2017 DeMarini CF9 Fastpitch Bat Review | Top Shelf Softball

DeMarini’s CF9 fastpitch line really has an option for each hitter. On the whole, we would only recommend the CF9 to players who are dead serious about being good at fastpitch. These bats are outstanding devices and serious players will appreciate their pop and balance. The only two real hindrances to our full fledged recommendation is budget and cold weather. They are, after all, premium prices and composite barrels. If you can work your way around those two issues, by all means pull the trigger. You will not be disappointed—as long as you get the right drop.

As a general rule, the more experienced you are, and the stronger you are, the heavier the bat should be. New to the game players should look at the drop 11 unless they are 13 or older. Up and comers should be looking at the drop 10—it is the best selling and most popular of the CF9s. The drop 9 is for serious players who can rake. And the drop 8 CF9 is for elite players. Of course there are always exceptions to these rules, but these are good guidelines as a jumping off point.

We reviewed a number of sources in putting together this 2017 CF9 Fastpitch review article. Most helpful was our 2016 CF8 Fastpitch write up. As well, DeMarini’s product fastpitch pages were remarkably helpful in confirming product codes and size offerings. We also relied on the large fastpitch section at justbats.com when looking for some anonymous user reviews. Closeoutbats.com was a helpful resource in keeping the color schemes straight. We also took some time to look through Amazon reviews and product offerings in terms of price and Prime shipping.

In this article, we also link you to our overall CF9 bat review page. As well, we reference our CF9 Slapper Review and our CF9 Insane Review. We also overview the 2017 DeMarini line here.