Power 243 turn offers a large, full barrel with a more aggressive handle taper – ideal for power hitters or players who prefer a more end-loaded feel. New Charged Finish, formulated with the strongest chemical bonds, is meticulously applied in a seven-step process, coating the barrel in a hard, high-performing shellMade in the U.S.A. from the choicest, hand-split, hard maple billets – the same premium wood used by the prosSteel-hardening technique compresses the wood grain, making it harder, denser, and more durable, so the ball jumps off your batPatented Axe Handle provides a more stable grip, so you can swing faster with more control and hit the ball harder, more often