The 2024 DeMarini ZOA is a top-end USSSA two-piece composite built for serious travel-ball hitters who want a huge barrel, a light swing, and a smooth feel on contact. It’s a fit for players chasing maximum plate coverage and composite pop and who are comfortable paying flagship pricing. In 2024, the ZOA is DeMarini’s main “premium” two-piece composite lane.
Models Overview
The 2024 ZOA lineup is USSSA in drops -10, -8, and -5. The calling card is a big barrel with a light swing and a clean feel on hits and mishits—designed to play like a modern, premium two-piece composite.
Construction & Technology
Two-piece composite built around a continuous-fiber composite barrel, composite handle, and a tuned connection/end cap package. The intent is a light-swinging feel with a large hitting surface and reduced sting compared to one-piece alloys. Expect a smooth, composite contact feel with plenty of barrel for the weight.
Performance Comparison
Compared to the 2023 ZOA Glitch, the biggest change called out is the connection/handle package. The 2024 is positioned as stiffer and more responsive, which usually means a more direct feel and more feedback in the hands while keeping the ZOA’s big-barrel, light-swing identity.
Comparable Bats
Comparable big-barrel USSSA two-piece composites include the Easton Hype Fire, Marucci CAT X Composite, and older DeMarini CF models—similar goals of bat speed, smooth composite feel, and high-end performance.
Overall grade: A
Overall grade: A
Overall grade: A
The Bottom Line
The ZOA is a real player in the big-barrel USSSA composite tier. If the ZOA feel matches your swing, it belongs on your short list; if you want something stiffer or more feedback-forward, the category has plenty of alternatives.
