Did you pay to have your bat shaved and you arent happy with it. At, we receive a lot of questions about baseball bats and softball bats. Sprt20 slow pitch players looking for a combination of durability, performance and power should look no further than this anderson rocketech softball bat. We have bats for sale from your favorite softball bat brands, such as combat, demarini, easton, louisville slugger, marucci, miken, mizuno, and worth. Smaller cracks on the bat, however, can be repaired quite easily. Fiber can loosen within a bat and rattle around, which is distracting. No one has invented an end cap that lets you see into a bat. Webbed, spiraled, cracked slowpitch softball forums. Check out our bat shaving service here and our rolling service here. Performance bat makers tend to focus on an end cap composition that doesnt give the cheap bat sound. Us3357463a method for repairing a cracked baseball bat.
Dent, cracked, rattle, bent, split, end cap, knob, wobble, cosmetic defect, wobble, other. If that does not work, apply some additional force by positioning the screwdriver on the edge between the cap and the bat, and then hitting it with something. Closeout 2019 miken dc41 slowpitch softball bat supermax asa mdc18a. This bat ensures top swing speeds, major ball speed on contact and. New aluminum and composite bats carry up to a oneyear manufacturers warranty against defects.
Two bats two cracked and i am not thrilled with having to send the bats back and not use it for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, sometimes the end cap of a softball bat will pop. Last week when one of my teammates was using my softball bat 2006 demarini steel the end cap popped out. Get the best deals on reebok slowpitch softball bats when you shop the largest online selection at. Easton ghost fastpitch bat 2018 10 dicks sporting goods.
In some cases, you can simply use a screwdriver and insert it between the bat and the cap. Bat end caps have ridges that grip the inside of the bat barrel and hold it in place. Us3357463a us524608a us52460866a us3357463a us 3357463 a us3357463 a us 3357463a us 524608 a us524608 a us 524608a us 52460866 a us52460866 a us 52460866a us 3357463 a us3357463 a us 3357463a authority us united states prior art keywords crack baseball bat bat adhesive baseball prior art date 19660202 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not. We will take the end cap off and weight it back to the exact weight you want. I play in a slowpitch league and my team recently lost our best bat due to the end cap coming unglued and popping off. Flexible outer barrel features the lowest compression in the game. This hot stick pairs mikens tetracore, a finely tuned handle, and the legendary denny crine supermax weighting to deliver extreme mass for extreme hitting distances. The bat was outstanding so when it came time for a longer bat for his 11u season, i again wanted an easton twopiece composite. End cap and swing weight as the end cap is the farthest from the pivot point of the bat during the swing, the end cap determines swing weight more. Apr 30, 2010 softball bats are built to lastthey can take the abuse of thousands of swings without cracking. You can never call your bats the best softball bats if they dont reach this full potential.
But, if the end cap has cracked then it will change performance. The first step is to remove the end cap of a softball bat. No bat should be allowed in usssa sanctioned play, if it is damaged in any way. It seems fine but i wonder if i hit a ball with it if the end cap will just pop out again.
We are on our 4th bat replacement, one cracked barrel and 3 cracked. Softball bats can break when the ball is hit a certain way, resulting in cracks on the bat. We will epoxy your baseball or softball cap in place just. Us3357463a us524608a us52460866a us3357463a us 3357463 a us3357463 a us 3357463a us 524608 a us524608 a us 524608a us 52460866 a us52460866 a us 52460866a us 3357463 a us3357463 a us 3357463a authority us united states prior art keywords crack baseball bat bat adhesive baseball prior art date 19660202 legal status the legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. We can also fix certain caps that are broken tier 2 end cap repair.
Fast, easy, simple posted by cws on 24th dec 2019 my sons bat was out of warranty when the end cap shattered. Some bats may crack while rolling but that sound will be the hardbrittle. How to remove and replace a softball or baseball end cap. Damaged bats include those with damage to the knob or end cap, those which have loose knobs or end caps, and those with cracks or dents in the bat material. Billy cracks his first dudley lightning senior softball bat. This scenario is where a bat shaving professional can help in end cap removal.
This factory end cap has simply been cut off the bat bat. Im looking to buy a used softball bat off kijiji, and i am meeting the seller this sunday. Hitting an aluminum bat with a ball too dense cold is a possible dent. See more ideas about softball, slow pitch softball and softball bats. Some folks have an easy way or process of doing so but when i needed a replacement cap i had to. Ebay and craigslist do have authorized easton dealers. Foreign substance bats not allowed in usssa sanctioned play. Perfect for players from the youth levels all the way up through the college and pro ranks, the lxt is the best bat in the louisville slugger lineup at reducing vibration. The 2017 bat was replaced under warranty and this one is in the process of being replaced. This bat ensures top swing speeds, major ball speed on contact. Consider what leagues the softball bat is approved for, such as asa, isa, nsa, usssa, or senior slow pitch softball organizations like ssusa. Call the easton warranty department at 888 2591297 or 18444362292 for calls from outside of the usa or go to. Repairing a broken softball bat end cap will save you the expense of buying a new bat. Below mentioned are the things which you need to consider.
I popped the end cap back in with no problem and the bat isnt cracked. These surface cracks can get extremely severe before the bat actually breaks. Generally, youll never have an issue with bats getting tossed for traditional webbing because the cracks cant be felt so theres no obvious damage to the bat. Sometimes, youll even notice that a composite bat can change sounds over time as it starts to breakin. Again, roll the bat slowly added pressure with patience. Be sure to ask before buying a bat from a retailer on one of these sites. The inside of my composite baseball bat is rattling. It also could be the bat composite or laminate is breaking, in this case your bat has big problems. For example, if the end cap is in any way is loose or appears damaged.
Got a 2 in end cap old and still signs of pulled off old e. There is so much parity in softball that players and teams will do anything they can to get an advantage. If you see a massive crack that has split your composite bat in half. Get unbelievable savings on discount softball bats from the best brands in the game. Yes, t hats another unique feature we call the kryptos end cap. A picture with your bat on the scale will be sent to you so you know its the exact weight you requested. Spirals, paint seams, and tracking can get a bat tossed as technically they are cracks in the composite material of the bat, even though the bat may be structurally sound and still last. Demarini cracks the code on the hottest topic in baseball.
Many bats now get stress cracks which develop on the outside shell of the bat. Choose what type of service you would like end cap repair or end cap removalreplacement. Jan 14, 2011 softball bats can break when the ball is hit a certain way, resulting in cracks on the bat. One option with a decent price point, that gets great ratings from us, is the 718 select from slugger. Softball bats are built to lastthey can take the abuse of thousands of swings without cracking. By that i mean before the bat ever gets to the point of breaking, have someone take end cap of. The defective bat must be accompanied by the original receipt proof of purchase and, if applicable, the. No matter how minor the crack may appear, you cant ignore it. A good way to tell if a composite bat is at its peak is that it will spider web. We ask that you hold onto the bat for now as we are unable to receive product returns. Another reason to remove the cap is to shave the bat, a process that thins the bats inner walls to increase how far a ball.
As the newer bats begin to approach this mark, raised cracks begin to develop. Wood bats carry no warranty or guarantee unless they are a hybrid. I just gave that bat to a coworker and her son is killing the ball with that very bat. Click the add to cart button and finish checking out. A rattle tends to be the epoxy glue that holds your end cap in place. Looking for a xeno end cap would buy a cracked or damaged bat. An umpire may disqualify any softball bat with a loosefitting or missing end cap. My son had bat less than 2 weeks and broken end cap. If a bat is dead, it should make a dull thud sound. Some bats may crack while rolling but that sound will be the hardbrittle epoxy some bat manufacturers use. Most bats with the new usssa thumbprint or the 20 asa stamp are prone to. This is the second bat i have bought and they have both cracked in the same spot.
The bat was purchased from an authorized easton dealer. We have even heard of the tried and true method of holding your bat by the barrel and tapping the knob on the ground. Dec 19, 2019 buying guide for slowpitch softball bat. Get a new bat, and use this bat as a practice bat for bp. A strong flexible epoxy is then applied to secure the cap back into its original place. How to remove an end cap on a softball bat healthy living. Even if it has been worked on by another bat shaving company big dawg will still provide expert service. This has confused a lot of our customers into believing their bat is cracked and useless. You might need to remove the end cap on your softball bat for a variety of reasons. The lxt x20 fastpitch bat from louisville slugger remains true to the bats reputation as a hotoutofthewrapper stick that blends swing speed and balance perfectly. Apr 01, 2014 it means the rod in the composite bat has been broken or shattered. Shaved and rolled softball baseball bats paint surface cracks. Some folks have an easy way or process of doing so but when i needed a replacement cap i had to work them out by hand.
How to tell if a bat is shaved busy playing softball. If the end cap on a xeno or xlt lxt has cracked, it is probablemore probable than not that the internal performance limiting system i. Fast pitch softball bats that are 100 percent alloy, or that have an alloy barrel, are good to go right away, with no breakin period needed. You can usually glue them back in and it works fine. Also, when repairing your bat, avoid actions that would make your bat appear doctored. Cracks that run up through the middle of the bat generally cannot be repaired, and hurt the person using them. We remove your cap then sand and clean all extra material from the barrel and cap. Cap removal is sometimes needed to determine how deep a surface crack. Anderson is known for providing incredibly durable bats with great pop, and the rocketech is no exception. Composite bats, however, have carbon fibers that need to be loosened before the bat reaches optimum performance. That is how to remove and replace a baseball or softball end cap.
Apr 30, 2015 if the end cap on a xeno or xlt lxt has cracked, it is probablemore probable than not that the internal performance limiting system i. Not your cousin jeremys old xl1 or black market questionable bat sales inc. Dynamic double barrel construction mixed with a powerful composite construction, the easton ghost fastpitch bat has a 10 drop weight that offers a balanced design for hitters looking to put fear into the competition. As you can imagine, bats breaking in quickly often comes with a price in the form of durability.
A research by one of the students in washington state university shows that breaking in a bat improves its performance up to 3. Outside of end caps blowing off or visual clues of tampering, one of the. Returning a new bat unused and unopened all unused, new bats in their original shrink wrapped packaging may be returned to. Rated 3 out of 5 by skolbigred from hot bat, poor design quality i bought my son an easton mako 2818 twopiece composite that he used for 9u and 10u seasons. You are bidding on my end cap from cracked louisville slugger hyper z senior softball bat. The bat was outstanding so when it came time for a longer bat for his 11u season, i. If demarini determines that your bat is covered by the warranty, then demarini will at its sole option and in its sole discretion 1 repair your bat, or 2 replace your bat with the same model bat, or 3 replace your bat with a comparable bat should your bat be discontinued or otherwise unavailable, or 4 provide you with a voucher to be. It offers a direct view into the barrel so you can see the grooves down the sides and how we cracked the code on launch angle optimization. It means the rod in the composite bat has been broken or shattered. Cap removal is sometimes needed to determine how deep a surface crack is. As you might guess, the performance of a slow pitch softball bat depends on the size of the barrel. Softball bats for for sale in every category, including fastpitch or slow pitch. While if a bat is not dead, it should make a normal, highpitched ping.
How to attach a loose end cap on a composite baseball bat. Adidas melee end cap from senior softball bat cracked. There is no warranty on the bat so we are pretty much on our own to come up. However, you would be surprised to note that most softball bats have the same diameter. This guide in particular focuses on how to tell if a bat has been shaved or altered in anyway bat shaving is a real issue that still exists in todays game. Unfortunately, sometimes the end cap of a softball bat will pop out of the barrel, either from the stress of repeated impacts or from a poor manufacturers fit. They were basing it off of the way that it sounded. You are bidding on my end cap from cracked adidas melee ii loaded senior softball bat. The result of a ball too dense on composite is a crack and, then, the ultimate failure of the bat.
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