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Bat
Care / Warranty |
| Oiling
/ Knocking In
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recommend all English Willow Cricket Bats be oiled and
knocked in before use to add extra protection and to
bring on better performance qualities with the raw linseed
oil effects on the willow fibers.
Using
either a soft cloth or simply applying with finger
tips, we recommend applying between three –
five coats of Raw Linseed Oil over two – three
days to the face, edges and toe of the bat, leaving
the bat face up between applications for the oil to
soak in. One application would be approx one teaspoon
of raw linseed oil.
The raw linseed oil allows the willow fibers to remain
supple and allow the face and edges to “dent”
rather than crack throughout the knocking in period.
Then using a hardwood bat mallet to simulate a cricket
ball hitting the bat to “compress” further
the face, edges and toe of the bat. Starting lightly
initially and as the wood compacts, increase the force
of the impact. Edges and Toe are more susceptible
areas for damage so extra care should be taken here
to start gently with less force and build up slowly
and carefully to avoid damage.
This process will vary from bat to bat but will generally
take between four to six hours in total.
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| Maintenance
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Do
NOT allow the bat to get wet!!!
This is a major cause of toe damage in bats especially
with the use of artificial turf /grass nets which
initially appear to be dry but which hide and retain
moisture which is bought to the surface when batting.
Damage is especially noticeable for players who “tap”
their bats, as is a popular preparation technique
for many players at all levels of the game, and often
leads to toe swelling which is not immediately noticeable
or apparent until the next training or use.
The
face, edges and toe of the bat can be cleaned and/or
maintained during the season by using fine sandpaper
and raw linseed oil.
A skilled bat maker should make repairs only and we
offer a full repair service with estimates provided
or quotes available upon receipt and inspection of
the bat.
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| Warranty
Claims |
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At
the discretion of the bat maker, MG2 offer a warranty
against any fault of manufacture or defective materials
for a period of 12 months.
Should you believe a warranty claim to be necessary,
the bat must be returned to us for inspection. Proof
of purchase is required to be provided for any claim
to be valid.
The
warranty period does NOT include the following;
Misuse, insufficient knocking in and preparation prior
to use, superficial cracking, damaged edges or toe,
or excessive use.
In the case of replacement product, the remaining
warranty period on the existing bat only will be carried
onto the replacement bat.
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