DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat: DXCBC
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2 5/8 Inch Barrel Diameter
-3 Length to Weight Ratio
BBCOR Certified - Approved For High School & Collegiate Play
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Reduces Vibration & Redirects More Energy Into Ball
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Low Pro End Cap - Optimizes Weight, Feel, & Compression Throughout Barrel
Two-Piece, Fully Composite Construction
New ParaFlex Composite - 22% Stronger Carbon Fibers With Massive Flex & Mad Pop
RCK Knob - Perfectly Fits Bottom Hand For A Comfortable Grip
Balanced Weight Distribution
Legal For Play In Intermediate (50-70) & Junior League Divisions Of Little League
Description
This DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat: DXCBC features a -3 length to weight ratio, the BBCOR certification for high school and collegiate play. Plus, it is backed by a Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty. Make sure to buy yours today with fast, free shipping right here at JustBats.com. We're here for you from Click to Hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 32 Customer Reviews
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Pros: This is a vaery nice bat that has the biggest sweet spot ever has that nice ring to it when a ball hits the sweet spot. Very light compared to my other bats and very well balanced
Cons: None that I can think of
best bat tree bark player
Pros: this is no joke probably the best bat on the market. i used a drop 3 but it felt like a drop 10 (feels super light). has INSANE pop. it looks soooooo good i almsot didnt want to use it until i saw how much pop it has, then all i wanted to do was use it
Cons: it is really expensive, but then again it is the best bat on the market
Best DeMarini Bat Max Macentosh player
Pros: This bat is by far the best bat DeMarini has made, It has amazing pop, the General feel is great, The durability is fantastic because I've been swinging it all winter and it still feels new. There is no vibration what so ever and it is just overall a great bat.
Cons: The only con I can think of is that it costs $450 but if you are looking for a top tier bat that is worth the money then you've found the right one.
Ok bat Harrison Robins player
Pros: has great feel and looks great for a Demarini bat
Cons: The pop isn't as good as people say. Way too expensive for a bat that doesn't have that good of pop
Lightest Swing Weight BBCOR Bat JMS parent
Pros: Was seeking balanced feeling replacement BBCOR/high school bat for my 15 year old son after Easton recently discontinued his favorite S1 model. This new CF Zen is hands down the most balanced BBCOR bat I have ever felt. Feels much lighter in your hand then -3 rating and has a super balanced swing weight. Like an Easton S1 but with more barrel.
Cons: Smallish knob is not a negative just worth mentioning since it is a little different them most conventional designs. Also not a negative but just be aware that it won't last forever. Have owned previous DeMarini CF composite models and they are good for a few seasons depending on reps and care/conditions.
Great Bat Sam W. parent
Pros: Bought this bat for my 13 yr old son who plays on a Triple A Team. He claims he is now ready to hit for the cycle every game since he has used this bat. We'll see!!!
Cons: Price was a bit steep but that is my only drawback so far.
nice jh other
Pros: lots of pop for a bbcor bat. this bat will cost you some $$$, but you get what you pay for. this is one of the best bbcor bats on the market.
Cons: cost
CF Zen 30/27 Satisfied customer parent
Pros: EXCEPTIONAL BAT!!! Well balanced, insane pop out of wrapper, nice details and graphics. Bat feels good from stance to contact per my son. 13U player
Cons: Nothing as of yet. Low durability rating due to being new so no info on that topic yet. I'm sure it will be satisfactory though.
Wonderful bat Demarini convert parent
Pros: The center of mass on this bat is nearly two inches closer toward the hands when compared to a Marucci Cat 7. Using a diamond kinetics swing tracker, the acceleration and power metrics are both improved by double-digit percentage points. Back-to-back distance off of a tee also shows the CF's advantage over the Cat 7. Especially for someone looking for a balanced bat, this is a great choice. The knob and flare of the handle are also very comfortable. We rated 'pop' as a 3 because, especially for a BBCOR, there is really no discernible difference from bat to bat.
Cons: The elephant in the room....it's over $400. I prefer the grip on an Easton or the Marucci Cat 7 too.
Zen Master Piece Red Rover Over player
Pros: Unmatched materials & design. Best CF to date.
Cons: Price has gotten out of control! Willing to pay this hefty price due to the outstanding quality of this bat.
Almost Contact player
Pros: light balanced, great feel, amazing pop
Cons: rattle noise inside barrel after hitting only 40 balls
Great Bat!! Chris G parent
Pros: Balanced/Good Pop out of wrapper.
Cons: Stock grip way too thin. Do yourself a favor and buy A Marrucci 1,75 mm grip like I did.
CF Zen Cole Barnes player
Pros: Good pop, you don't really feel anything so it is a more flexible bat. The ball jumps when you hit it in the sweet spot
Cons: The ball just dies if you hit it anywhere besides the sweet spot, sweet spot isn't truly as large as they say. Not incredibly balanced compared to bats like the Slugger Prime 617 or COMBAT or Rawlings Velo Models. My bat broke somehow when hit right in the sweet spot and didn't go anywhere, it could've been the weather but it is odd for a $450 bat to do that.
Terrific Bat Roberto Navarro-Ortiz parent
Pros: This bat looks so sick. Better than I expected. Has a great pop. Very balanced. Sounds great. Bought this for my 13 year old son. He is having a great time with it. Can't go wrong with this bat. Highly recommend.
Cons: none
Good bat but broke after a month's use Mitchell Vincent player
Pros: This is a great bat. Very balanced and has nice hit action and pop.
Cons: It broke after only 1 month's use. It cracked and something inside is now rattling around. It does have a 12 month warranty but you really have to jump through hoops to return it with DeMarini. It takes a long time after you return the bat to get a "store credit" and then you have to reorder it and have it shipped. In the mean time you are without a bat that cost $449. Not good in the middle of baseball season.
bats Tripp Noble player
Pros: looks nice
Cons: NO POP. Rings your hands if u dont hit it on sweet spot
ehhh baseball player
Pros: great pop not much vibration
Cons: broke very fast
Almost worth the money Andrew coach
Pros: Great balance and pop. Looks good.
Cons: Cost
Bat is excellent - manufacturer/warranty issue NorCal baseball family parent
Pros: Great feel and solid pop, no vibration into the handle, very balanced swing weight, sounds crisp and sweet spot seems larger than previous CF models.
Cons: My son hit a line drive to left off the end of the bat - ball went to left field and half of the end cap went to 2nd base. Warranty claim was submitted along with follow-up emails and calls, no contact from Demarini in over a month with only a week or two left in my sons high school career since he is a senior. The bat is good, but after the purchase customer service has been unacceptable. To say he is disappointed to not be able to use his bat would be an understatement. With tax included, this has ended-up being almost $500 down the drain. Very upsetting for a parent who is also a player and has been a Demarini supporter for over 20 years.
ttown ttown player
Pros: great pop
Cons: team has went through 2 this season because they crack so fast. also the handle is unconventionally small.
Good bat Lance player
Pros: This bat feels incredibly light and is a very good bat if you are patient.
Cons: When I bought this bat I was very excited to break it out of the box and go swing it. Well I was wrong when I first used it it felt dead and just terrible. As I have swung the bat it has gotten better so we went to multiple bat experts and they all said the same thing. The CF Zen has to be broken in and then it will be good. They also said it is "Cold out of the box" as in the pop will get better as you use it and hit the ball on different parts of the bat. They told us that Easton and Louisville Slugger bats are "hot" and they are ready to go right out of the box with all the pop. So if you are going to buy this bat I suggest you be patient and get lots of work in with the bat before you're season starts.
Greatest bat. working father parent
Pros: amazing pop. cant go wrong with this bat. i got it for my 13 year old son and he loves it and now does work for me around the house:).
Cons: NONE AT ALL
2017 DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat hasbro parent
Pros: Lots of pop.
Cons: Broke after 5 months of use. Same issue as others reported with piece rattling inside.
JUNK TIM SMITH parent
Pros: PERFORMED WELL OUT OF THE BOX, FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS.
Cons: I BELIEVE THE END CAP WAS COMING APART INSIDE THE BARREL. BAT SOUNDED LIKE A BIG BABY RATTLE. PERFORMANCE WENT WAY DOWN. JUST LIKE MY $450.00.
Iffy Bob Baseball player
Pros: It feels awesome. when you hit off the sweet spot you can't even feel you hit it.
Cons: The grip opens up badly so I got a lizzard skin right before something inside the bad atarted ratting. Had to send back. Would never spend so much like this on a bat again.
zeus bat cameron player
Pros: i have a question when you get the demerini do i have to break it in
Cons: nothibg
get the 917 prime Hayden player
Pros: the bat was balance and it felt great when I was not hitting balls
Cons: vibration is horrible pop is alright durability just sucks I suggest you get the prime it is way hotter and has a lot of pop
Garbage Johnny Basball parent
Pros: none
Cons: bat broke inside of 3 months. rattles
Best Pop in the BBCOR Class Jeremy Eison coach
Pros: Pop right out of the wrapper. Huge sweet spot. Looks great. More balanced than the insane. No vibration. Durability seems better than previous non BBCOR zen that I used. My son made the switch to BBCOR and while there are obvious differences in sound and feel, this Zen just further reinforces my love for Demarini.
Cons: Price. But, you get what you pay for. Got this for $100 less thanks to just bats.
Good bat but really expensive AZD parent
Pros: Larger than normal sweet spot and a great balanced feel
Cons: Really expensive and the grip area is smaller than normal diameter, almost requires a lizard skin type grip to increase overall size for hands that would be swinging a 33" length bat for example
Love DeMarini, but not returning broken bats Phil Richardson parent
Pros: Balanced feel, massive sweet spot, good pop, looks great. Lots of jealous teammates.
Cons: developed a rattle in the barrel after only 4 weeks of use. Umpire says we can't use it. Returning to DeMarini for warranty coverage, but unless we want it back after the season ends, had to send it next day air. I coulda really used that $170 next day shipping cost on something else.
1 1 player
Pros: very good "pop" frim the very first hit! great balance and feels light.
Cons: none
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat: DXCBC? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
What's the difference between this bat and DeMarini's other new bat and the cf8? I've been trying to decide which ones a better pick for me. nick
Is the grip nearest to the knob thicker then the CF8? Could you make it so it is like the CF8 grip? baseball101
Does the 2017 DeMarini CF Zen bat need to be broken-in before use? King Muggs
If I buy this bat, but it is too heavy for me and has not been used, can I exchange it for a different size? PurplePeopleEater
Does the CF Insane have a longer barrel than the CF Zen, despite it being end-loaded? tulo
What is the difference between the CF Zen and the Voodoo Balanced? Dave
If I'm 6 ft and weigh 155 pounds and am going into 9th grade, what size should I get? kam
Which has a lighter swing weight, the CF Zen or MAKO BEAST? Chance
Is this basically the same bat as the CF8 from last year? 1down2togo
Should this bat not be used below a certain temperature? Dad
I noticed some of the CF Zens have different knobs then others. Why is that? Jim
What's better in terms of barrel length, the Easton MAKO BEAST or the DeMarini CF Zen? john
Which bat would be better for a power hitter who is 6 feet and 165 pounds? The 2017 DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR Baseball Bat: DXCBC, or the 2017 Marruci CAT 7 Connect BBCOR Baseball Bat: MCBCC7? Jim
Why is it that most people say power hitters prefer one piece bats for the energy transfer? Does this mean a one piece hits the ball better for power? Jacob
Is this bat a drop 3 and is it half and half? Jonathan
Which bat has more pop and balance, the 2017 DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR or the 2017 Louisville Slugger Prime 917 BBCOR? Juan
My son is 6'1" and 160 lbs. What bat size do you recommend? Papo
Do you think this bat is good for an 11 year old that plays middle school baseball and travel baseball? Preston
I am looking between these two bats. My son is 6'2: and 180 lbs and has a exit velo of 91 mph. Should he be looking at a one piece bat or 2 piece composite? Al
Does DeMarini make a 32/27 end loaded bat? I know they make the Insane Balanced but would prefer an end loaded bat as 32/29 is too heavy. mike
Were is the 2017 DeMarini CF Zen (Balanced) BBCOR (-3) bat made? seb
I'm looking to purchase the DeMarini CF Zen. I am 6 ft tall and I prefer to swing a 32 inch balanced bat. Would you recommend this? Daniel P
I'm looking to upgrade from the Rawlings Velo for my son who will be playing high school next year. Would you consider 2017 DeMarini CF Zen to be a huge upgrade? Alan
Is the CF Zen BBCOR bat USSSA stamped? CoachJ
Would you prefer a MAKO Beast BBCOR, a DeMarini CF Zen BBCOR, or Louisville Slugger Prime 917 BBCOR? Which is the most durable, can be most trusted, and has the most pop? Ken Adams
Is DeMarini making both a balanced and end-loaded version of the CF Zen (if so, how do I tell the difference?), or is the CF Insane the end-loaded version? Brenk
I am 13, 6'3" and 160 pounds and I play for a travel team where all of my opponents are older than me. I'm looking for an upgrade from my 2015 Easton XL1. I'm conflicted between getting the 2017 DeMarini CF Zen (BBCOR) or the 2016 DeMarini Vexxum NVS (also BBCOR). Which bat do you recommend, and if neither, which brand/model? Ace
Caomparing the Louisville Slugger Prime 917 to the Zen Balance. What bat is better overall? simon
Is it better to go heavier or lighter when buying this bat, or any bats? Schoep4
Which is a "hotter" bat - the DeMarini Zen or the Easton Beast? pbj
What's the difference between the Voodoo and this? Tye Baseball
Is the DeMarini CF Zen DXCBC end loaded or balanced or is the Insane the end loaded version of the Zen? beast baseball
Does the "Insane" version contain more pop than the balanced CF Zen? Drake
Is this bat USSSA approved? Gabe
Am I allowed to use this bat in USSSA tournaments? Gabe
What is the difference between this bat and the Zero Dark BBCOR model? head24
My son has a 31 inch DeMarini CF6 Paradox Composite that he has loved but now needs to upgrade and I'm looking at the Zen as he is a contact hitter. He has also grown quite a bit in a short time. He is now 5'7" and 178 lbs and should be moved up to a 33" but I'm nervous as he would go from 28 ounces to 30. Should I consider a 32" or is he just to big and does he need to be using a 33"? Tommy Hawk
What size bat would you recommend for a 6'2", 220 lb player? Franco
How do you size a bat for a player's height and weight? My son needs a drop 3 bat. He currently uses a drop 5 32/27. He is 5'11" and weighs 150 lbs. SueM
Is the 2017 Demarini Zen bat better or more in demand than the 2017 Insane? What are pros and cons on both bats? stacey
My son is 5'2" and 90 pounds, but is going to high school next year and must swing a BBCOR. Is this a bat that has a light swing weight? ttroy
Is this USA approved? oisin
I am currently the DH for my 8th grade team. Looking for a new bat. I am 6'2 and 210. If this bat is not for me can you recommend one. Andy
I am 5'3" and 105 pounds. What is the best length? jake
Is this bat a durable bat and is it a light -3? rs44
I'm 5'10.5" and weigh 136 and looking into this bat. I want it to last for a couple years. I play school ball and 13u travel. What length is good for me and is this a good bat for my playing styles? JABC31_13
I am 5'3" and weigh 98 lbs, and I was wondering which size bat I should get. blevan.jarrett
My son is 5'3 and 155 lbs. He is 12 and will be 13 for the upcoming season. Which BBCOR bat do you suggest as it will be his first season playing with this type bat? slugger
I am 5'9 and 3/4", weigh 145 lbs. What bat would be the right fit for me? Mallard
Can I use this bat in high school? Daniel
Do you know when they will release the 2018 model? Handyman
I'm 5'8" tall and weigh 150 lbs, and am 13 years old. What bat should I get? The Zen or Insane? Simba the goat
Which bat is better, this bat or the CAT 7? patrick
How thick is the grip tape on the CF Zen? We replaced the original because it was worn and my son doesn't like the thicker grip tape I put on it. We are wanting to get the same thickness as the original. Mom of 5
I am 5'7" and 155 lbs, what size would you recommend for me? Jhacky18
Do you have to break-in the CF Zen? Isaac
I am 5'5" and 130 pounds. What size do you think I should get? Dinger
I am 5'10" and 125 pounds. What size should I get? Kevin
My son is 5'2'' and 90 pounds and needs a BBCOR for this season. What size do you recommend? Gwynne
I'm 5'10" tall and weigh 160 pounds. What size should I get? yoked
I'm 5'8" and 180 lbs. What bat size would y'all recommend? gio
Is the BBCOR bat standard changing in 2018? Will this bat be eligible for play in BBCOR tournaments and high school in 2018? Bobby
Are you allowed to use a BBCOR bats in the new USA bat rules as a 13 year old? Chase the Great
I'm 5'2, 100 pounds in 14u, what size bat would be good for me? alex
Does the 2017 CF Zen have a lighter swing weight than than the 917 Prime? daniel g
Are these bats legal for high school and USSSA play? jack
Do the CF Zen BBCOR and the CF Insane BBCOR bats have the same sized barrel (not barrel diameter)? johnny 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.
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