2019 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced USSSA Bat Review
The 2019 Voodoo Balanced is DeMarini's two-piece hybrid — an X14 alloy barrel on a Paraflex+ composite handle — offering an alloy barrel's instant pop with a composite handle's smoother feel in a balanced travel package.
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How we score ↗How big and forgiving the barrel is — based on barrel length, construction (one- vs two-piece, alloy vs composite), and how it plays on balls hit off the center. A primary driver of the overall score.
Raw exit velocity and distance. We use measured numbers from freely available independent testing when they exist; otherwise construction and consensus, judged against the certification’s performance ceiling. A primary driver of the overall score.
Comfort and feedback on contact — vibration dampening from the knob/connection, the sting of a stiff one-piece vs a smooth two-piece, and the sound off the barrel. A primary driver of the overall score.
How well it holds up and how the company stands behind it — documented cracking/denting reports, cold-weather behavior, and the brand’s real warranty record. Good to know, but weighted lightly in the score.
Our take on price-for-performance — the overall package weighed against its cost and what comparable bats run. Shown for context; it is NOT factored into the overall score (price changes too often and is personal).
Why this score: The Voodoo Balanced earns good power from its hot X14 alloy barrel and a smooth feel thanks to the composite handle, with a balanced, easy swing. The alloy barrel helps durability versus DeMarini's full composites, but the brand's weaker warranty record and the composite-handle variable hold durability and value down relative to preferred-brand hybrids.
Our Review
The 2019 Voodoo Balanced takes a hybrid approach: an X14 aluminum alloy barrel paired to a Paraflex+ composite handle through DeMarini's 3Fusion connection and end cap. The result is a bat that gives you an alloy barrel's hot, no-break-in pop with some of the vibration-damping and smoother feel of a composite handle. In the -10 it swings balanced, with the 3Fusion taper and end cap distributing weight for faster bat speed and better control through the zone. The alloy barrel sidesteps the cracking concerns that dog DeMarini's full composites, which is a real plus, but DeMarini's overall warranty and support reputation still trails the brands we recommend, and the composite handle adds a long-term variable. It is a capable hybrid travel bat; we steer value-minded families toward a preferred-brand alternative with a stronger support record.
Also worth a look: Marucci CAT9 USSSA — A one-piece alloy with a huge sweet spot and AV2 anti-vibration knob that delivers hot, no-break-in pop with a clean feel, from a preferred brand with a stronger support record..
Insider Note
On a visit to DeMarini's factory in Oregon, I saw 4–5 pallets of broken bats waiting on warranty returns — and was told that's a normal day. Durability has always been the knock on DeMarini, and it's a big reason we steer hitters to brands that stand behind their product.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- X14 alloy barrel is hot out of the wrapper with no break-in
- Paraflex+ composite handle smooths feel and reduces sting
- Balanced 3Fusion design swings fast and controls well
Cons
- DeMarini's warranty and support reputation trails preferred brands
- Composite handle adds a long-term durability variable
Full Specifications
| Brand | DeMarini |
|---|---|
| Model | Voodoo Balanced |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece hybrid (X14 alloy barrel, Paraflex+ composite handle, 3Fusion connection) |
| Model # | WTDXVBZ-19 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | Balanced |
| MSRP | $299 |
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2019 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2019 DeMarini Voodoo Balanced a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 7.6/10 (Grade B). The 2019 Voodoo Balanced is DeMarini's two-piece hybrid — an X14 alloy barrel on a Paraflex+ composite handle — offering an alloy barrel's instant pop with a composite handle's smoother feel in a balanced travel package.
What drops does the Voodoo Balanced come in?
The 2019 Voodoo Balanced USSSA comes in -10.
Is the DeMarini Voodoo Balanced USSSA-legal?
Yes — it's USSSA certified by the NTS lab. USSSA 1.15 BPF approved — the “hotter” travel-ball standard, legal for USSSA play.
How much does the 2019 Voodoo Balanced cost?
MSRP is $299. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: JustBats — DeMarini Voodoo Balanced -10 USSSA (WTDXVBZ20)