u/steeeeney

Very recently got adidas metalbone ctrl, literally not even used it in a game yet and caught it on something. I think there’s a small crack on the frame, tiny dent and paint around it flaked, if I push my nail on it there’s a tiny bit of deflection and the paint moves slightly, if I tap it with my nail just on the paint mark it makes a slightly dull/different sound, indicating a tiny crack.

I’ve looked online and a warranty only covers manufacture flaw but I’d have hoped a racket that’s going to potentially hit the side wall or fence quite hard would be able to withstand a good knock or two.

To say I’m devastated is an understatement, is my racket already done for? And what should I do??