2018 Axe Element Review

Updated August 10, 2023

Axe's entry level performance bat in 2018 is the Axe Element. (They do have a cheaper bat called the Origin). This is a single piece bat with the knob and end cap tech that has made Axe a major brand in the bat space.

Price Check

2018 Element Video

2018 Element Models

General Recommendations

The major change in this year's Element from last year's is the addition of a USABat to complement the USSSA Drop 10 and BBCOR drop 3. The following serves as our 2018 Axe Element Review. The Axe Element, in some fashion, has been produced in the last several years. It serves as the entry level bat in Axe's performance space. Buying the Element is the least expensive way to get the asymmetric handle on a knob in a performance bat. (There is a bat Axe calls the Origin. It is built like the Axe Element but uses less impressive materials. For whatever reason, we do not consider the Origin in our performance bat categories. If you want the Axe Experience, we suggest you at least start with the Element at least.) Our recommendations are divided by the type of Element you are looking for. That is: Big Barrel USSSA, USABAT and BBCOR

Reviews By Model

Construction

The 2018 Element is a single piece aluminum bat with an endload that uses an asymmetric handle and end cap to improve swing performance. It also uses an “Endogrid” system on the asymmetric knob which helps dampen sting. The Axe Endogrid is a synthetic piece that absorbs vibration. We have long discussed the benefits of the unique Axe design. In short, an oval knob gives you better bat control and better bat control gives you better at bats. The knob’s shape forces contact on one side of the barrel which gives engineers more ability to produce a durable bat.

2018 Element Models

General Recommendations

Reviews By Model

Construction

Your Toolkit to Find the Perfect Bat