Just up the east coast there is no shortage of axe houses or top level talent in North Carolina. As with most venues in the World Axe Throwing League, each location in North Carolina has it’s own unique story to tell. From trampoline parks that added axe throwing to axe houses in the shadow of the largest air base in the marine corps, North Carolina is well represented in the WATL.
North Carolina’s Top Talent
North Carolina showed up on the professional axe throwing scene in a big way this Summer with awesome performances at the US Open from Dalton Villines, Corben Decker and Sam Carter who made it all the way to the finals. Tap That Axe Throwing and The Flip’n Axe have become hot spots for impressive league performance and talent growth in North Carolina.
Corben Decker
Highest League Score: 1604
Top Tournament Placing: Top 16 US Open 2019
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 93.8
Sam Carter
Highest League Score: 1578
Top Tournament Placing: Finalist US Open 2019
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 93.4
Matt Muti
Highest League Score: 1493
Top Tournament Placing: N/A
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 84.5
Bryce Catania
Highest League Score: 1494
Top Tournament Placing: N/A
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 73.2
Dalton Villines
Highest League Score: 1493
Top Tournament Placing: Top 24 US Open 2019
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 67.3
Tyler Tate
Highest League Score: 1451
Top Tournament Placing: Top 32 AngryWood Open 2019
Lifetime League Bullseye %: 54
World Axe Throwing League Affiliates in North Carolina
Axes & Allies
One of the proud local hotspots of Wilmington, Axes & Allies opened in the summer of 2018 in place of the old Red Barn Theater. With 33 members a part of the Fall League Season, Axes & Allies has the highest turnout of any location in North Carolina. You can check out their venue at 1122 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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Tap That Axe Throwing
Opened in October of 2018, Tap That Axe Throwing has quickly grown into a WATL staple with their league members putting up impressive performances at tournaments and during the regular season. Tap That Axe Throwing is located at 6000 Meadowbrook Mall Ct Suite #12, Clemmons, NC 27012.
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The Flip’n Axe
The Flip’n Axe has two locations in North Carolina, Jacksonville and Havelock. With plenty of top talent and a sizeable league turnout it is no wonder Flip’n Axe is one of the most popular locations in North Carolina. You can find their Jacksonville location at 305 Blue Creek School Rd Ste 1, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
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Halimac Charlotte
Canadian staple and host of the 2019 Canadian Open, Halimac Axe Throwing, are set to open up a franchise location in Charlotte in the near future!
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Epic Axe
Epic Axe also has a pair of locations in North Carolina, Raleigh and Clayton! They also has a mobile unit in North Carolina so you can get your axe throwing fix on the go. Their location in Raleigh is inside the Southern Charred restaurant so you can get some seriously good grub while throwing axes. The Raleigh location can serve you here 510 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603.
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Axes & Armor
Axes & Armor constantly has a full event calendar all while hosting ladies night every Wednesday and their college specials on Thursday nights. With a wide range of prices and awesome discounts on extra hours of throwing the citizens of Fayetteville have definitely embraced axe throwing! Check out Axes & Armor at 4005 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304.
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OBX Axe Throwing
Opened originally as a trampoline park and ninja warrior training facility, OBX added axe throwing at the start of 2019 and hasn’t looked back. OBX is right on the water at 728 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954.
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Crystal Coast Axe Throwing
As the name implies, Crystal Coast is on the coast in Morehead City and serving the whole family in the area! With the ability for kids 10 and up to get their axe throwing fix in it’s the perfect spot for parties of all ages. Stop by Crystal Coast at 410 Arendell St A, Morehead City, NC 28557.
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Beary The Hatchet
One of the more active members online in North Carolina, Beary The Hatchet serves the New Bern area and also has a mobile unit available for parties! The host Broke Axe Monday’s where you can get an hour of axe throwing for only $12! Beary The Hatchet is open for business here 417 B S Front St, New Bern, NC 28560.
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Patriot Axe Throwing
One of the most unique locations in North Carolina. Patriot Axe Throwing calls themselves a brew thru where you can grab some drive thru beers and also throw some axes. Patriot Axe Throwing is located at 2663 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
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The State of North Carolina
- The largest air base in the marine corps, Cherry Hill, is located in Havelock.
- North Carolina is the birthplace of the Krispy Kreme donut.
- The first ever mini golf course was built in Fayetteville.
- Pepsi was invented and first served in New Bern in 1898.
- Milk is the official state beverage of North Carolina as of 1987.
- North Carolina has 1,500 lakes of 10 acres or more in size and 37,000 miles of fresh water streams.
- Both Raleigh and Charlotte rank amongst the US census bureau’s fast growing cities.
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