat since they are available in big barrels. Ek
My son is starting coach pitch. He is 4' and 52 pounds. What would you recommend for a great bat? Chris
My son plays 8U. He's 4'5" and 70lbs. He swings the bat with little effort and very hard. Which bat and size do you recommend? Sean
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 3/4 |
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Baseball Bats | Coach Pitch Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -11 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF8 |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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