We've had 3 models of Axe bats in hopes that they would catch up in the "pop" department but still have not (although we have not tried the most current version). They swing heavy-ish, but the handle can really help a girl get in the zone and stay there longer so girls that tend to roll over because they aren't strong in their upper bodies the bat will really help. We will use in the cage or if things are getting wonky in the swing just to take the hands out of it and to make sure the barrel is releasing properly, but it is not a gamer.