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[dish2082]

Hi All,

I recently bought a SS Ton LE bat from India. I was told it is already knocked in but champs at my club confirmed  the bat was not knocked in. initially I used the bat in the net and couple of matches but realized it required knock in more.
I started knocking in with a mallet and after 2 weeks it has developed cracks along with the grains. I have attached the pictures. could you please share your experience and advice me if the bat is faulty ? and if yes, how to repair the same ?

Thank you,
   

[himanshuvohra]

Cant see the pictures


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[peristocle]

Can't see the pictures either but it doesn't sound like too much of an issue

[dish2082]

Thanks Guys for your quick reply.

It seems difficult to upload the pictures. it says "Cannot access attachments upload path!" error here.

is there any way I can put image or am I doing anything wrong ? the images are on my computer's hard drive and I am selecting a correct path.

Cheers,

[dish2082]

here are the images... Kindly advice.

[Gurujames]

Not a problem. sand and re-oil.

[dish2082]

Not a problem. sand and re-oil.

Thanks for your reply. I had oiled the bat with 3 cots about 4 weeks ago. shall I oil it again ? and do I have to knock in again ?

Cheers,

[GarrettJ]

has it got wet?

[TangoWhiskey]

No just sand it again. I wouldn't oil it again. Is your oil new or very old? That looks like you have over oiled it then it has dried too quickly to me.

[dish2082]

has it got wet?

This is good question. last week when I was playing a match, there was a light rain and the ball was wet. I faced about 3-4 overs. would it have any impact  ?

[dish2082]

No just sand it again. I wouldn't oil it again. Is your oil new or very old? That looks like you have over oiled it then it has dried too quickly to me.

sure. I will send it. do I have to knock in again ? thank you.
the oil was one year old.

[TangoWhiskey]

No you won't have to knock it in again. Just seen you played with it in the wet, that's probably the problem. Just sand it with a fine grit and it should be golden.

[himanshuvohra]

And putting a scuff sheet would help imo...


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[GarrettJ]

its just get wet and the wood swelled, when it dried it has split a bit.

Simply get out a sander and sand it off and it will be as good as new.

[dish2082]

No you won't have to knock it in again. Just seen you played with it in the wet, that's probably the problem. Just sand it with a fine grit and it should be golden.

Perfect. I will sand it with fine sand paper. thank you for your help.