DeMarini STEEL Single Wall USA USSSA Dual Stamped Slow Pitch Softball Bat, 12.0 in Barrel, WTDXSTL-22, WBD2405010

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If your league requires a single wall or alloy only bat, the 2022 DeMarini Steel is the one to beat. Built around a 12 inch Carburized Seamless Drawn Steel barrel, this slowpitch softball bat is forged through DeMarini's patented heat treating process, a step that hardens the steel for a level of durability and barrel performance that ordinary aluminum single walls simply can't match. Steel is denser and stronger than standard aircraft alloy, which is exactly why this bat has earned a cult following in single wall leagues across the country. The dual stamp certification means the WTDXSTL22 carries both the USA (ASA) stamp and the new USSSA 240 compression stamp, and it is also approved for NSA and ISA play, so you can bring one bat to just about any league or tournament.

From a performance standpoint, the two piece all alloy construction is what separates the Steel from the pack. DeMarini pairs the carburized steel barrel with its ZnX Alloy handle through a stiff, direct connection. The handle is intentionally rigid, so instead of energy bleeding into handle flex at contact, the barrel is forced to deflect and rebound off the ball. The result is elite energy transfer, a firm connected feel through the zone, and the loud, crisp response single wall players love. Because it's an alloy barrel, there is zero break in period. The Steel is game ready right out of the wrapper, and it holds its performance in cold weather when composite bats are at risk of cracking.

The 2022 Steel swings with a slightly end loaded feel that rewards hitters who like to feel the barrel work through the zone. Power hitters will appreciate the extra mass behind the ball, while contact hitters can size down an ounce and still take advantage of the hottest legal single wall barrel on the market. It comes in a 34 inch length with 26, 27, and 28 oz weight options (drop 8, drop 7, and drop 6), features a 2 1/4 inch barrel diameter, and is backed by DeMarini's full one year manufacturer warranty. If you play in a league that bans multi wall and composite barrels, this is the bat your opponents hope you never find.

• Brand: DeMarini
• Barrel Diameter: 2-1/4 in
• Two piece all alloy design with a direct connection for a stiff, powerful feel at contact
• Certification: USSSA, USA (Formerly ASA), NSA, and ISA
• Dual stamped with both USA (ASA) and USSSA certification, featuring the new NTS tested 240 compression stamp
• Single wall barrel construction, purpose built for leagues and tournaments that prohibit multi wall and composite bats
• ZnX Alloy handle that flexes less and forces greater barrel deflection for increased performance and elite energy transfer
• Slightly end loaded swing weight suited to both power hitters and contact hitters
• 12 inch Carburized Seamless Drawn Steel barrel forged through a patented heat treating process for maximum strength, durability, and barrel performance
• Carburized Steel Barrel constructed through a proprietary and patented heat-treating process
• Performs reliably in cold weather where composite barrels are vulnerable
• Black and white colorway with a clean, classic DeMarini look
• Designed and built in the USA
• Year Issued: 2022
• Adding our ProMAX Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification

Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight/Mass Index.

QUESTION: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
ANSWER: If you order your new bat Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure, it will be delivered to you completely and evenly broken in. This process adds 20-40ft of distance to your solid hits, increases consistency, improves durability and adds 2-3 business days of lead time to your order. If you plan to use the bat in an official game or event, please verify the legality of our process with your league or sanctioning body before use. We (LongballBats.com) do not encourage the use of a Heat Rolled bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process!

QUESTION: Is the 2022 DeMarini Steel WTDXSTL22 a single wall bat?
ANSWER: Yes. The Steel features a single wall Carburized Seamless Drawn Steel barrel, which makes it legal in single wall only and alloy only leagues. It is widely regarded as one of the best performing single wall slowpitch bats available, so much so that some leagues have debated restricting it. Always confirm your league's approved bat list before purchasing.

QUESTION: What is the swing weight of the 2022 DeMarini Steel? Is it end loaded?
ANSWER: The 2022 Steel has a slightly end loaded swing weight. Players who swung earlier versions like the White Steel or Raw Steel have noted that the 2022 model feels a bit heavier in the same listed weight due to the added barrel load. If you're used to a balanced feel or an older Steel model, many hitters recommend dropping down an ounce, for example choosing the 26 oz instead of the 27 oz.