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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Simmy on November 13, 2010, 08:35:33 PM

Title: selecting the right cleft
Post by: Simmy on November 13, 2010, 08:35:33 PM

wha does everyone look for in a cleft when they have had the chance to choose it?
starting weight?
grains etc
responsiveness?

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: jimba101 on November 13, 2010, 09:14:53 PM

When I chose mine yesturday. Tony told me which of the cleft would make a decent sized 2.10-11 bat. Then I simply went on responsiveness. Didn't take much notice about the looks, only thing I didn't want is heartwood on the inside edge... Just a personal preference

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: johan95 on November 13, 2010, 09:17:20 PM

WHat is the benefit/hinderance of heartwood? I've never known..I guess I'd go on responsiveness and what would make a good sized bat at my desired weight

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: jimba101 on November 13, 2010, 09:20:38 PM

Not sure there is one? I think it looks good though... The 3 maddy bats I saw had lots of heartwood

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: johan95 on November 13, 2010, 09:21:05 PM

Oh ok..thanks!

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: Colesy on November 14, 2010, 01:11:39 AM

Johan mate search the forum, lots of info on benefits/drawbacks of heartwood :)

Title: Re: selecting the right cleft
Post by: johan95 on November 14, 2010, 08:11:52 AM

Cheers Joe! :)