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This model is discontinued. You may still find it on clearance.

FASTPITCH · AXE · 2024

Axe Avenge Pro Power Gap 2024 fastpitch softball bat

9.2/10

Meta score from 1 published rating (JustBats), normalized to a 10-point scale.

A real alternative premium bat for hitters who like the Axe handle and want big barrel output without buying the same brands as everyone else.

Pros

  • High customer sentiment
  • Big pop
  • Distinct Axe handle feel

Cons

  • Handle shape is polarizing
  • Harder to find locally than the mainstream brands

Specs

CertificationAll Associations, USA Softball, USSSA Fastpitch
Drop (length minus weight)-9, -10
Lengths31, 32, 33, 34″
Barrel diameter2¼″
Construction2-pc Composite
Swing weightSlight Load
MSRP$349.95

Which age group does it fit?

Typical sizing by league age. Always size to the player: a bat they can swing fast beats a bigger bat they can't.

League ageDropsLengths
10UDrop -1031″
12UDrop -9, -1031–33″
14UDrop -9, -1031–34″
16UDrop -9, -1032–34″

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Scores & sources

SourcePublished ratingNormalized
JustBats100/10010.0/10

Retailer star ratings run high and are damped toward review-site averages until more sources exist. How we score.

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