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By Bat Digest
Updated August 10, 2023
Our swing speed measurements showed the CF Insane to have a 10% heavier swing weight than the CF Zen for any given size. That is, the CF Zen in 33/30 swings 10% lighter than a CF Insane 33/30. 10% is a weight we can measure and a weight difference you can feel. If you prefer a bat with more weight in the end cap but still need a lot of bat speed help, then consider sizing down an inch on the Insane.
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The most significant difference between the 2017 CF Insane and the 2018 CF Insane is a change in the connective piece. The connective piece, you may recall, is the device that removes vibration from the handle on mishits on the barrel. The idea is to give greater confidence and feel to players. It works. In 2018, DeMarini updates the D Fusion handled with a less bulky construction. This lack of bulk allows for DeMarini to more precisely dial in swing weight throughout the bat. The change is a modest one at best. But, for a 2017 version that was highly rated by everyone, we dare say DeMarini need not change much. The new connective piece serves as a decent upgrade to a well-received bat.
The construction of the CF series of bats from DeMarini is something we have discussed on many occasions on this site. In short, the bats are two-piece composites built with a very high-grade composite barrel and handle. These two pieces are stuck together with a connective piece DeMarini calls the 3 Fusion. This 3 Fusion is a unique feature to the 2018 class of bats and has removed some weight from the connective piece, leaving it to be utilized elsewhere. Specifically to the CF Insane, the bat's balance point is found about an inch further down the barrel (towards the end cap) compared with the CF Zen. This allows more power at contact, assuming (and a big assumption) the swing weight stays the same.