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[mattw]

Nothing to really worry about - just a slight compression mark, no cracks. or anything that'll cause long term damage. You could even sand this away, however there isn't much point - as suggested, but a bit of fibreglass tape on it just to be sure and be careful when knocking a bat in not to go too hard too soon.

[WalkingWicket37]

Personally I'd just leave that as it is

[Cricket_PTY]

Nothing to really worry about - just a slight compression mark, no cracks. or anything that'll cause long term damage. You could even sand this away, however there isn't much point - as suggested, but a bit of fibreglass tape on it just to be sure and be careful when knocking a bat in not to go too hard too soon.

Thanks, this is the first time this happens to me while knocking a bat, and i have knock a lot of them... hope this doesnt happen again...

As for the tape, it sould be around the bat or just in the edge???

Cheers..

[Buzz]

just leave it, really don't bother taping it, the tape wont do anything - and this isn't a main hitting zone on the bat so it is really just cosmetic. Give the bat a little sand, a rub with some bat wax and ignore it.

[Cricket_PTY]

Thanks guys....

[SOULMAN1012]

Out of curiosity why are you knocking the bat in so high up the blade? From the pic  that looks to be about half way up the splice in terms of height?

[Torque]

Out of curiosity why are you knocking the bat in so high up the blade? From the pic  that looks to be about half way up the splice in terms of height?

Are you supposed to knock the edges in this high?

[Torque]

Out of curiosity why are you knocking the bat in so high up the blade? From the pic  that looks to be about half way up the splice in terms of height?

Are you supposed to knock the edges in this high?

[Number 11]

Personally, yes to knocking it in this high. You must start gently at first then increase the force but never anywhere near as hard as you would the middle. Also worth starting by running the mallet handle along the edges before knocking. Run over with the handle again every now and then as it will help smooth and even out the edge and highlight any bumps that need a little more knocking.

[Cricket_PTY]

I always knock all the edges had worked fine for me, this is the first time i have this kind of problem...

[Chad]

Willow is is a natural product, so maybe that was just a weak point in the willow. I would just give it it a light sand if you're worried, and a touch of oil.

[The Palmist]

Keep an eye on it, looks like normal surface cracks. Nothing to worry about, you will get these eventually anyways. As previous poster said, bit of bat tape on edges will do just fine for your peace of mind.

Don't worry if you bat develops a few more marks and cracks....it is supposed to do that.