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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: tim2000s on January 02, 2013, 11:28:27 AM

Title: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: tim2000s on January 02, 2013, 11:28:27 AM
As no-one has yet posted a comparison of the two, here are the old and new Dynadrives side by side. There are some noticeable differences in shape, but the biggest thing for me is the size difference given that the new one is only one ounce heavier at 2lb 9.9oz.

Here are this pictures for your delectation...

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Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: Number4 on January 02, 2013, 11:31:58 AM
So in your opinion Tim where does the extra size come from?
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: Sam on January 02, 2013, 11:32:21 AM
Amazingly small difference in weight there when the newer one looks so much bigger  ???!
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: thecord on January 02, 2013, 11:35:10 AM
Great comparison shots these.
Interesting to see that the edges on the original are a constant size almost the whole way down the blade and that there is a far more pronounced "hump" as you get to the scoops rather than a gradual gradient on the new one.
Bigger edges and spine on the new one, possibly a slighly smaller toe?
Do you think the scoops are any deeper than on the original?
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: Ciaran on January 02, 2013, 11:35:58 AM
For starters I prefer the old stickers. Obviously its probably as being original they just feel more historic!

Im guessing the change in pressing techniques will account partly for the size difference, although its a fair old size difference!
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: ItsJustCricket on January 02, 2013, 11:44:51 AM
The flatter face on the new one is the main reason it's bigger.  I think the new one has a nicer profile too, and more of a bow.
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: procricket on January 02, 2013, 12:04:31 PM
Tm do you remember the dynadrive which had just the pure black sticker where the cheque was
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 02, 2013, 12:08:39 PM
Great comparison pics Tim,

From the looks of it new one has obviously bigger edges and spine but also has deeper scoops...would be intersted to know your thoughts on performance of new vs old. I have mine all wrapped up sitting in the bag as I almost don't to use it  :(

I wish they had done all black stickers and black paint for the scoops on the new ones...
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: tim2000s on January 02, 2013, 12:16:08 PM
I'd also say that the other big difference is the depth and width of the scoops. On the newer one I'd say they are wider and deeper. The other thing I'd not thought about is that there is a second grip on the old one, so that will add an extra ounce.

Yes Dave, I do remember them. This edition is the second or third iteration of the stickers, if i remember correctly.
Title: Re: Dynadrives - Old and New
Post by: smokem on January 02, 2013, 05:17:12 PM
Great comparison pics. Totally forgot there's a little hump in the profile just below the splice. Very nice Tim!