Mizuno Blackout Endcap

[flballer]

I just purchased a new Blackout balanced model (white and black) and noticed that the endcap has a 1/16 inch gap between it and the end of the bat. It does not appear loose and looks pretty even all the way around. I have not swung a Mizuno as of yet. My question is wheather this gap near the endcap is normal for these bats/manufacturer, or is this a defect? I know that these bats have no warranty, but Mizuno said I could send it back if it is still in the wrapper and I thought it was an issue. Please let me know what you guys think or have experienced with this bat. Thanks for the input.

 

[SouthSTLOF]

The raised endcap is completely normal and has been that way on every Blackout I've owned. I just got a brand new balanced (white barrel) Blackout yesterday, same thing.

 

[oilslick58]

Gap means nothing..........................carry on

 

[THESHOE]

+1 I've owned 3-4 of these as have friends, all had small gaps and it was never a problem. Carry on.

Lay at least 1000 hits on this before you say anything bad about the bat. Thank me later.... :thumb:

 

[rat bastard]

blackouts, frenzys....they all have it

 

[MULuke]

^^^What they said^^^

The only Blackouts that I've seen that don't have a little endcap separation are NIW!

 

[GrinningBear]

Excessive endcap separation is no bueno. But what you have is pretty normal. I've had umpteen Crazes and Blackouts and only a couple had flush caps. Swing away. A quick search will show you even cracked end caps are not abnormal and don't affect the bat at all.

 

[flballer]

Thanks for all the helpful input. It appears most say it is pretty normal and not a problem. I will start ripping with is ASAP! Thanks again.