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[Cover_Drive]

I just got a bat. It has a small tiny blemish near the edge (on the front face). So I was woderinf if it is anything to worry of?

Thanks

[Wills]

I always thought blemishes were cosmetic faults and did not affect performance.
It would be interesting to see what a professional thinks of them.

[petehosk]

Unless you play all (or most) of your shots with the edge, and don't use the middle, then it shouldn't be a problem?
And it depends what 'blemish' is? If it's a butterfly stain, then people say they go better! If it's a little mark, then really don't see the problem? And if it's purely cosmetic then it shouldn't be a problem, as performance is surely more important?
It's hard to comment really until we see what this blemish is, where it is, how big it is, etc?

[thaman303]

tap with mallet over that area I think gives an idea too along with rest .

[petehosk]

Sent pic to me - it only looks like a stain.....and imo it shouldn't make a blind bit of difference!!

[Cover_Drive]

It does feel smooth and there is no knot in that small tiny mark/blemish. I hope it is not too serious but I was just scared that by getting odd number of edges will it chip off the wood?

[SillyShilly]

I'm not sure if it is a stain......though i might be wrong. Looks like it could just be a little bit of graping, though im sure the powers that be (Norb and Talisman) may give a better appraisal
I wouldnt worry about it - just a cosmetic issue, it shouldnt affect the longevity or performance of the bat.

[Buzz]

Just a bit of graping - if you don't like what it looks like, but a hammer edge on the face and most of it will be covered up.

My bat has graping on it like that - it wont make a blind bit of difference to how the bat plays

[Cover_Drive]

Thanks guys! I apprecite it. It wa certainly relief for me