DeMarini 2027 Summer Slowpitch: 5 Bats Built for Damage (USSSA + USA)

2027 DeMarini Twisted Mistress (USSSA) - 13" Midload

Who it’s for: hitters who like a midload that still swings fast, but finishes with intent.

The Twisted Mistress is the bat you grab when you’re trying to do more than “put it in play.” It’s built around DeMarini’s APC (Advanced Performance Composite) barrel, made for maximum compression and a quick break-in—so it starts feeling like a gamer early. The 13” midload gives you a sweet spot that’s big enough to live in, while the stiff 4.One composite handle keeps the swing feeling connected and aggressive.

Player feel: quick through the zone, but the barrel still shows up—perfect for gap-to-bomb swings.

Best for: power hitters who don’t want a full endload, but still want the ball to jump when they catch it.

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2027 DeMarini Island Kings (USSSA) 13" 1PC Endload

Who it’s for: hitters who want a one-piece endload and don’t mind letting the barrel talk.

Island Kings is a tribute bat with straight power intent. It’s a one-piece composite build (stiff, responsive) with a 13” endloaded APC barrel designed for max compression and quick break-in. If you like feeling the barrel “stay with you” through contact—this is that.

One-piece bats are for players who like a direct feel: less “give,” more “I know exactly where the barrel is.” Add endload and you’ve got a bat that’s meant to finish hard and carry deep.

Player feel: stiff and responsive, with that endload finish that makes fly balls carry.

Best for: pull-side power, mashers, and hitters who like to swing with intent every at-bat.

Shop the 2027 DeMarini Island Kings here: https://www.headbangersports.com/products/2027-demarini-island-kings-1pc-13-end-loaded-usssa-slowpitch-softball-bat

2027 DeMarini Flipper (USA/ASA) 13" Midload

Who it’s for: players who want a midload USA bat built to mash 52/300 balls.

The Flipper has been a staple for a reason—especially in USA/ASA where feel and flight matter. This version is built around gapped wall barrel technology designed to help the ball jump and carry, and it’s paired with the ZnX Alloy handle to stiffen up the feel and keep more of your swing’s force moving into the barrel.

The 13” midload is the sweet spot for a ton of hitters: you get extra barrel presence without losing the ability to stay quick. If you’re a “get it in the air and let it travel” hitter, this bat fits that mindset.

Player feel: midload carry with a stiffened-up transfer—built to send.

Best for: USA/ASA players, especially if your league uses 52/300 and you want predictable flight with pop.

Shop the 2027 DeMarini Flipper here: https://www.headbangersports.com/products/2027-demarini-flipper-13-mid-loaded-usa-slowpitch-softball-bat