DEMARINI SPRYTE REVIEW

AT A GLANCE

The DeMarini Spryte is a bat primarily for Youth & Rec League hitters who need an easier swing, a softer feel, and more help making consistent contact. This is not a power bat. It is a two-piece composite built around a lighter swing weight for better bat swing speed, better bat control in the hitting zone, and a more forgiving feel for younger players. DeMarini describes it as a bat with a softer, hotter, more responsive feel for younger players. Also, the DeMarini Spryte, with its -12 drop, could be a good choice for older, smaller Slap Hitters.

• It’s -12 drop helps Youth & Rec League players generate good bat swing speed

• Enables Youth & Rec League hitters to better adjust swing plane to pitch level

• Two-piece composite construction gives it a softer feel than a basic one-piece alloy bat

• Uses D-Lite Composite Handle & Big D End Cap to reduce “sting” and improve vibration comfort

• Better choice for developing hitters than for stronger hitters

• Best fit for Youth & Rec League, however, older, smaller Slap Hitters could find the SeMarini Spryte to be a good choice

The DeMarini Spryte is not built for brute-force power It is built for easy contact and manageable pop. Younger hitters who can’t fully control a heavier bat should get better overall results with the Spryte because they have a better chance of getting the barrel through the zone on time. That usually matters more than chasing a more expensive or more demanding bat. The Paradox Composite Barrel is described as softer and more responsive, which fits that kind of hitter.

Power & Exit Velocity

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Youth & Rec League hitters who need to generate good bat swing speed and need a lighter swing to better control the bat in the hitting zone. The DeMarini Spryte also benefits developing hitters who frequently hit off-center pitches, enabling them to hit more balls hard. Finally, for older but smaller hitters, the Spryte could be a good choice for Slap Hitter, giving them better control to place the ball.

Swing Weight & Feel

Sweet Spot & Forgiveness

The DeMarini Spryte is a two-piece composite bat with a very large sweet spot, giving young players better results on slightly off-center hits. While these developing players work on swing mechanics, this large, forgiving sweet spot helps to improve hitter confidence and plate aggressiveness. This design is meant to help younger players turn more swings into playable contact and stay confident even when contact is not perfect.

Break-in & Durability

The DeMarini Spryte is a two-piece composite bat that needs approximately 2+ batting practices (about 50-100 swings, rotating the barrel 1/4 turn after every hit). After break-in work, hitters:

Durability reviews on the DeMarini Spryte are mostly positive as hitters using this bat tend to be younger, smaller players.

• Will have better feel

• Who suffer from “stinging hands” will have more confidence and swing more aggressively

• Will have a smoother overall hitting experienceo

The DeMarini Spryte is not ideal for Power Hitters who want good exit velocity when they have good contact. They will overpower this light-swinging bat with squared up balls ending up with hits that are weaker than expected.

FINAL VERDICT

The DeMarini Spryte is a good bat for a younger, developing hitter who needs the bat to be easier to swing/control, softer on contact, and more confidence-building than a basic starter bat. If the hitter is still fighting heavier bats, the Spryte makes sense. If the hitter is already strong and can generate good bat swing speed with a heavier bat, this is probably a bat that is too light for her swing.

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BOTTOM LINE

Specifications

• Construction: Two-piece Composite

• Swing Weight: Balanced (Ultra-light)

• Length Options: 29“: 30”, 31”, 32”, 33”

• Drop Options: -12

• Handle Feel: Soft Grip

• Certifications: NCAA, NHFS, USSSA, USA/ASA

Price vs. Value

At a Price (MSRP) of $249.95 the DeMarini Spryte makes sense only if you fit the hitter profile.

You ARE paying for:

• A light-swinging bat that helps Youth & Rec League hitters generate good bat swing speed AND better bat control in the hitting zone

• A large, forgiving sweet spot that helps young, developing players hit more balls hard

• Excellent vibration control, reducing/eliminating “stinging hands”

• Composite performance that results in harder hits

You ARE NOT paying for:

• Direct energy transfer from the hitter to the ball

• A power bat to drive the ball to the fence

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Stronger hitters will overpower this light-swinging bat, resulting in more balls pulled foul and hard hit balls will have less exit velocity, not more..

The DeMarini Spryte, with its -12 drop, is one of the easiest bats to swing and control. That makes it ideal for young, developing hitters. When smaller, young players generate good bat swing speed, and they are able to make better contact more often, they are able to focus on good hitting mechnics. And they will have more fun!

The Spryte uses DeMarini’s D-Lite Composite Handle which, along with its Big D End Cap, provides excellent vibration control. This is very important for new, young players who might get discouraged if contact often results in “stinging hands”.

This is one of the better reasons to consider the DeMarini Spryte over other Youth & Rec League Fastpitch softball bats.

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