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[Dario74]

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

[skip1973]

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.

[Dario74]

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.

[Kulli]

If you mail me the photos I can put them up

Kulli23 at hotmail.com

[Dario74]

Great thanks, email sent.

[GoodLeave]

Sounds like the obvious cause but, tight handle?

I'd class that as a manufacturing defect.

[Dario74]

Thanks, I've emailed Chase and hopeful that they are of the same opinion.

[Kulli]

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.

[Dario74]

Thanks for adding the pic. Real shame as the bat was going very well, hoping Chase are happy to replace.

[GoodLeave]

Could be a combination of the two,

Very clean break suggests Storm Damage more than tight handle for me at least.

[WalkingWicket37]

Storm damage, tight handle. This is like a game of CBF bingo!

All we need for a line now is "glue & clamp"...

[ppccopener]

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.

[Hoover]

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 " !!

[Dario74]

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.

[GoodLeave]

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.