DeMarini Bustos -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXBFP
Features
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-13 Length To Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Approved For Play In ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, & ISF
DX1 Alloy Delivers High KSI Strength Built For Performance
USSSA 1.20 BPF Certification
FRC (Fiber Reinforced Composite) Handle - Eliminates Harsh Feedback & Sting In The Hands
Half & Half Technology - Creates Superior Flex Before Contact For A Burst of Energy
Hybrid Comfort Grip Provides Ultimate Luxury
Colorway: Blue / Orange / Black
Lightweight Design Recommended For Youth Players
Description
The newly re-designed Bustos series is a one-of-a-kind model that offers a light swing weight and a sleek colorway that is perfect for younger players. Designed for long-lasting performance and reliability, the DeMarini Bustos youth fastpitch softball bat is crafted with a DX1 Alloy barrel to deliver high KSI strength for unmatched durability. The two-piece design includes a fiber reinforced composite handle that is attached to the barrel via DeMarini's Half and Half technology. This innovative feature creates superior flex before contact for a burst of energy and further ball flight. To top it off, a lightweight hybrid comfort grip helps reduce sting in the hands while adding an unparalleled luxury. DeMarini: Power to the Players!
This DeMarini Bustos youth fastpitch softball bat (WTDXBFP) features a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, a -13 length to weight ratio, and awesome blue with orange cosmetics. The Bustos is backed by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty and will be approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. Step up to the plate with confidence and buy your DeMarini softball bat today with free shipping right here at JustBats. We're here for you from click to hit!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 11 Customer Reviews
DeMarini Bustos 10U Parent parent
Pros: Super lightweight. My 9 year old daughter can get this bat around much easier than her other bats. Plus, she loves the look (whatever).
Cons: Aluminum barrel doesn't seem to have as much pop as her teammates composite bats. Overall, a great bat otherwise.
Two Bats Tom - Ladies of Auburn Softball Sluggers ( coach
Pros: This bat is fast and has great pop. My daughter just started using two bats - one for faster pitchers that she faces - and this is it. She notes that she does not feel much in her hands - first time I have heard her say that - and that is off a Jugs machine with balls coming in at 48 mph.
Cons: Can't think of any.
Seen two break Chad B coach
Pros: Very good pop and feel. The bat looks great and hits hard.
Cons: I've seen two break of the older models break in half with little use. 2017 model dented up pretty easily.
Good bat for the price Steve coach
Pros: - Good bat with a lot of hitting zone - My daughter has used two of these for years, only changing size as she grew. - 13 good drop ratio for younger youth players
Cons: As they get older/stronger there are better bats. Previous post "seen two break" is a bad review, as he claims that he saw two older ones break and this one dented easily. All bats break eventually... and this bat is geared towards younger players.
softball Kingsport Angles Softball player
Pros: It is the best bat ever!
Cons: none
Great starter bat Erica Lopez parent
Pros: Good pop and light. Great for 8U level
Cons: None yet
Great bat! Jody H. parent
Pros: Great bat for younger players that need something light weight.
Cons: none
Awesome bat Debbie Griffin parent
Pros: This bat has helped my granddaughter with her hitting. She loves it. Also, she can use it for her slowpitch league.
Cons: None
Only used a few times K Parent
Pros: Very light Good pop
Cons: None as of yet
Good Bat Josh Parent
Pros: My baby girl loves this bat, light weight for her and also has good pop.
Cons: None
Just what the doctor ordered Scott Coach
Pros: Light for it’s length, little to no jarring/stinging, ball jumps off the bat, cool graphics, daughter LOVES it.
Cons: None yet
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini Bustos -13 Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXBFP? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
My 12 year old daughter is 5'3" & weighs 87 lbs. What size do you suggest? Pam
My daughter is 8 years old, 50 inches tall and 52 lbs. What size is best for her? junglejim
My daughter is 11 and weighs 100 pounds. She is 52.5 inches tall. What size do you recommend for her? Monica
My daughter is about 50" and weighs about 70 lbs. She has an amazing swing and can hit the ball great. I want to get her a bat, but not sure what would be good for her. Her last bat dented. Want to get a new bat that will last. What do you suggest? marc
My daughter is 9. She is 57" tall, weighs 100 pounds, and is a lefty. What bat do you suggest for her? boltfn
My 9 yr old daughter is 53" tall and 68 lbs. What size bat would you recommend? Do you think the Bustos is a good bat for her in 10U? heat
Is a 32 inch -13 DeMarini Bustos a good bat for my 13 year old daughter? She weighs 119 lbs and is 5'5". EDIE GAMBRELL
Is this a full composite bat? diane
My daughter is 10 years old and has played baseball for the past 4 years. She is 4'10" and weighs 105 lbs. She used a 29"/17 oz size last year for baseball. What bat within the softball DeMarini line-up would you suggest? Susan
Is this legal to use in high school softball NY? Saum
Does the half and half technology on this bat allow you to use it in colder weather? Looking for a good bat to use in colder weather for when my daughter can't use her regular composite bat. MA
My daughter is 8 and has a Easton FS500 29". Her birthday is coming up and she has complained about hand sting, so I have thought about getting her this bat in a 30" so she can grow into it. Her league pitches at 35 mph and she has no problem hitting at 42 in a cage. Maybe the length and extra once will help her hit harder? Just want to know if that's a huge step or would help. poeboy
Do you know what the actual weight of the 2017 Bustos 30/17 is (as opposed to the sticker weight)? BrianTx01
We purchased the 31"18Oz for my 13 year old daughter for cmas. She is 5'2 and weighs 93 lbs...is this the correct size or should I have went with the 32"? She has not used the bat and I have original packaging but she did take the plastic off? Pam
My daughter is 57" tall and weighs 73 lbs. What would y'all recommend? John
Is this bat still ok to use in fastpitch softball? I've seen a few comments that it doesn't hold up to 2018 standards and that is why it is discontinued. I don't want to purchase if my daughter can't use it. Derek Benavidez
My daughter is 7 and weighs 68lbs at 4ft 2in. Last year she used a 29in drop 12. The DeMarini Bustos is lighter. Should I go with a longer bat to keep the weight, I worry about it being to long? Shawn Brown
My daughter is 8 years old, been playing for 4 years. All star, stronger type player. She is 4'7'' and approximately 70 lbs. She has a Combat -14 28'' bat now. All the tables shows she should be swinging a 30'' bat? My 12 year old son just went to a 31''. Could this be true, that she get a 30'' bat? What do you suggest? Chris Smith
My daughter is in 8U softball in GA. They are not allowed to use composite bats. Since this one only has a composite handle would it still be OK to use? Joe
So the Bustos has a composite handle and aluminum barrel making it a two piece? Still learning about these new bat options... Deryk
Fast Pitch Softball bat for Granddaughter She is 10, 4 feet 8 inches and weighs 75. Looking at a hybrid bat to reduce some of the sting she complains about especially in the early season. (NP) Tom Boro
Which bat is better the 2019 or the 2017 DeMarini Bustos? Brian Anderson
My daughter is 5'4" and weights 136. What size bat should I get? sharon
How come I can't pick a size for the bat? Is that because there is no other sizes left? Candice
What year is the bat? Scott Weatherington
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
Approved For | ASA ISA NSA USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Blue Orange |
Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Half and Half |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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