Opinions on Axe bats?
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- Jul 22, 2020
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I have the Axe Bat Element coming in tomorrow for my DD (10U). We have a few on the team but she hasn't swung them yet bc she prefers to only swing her bat (Easton Synergy, dead, dented, scratched up lol) I'm hoping for some good weather tomorrow so we can break it in. I will report back how she likes it after some good BP.
The element is a starter in the line of Axe bats but it had great raves on justbats and closeoutbats. Took a chance and I think it will pay off.
The element is a starter in the line of Axe bats but it had great raves on justbats and closeoutbats. Took a chance and I think it will pay off.
Thank you!!
- Oct 26, 2019
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I love the axe handle grip - very good for teaching younger hitters not to choke the bat. The barrel is really small compared to the other big name manufacturers though - if that matters to you.
- May 9, 2019
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My DD used an axe for 8u and some of 10u early on before she went composite.
I'd say for the money, it was a really nice bat. No complaints, and the pop was decent.
I'd say for the money, it was a really nice bat. No complaints, and the pop was decent.
- Jul 22, 2020
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That's my main goal for my DD in 10U. Get a good bat, with some good pop and consistency. All along the way improving her swing so shelling out mega-bucks will be more worth it on a higher end bat.
DD never used one and I was always leary about hitting it on the same area every time. Part prep or nervous tick she always turned her bat in her hand until the pitch so I knew she wasn't hitting in the same spot. Although growing up playing baseball with wood bats you always it on the same area. Logo on top.
- Jul 22, 2020
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That's another fear of mine, is getting my DD to grip it right everytime lol. I did hear people saying they still hit decent even on the "dead" side, but definitely not what you want to do. We have 2 weeks until the next tourney, so hopefully some good practice will make her comfortable with the new axe grip.
- Jul 22, 2020
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Hit with the bat today. Took her a little while to adjust to the handle, and to understand how to hit with it. We went an inch longer than her old bat but same weight. She said for a while it felt weird and it was making her swing differently, but I expected that. Once she got it, she said she knew right away when she didn't make good contact, or when she connected in a bad spot. Glad she was able to determine that pretty quickly. She also said the grip felt better from the start and she was excited. More practices to come.
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