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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Jimbo on January 16, 2022, 11:42:28 PM
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Following on from a few different conversations I've had lately, wanted to satisfy my curiosity on this.
On account of not being particularly tall, I've played around with different bat lengths - SH, Harrow and some weird and wonderful combinations (3cm shorter blade/1cm longer handle AND inch shorter blade/standard handle).
Just wondered what the kit badgers of CBF are using in terms of the weird and wonderful, and what the reasoning is for doing so?
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Following on from a few different conversations I've had lately, wanted to satisfy my curiosity on this.
On account of not being particularly tall, I've played around with different bat lengths - SH, Harrow and some weird and wonderful combinations (3cm shorter blade/1cm longer handle AND inch shorter blade/standard handle).
Just wondered what the kit badgers of CBF are using in terms of the weird and wonderful, and what the reasoning is for doing so?
I have only ever used inch shorter blade / standard handle as a different option, that was the 1st Newbery Kudos model they made, it was meant to be to aid pick up and so you could put more wood in the striking area etc... I know that is a long standing debate on here however. I found the bat to pick up brilliantly.
That was quite a few years ago, and i have gone back to standard lengths.
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Following on from a few different conversations I've had lately, wanted to satisfy my curiosity on this.
On account of not being particularly tall, I've played around with different bat lengths - SH, Harrow and some weird and wonderful combinations (3cm shorter blade/1cm longer handle AND inch shorter blade/standard handle).
Just wondered what the kit badgers of CBF are using in terms of the weird and wonderful, and what the reasoning is for doing so?
I’m about 5’8 and last few years have been using customs from B3 that have a harrow length blade (540mm) with a standard mens handle, so about 15/20mm shorter overall. I’ve also used shorter blade/longer handle combos with the ‘knob’ on the handle cut down to achieve the same type of result.
I just find it is more comfortable to use/manoeuvre, with the added benefit that I can have more wood for the same weight in that combination. I have another internal debate going on whether I should really be using 2lb 9 given I’m a lot shorter and less strong than pro players who use the same weight, but that is one for another day!
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So pictured are my assortment of different blade lengths.
V12 - 560mm blade
JN Garrard- 530mm
and the rogue stickered bats - a heavily adjusted B3 1271 and Mongoose Cor 3 both in 510mm blade.
I'm all for a shorter blade, if a maker keeps weight higher in the blade they can pick up great
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Trott shape with a 510mm blade, imagine that goes like the absolute clappers...
Interesting point about keeping weight higher in the blade, definitely found that my short blade bats have benefitted from thicker shoulders and a more even spread of volume.
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Trott shape with a 510mm blade, imagine that goes like the absolute clappers...
:D :D :D
“It’s like a brick on a stick” was a comment from one of the old boys at the club. Certainly not worried about thin shoulders splitting with that bat.
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First bat ever where the shoulders tap up nicely 😅
Did you get it initially made up with a shorter blade at B3 or was it all shortened after getting it?
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I got it from B3 back in 2015. Was initially one made up for Scott Elstone, as a Trott shape with a different handle shape. So standard length. I used it for a while before deciding to get the shoulders dropped having used the Cor3.
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I've been using a shorter blade bat for a few years now, I get on pretty well with them. My main bat is 53cm blade 84cm total, my "least favorite" bat is 55cm blade 85cm total, and the backup bat is 54cm blade and 85cm total. Saying that I am 5 foot 4 if I've done a morning stretch. Would anybody happen to know how to upload photos on the forum? I'd love to share some photos
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I've been using a shorter blade bat for a few years now, I get on pretty well with them. My main bat is 53cm blade 84cm total, my "least favorite" bat is 55cm blade 85cm total, and the backup bat is 54cm blade and 85cm total. Saying that I am 5 foot 4 if I've done a morning stretch. Would anybody happen to know how to upload photos on the forum? I'd love to share some photos
I think this thread should help mate, although I’ve not uploaded pictures to here for years!
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.45 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.45)
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In the interests of balance (pun not intended) - has anyone used a longer blade?
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I think this thread should help mate, although I’ve not uploaded pictures to here for years!
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.45[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.45[/url])
Thank You :D https://postimg.cc/67cgWF4R (https://postimg.cc/67cgWF4R)
I hope this works haha
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In the interests of balance (pun not intended) - has anyone used a longer blade?
I did before I realised shorter blades existed! As a taller chap at 6ft 4 I thought it may help. It just made for a skinny bat…
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Yep, I’m 5’9 and also use a shorter blade and longer handle kookaburra.
I’ve used a TK made Talisman (IYKYK) with the same spec.
I like it, I can switch between that profile and a regular sh bat no problem though
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In the interests of balance (pun not intended) - has anyone used a longer blade?
I’ve a team mate that uses a LB stick, feels a bit odd. My brothers a giant and has a LBLH from Aldred. Problem is, as stated, that you don’t get a very impressive looking bat if you want a normal weight. It goes well though.
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I use long blade and have done for years
Not sure where this not great bat comes from as both mine 2lb9 naked 38-40mm edges and round full back so pretty big at decent weight
Both from H4l
I find helps me stand more upright and more balanced
Issue I have found while looking is some makers use the more dense bats for long blades so don’t come across impressive as they save best bats for normal ones to make look more impressive
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I use long blade and have done for years
Not sure where this not great bat comes from as both mine 2lb9 naked 38-40mm edges and round full back so pretty big at decent weight
Both from H4l
I find helps me stand more upright and more balanced
Issue I have found while looking is some makers use the more dense bats for long blades so don’t come across impressive as they save best bats for normal ones to make look more impressive
Think you've answered your own question there 😅 I've seen a couple of photos of H4L LB bats and have to say they did look a pretty generous size.