What is the quick review?
The 2017 DeMarini CF9 Insane brought end-loaded power to the fastpitch CF line with the same composite technology that dominated baseball. This two-piece design gave power hitters the mass they needed for maximum distance.
What models and sizes are available?
The CF9 Insane featured Paraflex Composite optimized for fastpitch with strategic end-loading. The D-Fusion 2.0 Handle reduced vibration while the loaded barrel delivered the pop stronger hitters demanded.
How is it built?
Like previous years, the CF9 Insane is an endloaded, two piece composite fastpitch bat. The D-Fusion 2.0 handle has a stiff transition, built for the stronger player with top end bat speed. In the CF fastpitch lineup, the bat is the heaviest loaded bat. It is a drop 9. (The drop, you will recall, is the numerical difference between the length of the bat in inches and the weight of the bat in ounces).
DeMarini claims the new composite (they call it paraflex) is "22% stronger" than in previous years. We would have no way to confirm this claim, but also no reason to doubt it. Considering the balance point on this CF9 Insane didn't change from the CF8 Insane, we don't see much value in an upgraded composite. From our research, we did not see any complaints on durability so, again, not sure if the 22% improvement in durability in the composite will be noticeable in the 2017 version.