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[marcusB]

Hi. Anyone able to offer an opinion on this Pic below. Blocked out a new-ish ball yorker at the weekend. Had used the bat in approx 6 games, 5 net sessions, had double the advised knock in period.

Is it just the way things go or is it a defect that should be returned to manufacturer?

Any advise welcome...

[jonpinson]

Just very very bad luck I'm afraid. Depending on how high the crack has gone up the blade, it could be perfectly repairable though.

[tbarnfield99]

Looks fairly nasty as the crack has gone through the whole width of the toe. Eventually it will work it's way up the bat and a large chunk of your bat will go missing IMO!

[Tom]

Bad luck. But some companies may repair/replace it. I would've done.

[Johnny]

Bad luck, but even though it isn't defective some manufacturers may still be prepared to repair or replace this for you.

No harm in asking. What bat is it?

[marcusB]

Its a redback, am gutted as it went like a dream. The cracks gone through to the back, about 2cms up.

Think the trauma of seeing it damaged got me out 2 balls later using someone else's bat...thats my excuse anyway!!

[Jenko]

Hmmm bad week for redback bats! My Paradox has gone pretty much identically to that, the Surefire I sold has gone in the toe this week, plus the other topic a few days back with another gone in the toe..

[coverpoint_pro]

My surefire also went this way about two weeks ago, i was absolutely gutted, one of the best bats i have ever had, only used for about 24 games

[marcusB]

Are any of these toe failures repairable? They're not simple cracks, the wood is pretty much pulverised to a depth of a 1cm plus...

Has Gary been contacted about them?