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FASTPITCH SOFTBALL BAT REVIEWS
POWER & EXIT VELOCITY
CF: Has a long reputation as a great performing Fastpitch Softball Bat. Its two-piece, balanced construction (-10, -11, -12 drops) allows CONTACT HITTERS and SLAP HITTERS to efficiently transfer their natural strength to generate POWER to the ball. And the DeMarini CF’s responsive Paraflex+ Composite Barrel’s “trampoline effect” can result in outstanding EXIT VELOCITY, especially if the hitter is strong.
LXT: Has been a long-time favorite Fastpitch Softball Bat of Travel, High School and College players who use this two-apiece, exceptionally well-balanced bat (-10, -11, -12 drops) that use a quick BAT SWING to generate its EXIT VELOCITY.
Winner: DeMarini CF
BAT SWING and CONTROL
CF: Exceptionally balanced construction (-10, -11, -12 drops) swings light, enabling true CONTACT HITTERS and SLAP HITTERS to not only generate great BAT SWING SPEED, its light feel makes it easier to CONTROL in the hitting zone, enhancing the hitter’s ability to adjust their swing mid-pitch.
LXT: Its balance enables Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters with quick hands to CONTROL the barrel in the hitting zone, improving their ability to make mid-pitch adjustments.
Winner: DeMarini CF
SWEET SPOT & MIS-HITS
CF: Its Paraflex+ Composite Barrel has a large, forgiving SWEET SPOT minimizing MIS-HITS, enabling Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters to hit off-center pitches hard or placing slap swings with CONTROL.
LXT: Its PBF composite barrel technology has long been known for its larger, more forgiving SWEET SPOT.
Winner: TIE
FEEL & VIBRATION CONTROL
CF: Fastpitch softball bat handle-too-barrel connection creates a “soft feel” and helps to reduce “sting” on MIS-HITS providing very good VIBRATION CONTROL.
LXT: VCX2 connection does a great job of killing “sting” of mis-hit pitches and in cold weather.
WINNER: Louisville Slugger LXT
BREAK-IN PERIOD
CF: Does not reguire a BREAK-IN PERIOD - it’s “hot” out of wrapper.
LXT: Comes ready to play, requiring little to no break-in period.
Winner: TIE
DURABILITY & BAT FATIGUE
CF: Has 82% Positive Reviews with a strong reputation for its DURABILITY and long performance - 1-2 years before it loses it “pop”.
LXT: Has 85% Positive Reviews with a strong reputation for its DURABILITY and long term performance.
Winner: TIE
PRICE (MSRP)
CF: Has a budget-friendlier price of $319.95.
LXT: Has a price tag of $399.99.
Winner: DeMarini CF.
BOTTOM LINE - The Demarini CF is an outstanding Fastpitch Softball Bat with a well-deserved reputation for performance - its light “swing” (in -10, -11, -12 drops) greatly enhances Contact Hitters’ and Slap Hitters’ BAT CONTROL in the hitting zone making them a tough hitter to strikeout. Along with its relatively low price, the DeMarini CF remains the TOP CHOICE for Contact Hitters and Slap Hitters.
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