2020 DeMarini The Goods Review

In some sense, the 2020 The Goods DeMarini bat replaces the heavier versions in the 2019 DeMarini Voodoo line. It comes in two versions: a single piece (like the Voodoo One) and a hybrid (like the Voodoo Insane). As such, the bat will fit really well with elite high school and college players that like heavier swings, aluminum barrels and stiff feels through contact.

The 2020 The Goods will come in both a two piece and single piece version. The Two piece is a hybrid (meaning a composite handle and aluminum barrel). The single piece is one piece of aluminum and referred to as "The Goods One Piece". All the CWS BBCOR players we saw used the two piece version. The Goods uses the familiar X14 aluminum barrel. This is the same type of aluminum found in the Voodoo. The connective piece in The Goods is a 3 Fusion system like the CF and Voodoo models but tuned tighter for less give and more stiffness for bigger hitters. They did redesign a specific end cap for The Goods built specifically for power hitters--so stronger, more durable and not as concerned with weight control.

There is no The Goods for 2019. Of course, as we state above, the idea is to reshape the heavier swinging Voodoo line. That is, it will 'replace' the 2019 Voodoo Insane. So, if you don't quite want to splurge for the new 2020 The Goods from DeMarini try and find a 2019 Voodoo Insane.

Compared to the 2019 class of bats (this review is quite early) you can look to other big swinging hybrid bats. For example, Louisville Slugger's 719 Select (which will be called the 2020 PWR Select for 2020). As well, Marucci's CAT Connect line might make some sense too.