Sporting goods maker Baden Sports is looking to shake things up this spring with the new line of Axe baseball and softball bats. The big change is in the new patented handle design that helps guide a player’s hand into the proper hitting position at contact.This reportedly means more power and more solid contact. While this year will see new changes for bats, the Axe line has been certified and approved for use at all levels of play in 2012 – from Little League to high school, the NCAA and even the pros.
Eleven (11) models will hit the diamond this season for both baseball and softball, and for professional players, the Pro Ash and Pro Maple Series Axe bats are manufactured in Wisconsin, using the hardest ash and maple grown in North America. All strictly adhere to professional league specifications, and are also oriented so that the wood grain is aligned perfectly with the hitting surface for maximum performance and less breakage.
Additionally, a number of NCAA men’s baseball programs have already discovered the benefits of the Baden Axe bat, and their players now use it exclusively. Exclusive Axe schools include Ashland University, Marietta College, North Georgia University, Ohio Dominican University, the University of California San Diego, and the University of Redlands.
“This is a revolutionary design that will have a lasting impact on the sports of baseball and softball,” said Michael Schindler, CEO of Baden Sports. “What does the old handle do for you? The Axe bat promotes an ergonomically correct grip, better fit, less restrictive swing and greater bat speed through the hitting zone. As more and more players adopt this new design, the old handle may become irrelevant.”
This could be one bad Axe for those in the outfield!