DeMarini 2010 White Steel
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Before we picked up the DeMarini White Steel for our ASA league in Oakland, our team struggled to put up 10-12 runs a game. With our one-year-old Louisville XXL, the bat had clearly lost it’s pop after two seasons as our team bat. After noticing a number of teams with the 2009 DeMarini White Steel in their rotation, we decided to hop on softball.com and try the 2010 model.
When the bat arrived, we didn’t have the opportunity to break it in through batting practice. The first two times through the order, we were not all that impressed. But as soon as we broke the bat in late in the game, our scoring issues vanished as our team began scoring 18-20 runs per game.
The White Steel has an excellent grip and makes great contact. Balls fly right off the bat, and I would particularly recommend the White Steel to line drive hitters.
In terms of durability, the DeMarini White Steel has known to crack for a few heavy hitters. However, DeMarini has incorporated a composite handle to increase durability in case you ever get jammed. Also, a bat rotation index along the center of the bat helps your team spread the barrel out so one side of the barrel doesn’t become overly favored.
If you’re in an ASA league that restricts composite bats, I highly recommend the White Steel. It’s the best single-walled bat you will find. However if you’re in NSA or ISA which is less strict with the latest composite technology in bats, you may be better suited with a Miken Freak.
Pros
- Pop
- Grip
- Control
Cons
- Durability
Bat Description:
“The world’s first steel-barreled bat, the White Steel combines an Evolution composite handle with a genuine steel barrel. Towering above all other singlewall sluggers for performance, feel and durability, it’s – hands-down – the hottest and toughest bat for ASA singlewall play.”
-DeMarini
“The Steel barrel optimizes inherent strength and weight for the pinnacle of single wall performance. Pitch Black® handle for strength and optimum flex. Approved for all softball”
-Softball.com
Bat Legal In:
- ASA, NSA, USSA, & ISA Leagues
Common Specifications
- 26/34
- 28/34
- 30/34
*X/Y where X is the weight of the bat in ounces and Y is the length of the bat in inches.
Find DeMarini White Steel Online
| Seller | Additional Info | Price | Buy Now |
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 | -12 month limited warranty -2009 (white) model | $189.99 |   |
 | -12 month manufacturers warranty -30 day return/exchange | $189.99 | |
| -12 month manufacturers warranty -30 day return/exchange -2009 (white) model | $189.99 | |
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[...] Unfortunately, the double-wall and CU31 alloy didn’t hold up well. After a few 300+ foot home runs, we found noticeable dents on the bat. After about two seasons as a team bat (roughly 30 games including playoffs), the XXL had lost it’s pop and our team went with a new bat, the DeMarini White Steel. [...]
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