SMS Terms & Conditions

Axe Bat/Baden Sports, Inc. (hereinafter, “We,” “Us,” “Our”) is offering a mobile messaging program (the “Program”), which you agree to use and participate in subject to these Mobile Messaging Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy (the “Agreement”).  By opting in to or participating in any of our Programs, you accept and agree to these terms and conditions, including, without limitation, your agreement to resolve any disputes with us through binding, individual-only arbitration, as detailed in the “Dispute Resolution” section below.  This Agreement is limited to the Program and is not intended to modify other Terms and Conditions or Privacy Policy that may govern the relationship between you and Us in other contexts.

User Opt In: The Program allows Users to receive SMS/MMS mobile messages by affirmatively opting into the Program, such as through online or application-based enrollment forms. Regardless of the opt-in method you utilized to join the Program, you agree that this Agreement applies to your participation in the Program.  By participating in the Program, you agree to receive autodialed or prerecorded marketing mobile messages at the phone number associated with your opt-in, and you understand that consent is not required to make any purchase from Us.  While you consent to receive messages sent using an autodialer, the foregoing shall not be interpreted to suggest or imply that any or all of Our mobile messages are sent using an automatic telephone dialing system (“ATDS” or “autodialer”).  Message and data rates may apply.

User Opt Out:  If you do not wish to continue participating in the Program or no longer agree to this Agreement, you agree to reply STOP to any mobile message from Us in order to opt out of the Program.  You may receive an additional mobile message confirming your decision to opt out. You understand and agree that the foregoing options are the only reasonable methods of opting out.  You also understand and agree that any other method of opting out, including, but not limited to, texting words other than those set forth above or verbally requesting one of our employees to remove you from our list, is not a reasonable means of opting out.

Duty to Notify and Indemnify:  If at any time you intend to stop using the mobile telephone number that has been used to subscribe to the Program, including canceling your service plan or selling or transferring the phone number to another party, you agree that you will complete the User Opt Out process set forth above prior to ending your use of the mobile telephone number.  You understand and agree that your agreement to do so is a material part of these terms and conditions.  You further agree that, if you discontinue the use of your mobile telephone number without notifying Us of such change, you agree that you will be responsible for all costs (including attorneys’ fees) and liabilities incurred by Us, or any party that assists in the delivery of the mobile messages, as a result of claims brought by individual(s) who are later assigned that mobile telephone number.  This duty and agreement shall survive any cancellation or termination of your agreement to participate in any of our Programs.

YOU AGREE THAT YOU SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD US HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY RESULTING FROM YOUR FAILURE TO NOTIFY US OF A CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE PROVIDED, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM OR LIABILITY UNDER THE TELEPHONE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 47 U.S.C. § 227, et seq., OR SIMILAR STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, AND ANY REGULATIONS PROMULGATED THEREUNDER RESULTING FROM US ATTEMPTING TO CONTACT YOU AT THE MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER YOU PROVIDED.

Program Description: Without limiting the scope of the Program, users that opt into the Program can expect to receive messages concerning the marketing and sale of digital and physical products, services, and events.

Cost and Frequency: Message and data rates may apply. The Program involves recurring mobile messages, and additional mobile messages may be sent periodically based on your interaction with Us.

Support InstructionsFor support regarding the Program, text “HELP” to the number you received messages from or email us at info@axebat.com. Please note that the use of this email address is not an acceptable method of opting out of the program.  Opt outs must be submitted in accordance with the procedures set forth above.

MMS Disclosure: The Program will send SMS TMs (terminating messages) if your mobile device does not support MMS messaging.

Our Disclaimer of Warranty: The Program is offered on an "as-is" basis and may not be available in all areas at all times and may not continue to work in the event of product, software, coverage or other changes made by your wireless carrier. We will not be liable for any delays or failures in the receipt of any mobile messages connected with this Program. Delivery of mobile messages is subject to effective transmission from your wireless service provider/network operator and is outside of Our control. T-Mobile is not liable for delayed or undelivered mobile messages.

Participant Requirements:  You must have a wireless device of your own, capable of two-way messaging, be using a participating wireless carrier, and be a wireless service subscriber with text messaging service. Not all cellular phone providers carry the necessary service to participate. Check your phone capabilities for specific text messaging instructions.

Age Restriction:  You may not use of engage with the Platform if you are under thirteen (13) years of age.  If you use or engage with the Platform and are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) years of age, you must have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to do so.  By using or engaging with the Platform, you acknowledge and agree that you are not under the age of thirteen (13) years, are between the ages of thirteen (13) and eighteen (18) and have your parent’s or legal guardian’s permission to use or engage with the Platform, or are of adult age in your jurisdiction.  By using or engaging with the Platform, you also acknowledge and agree that you are permitted by your jurisdiction’s Applicable Law to use and/or engage with the Platform.

Prohibited Content:  You acknowledge and agree to not send any prohibited content over the Platform.  Prohibited content includes:

-       Any fraudulent, libelous, defamatory, scandalous, threatening, harassing, or stalking activity;

-       Objectionable content, including profanity, obscenity, lasciviousness, violence, bigotry, hatred, and discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age;

-       Pirated computer programs, viruses, worms, Trojan horses, or other harmful code;

-       Any product, service, or promotion that is unlawful where such product, service, or promotion thereof is received;

-       Any content that implicates and/or references personal health information that is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) or the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (“HITEC” Act); and

-       Any other content that is prohibited by Applicable Law in the jurisdiction from which the message is sent.

Dispute Resolution: In the event that there is a dispute, claim, or controversy between you and Us, or between you and Stodge, LLC d/b/a Postscript or any other third-party service provider acting on Our behalf to transmit the mobile messages within the scope of the Program, arising out of or relating to federal or state statutory claims, common law claims, this Agreement, or the breach, termination, enforcement, interpretation or validity thereof, including the determination of the scope or applicability of this agreement to arbitrate, such dispute, claim, or controversy will be, to the fullest extent permitted by law, determined by arbitration in Kent, Washington before one arbitrator.

The parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) then in effect. Except as otherwise provided herein, the arbitrator shall apply the substantive laws of the Federal Judicial Circuit in which Axe Bat/Baden Sports Inc.’s principle place of business is located, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Within ten (10) calendar days after the arbitration demand is served upon a party, the parties must jointly select an arbitrator with at least five years’ experience in that capacity and who has knowledge of and experience with the subject matter of the dispute.  If the parties do not agree on an arbitrator within ten (10) calendar days, a party may petition the AAA to appoint an arbitrator, who must satisfy the same experience requirement. In the event of a dispute, the arbitrator shall decide the enforceability and interpretation of this arbitration agreement in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”).  The parties also agree that the AAA’s rules governing Emergency Measures of Protection shall apply in lieu of seeking emergency injunctive relief from a court. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding, and no party shall have rights of appeal except for those provided in section 10 of the FAA. Each party shall bear its share of the fees paid for the arbitrator and the administration of the arbitration; however, the arbitrator shall have the power to order one party to pay all or any portion of such fees as part of a well-reasoned decision.  The parties agree that the arbitrator shall have the authority to award attorneys’ fees only to the extent expressly authorized by statute or contract.  The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive damages and each party hereby waives any right to seek or recover punitive damages with respect to any dispute resolved by arbitration. The parties agree to arbitrate solely on an individual basis, and this agreement does not permit class arbitration or any claims brought as a plaintiff or class member in any class or representative arbitration proceeding.  Except as may be required by law, neither a party nor the arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or results of any arbitration without the prior written consent of both parties, unless to protect or pursue a legal right.  If any term or provision of this Section is invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision of this Section or invalidate or render unenforceable such term or provision in any other jurisdiction.  If for any reason a dispute proceeds in court rather than in arbitration, the parties hereby waive any right to a jury trial.  This arbitration provision shall survive any cancellation or termination of your agreement to participate in any of our Programs.

Miscellaneous: You warrant and represent to Us that you have all necessary rights, power, and authority to agree to these Terms and perform your obligations hereunder, and nothing contained in this Agreement or in the performance of such obligations will place you in breach of any other contract or obligation. The failure of either party to exercise in any respect any right provided for herein will not be deemed a waiver of any further rights hereunder. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that this Agreement will otherwise remain in full force and effect and enforceable. Any new features, changes, updates or improvements of the Program shall be subject to this Agreement unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing. We reserve the right to change this Agreement from time to time. Any updates to this Agreement shall be communicated to you. You acknowledge your responsibility to review this Agreement from time to time and to be aware of any such changes. By continuing to participate in the Program after any such changes, you accept this Agreement, as modified.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree that we will not be liable for failed, delayed, or misdirected delivery of any information sent through the Service, any errors in such information, and/or any action you may or may not take in reliance on the information or Service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL PRODUCT FAQS

WHY THE AXE HANDLE?

The Axe wasn’t an accidental or arbitrary design. Over 150 years ago, when baseball bats were first made, the only technology available was a lathe. Because a lathe spins a bat on an axis, the entire bat had to be round, including the knob and handle. Now we have the ability to manufacture the handle in a way that makes the most sense for the hitter. Now, every curve and angle is bio-mechanically superior to the traditional round knob, and every other bat on the market.

WHO SWINGS AXE BAT?

Players of all ages nationwide are swinging Axe Bats. Our bat is approved for play at all amateur and professional levels and is being swung exclusively by college baseball programs from NCAA Division I to NAIA. In Major League Baseball, over 100 players have swung an Axe-Handle bat during the regular season. Since 2015, those players have recorded more than 2,100 hits, 300 home runs, and 1,100 RBI. Among the stars to have swung it are Mookie Betts, Carlos Correa, Jake Lamb, Dustin Pedroia, George Springer, and Yordan Alvarez.

WHAT DOES THE AXE HANDLE DO FOR MY SWING?

Lots of things, because it’s
the only handle built for your swing. Pick it up, and right away you’re going to notice it’s more comfortable than the round knob you’ve been swinging. That superior grip is going to allow you to control your barrel more precisely, even while swinging at max effort. The handle also is going to give you about 15-20 degrees more in-plane rotation, allowing you to maximize your bat speed.

CAN LEFTIES & RIGHTIES BOTH USE AN AXE BAT?

Yes, both left-handed and right-handed hitters can swing the same Axe bat.

WHERE IS THE AXE HANDLE APPROVED?

Everywhere! The Axe handle is approved in all major, amateur, and professional leagues in baseball, fastpitch softball, and slowpitch softball. Every Axe Bat is tuned to the maximum legal performance under all new bat regulations. Approvals include: MLB, BBCOR, USSSA, Little League, Babe Ruth Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Pony Baseball, AABC, ASA, ISA, ISF, and NCAA. Check your required league approvals prior to purchasing your Axe.

We are the official bat of Babe Ruth Baseball, Softball and Cal Ripken!

HOW DO I HOLD THE BAT?

The pinky finger should wrap around the front hook portion of the Axe knob, while the bottom of the knob is flush with the base of your palm. The handle should feel natural and comfortable in your hands.

On our newest models you will notice an "X" on the engineered hitting zone, so the ball should make contact on that side.

See HERE

DO I NEED TO ROTATE THE BARREL TO BREAK IT IN?

No, you don't! Because we know where the ball will hit the bat, we can focus our construction on that portion of the bat. Similar to how a Golf Driver is designed.

On our newest models you will notice an "X" on the engineered hitting zone, so the ball should make contact on that side.

See HERE on how to grip the Pro Standard Axe Handle.

DO YOUR BATS WEAR OUT FASTER SINCE YOUR HIT ON ONE SIDE OF THE BAT?

No. Think of the design like a Golf Driver. In fact, one-sided hitting is a performance advantage for us. Our engineers know where contact on the barrel
will occur and can develop technologies to ensure Axe Bat barrels perform to maximum allowable standards and remain strong and durable throughout the
lifetime of your bat. This technology is built into what we call our Engineered
Hitting Zone, which covers the 270° surface on which you will always make contact.

WHAT IS THE 'ENGINEERED HITTING ZONE'?

Regardless if you’re a lefty or a righty, you will only hit the Axe on a 330° portion of the barrel. This is the ‘Engineered Hitting Zone.’ The top of the bat (the 30° non-hitting portion of the barrel) is the only area of the bat not designed for maximum performance and durability. On the Axe the ball only makes contact with the “sweet spot” and ours is as big or bigger than anybody’s.

HOW DO YOU DESIGN YOUR BATS DIFFERENTLY TO ENSURE DURABILITY AND POP WITH ONE-SIDED HITTING?

Depending on barrel material, we utilize several different technologies to achieve one sided hitting:

  • Composite: Our composite bats use ++ technology. ++ uses additional layers of carbon fiber in the hitting zone, literally making the barrel thicker where the ball strikes. To maximize the performance, we added an asymmetric ‘C’ shaped slip plane which makes this thick hitting wall perform like two very hot thin walls.

  • Alloy: We use military grade LP Scandium Alloy that has an incredibly high strength to weight ratio. We then use a proprietary combination of swedging and machining to put pop and durability in the hitting zone, and shave weight everywhere else. One-sided hitting lets us maximize pop, durability and balance in a single bat.

CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CLAIMS? (INCREASED BAT SPEED, BARREL CONTROL, POWER TRANSFER)

Absolutely. Multiple studies
have been conducted comparing the Axe Handle to a traditional round handle. The findings show that the Axe Handle enables maximum bat speed with optimal barrel control, while also providing superior comfort.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRO AXE HANDLE AND THE PRO FLARED HANDLE?

PRO STANDARD AXE HANDLE:

  • MAX CONTROL
  • MAX BAT SPEED
  • MAX BARREL CONTROL

Axe Pro Insights: The Pro Standard Handle has been our most used Axe Handle design by our Pros since 2017. Players like George Springer, Mookie Betts, Dansby Swanson, and Yordan Alvarez use this handle. The handle offers the most oval design feel, which locks in your bottom hand throughout the swing, allowing for maximum feel and control of the barrel. 

Who’s it for? If you are looking for the most control and a locked-in grip, then the Pro Standard Axe Handle for you.

PRO FLARED AXE HANDLE:

  • MAX POWER
  • MAX WHIP
  • MORE GRIP FREEDOM

Axe Pro Insights: The Pro Power Flared Handle has been in use by our Pros since 2019. Originally created for Carlos Correa, Kris Bryant, and Giancarlo Stanton, the Flared Handle has become incredibly popular with power hitters. The handle features the most pro flared design and offers an unrestricted feel, allowing maximum freedom and whip of the barrel while maintaining the benefit of control in your swing. 

Who’s it for? If you are a power hitter looking for the most juice and whip in your swing, plus the feel of true freedom in your grip, then the Pro Power Flared Axe Handle is for you.

WHAT IS YOUR FLARED HANDLE?

The Axe Flared Handle (shown
below) gives the familiar feeling of a round knob but maintains the Axe Bat details that we find most crucial to a powerful, tuned in swing.  More can be read about the Flared Handle design HERE

DO YOU HAVE A PATNENT ON THE AXE BAT?

Yes. Our parent company, Baden Sports, owns exclusive rights to the Axe Bat patent (No.7878930). All of our patents are listed here: https://axebat.com/pages/patents.

WHAT'S THE BREAK-IN PROCESS?

Our alloy bats require no
break-in period and perform to the maximum allowable standard right out of the wrapper. You should have a very similar experience with our composite bats, but as with all composite barrels, there is a natural break-in period. We would expect you to be achieving max performance with as few as 50 swings.

WILL AXE DONATE A BAT OR MONEY TO MY FUNDRAISER?

While we’d love to help out with every request, as a small family owned company - we have limited resources to donate, even to worthy causes. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

ORDER FAQS

I NEED TO MAKE A RETURN

HOW DO I SUBMIT A WARRANTY CLAIM?

If you have a bat that experience some type of break or defect, you can find out if your model is covered and start your claim HERE

WHAT IS THE 30-DAY CHALLENGE?

THE BOLDEST, MOST CONFIDENT BAT GUARANTEE IN THE INDUSTRY.

We are so confident that you will love your new Axe Bat that we offer a 30-Day, money-back guarantee on current year composite and alloy game bats purchased on axebat.com (excludes wood composite models). If you’re dissatisfied for any reason with the performance of your new Axe Bat, return it within 30-Days for a refund!

You can get more information on our 30-Day Challenge HERE

HOW LONG DOES IS TAKE TO SHIP AN ORDER?

Most orders are processed and shipped within 1-2
business days. Shipping date/time is subject to change due to delays or weather conditions. The shipping method selected is reflected by the number of days in transit and does not include order processing time. Ground and Expedited shipping options are available via UPS. UPS does not guarantee Saturday delivery for orders placed using expedited shipping. For any shipping needs/questions, please contact us directly by email - Info@axebat.com.

DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?

No, unfortunately we currently only ship within the US and Canada.

DO YOU OFFER TEAM PARTNERSHIPS?

Yes, team deals are available in most cases, but are negotiated through our outside
sales representatives. To apply for a Team Partnership, fill out the form HERE

DO YOU SPONSOR YOUTH PLAYERS?

No, we do no financially compensate youth players. However, we do partner with a lot of youth players/parents to do reviews, collaborate on content, partner on giveaways etc. You can fill out the application HERE

WHAT SIZE BAT SHOULD I GET?

If you need assistance select the type of bat and the size of the bat, please reach out via live chat or send your player's height, weight, age, and league to info@axebat.com and we will provide you our professional recommendation.

CAN YOU SEND ME (OR MY TEAM) A BAT TO TRY FOR REVIEW?

Unfortunately, we get too many of these requests to accommodate as standard practice. But we do offer a 30-day Challenge on most models. This allows you to purchase the bat, use it in practice/games as much as you want for 30-days, and if you don't love it, send it back for a refund! For more information go HERE

TRAINING FAQS

WHY DO I NEED ALL 3 SPEED TRAINERS INCLUDED IN YOUR OVERLOAD-UNDERLOAD PROGRAM?

They are all designed to work together. Using all three bats, as prescribed in Driveline’s program, will force your body to adapt and learn; and it is how you will achieve your greatest gains.

CAN I USE THE OVERLOAD-UNDERLOAD PROGRAM DURING THE SEASON?

Absolutely. Driveline designed programs specifically for in-season players, and those are
included with the set.

WHAT BENEFIT IS THERE TO THE OVERLOAD-UNDERLOAD PROGRAM?

The program is designed to increase bat speed. Players completing the program have
shown, on average, a 3.2 mph increase in exit velocity over eight weeks.

DO I GET ANY ADDED BENEFIT FROM THE OVERLOAD-UNERLOAD TRAINING PROGRAM IF I ALSO SWING AXE DURING GAMES?

Yes. In fact, Driveline’s research shows players who complete the program then continue swinging Axe-Handle bats in games achieve up to 1.6 mph more in exit velocity than those who return to a round-handle bat for games.

CAN I USE THE UNDERLOAD BAT OFF OF PITCHING?

We do not recommend it. While we have heard of programs using our underload bat in batting practice without issue, we designed the bat to be used with tee and/or toss drills, which is also the use prescribed by Driveline’s program. You run the risk of
invalidating the warranty should you choose to use the bats other than how they
are intended.

DOES YOUR OVERLOAD-UNDERLOAD TRAINING BATS HAVE A WARRANTY?

All three bats are sold with a 120-day warranty.

CAN I BUY A SINGLE WEIGHTED BAT, OR A REPLACEMENT FOR MY OVERLOAD-UNDERLOAD SET?

No, not currently. The program is only being offered as a full set with all bats designed to be used together for maximum gains.