Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
I never squeeze the bristles, after rinsing under the tap, I snap my wrist, holding the brush firmly by the handle, and centrifugal force forces the excess water out. I do this ten times (I count 'em) and never a problem. I hang in a stand to dry overnight.

Like so ..........
The last time I snapped my wrist it didn't want to snap back.

Every manufacturer makes duds. Some more than others. You just happened to get one. if you didn't soak it maybe it wouldn't have happened or maybe it just accelerated an inevitable result.