Driven by innovation and the desire to be the absolute best, the Axe® EliteONE USSSA Bat provides players with revolutionary technologies to maximize swing speed, enhance power, and comfortably connect with each pitch you pull the trigger on. This one-piece model is engineered with top-of-the-line MX8™ Alloy, which is given a special heating treatment to maximize pop from the moment you remove the wrapper. Bold, Fearless, First: MX8™ Alloy Barrel undergoes a special heating treatment to ensure explosive pop right out of the wrapper Composite HyperWhip™ End Cap removes unnecessary weight from the tip of the bat for a faster swing, bigger barrel, and larger sweet spot One-piece alloy construction, balanced for a combo of speed, contact and power Axe® Bat Technology: Engineered Hitting Zone extends maximal performance and strength to the entire 270-degree contact area, so you’ll never need to rotate your barrel for durability – a benefit you only get by swinging an Axe™ Handle Shock-absorbing Endogrid™ technology built into the handle reduces bottom-hand vibrations for a smoother, more comfortable swing Patented Axe™ Handle enables your best swing, more often – maximizing bat speed and improving barrel control for harder, more consistent contact NOTICE: We recommend that you receive approval from your local league before removing the wrapper from your bat.