Is there something truly magical about a 2012 CF5 Dimarini bat?

Oldballcoach · Mar 30, 2017

So I was in a local sporting goods store and noticed the guy had an older CF5 Dimarini. For whatever reason, I asked him how much he wanted for it. He priced it pretty close to retail value of the new models. I just thanked him, looked at something else, and left. For kicks and giggles, I got on Ebay and amazon and searched that particular bat. The prices were astronomical. What gives? I'm not understanding. Was it just a super super hot bat? Do people collect them? Help a tired old fella understand.

Sweet Lou · Mar 30, 2017

I will say the CF5 (and the CF4 before it) were both pretty darn good bats. I still have my older DDs CF5 and will pass it on to younger DD next year when she out grows her current Xeno.

That said I would not pay current retail for it unless DD absolutely loved it and was replacing one she had and couldn't get anywhere else.

Greenmonsters · Mar 30, 2017

The short answer for the CF5 and any other ABI tested bat (i.e. all composite bats made after 2008) is........ NO.

CoreSoftball20 · Mar 30, 2017

Like GM said...No

But stores are going to want to get as much as it can out of it.

ian · Mar 30, 2017

Got a 32/22 CF5 $100 + shipping.

Jdaddy · Mar 30, 2017

DD prefers the 2013 CF5. Once the old Eastons were removed from play, the playing field became pretty equal.

Oldballcoach · Mar 31, 2017

Thanks guys. For a second there, I thought I was in the Twilight Zone, especially after I checked ebay and amazon and found them priced between $500 and $600. The shop owner told me he'd sell it to me for $175, new in the wrapper. It's tempting..... Personal opinion of all the Dimarini's my daughters have owned--the CF8 drop eleven was the best one so far, BUT it shattered in a very short period of time. Lol.

Is there something truly magical about a 2012 CF5 Dimarini bat?

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