Axe Bat

[joelsabi]

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/p...d-the-Axe.html

players are always trying to find an edge. will the new handle start a new trend? does it make sense to you? opinions?

[Jags Fan Dan]

That article is from April 2012. I am assuming these weren't used last year? Are they legal?

[chakes89]

Mattingly bats has been trying to push the V handles for a few years now. They have most been trying to integrate them into use through their aluminum bat line. Guess others are trying it with wood now. Only time will tell if it actually catches on.

[GoTigers]

Seems like a cool item.. I remember reading about them a couple years ago. Here's the article.

http://seattletimes.com/html/mariner...31_mari28.html

[flota89]

I remember seeing Joe Mather with a few Axe bats at spring training a few years back.

[suave1477]

What other bs gimmicks will companies think of next

Interesting looking handle, can't see how it helps. Seems like another scam item like the necklaces, bracelets, the athletes wear.

But if it takes a placebo to help a player, play better than so be it.

[Dewey2007]

Picked up a game used Jimmy Rollins Axe Bat recently. Here is a pic of the handle.

[GameUsedGR61]

I think they did a feature on these bats on the MLB network yesterday or the day before

[Jags Fan Dan]

Picked up a game used Jimmy Rollins Axe Bat recently. Here is a pic of the handle.

How does it feel to hold it, in your opinion? Better than a regular bat, weird?

[Dewey2007]

I should have it in hand early next week. I'll check it out and let you know.

How does it feel to hold it, in your opinion? Better than a regular bat, weird?