The cap thickness, hardness, and weight all change the way the barrel responds to the balls impact. Do not overtighten it, or you might break the bat. Not cool. A screw driver will not remove a cap off effectively and will most likely cause damage to the cap. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Take your game to a new level with the Easton Quantum -3 BBCOR bat. As a result, bat performance will decline, and the reinstated piece will fall out eventually. But,only you will know if your bat is making a sound that is not right or different from when you first started swinging it. And sometimes, the end cap can get damaged or needs fixing. Mar 1, 2013. Call This can be accomplished by placing the cap on top of the barrel opening and pressing it on. Limit it to individual use, if possible. This is a huge issue for Easton, so much for thier bats being considered TANKS. T are no signs of its removal on the visible portion. My CNT+ endcap cracked last year, but since it's a NR I can't get it repaired. There are plenty of flexible epoxies on the market and Home Depot or Lowes will have a few. On the off chance that it moves around too much inside the opening, you need to get a new end cap that fits perfectly. When breaking in your new bat, pick only regulation balls that are legal for use in an actual game. Compare Products. This end caps cracking has happened to EVERY salvo on my team (4) as well as the SVR3 and 4. In the older style flat barrel end with a pressed-in endcap, the endcap could actually extend into the barrel by as much as .5, which basically acted as a ring within the barrel walls creating lots of stiffness, therefore, decreasing the trampoline effect and performance. I've never cracked an EC that wasn't my fault. Sharon Hadrian has been a freelance writer since 2004. 4. mikeisaphreek 1 yr. ago. The inside should be clean enough if it has never been opened before. Can You Replace the End Cap on a Softball Bat? <> Yeah, it's true. For the repair, you need a high-quality, marine-grade urethane epoxy adhesive. If you are still unsure and would like further clarification as to whether or not you have a dead bat, please give our knowledgable Bat Experts a call at (866-321-2287). Aluminum | Big Barrel, Easton | PROFESSIONAL BALL CADDY | Baseball/Softball, Easton TOPAZ Fastpitch Softball Bat | -10 | 1 Pc. Under this limited warranty, Louisville Slugger will provide a one-time repair or replacement of your non-wood bat within 1 year from the date of purchase (Warranty Period) for the following 3 conditions resulting from normal field use (1) severe denting, (2) structural cracking, or (3) broken end caps or knobs. However, I've seen some where the middle of the end cap blows out and there is just a hole there.<<<<