Is this a senior bat?

This is not a senior bat. Senior bats will have the association SSUSA in the name. Thanks!

Is this a single wall bat?

This bat has a multi-layer composite barrel.

What is the differences Between the 2018 bat and the 2017 bat other then year? is one hotter then the other? or are they the same bat just with different pant jobs?

Year to year these bats typically have minor changes, but are mostly the same bat with an updated paint scheme.

CLOSEOUT 2018 DeMarini Flipper OG Slowpitch Softball Bat Balanced ASA WTDXFLS-18

Name: CLOSEOUT 2018 DeMarini Flipper OG Slowpitch Softball Bat Balanced ASA WTDXFLS-18
Brand: DeMarini Bats
SKU: WTDXFLS-18
Price: 259.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (28 reviews)

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259.99

5 Stars (28) Reviews

Was $319

Item#:WTDXFLS-18 | Manufacturer: DeMarini Bats

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2018 DeMarini Flipper OG Slowpitch Softball Bat Balanced ASA WTDXFLS-18

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CLOSEOUT 2018 DeMarini Flipper OG Slowpitch Softball Bat Balanced ASA WTDXFLS-18

The Flipper OG slow pitch bat is made as a hybrid, combining a composite barrel with an alloy handle. The Advanced Performance Composite in the barrel gives you maximum compression and a rapid break-in, allowing this stick to be hot and game ready from day one! The ZnX Aluminum Alloy in the handle gives you a stiffer feel, while also forcing the barrel to deflect more for increased potency and better durability. Get your Flipper OG Slowpitch Softball Bat today, right here at CheapBats.com!

2018 Flipper OG Balanced ASA Bat Features:

2-Piece Bat Construction
Advanced Performance Composite Barrel
ZnX Aluminum Alloy Handle
Balanced Swing Weight
13" Barrel Length
2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
Approved for ASA Only
Made in the USA
One Year Manufacturer Warranty

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Review by: Michael
Verified Purchaser
Pros: I put about 100 swings on this bat today and 100 on the 12 inch barrel white Flipper. I really liked both bats, the knob, no vibration, the pop is very good. Break in time was 40-50 cuts and they both started to open up nice. Overall both bats were great, but I liked the barrel control I had on the white Flipper better with the 12 inch barrel. Really liked both bats, but I like the other Flipper better.
Cons:
26 of 43 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 26 17

Review by: Jerry D
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Only used it a short time. It seems like a solid bat. Feels better each time I use it. Didn't give it 5 stars because I have not broken it in yet.
Cons:
8 of 44 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 8 36

Review by: Tyler
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Bat is hot after 50-60 swings. I was beginning to get skeptical on the performance of the bat at first, hoping it was hot right out of the wrapper. Once the bat opened up, the ball flew. Great contact bat, sent a few over the fence too. Sends the ball flying even off the handle. Love it
Cons: Great bat, decided to ditch the grip. Doesnâ€™t feel natural
22 of 27 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 22 5

Review by: SwitchHitter
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Hot out of the wrapper. First 3 hits went fence at a 320ft field. Has really good pop and easy to handle.
Cons:
10 of 24 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 10 14

Review by: TMac
Verified Purchaser
Pros: I have multiple FLS flippers from '15 and '17. These still hit well driving balls through infield holes with speed. After 2 weeks, I'd rank the FLS '18 the best of the bunch. Line drives get to the outfield holes quickly with the solid contact you expect from a DeMarini. Customer service was great and the closeout price is hard to beat.
Cons: none
79 of 90 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 79 11

Review by: Cody
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Pros: Hitting rockets right out of the wrapper. Love the feel.
Cons:
11 of 17 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Mongo
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Hot right out of the wrapper. Everything felt good coming off the barrel. DeMarini has great customer service and sent me a return within two weeks.
Cons: Broke in two in after 120 cuts.
10 of 11 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 10 1

Review by: Horse
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Hotttt out the wrapper kids. Mid Balance isn’t for all, but most of the guys on the team like this bat. Was hitting the ‘16 before and was hoping for similar pop. Placement is on point and drive it wherever I want. Would grab it again in a heartbeat and will likely get the ‘19.
Cons: You can go yard but there are other bats for that (end weighted).
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Horse
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Chris Davis could get a hit with this bat.
Cons: Chris Davis would also strike out with this bat.
34 of 40 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 34 6

Review by: Steve
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Bought this as a team bat. We only have two games in with it but everyone is hitting it with a little more authority. So far, everyone loves the bat!
Cons:
2 of 2 found this review helpful.
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Review by: ajc
Verified Purchaser
Pros: The team really loved the bat last sunday. Solid hits, great feel. Could not be happier. By the end of the game everyone was using it
Cons: Have not found one yet
6 of 6 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 6 0

Review by: Tristan
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Nice bat. Good pop after about 50 swings, evryone on the team started using it. Feels good when swinging, won't lose control. Im not a power hitter but was putting them over the fence with ease. Looks nice, performs well.
Cons: Unfortunately, cracked in 2 places after about 200 swings. Could have just been paint, but it worsened with use. Was a little disappointed nevertheless. Returned to demarini.
5 of 6 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 5 1

Review by: Ken
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Great pop
Cons: None
0 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Alvin
Verified Purchaser
Pros: It did not take too many hits for this bat to be game ready. Perhaps 50. The ball is coming off the bat quickly. The only time the bat fails me is due to my poor mechanics.
Cons: Too many of my teammates want to borrow this bat.
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 3 0

Review by: John
Pros: Bat has been hot right out of the wrapper. Ground balls and line drives launch with good speed. Had 3 or 4 bombs within the 1st 25 hits of use.Expecting it to get even better after more hits. Fast 2 days shipping to my door.
Cons: None yet.
5 of 5 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Mitch
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Hot out of the wrapped and only gets hotter. This is my go to ASA bat. Balanced but can still get that quick snap like an end loaded bat with a fat sweet spot. I’m 6’5 260 and always swang a 28oz end load in various makes and models and both my flippers are 26oz. This has helped me be more of a line drive hitter with laser homeruns with the flipper versus a pop up/homerun/DBO hitter with the end loads and the ASA 6-12 pitching.
Cons: None
6 of 6 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 6 0

Review by: Bill Oetjen
Pros: Price, pop, and distance. This axe is ridiculous out of the wrapper. Can't wait to see its performance after 500 hits.
Cons: I didn't get it at the beginning of the summer.
4 of 4 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Bill Oetjen
Pros: Price, pop, and distance. This axe is ridiculous out of the wrapper. Can't wait to see its performance after 500 hits.
Cons: I didn't get it at the beginning of the summer.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 1 0

Review by: Rob
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Solid, literally, out of the wrapping. Didn’t have much time before a game and was happy it got me many solid hits on the first night!
Cons: None so far.
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Bill Oetjen
Verified Purchaser
Pros: League players in my teams who have lots more experience than I do LOVE this bat, as do I. It almost feels unfair to use it. The mid-load weighting on my 26 oz feels perfect. This bat is the shizzle, and makes the ball sizzle.
Cons: It's a bat. It seeends the ball, and it feels like it will last many seasons. What's to complain?
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Lucky
Pros: Nice graphics, my son calls it my Minecraft bat. Grip is nice, appears durable. Hitting old 52s only in 50°. Took about 50 hits to get going, sound started to change, bat started to hit missiles. Wind blowing out about 10 mph, but it was still reaching 330-340' with ease. Bat is holding up well so far.
Cons: Not as balanced as other balanced softball bats. Swings like a Combat Portent or Flip. Makes you want to swing hard if you're used to truly balanced bats,. Just remember to relax and swing easy, and this bat is the bomb
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Lloyd
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Great balanced feel. Good pop from the get go. Only had it a week & swings like a pro.
Cons:
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
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Review by: dana
Verified Purchaser
Pros: great to deal with you folks. love the feel of the bat. developing great pop after 50-60 swings.
Cons: not great pop right out of the wrapper, not a big issue.
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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Review by: PharmGuyBats
Verified Purchaser
Pros: This bat has plenty of pop right out of the package. I cannot wait to see how it is once it is fully broke in. The mid load is perfect for my style of play. I spray over trying to hit dingers.
Cons: The wrap on this bat is not great. I will need to rewrap the grip very soon. It is started to come up after a couple of uses.
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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Review by: UrMum
Pros: It’s a shame demarini no longer makes the flipper. This is by far the best bat model I’ve used
Cons: Thin handle, probably need to upgrade grip
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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Review by: UrMum
Pros: It’s a shame demarini no longer makes the flipper. This is by far the best bat model I’ve used
Cons: Thin handle, probably need to upgrade grip
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? 1 0

Review by: Austin Fox
Verified Purchaser
Pros: This bat has been hot out of the wrapper. Good purchase so far. Need more swings only has about 50. I would purchase again. Teammates love it so far.
Cons: Need to see what it will do after 100 swings but so far so good.
0 of 0 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Raymond
Verified Purchaser
Pros: This is the best bat I have ever used in 56 years on playing in ASA. I have bought 4 of them and 2 are in my closet, one I used for 4 years before it cracked and using number 2 now. What a great Bat
Cons: No Cons
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Ask a Question

IS THIS BAT NEW IN WRAPPER
Asked by KEVIN
Yes
Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)

Is this a senior bat?
Asked by Scott
This is not a senior bat. Senior bats will have the association SSUSA in the name. Thanks!
Answered by Mike

Is this a single wall bat?
Asked by Aaron
This bat has a multi-layer composite barrel.
Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)

What is the differences Between the 2018 bat and the 2017 bat other then year? is one hotter then the other? or are they the same bat just with different pant jobs?
Asked by mitchell
Year to year these bats typically have minor changes, but are mostly the same bat with an updated paint scheme.
Answered by Kris (Bat Expert)