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2026 DeMarini Zen Oil Slick (-8) 2 ¾” USSSA Baseball Bat

  • USSSA
  • Drop −8
  • Barrel 2 3/4 in
  • Lengths 29 to 32 in
  • Composite
2026 DeMarini Zen Oil Slick (-8) 2 ¾” USSSA Baseball Bat, USSSA bats: photo from DeMarini
Lengths29 to 32 in
Barrel2 3/4 in
Handlenot stated
Knobnot stated
Balancebalanced
Photo: DeMarini

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Two-piece composite USSSA bat with a 2 3/4 inch barrel, offered at drop -8 in 29 to 32 inch lengths. The page states a balanced swing weight.

Model year2026
MaterialComposite
ConstructionZen Direct Connection; Zen Dark Matter Composite Barrel; Anomaly End Cap; Two-Piece Composite Construction
PiecesTwo-piece
Drop−8
What this means

Drop is length minus weight: a 30 in, 20 oz bat is a -10. A bigger drop number means a lighter bat for its length. Younger players use -10 to -13; USSSA 13U is usually capped at -5; high school and college are -3.

Tip: Check the drop your league allows before you look at anything else.

Barrel2 3/4
Lengths29, 30, 31, 32 in
BalanceBalanced
What this means

Weight is spread evenly, so the bat feels lighter than its number. A player who uses the knob or handle to deliver the barrel often needs the weight balanced or down toward the hands. Balance is not barrel size: some big-barrel bats are balanced.

Tip: Which one is right depends on your player and how consistently they deliver the barrel.

Sizes29/21; 30/22; 31/23; 32/24
CertificationUSSSA
What this means

The travel-ball stamp (1.15 BPF mark on the taper). Hotter than USA bats, barrels up to 2-3/4 in. Drop limits vary by state and age group.

Tip: Travel teams usually mean USSSA; ask the coach which state rules apply.

AvailabilityIn stock
Maker SKUWBD2656
The maker says
  • Zen Direct Connection: Updated for 2026 to pair the Dark Matter Composite Barrel with the handle and create a forgiving feel.
  • Zen Dark Matter Composite Barrel: The dominant composite barrel with a revamped layup to deliver a huge, comfortable sweet spot along with elite performance and loud sound.
  • Anomaly End Cap: Designed to work with composite barrels, using light and durable materials to reduce swing weights, improve bat control and optimize performance.
  • Two-Piece Composite Construction: Designed for improved weight distribution that allows for great balance, bat speed and barrel control.
  • 2 ¾” Barrel: A barrel diameter measured at 2 ¾” – the maximum allowed in travel baseball – to optimize performance.
Sourcedemarini.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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