2026 DeMarini The Goods USSSA Bat Review
The Goods USSSA is a two-piece hybrid travel bat with an X14 alloy barrel on a composite handle and a direct connection for a stiff, loaded feel. It hits hard; the lingering questions are DeMarini's durability and warranty record.
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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: On pure performance The Goods earns its reputation, with a loaded X14 barrel and stiff connection that produce strong travel-ball power and a lively sweet spot for a fast-handed hitter. Baseball Bat Bros confirm the hot X14 alloy barrel and a pronounced end-load that delivers real power for a strong, on-time hitter, consistent with our high power mark and end-loaded profile. Where it falls short is the long game: owners report barrels cracking and connections loosening under normal use, and DeMarini's one-year limited warranty plus slow service make a mid-season failure costly. The end-load also narrows who the bat fits, so a hitter wanting the same pop with more reliability is better off elsewhere.
Our Review
The Goods is DeMarini's power profile scaled to travel ball: a 2 3/4-inch X14 alloy barrel joined directly to a Paraflex Plus composite handle, with a lightweight Tracer end cap that tries to claw back some swing speed against a loaded build. For a strong, on-time young hitter the barrel delivers genuine pop and a stiff, connected feel at contact. Our reservation is not the performance but the long game: DeMarini bats have a persistent reputation for cracked barrels and loosened connections, and the company's coverage is a one-year limited warranty that can leave a family waiting mid-season after a failure. The end-load also works against a hitter who can't keep the head through the zone. The bat hits, but a hitter chasing the same power with fewer durability worries is better served by a more dependable brand.
Also worth a look: Marucci F5 USSSA — A durable one-piece alloy travel bat with honest pop, no break-in, and Marucci's far stronger documented durability 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
- Loaded X14 alloy barrel delivers real travel-ball power
- Stiff direct connection with a clean feel at contact
- Tracer end cap recovers some swing speed
Cons
- Documented durability and warranty concerns
- End-load is too much for contact and speed hitters
Full Specifications
| Brand | DeMarini |
|---|---|
| Model | The Goods |
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Certification | USSSA |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Construction | Two-piece hybrid (X14 alloy barrel / Paraflex Plus composite handle) |
| Model # | WBD2594010 |
| Drop | -10 |
| Barrel | 2 3/4" |
| Swing Weight | End-loaded |
| MSRP | $299.95 |
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2026 DeMarini The Goods USSSA Bat — FAQ
Is the 2026 DeMarini The Goods a good USSSA bat?
We rate it 7.8/10 (Grade B). The Goods USSSA is a two-piece hybrid travel bat with an X14 alloy barrel on a composite handle and a direct connection for a stiff, loaded feel. It hits hard; the lingering questions are DeMarini's durability and warranty record.
What drops does the The Goods come in?
The 2026 The Goods USSSA comes in -10.
Is the DeMarini The Goods 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 2026 The Goods cost?
MSRP is $299.95. We list the lowest price across CheapBats and Amazon on this page.
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Sources: DeMarini — 2026 The Goods -10 USSSA (WBD2594) official · Baseball Bat Bros · DeMarini non-wood bat limited warranty (1-year)