The 2026 DeMarini Exile delivers impressive pop and a smooth swing, earning high marks from our hands-on testing and side-by-side comparisons across dozens of current models. We’ve hit it ourselves, watched hitters at multiple levels swing it, and logged performance data to confirm its elite barrel response and balanced feel. Backed by years of bat review experience, the Exile stands out as a top-tier choice for serious players this season.
Models Overview
The 2026 DeMarini Exile bat offers high-performance options tailored for different leagues and player needs. With models available in BBCOR Drop 3 and others suited for various drop weights, the Exile lineup delivers explosive power, balanced swings, and versatile performance for both elite and developing hitters across all levels.
Construction & Technology
The 2026 DeMarini Exile is a single piece alloy bat built with a stiff alloy construction. The knob uses DeMarini’s standard concave design—no new tech at the taper or grip. It is a positive replacement for the Goods One which we also liked. The barrel is likely an X14 alloy, DeMarini’s go-to since forever, though there’s no marked change in wall structure. The end cap is a Tracer End Cap—composite—intended to balance swing weight without shifting mass drastically.
Performance Comparison
This is the first year of the Exile and it replaces the Goods One of previous years. That said, it is all but the same as the Goods One with some different names and claimed upgraded pieces.
Comparable Bats
The 2026 DeMarini Exile feels heavier than both the 2025 Warstic Bonesaber and a Hybrid Select PWR, with its single piece alloy build that offers less flex but decent feedback. Unlike the Bonesaber’s balanced swing and the Select PWR’s end load, the Exile sits in-between.
Expert Recommendations
The 2026 DeMarini Exile shines for mid-tier power hitters chasing BBCOR pop without premium pricing. Best for confident high school players with an aggressive swing or college guys looking for a midloaded single piece like the DeMarini Goods One. It’s no ultra-light whip, but hits hard if you bring the torque. Not ideal for contact seekers or budget-first buyers—but for its class, the Exile delivers sneaky value.