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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Dario74 on May 01, 2017, 09:28:23 AM
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Hi All,
Bat broke yesterday playing a fairly non-descript forward defensive. I don't seem able to attach a pic for some reason but it's a pretty clean horizontal break just below the splice. First time this has happened to me so my questions are 1) am I right in thinking this is storm damage and 2) how likely are manufacturers to replace? Part of my issue is that I was not the original purchaser.
Any advice or help would be much appreciated.
Tks
Dario
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Hi All,
Bat broke yesterday playing a fairly non-descript forward defensive. I don't seem able to attach a pic for some reason but it's a pretty clean horizontal break just below the splice. First time this has happened to me so my questions are 1) am I right in thinking this is storm damage and 2) how likely are manufacturers to replace? Part of my issue is that I was not the original purchaser.
Any advice or help would be much appreciated.
Tks
Dario
Depends on how old and and if you could get original receipt from previous owner.
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Thanks for the reply, I think it's less than year old. Have messaged the forum poster re original purchase so hoping to hear back.
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If you mail me the photos I can put them up
Kulli23 at hotmail.com
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Great thanks, email sent.
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Sounds like the obvious cause but, tight handle?
I'd class that as a manufacturing defect.
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Thanks, I've emailed Chase and hopeful that they are of the same opinion.
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v79/kullibino/image_zpswdq1brsj.jpeg)
I'd say that pretty clearly storm damage or a handle
fitting issue (possibly storm damage exacerbated by being near the splice), can't see any way they'd not replace that.
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Thanks for adding the pic. Real shame as the bat was going very well, hoping Chase are happy to replace.
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Could be a combination of the two,
Very clean break suggests Storm Damage more than tight handle for me at least.
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Storm damage, tight handle. This is like a game of CBF bingo!
All we need for a line now is "glue & clamp"... :-[
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Fine lines going horizontally across the back of the bat is a good indication of storm damage. Look carefully if they are on this bat.
Horrible when this happens I've been there myself last season.
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Sounds like the obvious cause but, tight handle?
I'd class that as a manufacturing defect.
Seriously mate. No way is that a manufacturing fault. It IS "Storm Damage " !!
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Interesting point re the fine lines. I've checked and there are very fine lines running down one side of the back of the bat, not something I would have picked up on before. Re the manufacturer's fault vs storm damage I guess that's the key, are they - Chase in this case - liable? Hopefully find out their thoughts tomorrow after the BH.
Thanks for all the replies.
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Seriously mate. No way is that a manufacturing fault. It IS "Storm Damage " !!
I did say after the picture was uploaded that it looked more like storm damage. That'll teach me for making a judgement before seeing the evidence!
This type of damage is difficult, no fault of the owner, no fault of the maker. One of those things.
Hope Chase see you right.
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Yes it's def storm damaged. Tricky as you're not original buyer from them, but the bat has a fault. I was in the exact same position buying a h4l off the forum last year. It went exactly as this has.
The only thing I can say is all of the U.K. Companies i have dealt with when this happens are very fair and sort it out.
I suspect you will have a good result, chase are excellent.
Let's hope that is the case...I'm sure it will get sorted out
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Any cracks around the vee shoulders etc for any horizontal lines patterns on the willow where it's snapped seen iother bats
Break like that my money's on storm damage.
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Yes it's def storm damaged. Tricky as you're not original buyer from them, but the bat has a fault. I was in the exact same position buying a h4l off the forum last year. It went exactly as this has.
The only thing I can say is all of the U.K. Companies i have dealt with when this happens are very fair and sort it out.
I suspect you will have a good result, chase are excellent.
Let's hope that is the case...I'm sure it will get sorted out
Thanks
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Couple of screws and a bit of tape and this'll be good to go again!
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Couple of screws and a bit of tape and this'll be good to go again!
Screws!!
What's needed is some dowels.
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nah - just make it into a hybrid T20 bat! :)
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how old is that bat the stickers look a few seasons old....
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ooh, good spot that man!
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Quick update, Chase came back to me to confirm it was indeed Storm Damage. Unfortunately as I was not the original purchaser and the bat was outwith the 12 month warranty - bat was 2 years old - they were unable to replace. They did offer me a 25% discount as a goodwill gesture. Can't complain really I thought I was getting a bargain. Have bitten the bullet and bought a GM Chrome L555 808 from Barringtons as a replacement. Bought for £156 so a good price. Should probably have gone for one initially but 'bargain' head took over.
Thanks for all your replies, v helpful.
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Bit late now but never disregard the forum sponsors for a bargain and quality to boot