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Discussion: Miken U2 Black Maxload

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March 26, 2016
Perl
212 posts
Miken U2 Black Maxload
Just got a U2 Black Maxload and have approximately 50 swings on it. The handle has a rattle, sounds like the metal rod is loose. Anybody else noticed this with this type bat?

March 26, 2016
Lefty
Men's 75
721 posts
Kenny R on our team has a Miken U2 Blk Balance doing the same thing. I've got a Maxload and I have know problems with it yet. Although one of my Big Cats died last Sunday with 450 swings. I can live with that. Maybe they will replace your Maxload. See you in Vally.
March 26, 2016
Gorilla Boy
Men's 50
271 posts
Hey Lefty? Was that a 2016 Big Cat or was that the 2014 with the red, white and black barrel. Just curious. Thank You. Appreciate it...

Mighty Mike Macenko
aka: Gorilla Boy.....

I want to swing big in the bottom of the 9th! "The Babe"
March 26, 2016
Perl
212 posts
Gorilla Boy

Mike, have you heard much about the noise in the handle on the U2 Black bats. A bunch of us got these in Montgomery recently in a group deal. Not sure if it affects the bats performance but it sounds terrible. I've heard this sound before but not in a brand new bat.i believe the bat is defected. Your thoughts
March 26, 2016
Lefty
Men's 75
721 posts
Mike the 2016 28oz. Big Cat
March 27, 2016
Gorilla Boy
Men's 50
271 posts
Lefty and Perl. Thank You for the feedback. No I have not hear that yet but it is something I will look into ASAP. Will get back with you. Perl was the group deal part of the deal that a coach bought bats for his team? Lefty and Perl you can both give me a call on Monday during the day at 330-419-0205.

Thank You.

Mighty Mike Macenko
aka: Gorilla Boy

I WANT TO SWING BIG IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH "The Babe"
March 27, 2016
hitman
Men's 70
339 posts
Gorilla Boy,

I returned a Miken Ultra Black Balanced to Miken on Monday for review and warranty with the exact same symptoms as Perl is talking about, rattle in the handle and poor performance although it had very few swings on it and not even a mark on the barrel but sounded bad hitting and just dropping to ground. Grabbing the barrel and tapping the handle to rug was really bad. Just FYI, I have an RA# if needed.

Thanks,
the Hitman#13
March 27, 2016
Perl
212 posts
Gorilla Boy

Mike

Yess this bat was part of the deal you mentioned.
March 28, 2016
Gorilla Boy
Men's 50
271 posts
Thank you gents. I am looking into it. Will post back something soon.


Mighty Mike Macenko
aka: Gorilla Boy

I WANT TO SWING BIG IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 9TH "The Babe"
March 30, 2016
hitman
Men's 70
339 posts
Just got word from Miken that they are replacing The Ultra Black balanced that was dead and had the handle rattle same as Perl's.
Thanks Miken
March 31, 2016
Lefty
Men's 75
721 posts
That's great for Kenny and a great job for Miken for replacing the Miken Balance.
April 14, 2016
Lefty
Men's 75
721 posts
Thanks Miken and Mighty Mike with getting me a Big Cat replacement.Great Job
April 15, 2016
Gorilla Boy
Men's 50
271 posts
Lefty, thank you for the kind words. I am here to try and help. Sometimes I can, and sometimes I can't. Glad to hear it worked out for you. Now go out and hit some more bombs!

Mighty Mike Macenko
aka:Gorilla Boy
April 15, 2016
Lester
5 posts
mikens have always been the "bar" other senior bats try and reach.
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