DeMarini Bustos Fastpitch Softball Bat: DXBFP
Features
-13 Length to Weight Ratio
Lightweight Design
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, ISF
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Free Shipping!
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
DX1 Alloy
Fiber Reinforced Composite (FRC) Handle
One-Piece Design
Rotation Index for Even Break-In
Half and Half Technology Makes YOU Stronger
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 35 Customer Reviews
Greek
Pros: This bat will be awesome if it is as good as the 2010 (black) model. DeMarini quality! Great price too.
Cons: It's a DeMarini so there are no cons.
Showtime
Pros: Great pop very light weight my daughter loves it. Only thing that has changed is the color
Cons: None bat is great
coach al
Pros: nice pop right out ofnthe box ,my duaghter went from infield hits to outfield with this bat...added about 10 feet per hit...she is excited and thats what its all about
Cons: non so far... nice pop
softballmania
Pros: its cheap
Cons: horrible bat no pop. I saw a girl with the same bat and it broke in half!!!
bdiodattoooo
Pros: This bat is average. I say it is worth more like $50.00. There is nothing that great about this bat and I recommend spending extra money on a bat like the CF5 or the Xeno.
Cons: I have had to send this bat back 3 times for breaking in the same exact spot every time. it is not worth your money.
Blaze
Pros: This bat is light weight and well balanced.
Cons: This bat has bad vibration and seems dead.Save your money and get a CF-5 or xeno!
3kkidz
Pros: awsome bat.. my daughter is a small 11 yr old, and plays fastpitch.. This bat came in the perfect size for her,and she can hit to the fence just like the bigger girls with her bat.. We love it!
Cons: None so far
Gnarl
Pros: used this bat against eighth grade pitchers (im in sixth) and got the ball to the out field. Made the team! Lucky bat! I even named it!
Cons: my whole team wants to use it!
Anonymous
Pros: good pop. hits to the outfield
Cons: i know 4 people not including myself who have broke this bat in the same spot! Cracked mine in the cages! :(
aufisch
Pros: My daughter loves this bat and has been hitting much further. Several other girls on her team have "adopted" this as their bat of choice because they are knocking them out into the outfield.
Cons: None yet
chris
Pros: Lightweight....good hits with lots of distance on them.
Cons: Practiced with it 2 wks (11 yr old), dented. Sent it back and got a replacement and was dented again the first game used. Recommend spending more money and getting something better as it's been more of a hassle than a good bat.
Anonymous
Pros: My daughter is 8 and using the 30/17 "black" version (last years model I guess). She is pounding the ball and loves this bat!!!
Cons: None yet...:-)
Jim
Pros: This is our second Bustos,used the first for three seasons and its still got plenty of pop.Bought this one for a size increase. Great bat at a great price.
Cons: None that we have seen.
mitchellsl
Pros: I love this bat.
Cons: None.
Pop
Pros: I got this for my 10 year old grandaughter. So far she is hitting a little further than before, and loves the bat.
Cons: Nothing that I can tell.
Julie
Pros: Has alot of pop for a light bat, daughter has put many over the fence with this bat. She loves the flex in it.
Cons: My daughter has broken 2 of these bats in 7 months and they can only be replaced once. One she broke in half at the handle and the other she crushed in the side of it. Not as durable as I'd hoped.
bribri
Pros: Bat speed, bat speed! Great pop! My daughter is 8. She used this bat to hit her first home run. So I figured she was ready for a 29" 19 oz. bat. She was making contact with the new bat just not crushing it, so I had her go back to the 29" 16oz. Bustos. Made a world of difference and started crushing it again.
Cons: None.
TJ
Pros: I bought this bat earlier this year because I am on a tournament team, and everybody loves it!
Cons: NONE.
-cowgirl-
Pros: I like how this bat reduces vibrations.
Cons: For me, the ball didn't go much further.
TonyC
Pros: Great bat if your player is just not strong enough to swing enough to swing a cf-5, xeno, or other heavier high end composite. Has a lot of flex (and i mean a lot!) which really helps to propel the ball when combined with good bat speed.
Cons: None. The handle is composite. If you hit dimple balls in cages, weighted balls, or in cold weather, this bat will eventually stress and break at the flex point. If your don't abuse it, it is very durable.
BEAST
Pros: I loved it, my 7 yr. old daughter took her first swing and ball went flying over my head mind u I'm 5' 10"!
Cons: NONE.
Sam
Pros: I started my first year on the High School varsity softball team Freshmen year, and I was hitting really well with this bat. My hitting really improved.
Cons: Hit a triple and the bat dented in multiple spots.
Darlin
Pros: Its name is darlin ;D
Cons: Nothin at alll!
edzo
Pros: this bat is perfect for my daughter she plays in a league you cant use composite only half/half or alum. she is hittting great cant wait to see what she does during the season
Cons: none yet
Anonymous
Pros: It was a really great bat i had the 2011 and i loved it so much.
Cons: This year (2013) i m in high school and well i hit the ball and the bat craked in half not hte greatest thing to happen in a high school softball game...
Skibo64
Pros: Super fast swing, weighted just right! No sting! Nice light bat for the beginner kid pitch.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.
Mo
Pros:
Cons:
Gus
Pros: I recommend this bat! I got this bat last year (I played slowpitch) but not anymore. Anyways, I got this bat last year, and I say its the best decision I've made! Best bat I've had! I love this bat so much, that I'll always be a Demarini customer! I will continue to buy Demarini bats! Next I'd like to get the Demarini CF5, CF6, or the Vendetta! Keep swinging laddies.
Cons:
2012 Demarini Bustos Tony parent
Pros: Purchased the bat recently and have seen an increase in the pop and drive off the bat for the girls on our 12 u fastpitch team that use it. So far, the bat has been a great purchase at an affordable price.
Cons: None so far.
Dented Louie coach
Pros: When you make solid contact there is a lot of pop.
Cons: This bat dented once we started using the harder 10U balls.
Just got It and I love it GMiller player
Pros: Works really well no matter what age. I'm the youngest on the varsity team and I hit farther than the seniors.
Cons: None so far :)
DeMarini Bustos: DXBFP Fastpitch (LIME GREEN) eBRUNO parent
Pros: GREAT BAT OUT THE WRAPPER!, MY KID IS HITTING WITH MORE CONFIDENCE, AND SWINGING RIGHT THROUGH STRIKE ZONE! *****TIP***** PLEASE DON'T HIT DIMPLE BALLS WITH YOUR HIGH END BATS. HAVE A PRACTICE BAT AND A GAMER.
Cons: NONE! LOVE DEMARINI'S
Great Bat! Number 7 player
Pros: I LOVE my 2013 black Bustos. It is very flexible and has a GREAT pop. I love how it is very lightweight so I can swing fast with it. I've had very good hits with it with my 11/12u travel team. The bat looks good too, the black with neon green.
Cons: Although I LOVE this bat, it has problems. I've had the bat for 8 months, and in the cages the other day it got a 5" crack in the barrel. It is not very durable. For travel ball tourneys in MI, the bat must have a "Meets 1.20 BPF" logo, and although the bat does, it does not have the "needed stamp." It really is just another bat, but is super flexible and lightweight. At least it's not $300.
demarini bustos softball bat kate player
Pros: hits almost over the fence and i got a triple
Cons: none
Rec-ball bat castle parent
Pros: good starter bat for rec ball has good pop. light weight.
Cons: Feel of bat wasnt very good with the fast pitching of travel ball.
Questions and Answers
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How does this bat compare to other alloy bats and other composite bats? My daughters play 10u and I am looking for a light bat with good pop. Cardinal59
how much pop is on this bat? amandaa
My daughter just got the Bustos and we would like to go to the batting cage, is it ok to hit the dippled balls,and is there. a min.temp for this bat, its cold in the fall ball and spring here in Ohio. Whitey
How does this bat compare to the easton rival XXL and the mizuno avalanche? Is this a good bat for high school fastpitch softball? I was really looking for a 19.5 oz bat but will 19 oz still do the job? allie
good slapper model? 2muchriding
witch bat has more pop ,Bustos or the F5 ? softball dad
Is this bat approved for little league softball? RW
Is this bat ok to use in colder weather we have a new 2012 vendetta, but need a bat for colder weather. Thanks billy
Would this be an ok bat for the cold? kristen
So is there a definitive answer as to whether this is approved for little league softball? I would like to get a -13 for my daughter and they seem a bit hard to come by. ajw0805
I see this is a 1.15bpf when most softball bats are 1.20. Due to the 1.15, can this b e used in LL hardball? It has all the required stamps and the 1.15 is what is required for hardball..!! Kelly Be
What is the difference in the 2012 model versus the 2011 model other than the color? Bubba and Sissy's dad
Does this bat need to be broke in after purchase or is it ready to hit in game? Faceman
What does BPF stand for? Spike
Is the bat all composite? If not what material is used? And what is the difference between the bats that are composite and aluminum? Jerry
Is DeMarini making a 2013 model? Noticed on DeMarini website that they did not have the Bustos? Any ideas why? Q
my daugther is ten what leangth do you recommend? mommykleib
My daughter is 8 years old and is 4'5" and weighs 61 lbs. Should I go with a 28" 15 oz. or the 29" 16 oz. bat? SD Dad
My daughter plays JV ball, coach says she can't use this bat b/c of -13. She is in USSSA league, is this correct? softball mommie
My daughter plays in an ASA 10u league. Will this bat be allowed to be used in the 2014 calendar year? Marlon
are you allowed to use this bat in under 60 Degrees? Softball
The bat pictures show the USSSA 1.20 stamp. Why is this not legal in 2014? If the stamp on this bat is not legal for 2014, can you direct me to a picture of the correct stamp for 2014? Mike
Are these the same bats that we're being sold at some walmart stores ? BigTom24
Is this bat certified for high school fastpitch in Kansas? Can't find a list of certified bats. Kotch12
Is this bat certified for high school softball in Texas? cj23105
is that bat suitable for 60 mph fastballs? smithhann56
It's my daughter's first time playing fastpitch softball. Would you recommend this bat for starters? Outcold
How much was this bat brand new Joseph
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 |
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Bat Type | Softball |
Deals | Closeout Bats Bundle and Save |
Length to Weight Ratio | -13 |
Material | Aluminum |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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