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Title: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: Johng on June 18, 2013, 10:50:50 AM
Just received a Newbery Mjolnir 2.8oz to add to my Newbery collection. I currently have 1 GT, 2 Thruxtons and now a Mjolnir and have noticed that the GT and Mjolnir face is 106mm wide and and the Thruxton is 108/109mm wide which is a noticeable difference.

Has anyone notice this or am I going mad!!
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: Vitas Cricket on June 18, 2013, 10:54:09 AM
A lot of brands are doing this at the moment. A narrower bat means more wood can go into the edges and swell of the middle.

Personally i would rather have a bat that is as wide as possible, B&S are the only brand i've seen recently who consistently produce full width bats.
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: Johng on June 18, 2013, 10:56:24 AM
Quote from: Vitas Cricket on June 18, 2013, 10:54:09 AM
A lot of brands are doing this at the moment. A narrower bat means more wood can go into the edges and swell of the middle.

Personally i would rather have a bat that is as wide as possible, B&S are the only brand i've seen recently who consistently produce full width bats.
It is psychological for me if the bat is narrower you feel exposed. The GT and Mjolnir have similar spines so that explains it.
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: uknsaunders on June 18, 2013, 11:59:26 AM
Quote from: Johng on June 18, 2013, 10:50:50 AM
Just received a Newbery Mjolnir 2.8oz to add to my Newbery collection. I currently have 1 GT, 2 Thruxtons and now a Mjolnir and have noticed that the GT and Mjolnir face is 106mm wide and and the Thruxton is 108/109mm wide which is a noticeable difference.

Has anyone notice this or am I going mad!!

send it back, it's not a standard adult bat. If enough people did this then Newbery won't do it in future.
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: uknsaunders on June 18, 2013, 12:00:34 PM
oh and another reason to go to a batmaker or forum sponsor!
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: fasteddie on June 18, 2013, 12:04:44 PM
Send it back and ask for a like for like (wider of course!), you never know, you may get an upgrade!

I've noticed my Black Cat Jester is narrower. Doesn't say that on the website.
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: uknsaunders on June 18, 2013, 12:33:20 PM
Quote from: fasteddie on June 18, 2013, 12:04:44 PM
I've noticed my Black Cat Jester is narrower. Doesn't say that on the website.

lol - don't go there! I was ranting about this a couple of years ago on this forum, I think regarding the Joker. Joker/Jester are harrow width bats.
Title: Re: Newbery Bat Face Dimensions
Post by: Johng on June 18, 2013, 01:00:46 PM
Quote from: uknsaunders on June 18, 2013, 12:00:34 PM
oh and another reason to go to a batmaker or forum sponsor!
Bought the bat from IJC its still a beautiful bat and being Melbourne Aus I will cop it sweet