No. Think of the design like a Golf Driver. In fact, one-sided hitting is a performance advantage for us. Our engineers know where contact on the barrel will occur and can develop technologies to ensure Axe Bat barrels perform to maximum allowable standards and remain strong and durable throughout thelifetime of your bat. This technology is built into what we call our Engineered Hitting Zone, which covers the 270° surface on which you will always make contact.See a video explainer.