DeMarini CF7 Hope Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXCFH
Features
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
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Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Paradox Composite for a Bigger, More Responsive Sweet Spot
Two-Piece Composite Design
12 Inch Barrel
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 7 Customer Reviews
Pros:
Cons:
Pros: It does not hurt your hands You don't need gloves Has a shock/vibration so it feels great
Cons: None
Pros: My kid is 12U, She just got two triples over this this July 4th weekend PONY NJ State Championship. she got this new bat on 6/25. her previous bat was CF6 hope.
Cons: none
Pros: Great balance and great pop!
Cons: None as of yet. My daughter loves it!
Pros: amazing feel, felt like the bat was already broken in after the first swing. can easily see it increased the distance and power of my hits.
Cons: none
Pros: My daughter has had both the CF5 and CF6 models in previous generations, and they have both performed very well. We felt like the CF6 wasn't a huge upgrade over the CF5. However, we feel like this bat (CF7, -10, 31/21) is taking the pop to a whole different level. The first thing you notice is that the ball sounds completely different coming off of this bat, and when good contact is made, the sound is very noticeable. I believe the reflex action on this one is different as well. I know my daughter is growing up and all, but I don't think her bat speed is that much different; so I'm attributing a lot of the gain to the bat.
Cons: None so far. If there are any, I'll report.
Pros: Having been a loyal DeMarini customer, my daughter opted for the CF-7 (33/23, -10) when her previous DeMarini bat lost it's zing. She really liked the feel of it, the look of it, and the non-vibration handle.
Cons: We took the time to break it in before her first tournament (a good 200 or so hits into the net, using it at lessons, twisting it 1/4 turn each time). After about 3 weeks of use we went to our tournament and during warm ups - the bat breaks in half! Being a weekend, obviously we couldn't replace it right away, but Demarini did replace it. It took about 2 weeks as I believe they were on backorder at the time. Fast forward several months, bringing the bat inside during the winter to protect it from the cold, but now that spring is here, I noticed that the bat just doesn't seem to have any pop at all. It sounded "dead". I had someone at our training facility check it out and they said the same thing - it just doesn't feel right, doesn't have any pop. Needless to say, DeMarini will only replace a bat one time, so I didn't even bother to call them. So, needing a new bat after 11 months, we have changed brands - just not happy with the DeMarini bats any more.
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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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