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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: Cricket_PTY on January 19, 2023, 08:29:23 AM

Title: Knocking question
Post by: Cricket_PTY on January 19, 2023, 08:29:23 AM
Guys if u use a quality clear scuff sheet, does using it reduces or should reduce the knocking in time?

I did bought a bat recenlty here in India, shop did machine knock, i did abut 2 more hours of knocking (30 mins on each edge, 30 mins in the toe area and 30 mins on the face)

I am about to put a clear scuff sheet... but i am not 100% sure if this is the appropiate time to do it or should knock a bit more...

Will like to hear ur advice guys...
Title: Re: Knocking question
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 19, 2023, 08:45:52 AM
Tap a ball up on the bat a few times, if there's deep seam marks keep going, if not whack a sheet on and get in the nets - sounds like you should have done enough unless the bat is particularly soft!
Title: Re: Knocking question
Post by: Jimbo on January 19, 2023, 08:58:17 AM
Yep, wouldn't add the sheet until you're satisfied you've done enough knocking in.
Title: Re: Knocking question
Post by: Cricket_PTY on January 19, 2023, 09:10:06 AM
Tap a ball up on the bat a few times, if there's deep seam marks keep going, if not whack a sheet on and get in the nets - sounds like you should have done enough unless the bat is particularly soft!

In ur experience (that is def more than me) are SS bats considered "soft" ?
Title: Re: Knocking question
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 19, 2023, 09:19:18 AM
In ur experience (that is def more than me) are SS bats considered "soft" ?

Don't really have much SS experience I'm afraid! It will vary from bat to bat though, the best way to check is if a leather ball leaves a deep seam mark or not when tapping up - if it does just spend a bit more time knocking in until it doesn't!
Title: Re: Knocking question
Post by: Cricket_PTY on January 19, 2023, 09:25:45 AM
Don't really have much SS experience I'm afraid! It will vary from bat to bat though, the best way to check is if a leather ball leaves a deep seam mark or not when tapping up - if it does just spend a bit more time knocking in until it doesn't!

Thanks !!!