AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E
Features
* 120-Day Manufacturer's Warranty*
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2 1/2 Inch Barrel Diameter
-5 Length to Weight Ratio
Patented AXE Grip - Ergonomically Designed For Better Control, Bat Speed, Comfort, & Safety
Premium Hardwood Composite Construction Offers Insane Durability
Cupped End Improves Balance
Excellent Transitional Bat
Will Not Be Approved For Play In USA Baseball Leagues Starting 1/1/2018
Description
The team at Axe Bats continues to push the envelope when it comes to innovation and technology. In regard to composite wood baseball bats, this AXE Composite Youth Wood Baseball Bat (L116E) is leading the pack. Constructed with premium hardwood composite materials, this youth baseball bat offers durability like never seen before. To back it up, Axe is covering this model with a 120-day manufacturer's warranty. There is also a cupped end to help improve the balance and enhance overall player control. With a -5 length to weight ratio and a 2 1/2 inch barrel diameter, this is the perfect choice for a younger player who is about to make the transition to a BBCOR bat. AXE: Fortune Favors the Bold! Make sure to order your Axe wood baseball bat today with free shipping right here at JustBats. We're here for you from click to hit!
Axe Handle Scientifically Proven Benefits
Better Bat Control - High-speed video reveals a "hammering" motion from the traditional round knob. The Axe handle stabilizes the grip, increasing barrel control.
More Power & Bat Speed - Range of motion is increased and tension is reduced in the hands, resulting in greater power transfer and more bat speed.
Enhanced Comfort - The Axe handle is ergonomically designed to fit naturally in the contour of your hand.
Reduces Injuries - Traditional handles put tremendous pressure on a single point of the hand, which contains the commonly broken Hamate bone. The flush backside of the AXE handle relieves this pressure.
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 18 Customer Reviews
8 out of 10 Kishawn player
Pros: This bat is very durable, has moderate pop, and looks VERY good. I have swung with this bat and hit the ball 100% wrong, and I didn't hear any cracks.
Cons: This bat is VERY top-heavy. I know it's a -5 (24 oz.), but it feels heavier than my 26 oz.
solid bat, great feel cooper hagen player
Pros: low sting solid pop great feel grain is always lined up correctly due to axe handle placement
Cons: non so far
Great Bat for the Money! Steve R parent
Pros: Axe handle makes for a great swing. GREAT pop, better then a normal wood bat. My son uses a Marucci Hex in league play but in a wood bat tournament used the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E and was crushing the bat just like the Hex bat. Would buy again!
Cons: I put a grip on the bat to help with sting and grip for my 8 year old. The paint before game use is Awesome. After a weekend tournament bat end is all chipped up and looks bad.
softball Emma player
Pros: this bat needs some differint color and somthing on it
Cons: it needs griping
UGGGGG Coach Scott parent
Pros: NONE
Cons: 15 swings......busted bat. My 13yr. old is about 5'9" with good bat speed, not sure this bat is durable enough for someone his size.
Great Bat Aydin player
Pros: Looks Great, Has amazing pop and great balance and feel.
Cons: none so far
Bat Cracked 2 weeks after receiving Matt parent
Pros: Son loved the handle and feel of the bat. Ball popped off of it, until it broke.
Cons: bat cracked in 3 places w/ less than 50 hits on the bat. Doubt I'd buy another one.
Bought for tee work David Bruggeman Coach
Pros: As most 13u players struggle moving from a drop 10 to drop 5 I purchased this bat for my son to work with off the tee. It is 3 oz heavier than his regular bat and we are using it to build strength and bat speed. He likes the grip and unique knob design. He's been able to hit 300-400 balls per tee session daily.
Cons: NA
Good bat 10U Coach Coach
Pros: Axe handle End loaded Nice appearance.
Cons: None
Great wood bat for USSSA wood bat tourney's Tony Parent
Pros: Boys said it felt better to swing, and overall the kids were driving it better than the other teams using traditional wood bats.
Cons: The finish gets a little bit beat up from normal use.
Great youth wood bat! Tony Rogers Parent
Pros: Feels good to swing. Doesn't break easily Our boys were hitting them harder than the other teams using the cheaper ash bats
Cons: Paint comes off with use (to be expected) Handle is a bit thicker than the metal Axe bats
Believer Baller Parent
Pros: Great bat, great pop. Must be near 1000 hits and still smoking them.
Cons: The bat we received is actually better looking than this picture. It has a big Axe logo.
Broke vs first live pitch Murray Parent
Pros: Nice feel
Cons: Used the bat 2 or 3 times off tee/front toss. The bat broke on the first live pitch.
Broke on 1st swing S. Murray Parent
Pros: It was fine for tee work.
Cons: My 13u son broke the bat on the very first swing of live BP.
Bat broke after 2 games and 5 hits. James Mathis. Parent
Pros: Nice bat, comfortable, very nice swing.
Cons: Not very durable. Not a very good warranty on bat it seems either. Better to buy an aluminum bat, that will last a lot longer.
Not a good bat James Parent
Pros: Bat was comfortable and easy to swing.
Cons: Not a very sturdy or durable bat. Broke after just 4 hits. Not a very good bat for the price.
Chopping 'em down Georgia Coach
Pros: My son loves this bat! He loves how it feels in his hands and how well he can control his swing! I'm going to have to purchase one of the metal and/or composite bats for him also.
Cons: The lacquer finish leaves something to be desired and the pop just is not there like his gets from his other bats. However, we purchased a -5 and it might just be too heavy for him. He is 10 yrs old, 120 lbs and been playing since tee ball, so I felt confident that he could swing a -5 with confidence, but the weight just throws him off a little. Nothing to hold against this awesome bat though!
An ok bat Jonathan smith Parent
Pros: A good bang for your buck
Cons: If bat would last longer. Only lasted 1 month with hitting in cage.
Questions and Answers
Have a question about the AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Is this bat good for practice when using a pitching machine with the yellow knobie/ slightly heavier balls? eli' s gp
Is this bat balanced or end loaded? Ernest
What is the barrel diameter? David
Can I use this bat in Little League 2018? Whitney
Will this hardwood composite bat be legal in wood bat tournaments? Steven
Is it because it says composite hardwood it's not legal for little league? The rules I read said if the bat is wood it doesn't need USA stamp. James Elpers
Why would this bat not be legal for Little League use in 2018? James Elpers
When it says hardwood composite, does that mean composite handle and wood barrel? John
Is this bat legal for use in a USSSA Wood Bat Tournament? TG
Does the Vulcan grip come on the bat or separately? 12345
Would the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat [L116E] be illegible for high school play? Isaiah
Is there any kind of warranty for this bat? M.S.
Does it break easily Chase
About the Brand
Launched by Baden Sports in 2011, the Axe line of bats was hailed as a breakthrough in bat technology by players and coaches from youth leagues to the Pros. The makers of the Axe line of bats often pose the question, "What does your traditional knob do for you?" Most players don't have a good answer. Axe engineers have created a handle that is not only more comfortable and safer in terms of hand injuries, but also helps improve the hitter's swing by keeping them on an even plane. Although Axe is new to the market, they are backed by Baden Sports, Inc., an independent, family-owned company that has been making baseball products since 1979. Their passion to create a better game is unparalleled, making it no surprise that the Axe handle is set to be baseball's next big thing.
Bat Properties
Barrel Diameter | 2 1/2 |
---|---|
Baseball Bats | Wood Baseball Youth |
Bat Type | Baseball |
Deals | Closeout Bats |
End Design | Cupped |
Ink Dot | No |
Length to Weight Ratio | - 5 |
Material | Wood |
Swing Weight | Balanced |
Vendor | Axe |
Wood Type | Composite Wood |
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