1-piece alloy construction, balanced for contact, speed, and powerPatented Axe handle enables your best swing, more often - maximizing bat speed and improving barrel control for harder, more consistent contact(2 5/8") Premium Mantic Alloy Barrel - our strongest ever - delivers explosive pop and superior durability for the lifetime of your batHyper whip end cap removes unnecessary weight from the tip of the bat for a faster swing, bigger barrel, and larger sweet spotThis is the best bat in power lineup certified for the new USABat standard,approved for play in Little League, Babe Ruth, Dixie Youth, Pony, and AABC