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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: kk0239 on April 09, 2014, 03:06:13 AM

Title: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: kk0239 on April 09, 2014, 03:06:13 AM
Im in the knocking process.. i removed the stikers today and realised that tgere is a crack on the back of tge handle.. but the thing is the front of the splice looks clean..
how can i address this issue?
Is it bad?

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Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: tejasapatel on April 09, 2014, 04:29:35 AM
I am no expert but I would try putting some watered down glue there just like I would on any other crack. If that doesn't hold or feel good I am sure you can buy a handle from one of the forum sponsors and attach it.

Finally there is an option of sending it to a professional from the forum.
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: e4sby on April 09, 2014, 05:32:47 AM
That isn't a crack just a handle that hasn't been fitted perfectly. Probably won't go anywhere and have seen worse examples than this that didn't budge.

If there is a gap for some glue no harm filling it for peace of mind.
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 09, 2014, 09:04:55 AM
It'll be fine, you could put some glue in if you want peace of mind though.

Out of interest why did you remove the stickers??
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: Seniorplayer on April 09, 2014, 09:20:40 AM
IMO that's a gap between handle and splice not a crack, is the handle flush with the blade at the front and back. Also you can fill the gap with PVA glue.
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: yogi206 on April 09, 2014, 09:55:59 AM
yeah that is no crack or split it is just the splice fitting that isn't perfect no issue as there will be plenty holding it in there
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: kk0239 on April 09, 2014, 02:11:33 PM
I am no expert but I would try putting some watered down glue there just like I would on any other crack. If that doesn't hold or feel good I am sure you can buy a handle from one of the forum sponsors and attach it.

watered down glue?
And may i how much it would roughly cost me to get a good new handle?
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: kk0239 on April 09, 2014, 02:12:45 PM
Out of interest why did you remove the stickers??

Ive got some new MRF stickers.. will slap them on bat once i get the bat ready
Title: Re: Bat splice crack... is it bad???
Post by: Bruce on April 09, 2014, 03:15:28 PM
A rehandle may affect the whole balance of the bat