Cracking
I have owned two of these and after further examination I dont think the bat is really cracking. As many before me have stated this is one of the hotter bats out there. I think it has more barrel flex, or trampoline effect than most other bats. The paint is just to cheap to support the amount of barrel flex. The paint will crack as soon as the bat break in, but if you look closely the composite is still fully intact. I think once they get the paint figured out the spider webbing and apparent cosmetic cracking will be a non issue. After mine appeared to crack I continued to swing it and continued the lazer show that go me my name.