The 2023 DeMarini Voodoo One is a speed-first, single-piece BBCOR alloy built around an ultra-light swing and a compact barrel profile. Using DeMarini’s X14 alloy, it prioritizes bat speed and quick handling over forgiveness or mass. While it delivers strong results when squared up, it is a precision bat rather than a margin-for-error option.
Models Overview
The Voodoo One is offered as a BBCOR-certified drop -3. It targets high school and college hitters who value swing speed and control and are comfortable with a smaller sweet spot.
Construction & Technology
A one-piece X14 alloy bat with a light swing weight and stiff, direct feel. The 2023 model uses a refined Tracer composite end cap and a reinforced knob intended to improve durability over prior versions. As with most one-piece alloys, feedback on mishits is immediate.
Performance Comparison
The 2023 Voodoo One is functionally identical to the late-2022 release, with changes limited to cosmetics and minor end-cap reinforcement. Performance and swing characteristics remain unchanged.
Comparable Bats
Comparable one-piece BBCOR alloys include the Louisville Slugger Atlas, the Warstic Bonesaber, and the Marucci CAT X. Compared to these, the Voodoo One swings lighter but offers less forgiveness and a smaller usable barrel.
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Overall grade: B+
The Bottom Line
The 2023 Voodoo One remains a capable alloy bat, but its appeal has narrowed as the category evolved. What once felt cutting-edge now feels specialized. It still works for the right hitter, but it is no longer a default recommendation.
