DeMarini CF9 Slapper Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFA
Features
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-10 Length to Weight Ratio
2 1/4 Inch Barrel Diameter
Extended 14 Inch Barrel Length
Approved for Play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF
Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
Grip Tape Oriented to Maximize Feel/Comfort for Lefty Hitters
Hot Out of the Wrapper Performance
Lower MOI than DXCFP
Two-Piece Composite Design
D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology - Eliminates Vibrations and Redirects Energy to the Barrel
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
Description
The leader in fastpitch is back and better than ever. Not only does it feature a new number but DeMarini has improved the most popular model in its class and continues to lead the pack with its advanced features. The DeMarini CF9 Slapper Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFA is perfect for those left handed, speedy slap hitters. In comparison to the DXCFP -10 model, the Slapper features a lower MOI and an extended 14" barrel for maximum plate coverage and better barrel manipulation. In addition, it will also feature a unique grip tape orientation to maximize comfort and feel for lefty hitters and will decrease the chances of the grip bunching or ripping in comparison to the 'normal' orientation. However, don't believe for a second that you must only slap with the DECFA. When you don't want to slap, this bat acts as a lighter swinging -10 with enough mass and pop to give contact hitters an advantage when driving the ball into the gaps. Like all other CF9 models, the Slapper comes with the brand-new Paraflex Composite Barrel which offers 22% stronger carbon fibers compared to the Paradox+ Composite on last years model. This makes for less composite material needed allowing for the lightest swinging DeMarini bat ever! Additionally, it allows the composite material to lay more consistently creating a more responsive barrel, a massive sweet spot, and hot out of the wrapper performance. The D-Fusion 2.0 Handle Technology is back with a vengeance and still eliminates vibration on off-center hits while redirecting more energy into the barrel. With a two-piece composite design, a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, and a -10 length to weight ratio, the DXCFA will be approved for play in ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA, and ISF. The DeMarini CF9 Slapper Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFA is also covered by a full twelve (12) month manufacturer's warranty. DeMarini: For the gamers! Get yours today with Free Shipping!
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 8 Customer Reviews
Excellent bat for a lefty Dr. Vince Petrelli parent
Pros: Great balance, broader barrel with a more forgiving sweet spot, more control at the hands for last minute adjustments to the pitch vs an end-loaded bat. Our 13 y.o. daughter loves it. Great for slapping, but has plenty of pop to let loose and drive the ball. Definitely an advantage with the grip wrapped left handed for better control. Highly recommended for lefties who are slap/contact hitters or are looking for high OBP.
Cons: None so far
amazing Lucas Thompson coach
Pros: the pop straight out of the wrapper is amazing
Cons: none
awesome keith coach
Pros: one of my 12 year old swung it the other night got her first out of the park grand slam
Cons: none
Awesome bat. Sarah Heritage Parent
Pros: Great pop once my daughter adjusted to the added weight of the new bat. Looks nice.
Cons: None at this time. She has only had the bat 2 weeks
I was hopping it was like my cf9 Moorea Player
Pros: Lot lighter bat
Cons: I wished it had more weight at the nd of bat
Amazing Larry Allman Parent
Pros: Everything about this bat is phenomenal! Daughter was dropping bombs out of the wrapper!
Cons: None
Terrible Leigha Angeldorf Player
Pros: Nothing
Cons: There was no good part really about this bat I am a strong softball player and hits a lot of homer runs but with this bat it barley went to the out field I tried everything a weight thing at the bottom it did not work this is a Realistic review of this bat please take this review for granted and DO NOT BUy this I would recommen the Louisville slugger It is the best
Daughter loves it!! Randy Parent
Pros: Daughter is a slapper and loves this bat. Likes the weight and balance.
Cons: None
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the DeMarini CF9 Slapper Fastpitch Softball Bat: WTDXCFA? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Do they make a 30" version? Based on my daughter's height/weight I am worried the 31" will be too much for her. Cindy
What is the difference between the CF8 Slapper bat and the CF9 Slapper bat? Greg
Can a girl that is a power hitter achieve the same results using the CF9 Slapper as she would using the CF9 WTDXCFP? SBDaddio
Can a left-handed batter use this bat the same as the slapper? tt baseball
Does this bat need to be broken in? if so how long? Coach Y
Hi are there any differences between the 16, 17 and 18 slapper bats? Are there other slapper bats recommended? My daughter is a left handed slapper and has the 16 model and loves it. Jesse
Is this a one piece bat? Also what is a slapper bat? Can a right hander use this bat? jojo
Could you please tell me if these bats are ASA certified stamp (ASA 2000 or ASA 2004 for Fast Pitch) or the ISF certified stamp note that beginning in 2015 only the ISF 2005 'plate stamp'? Also do you ship to New Zealand. Lidi
My daughter is 5'4", 118 lbs and she has the CF7 (32/22) bat now for hitting and slapping. She has been using this bat for 2 years now. Should I move her up to the CF9 (33/23)? She is a power hitter and pretty good at slapping. Tony
Looking at this bat for my daughter. I need a 33"/23 oz (-10) size. Is this bat end-loaded? Jennifer
My daughter is a lefty and likes to slap but also likes to drive the ball. Is this a good combo bat? CHRIS INGRAM
I haven't found many reviews on this bat. I have however found many reviews on the DeMarini CF8-10 DXCFA "Slapper". How does this bat compare to the CF8 -10 DXCFA Slapper? Chris
Does this bat come in -13? Jess
Would this bat be a good one to use even though I'm not a slap hitter. I'm a power hitter so I wouldn't know if this is the bat to choose. High School softball
Is the 2017 DeMarini CF9 Slapper Fastpitch Softball Bat available in a 31'/21 oz? Lex
What is the ideal bat size for a girl that is 60 in tall and weighs 120 lbs? 10
Is this bat USSSA certified? Pat
Comparison between 2017 and the 2018 Slapper bats? Dave
My daughter is 10 Yrs, 4'10 and weighs 125 lbs. Is this bat too big for her? Gabrielle Sagala
My daughter is 5'5 150lbs, swing 33 -10 now with no problems. Reviews state the CF9 Slapper is a lighter swing. Should I buy the 33 -10 or go 34? Morgan Vito
Can you use it in Ohio High School girls softball? Mike Cotsamire
I'm looking for a slap bat for my daughter who is almost 5' and only 80lbs? Dan
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 USSSA |
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Barrel Diameter | 2 1/4 |
Bat Construction | Two-Piece |
Bat Type | Softball |
Color | Blue Purple |
Deals | Closeout Bats Personalization Eligible Bundle and Save |
Hitting Style | Slap Hitter |
Length to Weight Ratio | -10 |
Material | Composite |
Series | CF9 |
Softball Bats | Fastpitch |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | DeMarini |
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