Demarani has come out of nowhere to become a major player in
the baseball bat industry. Founded in 1989 Demarini bats are now in the hands
of over 100 college programs. Demarini focuses on two piece, flex handle bat
designs. The have a very similar philosophy to Easton although Demarini doesn't
mention the flex handle often and finding the handle rating number is no easy
task. I'd assume the majority of their handles would be around a 75 rating. One
complaint about their bats is the small diameter of the knob; some players
complain they feel the bat is going to slide through their grip. Demarini
Voodoo One
In 2009 Demarini is touting their "pitch black"
composite technology claiming it is stronger than competing composite
technologies. Here's what they're offering:
100% Composite: Demarini
Voodoo One
o CF3 Black (or special edition White) - 100% composite, two
piece bat with double walls and "pitch black" technology. Solid
competition to the Easton Stealth IMX (and why not since it's a similar
design). When push comes to shove I take the Stealth IMX. Stealth is the leader
in composite bats and I'd stick with a proven commodity at the top of the price
range.Demarini Voodoo One
Hybrid (composite handle/alloy barrel):
o Voodoo Black - composite handle, alloy barrel two piece
bat with a flex handle. Now we're talking. This is a quality bat with a
Demarini Voodoo Oneproven reputation at a reasonable price. Blows away the
Louisville H2 Hybrid, which is also a composite/alloy bat but costs $70 more
(for the adult -3 version).
o Vendetta - composite "rails" handle (we'll talk
about this), alloy barrel two piece bat with a flex handle. So what the heck is
"rails technology"?Demarini Voodoo One Well they say this:
"Rails Re-Enforced Frame for perimeter strength and stiffness combined
with Flexible Handle Interior provides reduced vibration zones." This is
one odd looking bat. The handle is not round. Not the best hybrid option.
Demarini Voodoo One
o Vexxum - composite handle and alloy barrel with a flex
handle. Demarini Voodoo OneThis is a quality hybrid option at the lower end of
the price range. Excellent option for the younger player.
Demarini is a player in the industry and a leader at both
the top and bottom price range. Except for the new Vendetta you can't go wrong
with a Demarini bat.
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