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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: FattusCattus on February 28, 2010, 10:42:47 AM
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Question for the more knowledgable user / batmakers on this forum.
What's the deal with big oval handles?
I've just picked up a new bat for stock which had a wide oval-shaped handle for the bottom hand. However, I really, really like the feel of it, and I'm considering keeping it as my own match bat. I believe it may have originally come from Warsop.
I'm trying to stop being such a slogger, and become a more correct batman, as such I am really bottom handed when I go for my shots, will this type of handle help correct his, or exaggerate it?
What is the purpose of such a handle?
Is anyone else a fan of this type if handle?
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I think it is the same concept as the half grip at the bottom of the handle. To stop you gripping it too tightly. My LH warsop has an oval handle. I don't really mind this, but prefer my round handle with a shock absorba grip
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Ive had a Solitaire made with an oversized oval handle, its much like a tear drop in shape if you look at it from end on. I always put 2, 2 1/2 grips on the handle but with this design i haven't needed to.
Not used it much as of yet as prefer my H4L Excel but will use it during the season no doubt. . . .when I go through a lean patch . . . .and i'll blame the Excel! haha. . . .then switch to the solitaire
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I have a big oval handle and have for the past 3 years. Im also very bottom handed (apparently its because i line everything up with my right eye) it's helped me massively as it keeps the 'v' between thumb and fore finger on the handle rather than grip it like a baseball bat. Helps hit through the ball a bit more with your bottom hand rather than cutting across it. Hope that helps.
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My opinion of the oval handle is its supposed to help you play straighter and present the full straight blade to each shot ?
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I thought it was also designed so that the bat cannot twist as easily in the hands during a shot compared to a traditional round handle.
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I thought it was also designed so that the bat cannot twist as easily in the hands during a shot compared to a traditional round handle.
Thats what I thought, also because that it helps you play straighter and provides more control through the shot.
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I like the oval handles and I am still bottom hand happy, but I prefer the oval handle as it 'fits' better in my hand IMO
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I much prefer the oval shaped handle, I have a shock-absorba grip on too. To counteract my bottom-handedness I grip the top hand really tightly before the ball is bowled and do several exercises to improve fore-arm muscle strength on my left arm (RH bat)
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I'm trying to stop being such a slogger, and become a more correct batman,
best of luck in this quest! I really like the bigger oval handle - but if you want to change the way you bat you may need to change what is inbetween your ears, not just your bat handle...! ;)
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A oval handle and Fattus' handle in question is a big oval unlike the average one will force a correct grip and prevent rotation of the hand. This can be used/abused by the batsman as they see fit. I find it gives me confidence and without it I may well change my grip in an innings without noticing.
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So it's going to turn me into a proper batsman then?
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So it's going to turn me into a proper batsman then?
Bruce'O Rama, where were you Friday?! And Mikey boy.
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Sorry Bully-beef, as Mikey baby will know, I was trapped in the shop - it's great to be busy, but it does rather limit my cricket-kit buying abilities.
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So it's going to turn me into a proper batsman then?
definitely!!
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Sorry Bully-beef, as Mikey baby will know, I was trapped in the shop - it's great to be busy, but it does rather limit my cricket-kit buying abilities.
Lovely to hear boss. I loved those Pink stickers you did for our Ladies bats, let's hope you can do our Stickers when we change our ranges!