Help With DeMarini Bats...

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Many of you have mentioned that your daughters love the DeMarini Phenix. Thinking about purchasing one, but found out there is also a new CF3 Black being introduced. Does anyone have any info on how it swings compared to the Phenix? Also wonder if it was produced prior to ASA's new ruling on composite bats.

CF3 BLACK -9

White is the new black. Developed and used by the most elite college and professionals in the world - the CF3 Black is the newest all-composite Half & Half bat designed for the highest level of softball player. Pitch Black Composite technology from handle to barrel ensures you will be getting top performance from BP clean through those late-night tournament double-headers.

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That bat will be good Spazsdad, you can use it to bust open those things at certain parties that have candy in them. What are they call Pinatas?

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Thanks Spazsdad...
Did more digging and actually found the DeMarini Message Board. With a delivery date of late June, it will have to conform to the new ASA testing matrix. So, like we all know, after "break in" it just won't have as much pop... Too bad... Need to buy up those Phenix's before they disappear...

Funny though, I found this quote from the site admin, DeMarini Jeff:

Either bat is going to work well. Performance-wise the two bats are very close.
The CF-3 Black is going to have improved feel and durability over the Phenix due to our new Pitch Black Composite technology from handle to barrel.

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Like this???