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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: gking92 on May 30, 2015, 12:41:46 AM

Title: What's going on with this?
Post by: gking92 on May 30, 2015, 12:41:46 AM
I got a new bat almost two months ago. Aside from some extra knocking in and a little practice with it, I haven't done a whole lot with it. And, as I haven't played the last few weeks, it's just been sitting in my room (not particularly warm or cold and not near any radiators that have been on). When I got it out of the sleeve a few days ago I found these small weird, slightly raised blotches all over the back and edges of the bat (see images below). I've never seen this before and am curious as to what it is and what I need to do to stop it and fix it.

(http://i.imgur.com/1rQ3AQH.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/ltDAzpi.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/hGepjsw.jpg)
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: Jenko on May 30, 2015, 12:47:11 AM
I'm no expert but looks like spots where water/moisture has come into contact with your bat. No drama should sand out and give it a coat of oil. Could be wrong though.
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: CrickFreak on May 30, 2015, 02:56:52 AM
I'm no expert but looks like spots where water/moisture has come into contact with your bat. No drama should sand out and give it a coat of oil. Could be wrong though.

Agreed. Small water droplets got in somehow or some sort of condensation caused it. But the spots of that color and shape are definitely due to water.
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: Hoover on May 30, 2015, 03:49:04 AM
Definately water drops. Really fine sandpaper will sort it. Nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: Seniorplayer on May 30, 2015, 08:46:31 AM
Looks like the bats been put in its sleeve when those areas were damp.
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: Jaffa on May 30, 2015, 09:24:19 AM
I had this recently on bat I bought from the forum. The guy said it possibly a combination of light rain and bat wax and I believe him. It went and never came back after a proper wipe down.
Title: Re: What's going on with this?
Post by: Wickets-then-runs on May 30, 2015, 09:58:57 AM
Unfortunately mate, she has had it! Rarely have I seen a bat this beyond repair and may even be carcinogenic... Luckily for you, I still have my dangerous-bat-disposal service offer running! Post me the bat and I shall ensure it does no one any further harm.  :D