Founded in 1989 in Hillsboro, Oregon, DeMarini started by introducing a "high-tech" softball bat to the market. But, it was in 1995 that DeMarini really hit it out of the park with their introduction of double wall bats that provided batters with a new way to amplify trampoline effect and increase power. DeMarini continues to innovate for baseball bats and softball bats. Which is why JustBats had some questions for a gentleman at the forefront of DeMarini's innovation: Jerry Garnett, DeMarini's Global Senior Product Line Manager.

Topics: MLB, Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands, Guest Posts, Profiles, Q&A

It's difficult to find a bat that is so universally embraced by the Senior League or Youth Big Barrel crowd. Yet, the Easton MAKO baseball bat (SL14MKB) accomplishes that.

Topics: Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands, Youth Big Barrel Bats

Here at JustBats, we frequently receive phone calls about Sam Bat's quality baseball bats. Since 1997, when there was concern about the high amount of ash bats being broken in professional games, Sam Bat has specialized in the production of maple wood bats. Sam Bat is frequently credited with being the originator of the maple wood bat. And, through it all, Sam Bats were traditionally marked with a winged bat symbol and the words Rideau Crusher inscribed on the barrel.

Topics: Wood Bats, Vendors / Brands

Baseball Bat aficionados are already buzzing--and salivating--over the anticipated 2016 release of the 2017 Rawlings Quatro. Alas, it is not available to the public yet. Rawlings has spent time crafting its latest release, which has already being billed as the "Glowstick" in the baseball bat industry.

Topics: Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats, Vendors / Brands

In 2004, former Major Leaguer Kurt Ainsworth helped launch Marucci, which is the most popular bat in MLB and provides Big Leaguers more bats than any other company. From humble beginnings from his River Bend backyard to one of the world's most renowned baseball bat companies, Marucci is well established in the baseball bat industry. Kurt Ainsworth, Co-Founder and CEO of Marucci, answers questions for JustBats about his growing company and what's next.

Topics: Vendors / Brands, Guest Posts, Profiles, Q&A

How do I monitor my pitching workload? Is there a way to measure the stress I'm putting on my UCL? I want to analyze my batting swing. Or, I want throwing analysis. I just want to prevent serious injury and improve my throwing or swing mechanics!!

Topics: Training

When the Marucci CAT 5 burst onto the baseball scene, it quickly became one of the top aluminum bats on the market. That tradition has continued with Marucci's CAT 6 Series. But could Marucci's next CAT be even better?

Topics: Bat Reviews

Axe Bats are starting to garner even more attention at the pro level. Apparently, enough attention that Baseball Prospectus did an in-depth study on Axe Bats top four claims regarding their design.

Topics: Vendors / Brands

An often-asked customer question is “How long will this bat last me?”

Topics: How To, Bat Care, Uncategorized

The DeMarini CF8 BBCOR baseball bat is a waterfall of tech that creates the most powerful, lightest-swinging bat possible. And as you'll see below, its customer reviews can attest to this.

Topics: Bat Reviews, Baseball Bats