Hitting with the ASA Axe Bat | Axe Avenge Power Gap ASA/USA Slowpitch Softball Bat Review

The Slowpitch Bat Bros try out one of the more innovative ASA/USA bats out there: the Avenge Power Gap from Axe Bat. To compare it, we also brought out the DeMarini Nihilist and a couple Monsta ASA bats.
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[@ChristianJamesSoftball]

Great work, guys! I know people want to point out that a mile, or 2 an hour isn’t a big deal but ask the guys that got snapped off by a first baseman on a backside laser. 1 mph faster gets by them. Love your work; keep it up. While you’re at it, try my signature Psyborg, or Balanced USA Hype!

[@pepepepert]

You should have a slowpitch wood bat video. Axe, Easton and B45 are all great options.

[@benjamindacunha6974]

Nice, informative video bro! Thanks for talking about all the different slowpitch grips too!

[@bassmanbenny]

Whats up Will! As for exit velo testing, I think you've seen some of my videos on the page. What I've noticed is that for more rec league type players, the overall difference in exit velo is pretty small no matter what bat they use. It's the higher end players who seem to get the largest improvements in swing speed from using a well broken in anarchy vs say a monsta. I also swung the Axe ASA and I agree strongly with your review. I actually found it a little easier for me to drop the pinky, but my swing speed is probably around 10mph slower than yours so that's probably why it didn't hurt my hands as much as yours. Overall though I didn't love it, but I have heard some amazing things about the utrip version.

[@ethanross3157]

Love the asa videos!!

[@lukefreeman4618]

Thanks for doing more ASA/USA stuff! Really enjoy the videos! I have a Monsta Grunt style that's the torch juiced (your mad hatter with and half ounce endload) if you want to borrow it for a video.

[@LATERALUSDC810]

Where’s the 9R and KP review? 👀👀👀

[@rhubenmcgee8020]

Need that 9R review ASAP

[@baums.-.2750]

4:46 “fuuuuh”😂

[@SLaird22]

Before I really had my swing down, I used to love the Axe bats and hit some shots with them but as I got the wrist snap down I had the same problems and had to go back to using regular knob bats. I also think the softball snap can cause you to hit the ball away from the intended hitting zone. Just a theory.

[@zipperking007]

For me the performance on these needed to be a step above the rest to commit to them. I felt like I would have to adjust my whole swing to be comfortable with it. Like you’ve proven here it’s just not the case. I really wanted to like it, just couldn’t.

[@slowpitchbros]

I’m right there with you man

[@jonmelsha7201]

Absolutely agree.. I feel these are all gimic

[@andrewmclinden1254]

Just got an avenge pro end load and I really like the handle I have a problem with regular knobs I end up turning my hand and jamming the knob into the palm of my bottom hand and I just can't get the hang of dropping fingers off the bat so this has really helped but I guess that goes to what you said about preference

[@aprx1814]

I use it to go oppo and that's it, every once in a while I end up hitting absolutely NUKES on accident with it. But my Demarini is far better for power, I also hang a pinky

[@rickwasilchuk7431]

Need some before/after compression numbers on the new 240 utrip stuff if you get a chance. Hopefully some Miken/Worth stuff.

[@311hitwall]

seems like the axe handle would also shorten the life because of the limited range you can hit the ball.

[@ethanchadbourne2320]

Swing some more Monstas!

[@Dansal1980]

I never really cared for any of the axe bats I’ve used primarily because of the “forced” handle position your locked into

[@lockjaw9221]

100% you have no bat control and also a composite barrel needs to be broken in evenly. This bat forces you to hit the ball in 1 spot.

[@cristovalmontoya5222]

Waiting on the 2 piece genesis testing I think nothing will. Change cause louisvilke bats are stiff to. Begin with.

[@bryantcaplan5399]

Will, when you do a wrist snap, is it kind of like the flick of your wrists you would do in floor hockey, like a wrist shot?

[@peytonhuddleston3358]

Is the anarchy “all the smoke” black and white bats the same? The black is out of stock and I want to know if the white is the exact same

[@jamesknight9042]

What happens to all the bats that you guys use? Is there a huge collection somewhere??

[@jerzeyyboy4166]

You think you will do a review of the 2021 worth mach 1 xxl anytime soon ?

[@rhuddy1860]

“That was a jam shot off the hands” yeah the video shows you barreling it up tho

[@slowpitchbros]

It obviously rung up the hands a little bit or I wouldn’t have mentioned it LOL

[@bryanavalos8081]

Juno bet ? Love the videos 👍🏽

[@justinchin1022]

Any update on this review?

[@Renho17]

Yo what happened to the kp23 and 9r you flashed a pic of?

[@rogeryancey994]

Review the 2021 krecher

[@emersonstucki6861]

Is the sinister the stiff or flex

[@extremeinsanity127]

what makes the nihilist in your words, a average bat, because I'm really considering the 2021 or the 2022 models and i hope its worth it

[@slowpitchbros]

I just think it doesn't claim #1 in any specific category. Hottest bat = Monsta. Biggest sweet spot = Worth Krecher. Most durable = Anarchy.

[@Ronniemexico]

Can y’all review a bliss???

[@alexguillen5532]

You hit it pretty well when you actually got a good pitch 😂

[@rjcrooks1182]

I wanna drink beers and hang out with Will at a tourney. That’s a good time for sure I’m guessing lol

[@brianbanks3044]

not a gimmick guy...it seemed like balls you hit to center went well but if you tried to turn on one where you have to roll your wrists, not a keeper....plus hitting on just one side of the bat would bother me

[@Truckerdaddy]

Is it just me or does Will swing like a cross between Matt Olson and Jose Canseco?

[@vicjose]

Is worth making another short barrel mach 1 this year?

[@slowpitchbros]

I’d assume they will later in the year. I think they’re still trying to work out a few kinks with their 240 tech still

[@Renho17]

They did with the Kretcher! Shannon smith sig model 12.5 inch .5oz endload.

[@tylermckinney6380]

What are your current gamers??

[@slowpitchbros]

I change it up a ton, but for ASA I swing a Monsta, for USSSA 220 I swing a Genesis or Freak 23, and for USSSA 240 I swing a Nautalai

[@davidmccright3764]

Looking into either the Axe Avenge Pro or Demarini Steel for my league that requires the dual stamp. Any recommendations? Review coming for Dual Stamped version?

[@Renho17]

I use the steel in our single wall league and they smash! Best bat we can use in our crappy single wall metal league.

[@davidmccright3764]

@@Renho17 thanks for the feedback man! I had heard the Steel was kind of in a league of its own when it comes to dual stamped bats

[@Renho17]

@@davidmccright3764 Not sure about dual stamp but metal league yes. You guys use 52 core balls? Cause it kills them and won’t dent it.

[@davidmccright3764]

@@Renho17 no we play with 12” Gold Dot Classic which 44/375

[@Renho17]

@@davidmccright3764 ohhh, I would go and try and find a Demarini Future. I loved that dual stamp bat, It crushes the hard balls. Those balls would demolish a Steele. Steele wouldn’t last a season with those hard balls. Blue/Green/USA future for sure!

[@djs2596]

Try to get your hands on this Axe Bat. It’s the OG of the AXE softball bats I’m pretty sure. I bought it when it came out and the thing had an insane amount of pop on it. I highly suggest doing a review on it if you can get your hands on it. I was hitting the ball over 330ft fences off the tee with ease. I sold it because they don’t let us use composite in leagues around where I’m at and it would be terrible going from that bat to a regular bat every week for league ball and tournaments. axebat.com/products/2019-avenge-asa-slowpitch-softball-bat

[@jonmelsha7201]

Or you could just drop your pinky and get the same effect..

[@treydrier3169]

The Axe bat doesn't sound right.

[@USAl0rd98]

Get drones!!!!

[@BiscuitMadewell]

3 asa in a row 🧐🙄

[@firemoon6131]

I'm early but late

[@flashhgotyou2496]

Im pretty sure my coach could beat all of yall

[@kiplane5229]

Those ax bats are garbage

[@JyBaller]

Just bought a DeMarini Nihilist cause of this video thanks

[@dirtdutchkiller]

Too much top hand