Short version: the 2027 DeMarini baseball line is five main models, and the build tells you who each is for. The Goods is the end-loaded two-piece hybrid for power hitters: $399.95 in BBCOR, $299.95 in USSSA, $249.95 in USA. The Zen is the balanced two-piece composite, $349.95 in USSSA and USA, with no BBCOR model. The Exile is the one-piece alloy, from $199.95 in USA to $349.95 in BBCOR. The Voodoo One ($349.95) and Omega ($399.95) are BBCOR only, both balanced. Pick the stamp your league requires first, then the build.
The 2027 DeMarini lineup at a glance
| Model | Stamp and drop | Build | Swing weight | Offered in | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goods | BBCOR -3 | Two-piece hybrid: X14 alloy barrel, 1375 composite handle | End-loaded | 31" to 34.5" | $399.95 |
| Omega 2-Piece | BBCOR -3 | Two-piece hybrid: X14 alloy barrel, 1275 composite handle | Balanced | 31" to 33" | $399.95 |
| Voodoo One | BBCOR -3 | One-piece X14 alloy | Balanced | 30" to 34" | $349.95 |
| Exile | BBCOR -3 | One-piece X14 alloy | Midloaded | 31" to 34.5" | $349.95 |
| The Woods | BBCOR -3, Perfect Game | Pro Maple over an internal composite rod | Midloaded | 31" to 33" | $299.95 |
| Zen: -10, -8, -5 | USSSA 1.15 BPF | Two-piece composite, Dark Matter barrel | Balanced | -10: 28" to 31". -8: 29" to 32". -5: 30" to 33" | $349.95 |
| Zen SL -11 | USSSA 1.15 BPF, junior big barrel | Two-piece composite, Dark Matter barrel | Balanced | 26" to 28" | $299.95 |
| The Goods SL: -10, -8, -5 | USSSA 1.15 | Two-piece hybrid: X14 alloy barrel, Paraflex Plus composite handle | Not listed | -10: 28" to 31". -8: 29" to 32". -5: 30" to 33" | $299.95 |
| Exile: -10, -8, -5 | USSSA 1.15 | One-piece X14 alloy | Ultra-light | -10: 26" to 31". -8: 29" to 32". -5: 30" to 33" | $279.95 |
| Zen -10 | USA Baseball | Two-piece composite, Dark Matter barrel | Balanced | 29" to 31" | $349.95 |
| The Goods -10 | USA Baseball | Two-piece hybrid: X14 alloy barrel, Paraflex Plus composite handle | Not listed | 28" to 31" | $249.95 |
| Exile: -11, -5 | USA Baseball | One-piece X14 alloy | Balanced | -11: 26" to 31". -5: 30" to 32" | $199.95 |
| Uprising -11 | USA Baseball | One-piece ZNX alloy | Light | 26" to 31" | $109.99 |
Barrels are 2 5/8" on the alloy BBCOR bats and the USA bats, and 2 3/4" on the USSSA bats. Swing weights are DeMarini's own descriptions. Not sure which stamp or drop you need? Start with our baseball bat buying guide and the length and drop weight guide.
The Goods: end-loaded hybrid for power hitters
The Goods BBCOR pairs the X14 alloy barrel with the 1375 composite handle, which DeMarini calls its stiffest, through a redesigned Direct Connection. New for 2027 are the Damplify knob, a softer knob material that cuts vibration, and an Extended Taper handle. It carries DeMarini's Expanded BBCOR Warranty, which covers multiple replacements in the first year.
The USSSA version is The Goods SL in -10, -8 and -5: the same alloy-barrel, composite-handle idea with a Paraflex Plus handle and Tracer end cap at $299.95. DeMarini describes the -10 and -8 as easy-swinging and the -5 as power-loaded. The Goods USA is a -10 at $249.95.
Zen: balanced two-piece composite
The Zen is the only all-composite bat in the line. The Dark Matter composite barrel has a revamped layup, and DeMarini describes the feel as forgiving. The USSSA -10, -8 and -5 add the Damplify knob and run $349.95. The Zen SL -11 is the junior big barrel version at $299.95. The Zen USA -10 uses the same barrel with the Anomaly Connection at $349.95.
Exile: one-piece alloy at the lowest price
The Exile is a stiff one-piece X14 alloy bat with a Tracer end cap. The BBCOR Exile is midloaded, adds a removable handle taper and the Damplify knob, and is listed as made in the USA. The USSSA -10, -8 and -5 are $279.95 and described as ultra-light swinging. The USA -11 and -5 are balanced and $199.95. You feel more on a mishit with a one-piece. You also pay less.
Voodoo One: the light one-piece BBCOR
DeMarini calls the Voodoo One the lightest-swinging BBCOR bat on the market. It is a balanced one-piece X14 alloy with a removable handle taper and, new this year, the Damplify knob. It is offered from 30" to 34", the only 2027 DeMarini BBCOR with a 30". $349.95.
Omega: the balanced two-piece BBCOR
The Omega uses the same barrel material as The Goods, reshaped for balance, on the lightweight 1275 composite handle. It gets the Extended Taper handle, Damplify knob and Expanded BBCOR Warranty. It is built for contact and bat control. $399.95.
The Woods, Velvet Thunder and Uprising
The Woods is a gold Pro Maple barrel over an internal composite rod, midloaded, BBCOR certified and approved for Perfect Game play, at $299.95. It is also offered in Royal and Pink. The maple and composite Velvet Thunder D38 and D54 are covered in our Velvet Thunder post. The Uprising is a one-piece ZNX alloy USA -11 at $109.99 for up-and-coming hitters.
Previous-year models on closeout
Several 2026 and 2025 bats are still listed at closeout prices.
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BBCOR: 2026 The Goods
$399.95$299.95, 2026 Omega 2-Piece$399.95$249.95, 2026 Voodoo One$349.95$249.95, 2026 Exile$349.95$219.95. -
USSSA The Goods: 2026 -10
$299.95$229.95, -8 and -5$299.95$219.95. -
USSSA Zen: 2026 -10
$399.95$219.99. 2025 -10 and -8$349.95$199.95, -5$349.95$179.95. -
USA: 2026 The Goods -10
$249.95$159.95, 2025 Zen -10$349.95$199.95.
Which 2027 DeMarini should you buy?
BBCOR
Power hitters: The Goods. Our pick if you already swing an end-loaded bat. Contact hitters who want a two-piece: Omega. Hitters who want the lightest swing or a stiff one-piece: Voodoo One. The Exile sits between them, a one-piece with a midload. If you also play wood-bat events, look at The Woods.
USSSA travel ball
Our pick for most hitters is the Zen. It is balanced and built for a forgiving feel. Stronger hitters who want an alloy barrel should take The Goods SL and save $50. The Exile is the buy for hitters who like a stiff one-piece, and it is the only one offered in a 26" or 27" -10. For junior big barrel, the Zen SL -11.
USA Baseball
Zen for the composite feel, The Goods for young power hitters, Exile for a one-piece at $199.95, also offered as a -5. The Uprising is the lowest-priced bat in the line. Confirm the stamp with your league before you buy.
Break-in and care
The alloy-barrel bats, which is every model here except the Zen and The Woods, need no break-in. Treat the Zen like any composite: hit real baseballs, rotate the barrel a quarter turn between swings and keep it out of play below 60°F. The full routine is in how to break in a bat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the DeMarini The Goods and the Zen?
The Goods is a two-piece hybrid with an X14 alloy barrel and a composite handle, built for power hitters. The Zen is a two-piece all-composite bat with the Dark Matter barrel and a balanced swing weight. For 2027 The Goods comes in BBCOR, USSSA and USA. The Zen comes in USSSA and USA only.
Which 2027 DeMarini bats are BBCOR certified?
The Goods, Omega 2-Piece, Voodoo One and Exile are the four 2027 alloy-barrel BBCOR bats. All four are -3 with a 2 5/8-inch barrel. The Woods and the Velvet Thunder wood composite bats are also BBCOR certified.
How much are the 2027 DeMarini baseball bats?
BBCOR: The Goods and Omega are $399.95, the Voodoo One and Exile are $349.95 and The Woods is $299.95. USSSA: Zen $349.95, Zen SL -11 $299.95, The Goods SL $299.95, Exile $279.95. USA: Zen $349.95, The Goods $249.95, Exile $199.95, Uprising $109.99.
What is the lightest-swinging 2027 DeMarini BBCOR bat?
DeMarini describes the one-piece Voodoo One as the lightest-swinging BBCOR bat on the market. The two-piece Omega is described as one of DeMarini's lightest-swinging BBCOR bats. Both are balanced.
Is the 2027 DeMarini Zen legal for USA Baseball?
Only the Zen (-10) USA model with the 2 5/8-inch barrel is USA Baseball certified. The 2 3/4-inch Zen -10, -8, -5 and SL -11 carry the USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp. Confirm with your league which stamp it requires.
What warranty do the 2027 DeMarini bats carry?
The Goods and Omega BBCOR carry DeMarini's Expanded BBCOR Warranty, which covers multiple replacements within the first year. The Voodoo One and Exile BBCOR warranty covers multiple repairs or exchanges in the first year. The USSSA and USA models carry a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The Woods is eligible for a one-time replacement within one year.
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