Item #: P203711

UPC: 052125170984

AXE 2026 RIPL Hybrid USA Baseball Bat -5 

For advanced youth hitters preparing for the jump to BBCOR, the AXE 2026 RIPL Hybrid USA Baseball Bat (-5) delivers serious performance in a swing weight that builds strength and prepares players for the next level. The RIPL's 3-piece hybrid construction pairs the Armor Alloy barrel's responsive hitting surface with Shock Suspension Technology and AXE's patented handle to create a bat that rewards good mechanics with powerful results. If you're a competitive travel ball player or a middle schooler looking to develop your swing for high school ball, the -5 RIPL puts you on that path. 

Features

• Armor Alloy Barrel with CNC Precision Variable Wall Technology: The alloy barrel flexes precisely where it should for a responsive feel, and holds firm at the contact point for maximum energy transfer — sending balls into gaps and over fences. 
• 3-Piece Hybrid Construction with Shock Suspension Technology: Isolates vibration at the connection point so hitters feel solid contact, not sting, even on inside pitches and check swings. 
• Drop 5 Swing Weight: Prepares competitive youth players for the transition to BBCOR drop 3 bats by building the strength and bat control needed to succeed at the high school level. 
• Patented AXE Handle: Ergonomic handle technology helps maintain bat speed even with the heavier swing weight, giving advancing players the control they need as they develop. 
• 2 5/8" Barrel / USA Baseball Certified: Fully certified for USA Baseball play with a generous barrel diameter for maximum plate coverage.