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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: 19reading87 on November 20, 2011, 10:05:04 PM

Title: The effects of....
Post by: 19reading87 on November 20, 2011, 10:05:04 PM
There might already be topics on this but I simply can't be bothered to hunt through lots of old topics....  :D  :D

What are the actual effects of having blemishes,knots,pin knots,butterfly stains on the face and or back of bats. Do they alter performance as we know they can alter the grade of the willow due to the looks....!?!?!??

Look forward to interesting responses

Reds
Title: Re: The effects of....
Post by: Joe on November 21, 2011, 06:49:49 AM
As far as I know if a bat has a butterfly stain on the face, then it will go like the clappers as well as being extremely strong. I don't think blemishes and stains have any effect at all, and I think knots on the face reduce performance slightly and can be a weak point for the bat. I think.
Title: Re: The effects of....
Post by: 19reading87 on November 21, 2011, 08:58:33 AM
Good bit if info Joe. Anybody else got views or knowledge on the subject??
Title: Re: The effects of....
Post by: Red Ink Cricket on November 21, 2011, 10:02:22 AM
have a read of the below link from j s wrights. shows most of the imperfections you get in willow and what if anything they do

http://www.cricketbatwillow.com/imperfections.php