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FAQ's

• How can I order a Chesapeake Thunder Baseball Bat?
• When will my credit card be charged?
• When will I receive my bat?
• Do you offer team discounts on your baseball bats?
• How do I request a Talbot Turnings Catalog?
• How do I properly care for my wood bat?

How can I order a Chesapeake Thunder Baseball Bat? TOP

Ordering our bats online is convenient, safe and easy using our secure Shopping Cart. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express, as well as Personal Checks, Money Orders, and Cashier's checks for payment by mail.

We use state-of-the-art technology to protect your data from use, misuse, or alteration by unauthorized third parties. Currently, we use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol to protect your data and secure your transactions. SSL encrypts all your personal information, including your credit card number, name, and address, as it is transmitted over the Internet.

When will my credit card be charged? TOP
Whether you order online or by phone your credit card will not be charged until your order is ready to ship. Orders are subject to credit card verification and acceptance before shipping.

When will I receive my bat? TOP

Shipping time is dependent upon your area, (we do ship Internationally) and the season. As all of our products are made-to-order please expect your order to take 10-25 days from order date to ship date. If you need your order by a specific date, let us know when you order and we will do our best to accomodate you.

Do you offer team discounts on your baseball bats? TOP

We do offer discounts for teams or large quantity orders. Please call or email us with these orders, or for more information.

How do I request a Talbot Turnings Catalog? TOP

All our products are on our website. Producing catalogs is expensive. We strive to keep our costs down and our products affordable.

How do I properly care for my wood bat? TOP
The first and most important tip is the way you hold your bat. The logo of a wood bat is placed on "face grain". Most all players are aware that you do not make contact with the ball with this side of the bat. This is the weakest area of your bat. Did you know that this "face grain" mirrors itself on the exact opposite side of your bat? Contact needs to be avoided here as well. The "edge grain" is the strongest area of you bat and is the intended impact area. Holding the logo facing straight up, or straight down, will insure that you are making contact with the "edge grain".

To help illustrate the concept of "face grain" and "edge grain", take a paperback book, approx. 1" thick. Holding the book in one hand push against the cover. Notice how it bends and gives. Now hold the book sideways and put pressure against this edge. Notice the difference in strength? This is the same concept that exists with your wood bat.

Another important factor is with what portion of the bat contact is made. The desired impact area is called the "sweet spot". You can find the "sweet spot" by holding the bat in the smallest area of the handle, with two fingers. Start tapping on the bat with your knuckle, starting at the end of the barrel and slowly moving towards the handle. You will feel vibration until you hit the "sweet spot", which will be a solid tap. The "sweet spot" is normally 5" to 6" from the end of the barrel.

It is important to remember that making contact with "face grain" may likely break or damage your bat. Damage is also likely to occur if impact is made at the end of the barrel, especially if you have a cupped bat; or in the handle area.

Always keep your bat properly stored. Never leave it in a hot car, in the rain, etc. Proper use and care will insure better performance and a longer life for your wood baseball bat.