Griffey Bat Legit? Wood Grain

[spartakid]

I had a question on this bat, I'm not looking to purchase it, but it reminded me of a question I had. Aren't player model (legit gamers) always double dipped? I thought I remember hearing that you shouldn't be able to see the grain on a dipped bat. On this Griffey bat, you can clearly see the grain in the picture of the handle. Does this mean that it isn't legit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ken-Griffey-Jr-Game-Used-Bat-UC-LS-C271-Cincy-Reds-/290468446362?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_720wt_1139

[earlywynnfan]

I have black bats where you can see grain through the knob like this. I may be wrong, but I think double-dipped bats were only doubled through the upper handle, not the entire bat.

FWIW, not making any assertions about this particular bat, but I have bought many bats from Mike and all have been impeccable.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[MSpecht]

Here is some useful information on the topic from Brian (not on this specific bat):

http://www.gameuseduniverse.com/vb_forum/showthread.php?t=37415

Mike jackitout7@aol.com

[spartakid]

Thanks Mike, I think that answers my question.

[BMH]

The "double dip" starts around 16-18 from the knob on bats. You will always be able to see grain the handles of our Smith finish bats. The bat looks good to me.

[spartakid]

Thanks Brian, was curious how much of the dap was doubled dipped, and that answers it for me.