Will warped end cap disqualify bat?

[sbmom19]

DD is headed to the ASA state tournament this weekend. Friday night there is a mandatory bat inspection. We noticed that her 2016 Xeno's (warranty replacement that she has had since April) end cap is warped (for lack of a better term). Will this disqualify the bat?

 

[JAD]

Try pressing the end cap onto a flat surface or a block of wood. Do you have a long adjustable clamp? You can find them at Home Depot for @ $16. Worst case use a little super glue and press it back into place with the clamp and a block of wood. (picture shown does not include the block of wood, but including the block would give more even pressure on the edges of the end cap.


http://www.homedepot.com/p/BESSEY-36-in-Clutch-Style-Bar-Clamp-with-Wood-Handle-and-2-1-2-in-Throat-Depth-GSCC2-536/204986199

 

[sbmom19]

I checked and the clamp isn't in stock in our silly little town. I have tried pushing it back into place using the wood floor and it is a little better. Do you think that they will disqualify it just for that? She leaves for the tournament today...

 

[sb03dad]

Most likely not, but have a backup. DD carries her game bat and practice bat to tournaments. Fortunately, the practice bat is in great shape.

 

[JAD]

I checked and the clamp isn't in stock in our silly little town. I have tried pushing it back into place using the wood floor and it is a little better. Do you think that they will disqualify it just for that? She leaves for the tournament today...

I doubt they will disqualify it, but have a backup plan ready just in case. You can also try placing the end cap on a solid flat surface and putting a block of wood on the top of the handle and hitting it with a hammer a couple of times to see if it will force the end cap back in place.

 

[Lenski]

I think they will disqualify the bat if they believe the end cap to be a potential danger. Have you tried tapping the end cap with a rubber mallet?

 

[sbmom19]

I doubt they will disqualify it, but have a backup plan ready just in case. You can also try placing the end cap on a solid flat surface and putting a block of wood on the top of the handle and hitting it with a hammer a couple of times to see if it will force the end cap back in place.

DD used your wood block method and says that it is barely noticeable. Since it is an unpopular size (34/26) I found one on Amazon for $199. I had it overnighted so I will bring it with us just in case they disqualify her bat. And if they don't I will just return it. Or maybe keep it as a backup...

 

[CoreSoftball20]

I think they will disqualify the bat if they believe the end cap to be a potential danger. Have you tried tapping the end cap with a rubber mallet?

Any ump that thinks that is a danger is a complete idiot

 

[Lenski]

Any ump that thinks that is a danger is a complete idiot

There are complete idiots out there.........trust me.

 

[CoreSoftball20]

There are complete idiots out there.........trust me.

I know all to well...its been a huge pet peave of mine when umps aren't knowledgeable about bats.