2026 DeMarini CF
The Short Answer
The 2026 DeMarini CF is legal in USA Softball play and in NFHS high school softball. It was on the USA Softball certified list, and not on the non-approved list, as of September 2026. Its NSA, ISA, and USSSA fastpitch marks are not yet confirmed on those associations' own lists.
Specifications
- Sport: fastpitch
- Material: composite, two-piece
- Barrel diameter: 2.25 inches
- Drop options: -9, -10, -11
- Lengths: 28 to 34 inches
- Certifications carried: USA-SOFTBALL, USSSA-FASTPITCH (not yet confirmed), NSA (not yet confirmed), ISA (not yet confirmed)
League by league legality
| League and division | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA Softball Fastpitch (all ages) | Legal | |
| USSSA Fastpitch (all ages) | Not confirmed | The USSSA-FASTPITCH mark is listed by the maker or retailers but not yet confirmed on the association list. Check the stamp on the bat. |
| NSA Fastpitch (all ages) | Not confirmed | The NSA mark is listed by the maker or retailers but not yet confirmed on the association list. Check the stamp on the bat. |
| ISA Fastpitch (all ages) | Not confirmed | The ISA mark is listed by the maker or retailers but not yet confirmed on the association list. Check the stamp on the bat. |
| NFHS (High School) High School Softball | Legal |
Verdicts use the certifications listed above and published league rules. Local leagues and events can be stricter. Last checked September 25, 2026. To check one division, use the Bat Legality Checker.
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The 2026 CF is a two piece composite fastpitch bat with a 2 1/4 inch barrel, in drops 9, 10, and 11. On the USA Softball list it appears as "CF FE" rather than with a 2026 code, so match the model on the bat to that listing.
There is no 2026 CF in drop 8 on the certified list; the drop 8 CF on the list is the 2025 model. If you need a drop 8, check the year.
The drop 10 suits most players from 10U through high school, the drop 11 younger players, and the drop 9 stronger hitters. As a composite it needs a break in period and should stay out of cold games.
The Bottom Line
A two piece composite fastpitch bat, legal in USA Softball and high school play as of September 2026, in drops 9, 10, and 11.
Related
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. NFHS high school softball requires the USA Softball mark. The CF was on the certified list and not on the non-approved list as of September 2026.
USA Softball lists it under the code "CF FE" rather than a year. DeMarini's product page for the 2026 CF uses the same FE label.
Look for that association's stamp on the bat and check the event rules. We have not yet confirmed those marks on the associations' own lists.
Last reviewed: September 25, 2026