DeMarini WTDXCFH13 CF5 Hope Limited Edition Fastpitch Softball Bat - New for 2013

SKU: WTDXCFH13

$219.88 $349.95
DeMarini 2013

Dedication to Performance.

For those who long for the extra BP sessions, the first to practice, the last to leave. DeMarini's new 2013 bats are designed for you. DeMarini's R&D department aren't the geeks in lab coats, but the hardcore, mad scientists who still love to jack 500 foot bombs.  DeMarini has spent the last 12 months designing their new line of bats. They have emerged from their labs revealing the new TR3 F.L.O. Composite and the X10 Alloy.

Since every hitter is different, DeMarini has designed a line of bats with something for everyone. Whether you're looking to go yard or seeking the gap, DeMarini has a bat for each purpose. Balanced or end-loaded, composite or alloy, check out their new line and see exactly what an insane dedication to performance produces.

DeMarini WTDXCFH13 CF5 Hope Limited Edition Fastpitch Softball Bat - New for 2013

There's no better scepter to guard the throne with than the CF5 fast pitch. The bat that elite players lobes, the -10 and -11 has the optimal balance to take cuts all day long. With a perfect swing weight, it's no wonder the CF5 wears the crown of our most popular fastpitch model. With a new TR3 F.L.O. composite barrel and handle, they're more balanced than ever so you can drop countless bombs on drops and rises alike. Long live you, the queen of the diamond.

TR3 F.L.O Composite.

The new TR3 F.L.O (Fused Layer Optimized) Composite is a cutting edge formation of the TR3 Composite. This naturally chaotic, random fusing of carbon fibers creates a more compact carbon which enables the design to be stronger and lighter than ever before. This stonger design allows the weight to be distributed evenly throughout the bat. A more balanced bat produces faster bat speeds so you can generate even more power. Chaotic design, chaotic speed, chaotic power - unleash total anarchy.

Get over the fence in half the time.

DeMarini's Half + Half construction, the revolutionary two-piece hitting system, silences on feedback on off-center hits and creates the largest, most responsive sweet spot by flexing before impact and re-coiling with a burst of ball-launching energy.

As if it needed an exclamation point.

Developed for exclusive use with DeMarini composite barrels, the Clutch End-Cap returns impact energy straight to the barrel.


Specs:
  • New TR3 F.L.O Composite design
  • Double wall
  • Full composite
  • Half+Half design
  • Clutch End Cap
  • ASA Certified
  • USSSA 1.20 BPF Approved for play in 2013
  • 2 1/4" Barrel
  • -10oz Length to Weight Ratio
  • WTDXCFH13


  • Sizing Guide
Bat Size Guide-Help Selecting Baseball and Fastpitch Bat Size
  • The bat size that best fits you will be one that is comfortable, easy to swing and allows you to produce the greatest bat speed and power.
  • To obtain your optimum bat  select a bat that is not too long/heavy or too short/light.
  • A bat too short won't provide maximum power or barrel length, while a bat too long will be too difficult to handle and will also slow bat speed reducing power.
  • First begin with selecting a length. If possible use the previous bat you swung to help establish a length. For example if you used a 30 in bat and now feel that you are ready to move on to a larger bat a 31 in could be the next step.
  • You can also use the chart below for the average bat lengths based on your height, weight and age.
  • The chart below is just a guide as each player's strength and bat speed differ.
  • While the chart below was primariy designed for baseball, we have found it works fairly well for fastpitch bat sizing too. For fasptitch, however, refer to only the player height and discregard the player weight. Also, see notes at the bottom for additional notes on fastpitch bat sizing.
  • Need help selecting the proper bat size? Give us a call @ 888-854-2287.
Bat Sizing Chart

Selecting The Appropriate Bat Weight
  • The bat weight is equally as important as the length in selecting  the optimum bat size.
  • Bat weight differs greatly depending on the age range and is usually referred to as the "drop" when associated with the length and weight.
  • The drop is the difference between the length of the bat and the weight of the bat. For example if a bat is 30 in. long and weighs 20 oz. then the drop is 10. The larger the drop, the lighter the bat.
  • The average bat drop can best be broken down by age range.
Youth Bats (21/4 Inch barrel diameter)
  • Average - drop 12
  • Power Hitter - drop 10
Senior League "Big Barrel" Bats (25/8 to 23/4 Inch barrel Diameter)
  • For ages 12 and under, drop 10 is the average
  • Over age 12  range from -10oz to -5oz depending on the players strength and bat speed. 
  • *Check with your local league or organization to find out if there are any restrictions on barrel diameter or bat weight.
High School/College Bats
  • All high school or college bats are drop 3
  • Freshmen/Sophmore High School players: 31 and 32 ich are the most popular
  • Junior/Senior in High School players: 32 and 33 inch are the most popular
  • College Players:  33 is the most popular size.
Fastpitch Softball Bats
  • Age 13 and under, average drop - 11oz or 12oz.
  • Age 14 to 16, drop 10
  • Age 16 and up, Drop 8oz to 10oz. Drop 10 is still the most popular drop, but some  power hitters prefer a drop 9.
*Bat Weight is also a preference. There are some over 14 players that prefer and use lighter bats. This can vary depending on their strength or type of hitter they are (power vs slap hitter).