FREE SHIPPING EVERY DAY Order within 21 hours and 45 minutes to ship Thursday

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E

Skip to end of photos carousel links

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353883

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353877

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353878

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353879

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353880

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353881

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E: Image #353882

Discontinued

Skip to end of details carousel links

Features

* 120-Day Manufacturer's Warranty*
Free Shipping!
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

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

or

Enter Search Term(s)

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

softball Emma player

Pros: this bat needs some differint color and somthing on it

Cons: it needs griping

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

Great Bat Aydin player

Pros: Looks Great, Has amazing pop and great balance and feel.

Cons: none so far

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

Good bat 10U Coach Coach

Pros: Axe handle End loaded Nice appearance.

Cons: None

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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!

Was this review helpful?

Overall Rating

Durability

Finish

General Feel

Pop

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.

Was this review helpful?

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.

or

Enter Search Term(s)

Is this bat good for practice when using a pitching machine with the yellow knobie/ slightly heavier balls? eli' s gp

The yellow dimple balls actually have a heavier weight consistency to them and are not the best for any bat over an extended period of time. A bat like the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E is more likely to break on off-centered hits due to the balls being heavier but can certainly be used for the yellow dimple balls.

Cameron

Is this bat balanced or end loaded? Ernest

The 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat (L116E) features a balanced design.

Carter

What is the barrel diameter? David

This 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat (L116E) has a 2 1/2" barrel diameter.

Ben

Can I use this bat in Little League 2018? Whitney

The 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E will not feature the required certification marks that Little League will require and thus this bat would not be legal for use.

Cameron

Will this hardwood composite bat be legal in wood bat tournaments? Steven

The 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E would be legal depending on the tournament. Also most wood bat tournaments will be -3.

Max

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

The 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E is not approved for Little League because of the composite structure. Approved wood bats are made out of a single type of wood. For example, an all maple wood baseball bat would be approved.

Dan

Why would this bat not be legal for Little League use in 2018? James Elpers

This 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat (L116E) is not legal for Little league use in 2018 because it is not built of just a single piece of ash, maple or birch wood. This bat combines wood and non-wood, composite material in its build. That combination of of wood and non-wood material would deem it illegal for 2018 Liitle League use.

Ben

When it says hardwood composite, does that mean composite handle and wood barrel? John

That is correct, the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E features a composite reinforced handle with a wood barrel.

Cameron

Is this bat legal for use in a USSSA Wood Bat Tournament? TG

The 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E is a composite wood, so not all tournaments will allow it. You will want to reach out to a tournament official to see if this model will be approved.

Tyler

Does the Vulcan grip come on the bat or separately? 12345

The Vulcan grip will not come wrapped on the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E.

Max

Would the 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat [L116E] be illegible for high school play? Isaiah

Since it is a listed -5 bat, is partially made of composite material and does not have the BBCOR stamp; this 2017 AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat (L116E) would not be allowed for use in high school play.

Ben

Is there any kind of warranty for this bat? M.S.

There is a 120-Day Manufacturer's Warranty on the AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E.

Max

Does it break easily Chase

The AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E does not require a break-in period.

Cameron

Show all 13 Questions and Answers about the AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E

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

AXE Hardwood Composite -5 Youth Baseball Bat: L116E

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

Need Help Finding a Bat?

We know that buying a bat might not be easy, but we are here to help!

Sizing Guide

How do I determine what size bat I should get?

Bat Coach

Answer a short series of guided questions to see bat recommendations created just for you.

Resource Guide

Need help in finding, selecting, or caring for your bat?

experts@justbats.com

4.9 Star Rating, Google Customer Reviews