Is this bat suitable for ISA or NSA play?

This bat is NOT stamped for ISA or NSA play.

what makes this bat "designed for women"? women typically use .44 any you say that it should only be used for .52. so what makes it different than all your other bats...?

The DeMarini Mercy when it originally was released a few years ago was designated as a "women's bat" because of how light and balanced it was. Before the Mercy there were not any bats made lighter than 26 ounces and the Mercy created a 25 ounce bat. Now many of the manufacturer's create 25 and 24 ounce bats for slowpitch softball. This bat is no longer designated as a women's bat as more men use lighter bats now a days. The original Mercy bats had women's softball inscribed on them, but these do not. This is an ASA slowpitch bat which means it was designed for the .52/300 ball.

Would you recommend the end loader or balanced for a 5'2" 170 pound woman? Also which weight would be best 25, 26 or 27oz? I'm deciding between the DeMarini Mercy and the Easton Raw Power.

It ultimately comes down to personal preference and what you can handle. The Mercy is only manufactured in a 25oz. and 26oz. While the Raw Power bats come in 26oz, 27oz., 28oz., and 30oz. A balanced bat allows for better bat control while an end loaded bat (if you have strong wrists, a strong top hand, and the strength to swing one) can provide you with more power.

Does the 2016 Mercy have a touch of end-load to it compared to the 2015 Mercy?

The 2016 Mercy will be a balanced bat.

Hi I am looking at purchasing the DeMarini Mercy 2016. As a female player in the game I bat at .44/375 - is this bat suitable?

This is an ASA bat and like all ASA bats they are made ideally for the .52/300 ball. They can be used with the .44/375 ball ( a harder ball) but it will put more wear and tear on the bat. This is a balanced bat designed for women. It will ultimately come down to your own personal preference.

How would you compare this to last years? (Last years was on fire) Also being an ASA-52/300 bat (ASA bats are not meant to be used with 44 cor and higher softballs) are there any potential durability issues?

Any ASA bat using a harder ball than the .52/300lb will have durability issues. All ASA bats are now made for the .52/300lb ball. This bat is quite similar to the 2015 model and should be just as hot.

2016 DeMarini Mercy Slowpitch Softball Bat ASA Balanced WTDXMSP-16

Name: 2016 DeMarini Mercy Slowpitch Softball Bat ASA Balanced WTDXMSP-16
Brand: DeMarini Bats
SKU: WTDXMSP-16
Price: 189.99 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5 (11 reviews)

Price:

189.99

5 Stars (11) Reviews

Item#:WTDXMSP-16 | Manufacturer: DeMarini Bats

This item has been discontinued

2016 DeMarini Mercy Slowpitch Softball Bat ASA Balanced WTDXMSP-16

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Reviews (11)
Q&A (6)
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2016 DeMarini Mercy Slowpitch Softball Bat ASA Balanced WTDXMSP-16

There's nothing merciful about the Mercy. Designed to crush the 52/300 ball, this bat is hot right out of the wrapper and game ready from day one. The stiff feel combines with the barrel to give you the perfect combination of swing speed and power potential.

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2016 Mercy Features:

2-Piece Bat Construction
100% Composite Design
4.One Composite Barrel & Handle
RCK Knob
Big D End Cap
.6mm Bat Grip
Balanced Swing Weight
13" Barrel Length
2 1/4" Barrel Diameter
Approval Stamps: ASA
One Year Manufacturer Warranty

	2016 Flipper Aftermath 1.20	2016 Flipper Aftermath USA	2016 Flipper Aftermath OG	2016 Stadium CL22	2016 Juggy OG	2016 Mercy Women's	2016 Raw Steel
Approval	USSSA, NSA, ISA	ASA	ASA	USSSA, NSA, ISA	ASA	ASA	USSSA, ASA, NSA, ISA
Barrel	Divergence Composite	Divergence Composite	Divergence Composite	S.One Composite	Stacked Composite	4.One Composite	Single Wall Carburized Steel
Handle	ZnX Alloy	ZnX Alloy	ZnX Alloy	ZnX Alloy	TR3 F.L.O. Composite	4.One Composite	ZnX Alloy
End Cap	Dish	Dish	Dish	Big D	Big D	Big D	Big D
Barrel Length	13"	12"	13"	12"	12"	13"	11"-12"
Swing Weight	Balanced	End-Loaded	Balanced	End-Loaded	End-Loaded	Balanced	End-Loaded
Made For	USSSA Contact Hitters Who Like Stiff Handle	ASA Power Hitters Who Like Stiff Handle	ASA Contact Hitters Who Like Stiff Handle	USSSA Power Hitters Who Like Stiff Handle	ASA Power Hitters Who Like Handle Flex	Women Who Play ASA	Single Wall Only League Players
Release Date	2/1/2016	2/1/2016	2/1/2016	2/1/2016	2/1/2016	2/1/2016	4/1/2016
Warranty	One Year	One Year	One Year	One Year	One Year	One Year	One Year
Return Policy	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed	100% Batisfaction Guaranteed

Review by: Hutch
Pros: Lightweight, smooth hits with a lot of power. Hit line drives like missiles! I love this bat!!
Cons: Nothing
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Review by: janell
Verified Purchaser
Pros: great bat hirts great
Cons:
1 of 13 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Tinker
Pros: Hot right out of the wrapper. It has great pop and distance. Works very well on mush balls. Im a girl so I been hitting the 44 core balls. No vibration. I am swinging a 26oz.
Cons: NONE
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Review by: N.O.
Pros: Great bat. And yes its pretty hot straight out gate. Only took it to the batting cages where practice balls are used for 3 rounds before taking it to my games. First game everyone immediately liked it. 2nd game (with better hitters) 3 homers were hit, including one I thought wasn't going to go over but it did. Overall this bat is very much like the 2015 version. I have tried the 2014 version as well (purple) which IMO was the best of the 3. But this bat is by no means a huge step down. But the 2014 had a massive sweet spot. It does have a balanced feel but as others have noted it feels a tad end loaded. No guys on my co-ed team touch the 2015 but every guy liked this one. I peeled off the pink and replaced it with a green grip wrap that matches the barrel's green. Good bat. You shouldn't be disappointed at all. Very nice bat so far.
Cons: The 26oz feel more like 27oz. IDK if thats a con or not but its something to note. Um, the grip is pink. Thats about it lol
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Review by: Brad
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Super Hot!!! love this bat, had the 2014 but its wearing out and needed a new one.
Cons: Wish they had a better grip.
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Review by: troy
Pros: hot out of the wrapper. i have many bats, i swing 26 but wanted to get a 25 for my wife and let me tell you, this bat is no joke. put about 100 bp cuts on it and its fire. i would say the sweet spot is fairly large. has a very nice balanced feel. hits almost as well as my torch and bombardier but i like the feel of the mercy much more, better than my 15 flipper og, and about the same or better and my 16 flipper usa, better than any of my eastons for sure(haven't swung the reckoning or the flex). anyways, overall this is top 3 bats for me and always a slump buster.
Cons: the grip was gone after about 50 cuts.
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Review by: Brittany
Verified Purchaser
Pros: I love this bat it was hot right out of the wrapper ! I opened it the day of a two day tournament and everyone was hitting big from the start as the day went on it got better ! cant wait to see what its like after more use !! nice feel to the bat itself with balance and grip !
Cons: the grip on the bat was peeled off and really bad after the second game we played using it ! but still a great bat just needs better grip
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Review by: Ashlei
Pros: After breaking it, the bat has a good pop to it. Excited to see how much more it will pop after being fully broken in.
Cons: It is taking forever to break in. Has no pop straight out of the wrapper.
0 of 3 found this review helpful.
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Review by: Adpitt7
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Amazing bat pops right out of wrapper, the whole team loved it and my teammate, who hit 2 home runs with it, ordered her one the same day.
Cons: The grip is done within the first day of using it. Youll need to order a grip with it.
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Review by: Buda
Verified Purchaser
Pros: Bought it for my girlfriend. Didnt think much of it until I had bp with it just for fun. It has a good amount of endload in my opinion. Didnt feel much flex. Im a 300 pound guy and with a 25oz im still hitting it over the fence. Now its one of my gamers. Cant put it down.
Cons: I have no cons for now.
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Review by: sergio
Verified Purchaser
Pros: I was skeptical on this bat because of how light it is but man am I glad I got it. It hits mean liners out of the gate and is a very solid bat. I have an Easton B3.0 and a Worth Resmondo endload and I have benched these for the Mercy. It has a great feel swinging through the zone and hits the ball well. Its has a nice pop out of the wrapper and has gotten better after a few rounds at the batting cages. It will not disappoint.
Cons: The grip had to be replaced after the first game. Thank God for Lizard Skins.
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Is this bat suitable for ISA or NSA play?
Asked by Pinkie
This bat is NOT stamped for ISA or NSA play.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)

what makes this bat "designed for women"? women typically use .44 any you say that it should only be used for .52. so what makes it different than all your other bats...?
Asked by troy
The DeMarini Mercy when it originally was released a few years ago was designated as a "women's bat" because of how light and balanced it was. Before the Mercy there were not any bats made lighter than 26 ounces and the Mercy created a 25 ounce bat. Now many of the manufacturer's create 25 and 24 ounce bats for slowpitch softball. This bat is no longer designated as a women's bat as more men use lighter bats now a days. The original Mercy bats had women's softball inscribed on them, but these do not. This is an ASA slowpitch bat which means it was designed for the .52/300 ball.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)

Would you recommend the end loader or balanced for a 5'2" 170 pound woman? Also which weight would be best 25, 26 or 27oz? I'm deciding between the DeMarini Mercy and the Easton Raw Power.
Asked by Jen
It ultimately comes down to personal preference and what you can handle. The Mercy is only manufactured in a 25oz. and 26oz. While the Raw Power bats come in 26oz, 27oz., 28oz., and 30oz. A balanced bat allows for better bat control while an end loaded bat (if you have strong wrists, a strong top hand, and the strength to swing one) can provide you with more power.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)

Does the 2016 Mercy have a touch of end-load to it compared to the 2015 Mercy?
Asked by Frozen Rope 13
The 2016 Mercy will be a balanced bat.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)

Hi I am looking at purchasing the DeMarini Mercy 2016. As a female player in the game I bat at .44/375 - is this bat suitable?
Asked by Rolo
This is an ASA bat and like all ASA bats they are made ideally for the .52/300 ball. They can be used with the .44/375 ball ( a harder ball) but it will put more wear and tear on the bat. This is a balanced bat designed for women. It will ultimately come down to your own personal preference.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)

How would you compare this to last years? (Last years was on fire) Also being an ASA-52/300 bat (ASA bats are not meant to be used with 44 cor and higher softballs) are there any potential durability issues?
Asked by 4xtra
Any ASA bat using a harder ball than the .52/300lb will have durability issues. All ASA bats are now made for the .52/300lb ball. This bat is quite similar to the 2015 model and should be just as hot.
Answered by Kevin (Customer Service)