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Terms & Conditions

These sales terms apply to www.axebat.com, an e-commerce website owned and operated by Baden Sports, Inc., with headquarters in Renton, Wash. Baden Sports (“Axe Bat”) is the seller of all products on www.axebat.com. All communication regarding your purchases from our online store will be delivered electronically through email or posting on the website. You agree all communications provided electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be delivered in writing.


About Sale Terms

The below sales terms apply only to purchases made on www.axebat.com. Other websites selling the same products might have different terms and conditions. Axe Bat reserves the right to change or modify these terms; such changes would apply to all orders placed on or after the effective date stated by Axe Bat.

Information contained in Axe Bat’s advertising, brochures or other written materials, on www.axebat.com, or given to you, is for informational purposes only and does not represent an offer by Axe Bat to supply any products.

By placing an order for products on www.axebat.com, you agree to be bound by and accept these sales terms.


PLACING YOUR ORDER

To buy products on www.axebat.com, you must:

  • Provide your name, address, phone number, email address, payment details and other required information.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be the owner or authorized holder of a valid credit/debit card.

ORDER PROCESSING & CONTRACT FORMATION

You agree your order is an offer to buy the products listed in your order under these sales terms. All orders must be accepted by Axe Bat; we may choose not to accept abnormal orders or orders we suspect are not placed in good faith. After receiving your order, we will send you an email with your order number and listing the item(s) you ordered.

Acceptance of your order and the formation of the sales contract between you and Axe Bat will not take place unless and until you receive your order confirmation email from Axe Bat.


SHIPPING & HANDLING COSTS, CHARGES & TAXES

The price charged for a product will be the price in effect at the time the order is placed, and will be listed in the order receipt and order confirmation email. Axe Bat reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice. Price increases will only apply to orders placed after such changes. Axe Bat will not, under any circumstances, refund past orders to account for any current or future pricing adjustment made. Promo codes must be used at the time of the order and will not be credited back after the order is placed.

Axe Bat charges sales tax where required to do so by law. If you are shipping to states where sales tax is charged, the appropriate taxes will be added to your total and displayed on your order. Prices for all products do not include charges for shipping and handling.

Separate charges for taxes and shipping will be itemized in your shopping cart and on your order confirmation email.


SHIPPING

Orders typically ship within 24-to-48 business hours from the time the order is placed. You should receive your order confirmation by email immediately after placing your order, then another email containing tracking information once your order ships. If you do not receive a shipping confirmation notice, please contact our customer service department.

All orders ship from Seattle, Wash., and can take up to six days via ground shipment to arrive at destinations within the United States (longer for international deliveries).

Free shipping does not apply to international orders, and the buyer is responsible for any duties, taxes or fees associated with shipping internationally. 


PRODUCT AVAILABILITY & DELIVERY

Axe Bat does not guarantee the availability of any product on www.axebat.com. Axe Bat reserves the right, without liability or prior notice, to change, discontinue, or stop making any product.

We will provide you with the information on the latest expected delivery date.

In case you unreasonably defer delivery, or delay the receipt of delivery after we have notified you that we have tried to deliver the ordered items to you, or if you provide us with an incorrect delivery address that results in an unsuccessful delivery, the package will be returned to Axe Bat.

Delivery options are defined in checkout and are subject to change. Delivery based on the option selected is not guaranteed.

Axe Bat shall not be held responsible for delay or failure to perform if the delay or failure is caused by any circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of war or terror, strikes, national or local states of emergency, failure of transportation facilities, power or utility outages, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.


COMPATIBILITY OF PRODUCT

Prior to placing your order, you should ensure the product(s) you purchased are compatible with their intended use. Information provided on www.axebat.com should be used as a reference when checking compatibility. In the event of a difference between information on www.axebat.com, and any other website or source of information, the compatibility of products as described on www.axebat.com at the time of purchase will take precedence. You should examine the delivery package and received products as soon as they are delivered to check their condition and to ensure your order is complete.


PAYMENT

Payment by credit/debit cards shall be made by a credit or debit card approved by Axe Bat. Approved card types are listed on www.axebat.com. You must supply your payment card details when you order. Your card might not be accepted if:

  • The name on the card does not match the billing name given, or;
  • The billing address given does not match bank records.

Your payment card will be charged on shipment of the ordered items. Axe Bat will not supply the items to you until your card issuer has authorized the use of your card for payment of the ordered product(s). Your order confirmation email serves as proof of purchase; we recommend that you save and print it should you need it later.


TITLE TO PRODUCTS

Axe Bat retains full legal title to product(s) until it has received all amounts due on the ordered product(s).


RETURNS & EXCHANGES

Axe Bat offers a 30-Day Challenge on select current-year model bats purchased on www.axebat.com. If you’re not completely satisfied within 30 days of receiving your new bat, we’ll buy it back for the price at which it was purchased, even if you’ve used the bat in games or practices.

Closeout bats, speed trainers, youth speed trainers, Blast Motion Swing Analyzer, training bats, and wood bats are not covered by the 30-day guarantee. Customer also cannot use the 30-day guarantee to return bats for a discounted price. More information on the 30-day guarantee can be found here.

For all other returns and exchanges, the product(s) must be in its original wrapper and must not have been used. To qualify, you must contact Axe Bat via the warranty form on our website within 30 days of receipt of the delivery. Axe Bat will issue a RA number, which must be clearly marked on the package that is being returned. In most cases, the customer is responsible for shipping costs associated with returns. Exchanges will be processed within 72 hours of the receipt of the product(s), and the replacement product(s) might take up to 48 hours to ship. Refunds will be processed within 72 hours of receipt of the product(s), however it might take longer than that for the funds to be deposited to your account.

If the product(s) you received do not correspond to the ones you ordered, or if your delivery is incomplete or damaged in transport, please contact us without delay. You can reach our customer service department during normal business hours by phone at (855) AXE-BATS or email at info@axebat.com.


 GENERAL

If any provision or provisions of these sales terms shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired.


Marketing 

Axe Bat records essential information about user activity and interactions with this website for the purposes of security and site optimization analytics. This limited first-party data may be further enhanced with the help of third-party data sources to help facilitate visitor segmentation and re-engagement through verified marketing channels, within the respective boundaries of applicable legal standards.

SMS Text Marketing Terms and Conditions can be seen here.


GOVERNING LAW

These sales terms shall be governed and construed in accordance with laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A.

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.

Video: Why Axe Is Better For Your Swing

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.

Check Out the Video Explainer

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, Dansby Swanson, Kris Bryant, 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!

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 a video explainer of our design.

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.

See a video explainer.

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.

See a video explainer.

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?

See Our Blog For Detail

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

DO YOU OFFER FREE SHIPPING?

Yes, we offer free shipping on orders over $30.00. If you use a discount code that drops your total under $30.00 you will be charged for shipping.

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.

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