Demarini has been a big name in the fastpitch softball game for awhile! We’ve all heard of them and are familiar with their lineups. In today’s writeup we will be covering the 2023 Demarini Prism+, the 2023 Demarini CF and the all new 2023 Demarini Whisper. Let's go into detail on the 3 new fastpitch softball bats that demarini will be launching this year for 2023 and break down each one and what they offer this year.
2023 Demarini Prism+ Fastpitch Softball Bat:
We are all familiar with the Prism+, last year's model was a home run! This year’s model is expected to be even hotter! With a smooth, balanced swing weight, you can expect this bat to be favored amongst contact hitters. Particularly those that prefer total barrel control over power. Let's breakdown the details of the new 2023 Demarini Prism+ and what to expect performance wise this year. A few things to note is the Continuous Fiber Composite material used throughout the barrel to evenly distribute weight as well as the “Type-V™” connection piece which maximizes performance and optimizes the overall feel of your swing. The “Refract” end cap helps players generate extreme bat speed, taking advantage of the elite performance the Prism+ has to offer. Sizes available are in drop 10 and 11, and is legal for play in USSSA 1.20 (NTS Stamp), USA Softball (Previously ASA), NSA, ISA, and WBSC Leagues and Tournaments.
Some main features of the 2023 Demarini Prism+:
- 2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
- Balanced Swing Weight
- Two Piece Composite Softball Bat
- Colorway: Black / White / Multicolor Pixel Design
- Gapped Wall Continuous Fiber Barrel is built with continuous fiber composite that allows for added weight throughout the barrel while maintaining a balanced swing weight
- Type V Prism+ Connection is an all new connection which is tuned specifically for DeMarinis Gapped Wall Barrel to maximize barrel performance and create the best feeling bat in fastpitch
- Refract End Cap helps players generate extreme bat speed to take advantage of the elite performance of the Prism+
- 0.800" Handle Dampens vibrations while providing a solid feel
- Continuous Fiber Composite Barrel
- Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty Included
- Approved for play in ASA, ISA, ISF, NSA, and USSSA Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
2023 Demarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat:
Offered as both End Loaded swing weight (black colorway) and Balanced swing weight (white colorway) the 2023 Demarini CF Fastpitch Bat is built for power! With its signature Paraflex Plus composite barrel which provides a MASSIVE sweet spot as well as high end performance you’d expect, You’ll be crushing the ball on every hit. Built to withstand even the strongest of fastpitch players, the CF will was designed to compliment a hitter’s natural strength in their swing, while providing exit velocities that will make a NASA space rocket seem slow. The “Tremor” end cap is designed with stronger materials to maintain barrel integrity and optimize the total power of your swing. The 2023 DeMarini CF Fastpitch Softball Bat features the standard 2 1/4-inch barrel diameter, Balanced as well as endload swing weight (see colorway options) and is legal for play in all Fastpitch Associations. Offered in drop 8, 9, 10 and drop 11 and in both Endload ( Black colorway) and balanced (White colorway).
One thing to note that is important, If you notice on the drop 8, there's no connection piece! This is due to that particular drop weight being designed for additional stiffness and is in turn, built particularly for the power hitters!
Some main features of the 2023 Demarini CF:
- Length to Weight Ratios: (Endload: -8, -9) (Balanced: -10,-11)
- Two-Piece, Composite Softball Bat
- DeMarini Power Load (End Loaded Swing Weighting) as well as Balanced swing weighting
- Colorway: Black and Teal Blue (End Load), White and Teal Blue (Balanced)
- Paraflex Plus Composite Barrel is engineered for consistent responsiveness and a huge sweet spot
- Type V CF Connection (ONLY on -9, -10 and -11) is an all new connection which improves barrel performance and creates a responsive feel that delivers energy transfer into the barrel instead of your hands
- Tremor End Cap is designed with stronger materials to maintain barrel integrity and optimize power.
- 0.800" Handle Dampens vibrations while providing a solid feel
- Hot Out Of The Wrapper Performance
- Approved For Play In USA Softball, WSBC, ISA, NSA, and USSSA Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
- Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty
2023 Demarini Whisper Fastpitch Softball Bat:
Whisper softly, be heard loudly! The 2023 Demarini Whisper is here! Boasting some of the most advanced bat technology to come out of Demarini’s Oregon factory, be sure to expect big things from this one! We are going to break this bat down from endcap to knob as there’s alot to cover here!
Starting with the End Cap:
Starting at the end cap of the bat, the all new 2023 Demarini Whisper has Demarini’s “Anomaly” end cap. The Anomaly end cap is a specifically designed blend of durable and lightweight materials maintaining barrel integrity, Enhancing the barrel’s gapped wall performance, as well as optimizing the overall performance of the bat!
The Barrel:
Demarini has designed a new barrel for the Whisper! Introducing the “Amplified Gapped Wall Continuous Fiber Barrel” technology. A Lot of words there, but what does it mean? Essentially the inner and outer walls of the Whisper have been designed with extra space in between the walls. This empowers the Whisper’s continuous fiber composite barrel to jumpstart the ball on contact. The end result is potent exit velocities and extra base hits. 
Connection piece, handle and knob:
The 2023 Demarini Whisper offers a two-piece composite construction to maximize the hitters power output. Using the “Anomaly Connection System” to connect the composite barrel to the trumpet-shaped carbon handle and taper flared knob, this combination offers a stiff feel while significantly dampening total vibration. Ideal for advanced hitters looking to launch extra-base hits.
Some main features of the 2023 Demarini Whisper:
- Sizes available: -9 (Grey colorway) and -10 (White colorway) Length to Weight Ratios
- 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter
- Balanced Swing Weighting
- Colorway: Silver / Grey / Bronze Accenting (-8 and -9) and White / Silver / Bronze Accenting (-10)
- Two Piece Composite Softball Bat
- Anomaly Connection: Pairs the barrel with a stiffer handle that offers positive feedback on contact and a seamless energy transfer.
- Anomaly End Cap: A blend of durable and lightweight materials maintains barrel integrity and optimizes performance.
- Amplified Gapped Wall Continuous Fiber Barrel: All-new inner and outer walls with a larger gap increase performance and create a brighter sound on contact.
- 0.800” Trumpet Handle: Dampens vibrations while providing a solid feel.
- Full Twelve (12) Month Manufacturer's Warranty Included
- Approved for play in USA Softball (Formerly ASA), ISA, ISF, NSA, and USSSA (Fastpitch Only) Sanctioned Leagues and Tournaments.
Drop sizes available are -9 in the grey colorway and the -10 size is in the white colorway. Be sure to get yours today at www.headbangersports.com!
