DeMarini Velvet Thunder Wood Composite BBCOR Bat
- BBCOR certified, adult bat
- 31 inches, -3 drop
- Midloaded swing weight, tapered knob
- Wood barrel, composite handle
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A wood barrel BBCOR bat with a composite handle, aimed at adult hitters who like weight toward the barrel. Only one length is confirmed on this listing, so check it against the hitter.
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ASIN: B0H3WTZ4G8Model: Velvet Thunder D38Category: Baseball Bats
Overview
Swinging a wood barrel joined to a composite handle, this bat follows the BBCOR format used for adult play. The knob is tapered and the grip is standard, with a midloaded swing weight.
The wood barrel with a composite handle is the defining build, and the midloaded balance puts weight toward the barrel for hitters who like that feel. The listing confirms one length only, and no alternate grip sizes are shown.
Who it's for
A BBCOR adult player who prefers a midloaded balance and a tapered knob will see the match here. Youth players need a different bat, and so does a hitter who wants a balanced swing weight.
Pros and cons
- BBCOR certified for adult play
- Wood barrel with composite handle
- Midloaded swing weight
- Tapered knob style
- Only one length confirmed
- Standard grip size only
- Weight in ounces not listed
Performance notes
A midloaded bat carries extra mass toward the barrel, which shapes how much force the hitter feels at contact. The wood barrel and composite handle are separate materials, and the tapered knob changes how the bottom hand rests at the end of the grip.
Specifications
| Brand | DeMarini |
|---|---|
| Model | Velvet Thunder D38 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Length | 31 incheshigher than 56% of 174 baseball bats |
| Grip Size | Standard |
| Swing Weight | Midloaded |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Handle Material | Composite |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Baseball bat |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited |
| Other details | |
| League Certification | BBCOR |
| Grip Type | Standard |
| Skill Level | All |
| Drop | -3 |
| Bat knob style | Tapered |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the DeMarini Velvet Thunder D38 be used in youth leagues?
The age range listed is adult and the certification is BBCOR, so it is built for adult play.
Is the Velvet Thunder an all-composite bat?
No. The barrel material is wood and the handle material is composite.
What does D38 mean in the model name?
The color field on the listing reads D38 and Red, so D38 labels this variant of the bat.
What swing weight does this bat have?
Midloaded, with a tapered knob and a standard grip.