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The Axe Strato 2 BBCOR baseball bat (L137M) is the bat serious high school and college hitters have been waiting for. Built on a stiff one-piece alloy construction, the Strato 2 introduces a brand new Power Hitter's Sweet Spot that pushes maximum BBCOR performance all the way out toward the end of the barrel, exactly where power hitters do their damage. This is a drop 3 (-3) bat with a full 2-5/8 inch barrel diameter, and it carries the BBCOR certification stamp, making it legal for NFHS high school play, NCAA competition, and all BBCOR sanctioned leagues and tournaments. If you crush pitches off the end of the barrel, this bat was engineered specifically for you.
What separates the Strato 2 from the crowd is how much measurable performance Axe packed into it. A repositioned wall thickness profile boosted BBCOR performance by 5.75 points on average toward the end of the bat and 3.70 points across the entire sweet spot, while growing the max performance area of the barrel by a full 1.5 inches. Barrel compression dropped by up to 16 percent in precise locations for more trampoline effect off the alloy, meaning hotter exit velocities on contact. And here's the kicker for bat speed junkies: Axe lowered the swing weight (MOI) by 200 points, making the Strato 2 the lightest, fastest-swinging alloy BBCOR bat the company has ever produced. Elite pop and an ultra light swing weight rarely live in the same bat. This one has both.
The materials and tech backing it all up are legit. Armor Alloy Ultra undergoes a special heat treatment that lets the barrel flex without denting or cracking, producing the thinnest, liveliest sweet spot Axe has made to date. CNC Precision Barrel Technology machines grooves into the variable-wall barrel so it stays as strong as a thick wall while weighing and performing like a thin one. Up top, the carbon Composite HyperWhip 2 endcap sheds weight from the tip of the bat for a faster, more efficient swing, and EndoGrid vibration canceling material in the handle kills the sting you'd normally expect from a one-piece alloy on mishits. Add the patented Axe Handle, which promotes better bat speed, barrel control, and reduced hand and wrist stress, and the Strato 2 is one of the most complete BBCOR bats on the market. Backed by a one year manufacturer's warranty.
- Sport: Baseball
- Brand: AxeBat
- BBCOR certified and legal for NFHS high school, NCAA, and all BBCOR sanctioned play
- One-piece stiff alloy construction built for maximum energy transfer and instant feedback on contact
- New Power Hitter's Sweet Spot extends peak BBCOR performance toward the end of the barrel
- Lightest, fastest swing weight of any Axe alloy BBCOR bat, with MOI lowered by 200 points versus the prior model
- Armor Alloy Ultra heat-treated barrel flexes for a lively response without denting or cracking
- CNC Precision Barrel Technology with machined grooves tunes wall thickness at every point for optimized weight and performance
- Barrel compression lowered up to 16 percent in key spots and 11 percent on average across the sweet spot for maximum trampoline effect
- Composite HyperWhip 2 endcap saves weight at the tip for quicker bat speed through the zone
- EndoGrid vibration canceling material in the handle minimizes sting on mishits
- Patented Pro Standard Axe Handle improves bat speed, barrel control, and reduces hand and wrist related swing injuries
- Drop 3 (-3) length to weight ratio with a 2-5/8 inch barrel diameter
- 1-year limited warranty
- Adding our ProMAX Heat Roll with Progressive Pressure to your order may cause decertification, check with the governing body of your league for clarification
Manufacturing tolerances, performance considerations, and grip weight may cause variations from the listed weight/Mass Index.
QUESTION: Should I order this bat stock/untouched or Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure?
ANSWER: If you order your new bat Heat Rolled with Progressive Pressure, it will be delivered to you completely and evenly broken in. This process adds 20-40ft of distance to your solid hits and adds 2-3 business days of lead time to your order. If you plan to use the bat in an official game or event, please verify the legality of our process with your league or sanctioning body before use. We (LongballBats.com) do not encourage the use of a Heat Rolled bat in any game or event where it is against the rules. Click here for details about our process!
QUESTION: Is the Axe Strato 2 balanced or end loaded?
ANSWER: The Strato 2 has a balanced swing weight, and it's actually Axe's lightest alloy BBCOR bat ever after a 200 point MOI reduction. Don't let the "Power Hitter's Sweet Spot" name fool you into thinking it's end loaded. The power hitter designation refers to where the hot zone sits on the barrel (extended toward the end cap), not added end weight. That combination makes it a great fit for both contact hitters who want bat speed and power hitters who tend to catch the ball deeper on the barrel.
QUESTION: What's the difference between the Standard Axe Handle and the Flared Axe Handle?
ANSWER: The L137M features the Pro Standard Axe Handle, the original angled, axe-style design proven to increase bat speed and barrel control while reducing hand and wrist related swing injuries. The Flared version (sold separately as the L137M-FLR) blends the feel of a traditional round knob with the core Axe Handle benefits and supports multiple grip styles, including choked up and pinky-off grips. Hitters transitioning from a conventional round-knob bat often start with the Flared handle, while players wanting the full biomechanical benefit go Standard.
