DeMarini WTDXNT2 J2 TFS Slow Pitch Softball Bat (ASA)

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Are you tired of the ping, ping, ping of aluminum bats? Many people have complained about the high pitched sound before. Well, there is good news for you because the 2008 baseball bats are made of a carbon reinforced composite material. So, instead of the ping of aluminum you hear more of a crack of thud when the ball hits the composite bats. It sounds more like a traditional wood bat. Now you can get the distance of a metal bat without the annoying sound.

As a baseball equipment retailer and, quite frankly a person who loves the game, we often get asked to pick the best bat. Rather than play favorites, the following is a review of two of what will be the best selling bats in the 2008 equipment line up.

Demarini

New for 2008 the Demarini CF3 is making waves all over the college baseball world. The CF3 is Demarini first attempt at a composite baseball bat and they past the test with flying colors. The Demarini CF3 is the first double wall composite bat that has 2 walls acting independently of each other for maximum trampoline effect. This combined with the new clutch end cap give this bat the biggest sweet spot in the game and allows for maximum performance on off center hits.

The Easton Stealth Composite is new for 2008 and is Easton's second attempt at a composite baseball bat. The new Easton Stealth Composite comes two different ways the regular flex (BCN7) and the stiff flex (BCN8). The difference between the 2 is the amount of flex in the opti-flex composite handle. The regular flex has 3 times more flex than aluminum handles and the stiff flex has 1.5 times more flex than aluminum handles.

Easton second go around at a composite baseball bat is a huge improvement over the first. Last years version was very end weighted and a had a very heavy swing weight. In the new models Easton moved the kick point toward the handle giving this bat an incredible balanced feel.

Baseball Equipment Reviews - Demarini CF3 and Easton Stealth Composite Baseball Bats Compared

Whether you choose the Demarini CF3 or the Easton BCN7, BCN8 baseball bats, you are swinging one of the hottest bats on the planet. So, keep you eyes and ears out for these new bats at a field near you.

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Constructed with components that have been performance matched for optimum distance, durability, and feel, the J2 TFS Slow Pitch Softball Bat from DeMarini is a great daily workhorse for tournament and practice play. With a generous sweetspot and maximum toughness, the J2 TFS Bat is an ideal bat for players who prefer the balanced feel and performance of a traditional half and half bat. The J2 TFS brings next generation DoubleWall Stacked Composite technology together with Pitch Black composite for maximum power, sweetspot, and toughness. With a DeMarini Rotation Index that reminds players to incrementally rotate the bat after each hit, the J2 TFS Slow Pitch Softball Bat offers the power, balance, and reliability you have been looking for. Backed by a one-year warranty from DeMarini and approved for ASA, USSSA, NSA, and ISA play.

Specifications:

34-inch/26-ounce: -8 length-to-weight ratio
34-inch/27-ounce: -7 length-to-weight ratio
34-inch/28-ounce: -6 length-to-weight ratio
34-inch/30-ounce: -4 length-to-weight ratio
Approved Associations: ASA, USSSA, NSA, ISA

Technology Features:

Pitch Black: DeMarini exclusive composite developed with 22% more carbon, with no fillers for the tightest weave tolerance and thinnest walls providing maximum toughness
Rotation Index: The DeMarini Rotation Index helps players significantly prolong the life of DeMarini bats--a numerical index on the handle and barrel reminds players to incrementally rotate the bat after each hit
Stacked: The next generation of DoubleWall, Stacked Composite, optimizes multiple walls separated by DeMarini Power Ply for the biggest sweetspot and most power on off-center hits

Manufacturer Warranty
One year

Warranty Specifications:

The DeMarini Factory Warranty covers the following three items--there are no other warranties: 1) A severely dented bat from normal use and occurring one year from the date of purchase. 2) Structural cracking from normal use for one year from the date of purchase. Paint chipping or cosmetic imperfections are not covered under the warranty. 3) The end-plug may be repaired or replaced if found defective and will not affect your warranty.

The warranty applies when the bat is used under normal conditions, and does not apply to altered bats or damage related to accident, misuse, improper care, overuse, or negligence. If DeMarini agrees that your bat is defective it will be either repaired or replaced in its discretion. Please note: Items not covered include but are not limited to: grip replacement, abuse or misuse, bats used in commercial batting cages.

DeMarini Sports reserves the right to refuse warranty service to any person who, in sole discretion of DeMarini sports abuses DeMarini product and/or DeMarini warranty policy. DeMarini reserves the right to perform any testing that is deemed necessary to determine if the bat meets warranty requirements.

No warranty without receipt. Please keep your receipt. This is a manufacturer's warranty. Do not return your bat to the authorized dealer. Your original dated receipt from an authorized dealer is required. Bats not purchased from an authorized dealer do not carry a warranty of any kind.

Hub Endcap-Internal end-cap pushes the Hub of Energy to the sweet spot of the bat
Pitch Black Stacked composite Barrel: Maximum sweet spot with the strongest and thinnest wall of tightest composite weave
Pitch Black Plus Handle
Half & Half technology
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