2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane Review
Best Bat Digest score
90/100
Top grade
A-
Score range: 89-90/100 across 2 scored models
Top model: 2019 DeMarini Voodoo Insane BBCOR -3
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Who should buy the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane?
If buying: Consider the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane if this matches your player: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3. Choose the exact certification and drop first, then use the score and model table on this page to compare the available versions.
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Best for
- Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3.
- Hitters choosing -3 drops in BBCOR.
- Shoppers comparing multiple drops or certifications inside the same model line.
Skip if
- Durability concerns are mentioned in the review.
- You do not want to sort through certification-specific versions before buying.
- You want a new warranty-backed bat instead of shopping an older model.
Is the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane a good bat?
The 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane (BBCOR) is a hybrid bat reviewed by Bat Digest.
What should you know about the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane?
- How good is the 2019 DeMarini Voodoo Insane in our rankings: It is ranked 65 out of 424 in BBCOR -3 bats.
- Who is the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane for: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3.
- Construction: Hybrid
- Drop options: -3
- Price: $300
What are the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane specs?
- Year: 2018
- Brand: DeMarini
- Model Name: Voodoo Insane
- Drop: -3
- Construction: Hybrid
- Original Price: $300
What evidence is this based on?
What we know
- Available as BBCOR, -3 drops, 32, 33, 34 sizes, $300 pricing.
- Construction: Hybrid.
- The score module is generated from Bat Digest ratings data for the associated model set.
What we have not tested yet
- Every used-market copy or later production batch.
- Current seller pricing, warranty coverage, and availability.
- Whether league rules or stamp requirements have changed since the original review period.
- Variant, drop, size, price, and certification facts come from current Bat Digest catalog data.
- Buyer-fit language is based on the existing Bat Digest review notes and watchouts in this file.
- Scores and score ranges come from Bat Digest ratings data rather than static article copy.
What about durability and legality?
- Durability concerns are mentioned in the review.
- For older hybrid bats, inspect the connection and handle condition before buying used.
- Used-bat condition can matter more than the original review grade.
What bats are comparable to the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane?
Hybrid bats are fairly common, but in the remarkably heavy realm they are less so. In 2018, there are two comparable bats to the Voodoo Insane.
Both Easton's Z-Core XL and the Slugger 718 are comparable bats to the Voodoo Insane. Both are hybrid bats with end loads.
Also, we should note, Marucci's CAT 7 connect is meant as a two piece composite bat with an endload. Our measurements didn't show the Connect as heavy as a swing as the Voodoo Insane, but both should be considered end loaded bats. The connect, in fact, is the only bat on this short list that comes in something other than BBCOR.
2018 Louisville Slugger Select 718
Closest same-lane comp: another BBCOR hybrid to check for feel, value, and model fit.
2019 Louisville Slugger 719 Select
Closest same-lane comp: another BBCOR hybrid to check for feel, value, and model fit.
2017 Boombah Cannon
Closest same-lane comp: another BBCOR hybrid to check for feel, value, and model fit.
2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane FAQ
- Is the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane a good bat?
- It makes the most sense for this player fit: Baseball hitters who want a BBCOR hybrid option in -3. The score strip and model table are the quickest way to compare the listed variants.
- Which 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane model should I buy?
- Start with the certification and drop your player actually needs. Do not use the grade from one certification as a guarantee for a different version.
- What bats compare to the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane?
- Start with 2018 Louisville Slugger Select 718, 2019 Louisville Slugger 719 Select, 2017 Boombah Cannon; those are the closest useful cross-shops in this review set.
Video review
The 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane took the classic Voodoo platform and added serious end-load for power hitters. This two-piece hybrid combined a composite handle with an X14 alloy barrel for players who wanted immediate pop with manageable vibration.
The Voodoo Insane featured DeMarini's 3Fusion Connection between the composite handle and alloy barrel. The end-loaded design added mass through the hitting zone while maintaining the crisp feel alloy lovers demanded.
More background on the 2018 DeMarini Voodoo Insane can be found by referencing a few places. In particular, we relied heavily on our 2017 Demarini Voodoo Insane Review. As well, our bat reviews section might give you a few more ideas as to details behind hybrid bats.
Off this site we think past user reviews on Amazon are mildly helpful. As well, DeMarin's bat site might be useful to find sizing and comparison options.
The only difference between the 2017 and 2018 DeMarini Voodoo is the connective piece. In 2017 it was referred to as the D-Fusion handle. The 2018 model has a slimmed down version of the D-Fusion referred to as the 3 Fusion. Less bulk in the connective piece allows DeMarini to use the weight in other places to reinforce performance and durability without effecting swing weight.
Otherwise, the bat is the same between 2017 and 2018. This year's model uses the same aluminum barrel and the same composite handle as is found in the 2017 Voodoo Balanced.