At OGX, our approach to hitting development is grounded in movement quality. Whether you’re working with a college-level power hitter or a high school athlete building their swing, training tools that provide feedback, intent, and efficiency make all the difference.
The Axe Long Bat Trainer—a 37”/29oz alloy training bat—is one of those tools. And we didn’t just pick it off a shelf. We spent years duct-taping softball bats, testing wood models, and measuring movement until we landed on the right weight and length, specifically for softball.
Why We Use It: Built for Softball-Specific Movement
Most long bats are designed with baseball in mind. That’s why we teamed up with Axe Bat to create a tool built for softball athletes. This long bat is heavier than a standard bat (about 6oz more) and longer, which shifts the center of mass further away from the hitter. The result? Immediate feel and feedback for:
- Efficient rotation
- Better spacing and posture
- More intentional barrel paths
It’s especially useful for athletes who are:
- Pushy with their hands (hands lead the swing)
- Dealing with bat drag (bat lagging or trailing behind)
With the Axe Long Bat, they have to rotate more efficiently and sync up their body to make contact—because you simply can’t muscle this thing.
OGX Drill Highlight: Angle Toss Drill with the Axe Long Bat
We love using the long bat on angled toss drills at OGX. In this Angle In Drill, the ball is tossed inward at the hitter, adding a constraint that pairs perfectly with the weight and length of the bat. Here’s why it works:
- Enhances feel for inefficiencies in swing path
- Forces efficient rotation to get the barrel on time
- Exposes pushy patterns or poor posture instantly
The goal is simple: drive the ball to middle or left-center. Any slicing or mishits reveal exactly where the athlete is breaking down in her sequence. It’s one of the most effective drills for hitters needing better spacing, posture, and direction.
What Hitters Say
Our athletes swing it nearly every day. They love the feedback it gives them, and coaches can immediately spot movement flaws that would otherwise go unnoticed.
It’s one of the simplest tools we use to teach efficient swings—without saying a word.
Recommended For:
- High school & college hitters
- Athletes focused on swing path, posture, & contact quality
- Coaches looking for constraint-based training tools
Pair it with short bat reps or overload/underload progression for a full-spectrum feel.
Final Thoughts
Softball hitters need more than just reps—they need reps that shape movement.
The Axe Long Bat Trainer was built for softball athletes. It helps clean up posture, sync up rotation, and build better contact without overcoaching.