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Overview
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 is a traditional power bat. It has a heavy end-loaded barrel that can be difficult to get through the zone, but rewards hitters with a massive boost in hard hit rate (16%). This bat can do serious damage in the right hands.
- Powerful
- Large Barrel
- Difficult to swing
- Heavy
Who Should Buy
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 is meant for hitters who step into the box thinking home run. Power hitters (16-19) who can handle the swing weight will reap the benefits of the heavy, powerful barrel.
Tradeoffs
Developing hitters (14-16) and contact hitters (14-19) who have trouble catching up to high velocity pitching should consider a bat with a balanced weight distribution.
The Goods Hybrid Hype Video
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 is not meant for every type of hitter. The Trackman shows a bat that is either all or nothing, with each swing either crushing a home run or missing the sweet spot. And the Blast Motion data shows a heavy bat that takes real effort to swing. In a power hitter's hands, this bat can be elite.
Bat Comparison
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 can be most closely compared to the Marucci RCKLESS Gen 2 Hybrid. Both of these end-loaded hybrids offer elite power, but with slightly different methods of delivery. The Goods is all or nothing, hitting the ball hard or not at all. The RCKLESS, on the other hand, offers a bit more contact ability for a power bat, showing a marginal increase in hand speed. Both offer excellent power, but at a different degree of difficulty to swing.
When compared to a balanced bat, such as the Icon 2027, the Goods has a clear advantage in power, with a much higher marginal increase in hard hit and barreled rate. The tradeoff comes in contact, as the Icon has far superior numbers on the Blast metrics. The Icon offers an easier swing to a wider range of hitters, but the Goods is a standout bat for pure power hitters.
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Player Opinion Metrics
Player Opinion Commentary: The players had high marks for the DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027, giving the bat an overall score of 4.6/5. The power hitters were drawn to the bat, but even the contact hitters were aware of how much power the bat could bring if they were willing to put in the increased effort to swing the bat.
Contact received a 4.2/5 rating. Hitters felt the contact generated off the barrel was so high quality that it made up for the effort required to swing the bat.
Look and feel earned a 4.2/5, tying contact as the bat’s highest-rated category with some great reviews and a few drawbacks as well. The players liked the clean red and beige colorway and absolutely loved the sound of the barrel. The grip had some mixed reviews, as the taper was popular but the knob was seen as uncomfortable. Finally, the heavy weight was liked by power hitters, but seen as too heavy by contact hitters.
The players found the large barrel to be generous, even on off-centered contact. However getting the barrel to the ball was still difficult, giving sweet spot a slight knock at 3.9/5.
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 earned a 3.6/5 for balance. Players found the bat’s end-loaded weight distribution manageable, but it required serious effort to swing.
The bat earned a 4/5 for pop. Players found the barrel could provide massive power on solid contact, offering a rewarding power off the heavy barrel.
The end-loaded design of the Goods did not translate well to a controlled swing. It could still maneuver through the zone, but not with ease, giving control a 3.6/5.
Trackman Metrics
Trackman Commentary: The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 had a solid, but erratic trackman profile. It showed massive marginal increases in some categories, massive decreases in others. While it may have been a little inconsistent, the overall score was still great at a 4.4/5.
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 averaged 86.07 mph in exit velocity, with a best result of 98.49 mph. The Goods can produce extremely hard contact, but its inconsistency lowers its score slightly below the baseline average by -0.09 mph (-0.12%).
Average distance came in at 283.52 ft, finishing -0.67 feet below baseline and a reported marginal increase of 0.05%. The Goods Hybrid did however hit the second farthest ball of any bat at 350.87 ft. Despite the near neutral marginal change over many swings, the bat can produce a bomb on any given swing.
Sweet spot rate was a major weakness and outlier for The Goods. The bat averaged 42.25%, finishing -22.11% below the baseline. Squaring the ball up proved difficult for contact hitters, even with the large barrel, as the launch angle was consistently low.
The highest standout in The Goods Trackman profile was hard hit rate. The bat produced a 39.44% hard-hit rate and finished +16% above the baseline. This impressive rise shows how much force the heavy barrel was able to swing with, regardless of the launch angle.
Barreled rate averaged 7.04%. The Goods Hybrid could hit the ball hard enough to make up for any lost launch angle, finishing +1.69% above the baseline.
Blast Motion Metrics
Blast Motion Commentary: The DeMarini the Goods Hybrid 2027 had a surprisingly sound performance on Blast Motion data for an end-loaded bat. It showed close to no marginal deltas across the performance metrics, but finished with an impressive overall score of 4.27/5.
The DeMarini The Goods Hybrid 2027 averaged 66.40 mph in bat speed, with a best swing of 71.96 mph. Compared to the baseline, it finished -0.06 mph, or -0.07%. An end-loaded barrel would be expected to have a slower bat speed, but the players were able to gain enough momentum with the barrel to keep it close to neutral.
Peak hand speed averaged 20.61 mph, with a top speed of 22.05 mph. The Goods Hybrid finished -0.13 mph, or -0.49%, below the baseline. The hitters found their hands would slightly drag as they brought the bat through the zone, but the difference was minimal and only required a bit more effort to keep hand speed steady.
Time to contact averaged 0.148 seconds, with a reported best mark of 0.122 seconds. The bat finished +0.001 seconds (+0.68%) above the baseline. The end-loaded barrel took slightly longer to start the swing, making adjustments through the zone slower and more difficult than the average bat.
Physical Specifications
Bat Grip Max Circumference: 4.25in
Bat Grip Length Max to Min: 7in
Barrel Max Circumference: 8.5in
Barrel Max Circumference Length: 8.5in
Physical Characteristics
Durable barrel, unaffected by cold weather, does not need breaking in.
Upgraded Direct Connection: Redesigned interface between barrel and handle improves durability and creates a stiff feel while maintaining forgiveness on contact.
The Goods X14 Alloy Barrel: A dominant alloy barrel with a massive profile and huge sweet spot to maximize performance.
Tremor End Cap: Strong material to optimize barrel performance, dampen vibration, and maximize power.
End-loaded
Damplify Knob: A softer knob material engineered to help mitigate vibration, creating a comfortable feel to help players swing with confidence
1375 Composite Handle: Designed specifically for The Goods, our stiffest handle uses thicker composite material to prioritize energy transfer, helping power hitters get the most out of their swing.
Standard: A red, beige, and black colorway with a clean matte finish and simple, but powerful lettering.
An imposing thud
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Goods Hybrid 2027 is meant for power hitters.
The Goods Hybrid 2027 is one of the top end-loaded bats and can be considered an elite option among power bats.
The Goods Hybrid 2027 shows either massive increases or significant decreases to marginal measurements. It is one of the more inconsistent bats in the test site, but the numbers show excellent power performance.
This bat is not easy to swing and is not meant for every type of hitter, but is a great choice for an all or nothing power hitter.
A heavy swing weight that takes more effort to control.
The Goods Hybrid 2027 received a higher overall score than both the 2025 and 2026 models.
High School and College athletes are required to have a -3 BBCOR certified bat
A good time to upgrade is when transitioning to High School varsity or upper level travel ball.
Yes the bat is -3 BBCOR certified
The Goods Hybrid 2027 is end-loaded and will feel heavier than its listed weight.
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