DeMarini CF9 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFP
Features
Most-Balanced Bat in the CF9 Lineup
Two-Piece Composite Design
Paraflex Composite Barrel - 22% Stronger Carbon Fibers Compared to Paradox+ Composite
Massive Sweet Spot - Composite is Laid More Consistently Along Barrel to Create More Responsive Barrel
Lightest Swinging DeMarini Bats Ever - Stronger Materials Mean Less Composite Needs to Be Used
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
-10 Length to Weight Ratio
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Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 9 Customer Reviews
Game winning Marshall parent
Pros: Just received bat yesterday in the mail, my daughter is playing in the USSSA National Softball Tournament in Southern California , the bat has a lot of pop we were tied 2-2 last up's and she hit a 3 run homer and won the game . The bat had only been out of the box for 4 hours . Bat was never broke-in
Cons: Not owned long enough
Awesome Juls player
Pros: Amazing grip i love the weight and beautiful style
Cons: Nothing
pop pop pop Iggy Ruiz parent
Pros: Great bat right out the wrapper my daughter loved the balance feeling. other coaches kept using it for hitting practice how well balanced the bat was.
Cons: eventually there's going to be a CF10
bat review T bone parent
Pros: good pop and a nice grip. bat has lots of pop
Cons: durability is ok. hx of breaking or cracking. hoping this bat lasts
Pop and dud. Matt parent
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper. Ball flew out of the park. Great look Was a great bat while it lasted.
Cons: Handle was a bit thicker. Lost pop quickly!!! Used the bad for School ball, summer ball and fall ball. I would say toward the end of summer ball, about 35-40 games, the pop was gone and the bat had a rattle.
De Marini CF9 Jasmine S player
Pros: Ready right out of the plastic, Well designed, Ball flies off the bat!
Cons: Better Graphics!
Best Bat Yet Katy parent
Pros: This bat really helped my daughters batting. She hit around 12 homeruns in one season and she had a lot of hard line drives. She was 5' 3" and 110lbs Her bat was 31" 21oz.
Cons: Only lasted the 2017 spring season. The bat fell flat after that and she wasn't able to use in the fall.
CF9 jk player
Pros: bat has good pop and my daughter really likes how balanced the bat is. also a bonus was that the bat arrived a day ahead of the scheduled day.
Cons: have only had bat about 3 weeks, so no cons.
High school varsity player 5’ 7” 160lbs Gerald Rawlins parent
Pros: Out the box pop bat maybe saw 100 ball before first game. First game pitch she took hit a bases loaded triple. She loves the bat being a home run hitter lets see what this bat does for the rest of the season.
Cons: None yet.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF9 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFP? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Can you get this bat in a -5? Ripper
My daughter has an LXT Plus and I noticed the CF8 and CF9 both in -10 seem more balanced meaning the LXT seems to be a touch more end loaded. Will this be the same in 2017 with these two bats? Can't find a good comparison of the two. thaase
My daughter currently swings a Worth Legit 2014 33/23. She's looking to switch to something with a familiar feel as the Legit. Can you help me reference to the 2017 DeMarini CF9 Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFP? Christi
My daughter is a second year 14U player and has loved the CF6. I searched high and low for them and unfortunately I can no longer find them. She is becoming more of a power hitter but has never hit it over the fence. What would you recommend? She currently swings a 32" 21 oz. happy hitter
Is this bat balanced or end loaded? Jason Lann
Why do all of the 2017 DeMarini softball bats have -17 on them? Surely that doesn't mean they're a drop 17? Kathy
My daughter is 11 years old. What is the difference between the DXCFS and DXCFP? greg
What is the difference between this bat and the hope CF9? Taylor
Does DeMarini make a balanced bat that is a drop 9 or are they all end loaded? sclem10
What is the difference between this bat and the WTDXCFS? My daughter is 12 years old, 5'1" and weighs 101 lbs. Which DeMarini bat would you recommend for her? Kristy
The barrel on the CFP seems shorter and even the diameter seems smaller on this bat compared to the CFS. Is this correct? mike
Can you all re-wrap this bat for a left handed hitter. Like the wrapping on the slapper bat? And if so how much is that to have done? Lrm
My daughter is just now 10, 4 ft 8 in tall and 72 lbs. She now swings a 30 in Worth but we used a friend's CF8 and she can hit it out in the grass now. So we are wanting to buy her a new bat. What is the difference between this one and the WTDXCFS? Which would be better for her and to get the most pop from? She is left handed and I looked at the slapper but not such for distance hitting with it. lrm
What height and age do you recommend a child to use a 31" bat? lrm
My daughter is 5'6.5 and currently has a 32/22 - thinking of increasing her to 33/23? Thoughts? Milo
What does it mean by hot out of the wrapper performance? lanie
What bat length/weight ratio would you suggest for a 15 year old who is 5'2" 105 lbs and an advance club team and high school player? JJ
My daughter is 12 years old 5 foot tall and weighs 80 pounds. She is a contact hitter, is this a good bat for her? What length should she use? Z
My daughter just turned 10 and was using a 30" drop 12. She's 4'9" and weighs 87 lbs. She is a lefty hitter and hits up the middle/opposite field hitter. Would this be a good bat for her? Also, what size would you recommend? ness
We were at Scheels yesterday and the worker there recommended the DeMarini 33 inch for my 12 year old 5 foot 3, 125 pound daughter. Thoughts? Kelly
My daughter is 12, weighs 135 and is 5'. I think her current bat is a bit heavy for her. She is a power hitter. What size would you recommend? JerseyGirl
Daughter is 12 years old, 5' and 165 lbs, would you recommend 32 or 33 in this bat? mkwiecozrek
Can my daughter use this bat in the batting cages for practice or with weighted balls? 33 inch 23 oz. j
My daughter is 10 years old and 4' 9". I've been debating between the 30" and 31" CF9 balance/Insane, but I don't want her to out grow out of it too soon. She currently swings an Axe 31/19. What do you recommend? bryan
My granddaughter is a pitcher. She's 12 years old, weighs 130 and is 5'5". What bat would you recommend for her? Nana
My daughter currently has the Demarini Uprising 31" 19oz bat. She is just not getting the pop off the bat anymore after only a few months so we were looking at the CF9 Insane. Softball travel mom
My daughter is 14 years old, 5' 4", 129 lbs and is a power hitter. She has been out of softball for three years, but wants to try out for high school. Currently swinging her younger sister's CF8 (31-20) and nearly hitting the HS fence. What size and drop do you recommend? ed
My daughter is 5' 5" and 85 lbs. She has a powerful and fast swing. Wanted to know which bat would be best for her. Deb
I have an 8 year old who is 60 lbs 42 inches tall. What bat do you recommend? K B
My daughter is 12 years old, 5"3' and weighs 102 pounds. What size would you recommend? Erik
What does CF9 mean on the bat? Debbie
Most other bats list the certifications present on the bat. Why does this bat not have that list? Wader
My daughter is 16 years old. She is 5'1" and 150 lbs. (1) What sized bat should I order? (2) Also, does the bat have all the required stamps that will make it eligible to be used for varsity games? Sue
Is the outside temperature important when using the bat or do you have to keep it warm when it's cold outside? beast
My 11 year old daughter is 5'4" and 151 pounds, play travel softball. What size bat do you recommend? Marvelous
My daughter is 5"3 140lbs. What bat size do you suggest for her to use? Also, will this bat be allowed for high school players in cali? sam
What is the difference between the 2017 CF9 and the 2018 CFX? dozer
What length bat should my daughter be using if she is 5 feet tall and weighs 103 lbs? Mooch
My daughter is playing on 14U. She is 5'3" tall and 148 lbs. What size bat should she be using? Also which is better the Louisville Slugger Xeno or the DeMarini CF9? She is left handed. Dana
Age 11, Weight 95, what weight bat does she need? Her length of bat is 30. MB
Daughter is 11. About 5'3" 100 lbs. What size bat should she be using. Currently using a 32' considering moving to 33" RJ
My daughter is 5"7" and 125 pounds. What size bat do you recommend? Also other daughter is 12, 5"2" and 85 pounds. What size bat do you recommend? Tina
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.
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