--- product_id: 179600873 title: "Competition Thrower" brand: "watl" price: "COP 473103" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Watl" url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/179600873-competition-thrower store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # 16" adjustable handle for custom throw 1.65 lbs forged carbon steel head 2.35 lbs total weight, perfectly balanced Competition Thrower **Brand:** watl **Price:** COP 473103 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸͺ“ Throw Like a Pro, Stick Like a Legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Competition Thrower by watl - **How much does it cost?** COP 473103 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/179600873-competition-thrower) ## Best For - watl enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted watl brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Durable & Resilient Build:** Sturdy hickory handle and reinforced blade withstand repeated impacts without wobble or damage. - β€’ **Customizable Handle Length:** 16-inch straight hickory handle lets you fine-tune your grip and throwing style in 1/4 inch increments. - β€’ **Pro-Level Balance & Weight:** Optimized 2.35 lbs total weight with heavy 1.65 lbs head for consistent, powerful throws. - β€’ **WATL Official Competition Standard:** Trusted by the World Axe Throwing League, perfect for beginners and seasoned throwers alike. - β€’ **Precision Engineered for Axe Throwing:** Ultra-thin, razor-sharp 1045 forged carbon steel blade designed to stick every time. ## Overview The Competition Thrower by WATL is a premium, competition-grade throwing axe featuring a razor-sharp 1045 forged carbon steel blade and a 16-inch adjustable hickory handle. Weighing 2.35 lbs with a 1.65 lbs head, it offers perfect balance and durability for both beginners and intermediate throwers. Designed specifically for axe throwing, it meets official World Axe Throwing League standards, ensuring top-tier performance and long-lasting fun. ## Description Product description Axes Built For Axe Throwing. The World Axe Throwing League Thousands of Axe Throwers 325+ Affiliated Companies 25 Countries Hundreds of Leagues and Tournaments Not your father's hardware store hatchets If you're new to axe throwing or an experienced thrower we have what you need! Join the thousands who've chosen WATL axes! NO MORE DROPS - We are excited to announce the 2nd Generation, Competition Thrower Throwing Axe. Our ultra-thin profiled blades help you stick the axe to the board every time. STOP SHARPENING - Ready to throw out of the box! Stop wasting time sharpening hardware store hatchets and camping axes, WATL axes are built for throwing. GOODBYE WRIST FATIGUE - Ranging from 1.9-2.5lbs our perfectly balanced axe lineup will have you throwing for hours. INCREASE YOUR ACCURACY - Our straight handles mean an easy release and more consistency. Stop guessing where your throw is going! DESIGNED BY WATL USA. The World Axe Throwing League makes the best throwing axes on the market. Perfectly balanced and built to axe throwing specifications, these aren’t your dad’s hardware store hatchets. 1055 HOT FORGED STEEL HIGHEST QUALITY STEEL. The World Axe Throwing League has spent years sourcing the highest quality steel for our axes. GENERATIONS OF TESTING. Currently moving into our 4th axe generation, we've put our axes to the test so you can be sure you get the best quality materials with every axe. COMPLIMENTARY SHEATH STAY SHARP. The WATL provides everyone who purchases one of their axes a standard complimentary sheath to keep your blades razor sharp! Thin Profile Our axes are specially engineered to have thin profiles, built for axe throwing. 16" Handle A 16" handle is designed at maximum length to allow throwers to cut and make adjustments based on height and throwing style. 1.65lb Head A perfectly balanced 1.65lb head created to allow the perfect rotation on every throw. Review: Good starter axe and a good back-up axe for more advanced throwers as well. - Looking at these axes (I bought 2), my first thought is the handles will need to be replaced. One of the handles has near perfect grain orientation (almost completely parallel to the axe head) but the run-outs on it are a little close together. The other has grain orientation that runs a little more than 45 degrees to one side and has almost no visible run-outs. If you are unfamiliar with grain orientation and run-outs, to put it simply, grain orientation is the direction the grain runs in the handle and run-outs are the arrow/triangle patterns you would see on the side of the handle. These two things correlate to the strength and durability of the handle and the likelihood of it breaking. Now for the throwing review. I actually bought these as starter axes for some people I turned into axe junkies. Normally, I throw a slightly lighter axe than this (about 1.5lbs) with a 14 inch handle, so throwing these took a little bit of adjustment in my throwing position. Some people say that the handles are too slick or they slide out of the hand too easily and that is truly a personal preference, and some who throw axes professionally or who coach it might even warn against putting grip tape on it altogether to avoid the handle sticking in your hand too long. Overall, these are great starter axes but be advised: there is a 50/50 chance of you getting a not so decent handle, so be prepared to put a new one on it. Also, the white varnish on the head does scuff and scratch easily, so you may or may not want to take that off. Update: The two axes I bought here are holding up perfectly. The people I got them for are as stated in the original review, beginners, and they love them. I ordered the starter kit from WATL themselves which included one of these and the Big Axe. This brings my personal collection up to 6 different axes and of them all, this competition thrower is my number 2 in the line up. Review: Great throwing Axe! My wife loves tossing an Axe at a wall. I am a little scared. - LONG STORY SHORT: Great Axe (hatchet) for throwing. Well balanced. Straight, smooth wooden handle. Plenty sharp, and comes with a whetstone for further sharpening. My wife and I went axe throwing at a friend's house and she had so much fun. She was really good at it. Like...a little too good. Borderline scary good ;) Anyway, she loved it, mentioned that "we should build one of these in the backyard" so I did. And then I bought this axe. No regrets....yet. lol PROS: -Smooth wooden handle. Straight at the bottom, not curved like you would find at the end of a chopping hatchet. -Well balanced. Lots of weight in the head, not a lot in the handle. -Sturdy and well made. In our learning, this thing has smacked against the target and flopped to the ground more times than I care to admit....due to our ineffectiveness, NOT due to any flaw in the axe. It has continued to stay in one, sturdy, solid piece. No wobble at the head. CONS: -We only have 1. I'd like about 2 more of these bad boys. Which, I'm sure they'd send to me.....for a price. -The wooden handle is...well...wooden, and if you happen to hit it with a throwing knife by accident, it will splinter. I've used CA glue on it, and sanded it back smooth a couple of times. All this is to be expected. CONCLUSION: BUY. Great quality, lots of fun. ## Features - 🎯 MADE FOR AXE THROWING! Please note, you cannot simply use any axe for axe throwing. This axe has been specially designed & manufactured for axe throwing with its extremely thin profile and the sharpest blade you can imagine. - 🎯 16" Straight Handle: Our handles are built long by design. This gives them the ability to be cut down and adjusted based on throwing style, height, distance and weight. Cut in "1/4 increments and test thoroughly between cuts. - 🎯 Curved Blade Design: This axe is intended for beginner to intermediate throwers. Always check floors and targets. Ensure targets (mostly bullseyes and killshots) are free of knots that could damage or chip the axe blade. Ensure floors have strong enough padding, plywood or OSB. This axe is sharp enough to break through damaged flooring and damage itself on concrete underneath. - 🎯 Average Axe Head Weight: 1.65lbs - 🎯 Average Total Axe Weight: 2.35lbs ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07WFQPY3N | | Best Sellers Rank | #147,129 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #162 in Camping Axes & Hatchets | | Blade Edge | Straight | | Blade Length | 3.5 Inches | | Blade Material | 1045 Forged Carbon-Steel | | Brand | WATL | | Brand Name | WATL | | Color | White | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,491 Reviews | | Handle Material | Hickory Wood | | Head Type | Throwing | | Head Weight | 1.65 Pounds | | Item Dimensions L x W | 16"L x 2"W | | Item Weight | 1007 Grams | | Manufacturer | WATL | | Manufacturer Part Number | 628250918441 | | Model Number | 6.28251E+11 | | Product Dimensions | 16"L x 2"W | | Recommended Uses For Product | axe throwing, camping, multi purpose | | Style Name | Competition Thrower | | UPC | 628250918441 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WATL - **Color:** White - **Handle Material:** Hickory Wood - **Head Type:** Throwing - **Product Dimensions:** 16"L x 2"W ## Images ![Competition Thrower - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51g4cRdIrQL.jpg) ![Competition Thrower - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ObZ5wV9fL.jpg) ![Competition Thrower - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81io0Bs+OwL.jpg) ![Competition Thrower - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oc-AiRhmL.jpg) ![Competition Thrower - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+gcbx3XpL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is there a warrant?** A: As there is nothing stated in the description or information about the ask I would have to assume there is no warranty but you can buy a two year warranty from Amazon at the time of purchase for $2.99 **Q: Are replacement handles now available for these axes?** A: My handle broke on 2nd day and have yet to find a replacement. Junk product. **Q: Where can i get a replacement handle for this axe? I purchased two axes and both have had handles break. Thanks!** A: Hi, hope you are having a great day! We will be offering replacement handles for this model in about one, or two months time! **Q: What kind of steel is the head made out of?** A: Hi there, it's 1055 Carbon Steel. It's a great quality axe. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good starter axe and a good back-up axe for more advanced throwers as well. *by T***Y on August 30, 2020* Looking at these axes (I bought 2), my first thought is the handles will need to be replaced. One of the handles has near perfect grain orientation (almost completely parallel to the axe head) but the run-outs on it are a little close together. The other has grain orientation that runs a little more than 45 degrees to one side and has almost no visible run-outs. If you are unfamiliar with grain orientation and run-outs, to put it simply, grain orientation is the direction the grain runs in the handle and run-outs are the arrow/triangle patterns you would see on the side of the handle. These two things correlate to the strength and durability of the handle and the likelihood of it breaking. Now for the throwing review. I actually bought these as starter axes for some people I turned into axe junkies. Normally, I throw a slightly lighter axe than this (about 1.5lbs) with a 14 inch handle, so throwing these took a little bit of adjustment in my throwing position. Some people say that the handles are too slick or they slide out of the hand too easily and that is truly a personal preference, and some who throw axes professionally or who coach it might even warn against putting grip tape on it altogether to avoid the handle sticking in your hand too long. Overall, these are great starter axes but be advised: there is a 50/50 chance of you getting a not so decent handle, so be prepared to put a new one on it. Also, the white varnish on the head does scuff and scratch easily, so you may or may not want to take that off. Update: The two axes I bought here are holding up perfectly. The people I got them for are as stated in the original review, beginners, and they love them. I ordered the starter kit from WATL themselves which included one of these and the Big Axe. This brings my personal collection up to 6 different axes and of them all, this competition thrower is my number 2 in the line up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great throwing Axe! My wife loves tossing an Axe at a wall. I am a little scared. *by S***N on September 12, 2024* LONG STORY SHORT: Great Axe (hatchet) for throwing. Well balanced. Straight, smooth wooden handle. Plenty sharp, and comes with a whetstone for further sharpening. My wife and I went axe throwing at a friend's house and she had so much fun. She was really good at it. Like...a little too good. Borderline scary good ;) Anyway, she loved it, mentioned that "we should build one of these in the backyard" so I did. And then I bought this axe. No regrets....yet. lol PROS: -Smooth wooden handle. Straight at the bottom, not curved like you would find at the end of a chopping hatchet. -Well balanced. Lots of weight in the head, not a lot in the handle. -Sturdy and well made. In our learning, this thing has smacked against the target and flopped to the ground more times than I care to admit....due to our ineffectiveness, NOT due to any flaw in the axe. It has continued to stay in one, sturdy, solid piece. No wobble at the head. CONS: -We only have 1. I'd like about 2 more of these bad boys. Which, I'm sure they'd send to me.....for a price. -The wooden handle is...well...wooden, and if you happen to hit it with a throwing knife by accident, it will splinter. I've used CA glue on it, and sanded it back smooth a couple of times. All this is to be expected. CONCLUSION: BUY. Great quality, lots of fun. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gift Loved by the axe throwing crew *by J***R on March 20, 2026* Part of an xmas gift for my friend that loves axe throwing, but also goes to some sketchy abandoned places to do photography/assist his friend with paranormal ventures. He uses it for both lol. Told it was very sharp and a much loved gift and he will probably be buying a second and 3rd one soon. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Competition Thrower: World Axe Throwing League Premium Competition Throwing Axe with Throwing Hatchet Hickory Wooden Handle - WATL Official Dual Grit Axe & Hatchet Sharpening Stone | Premium World Axe Throwing League Whetstone for Razor-Sharp Blade Maintenance - The Kill Shot: World Axe Throwing League Premium Competition Throwing Axe with Durable Throwing Hatchet Molded Fibreglass Handle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/179600873-competition-thrower](https://www.desertcart.co/products/179600873-competition-thrower) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*