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[WABH-J]

Hi all,

Wanted to ask your opinion on some things! I've heard a number of people talking about how they save certain bats for matches i.e "This is my match bat".

I don't understand this, surely the bat you practice with is the bat you'll want to take onto the pitch so that you're used to it? I sort of understand keeping a spare bat in case it gets wet, and I sort of understand maybe using a heavier bat in the nets for training but overall I still think it would make more sense to keep things constant?

Anyway what are your thoughts and reasons?

[langer17]

Hi all,

Wanted to ask your opinion on some things! I've heard a number of people talking about how they save certain bats for matches i.e "This is my match bat".

I don't understand this, surely the bat you practice with is the bat you'll want to take onto the pitch so that you're used to it? I sort of understand keeping a spare bat in case it gets wet, and I sort of understand maybe using a heavier bat in the nets for training but overall I still think it would make more sense to keep things constant?

Anyway what are your thoughts and reasons?

Well I have never had a net bat before, but I am having 2 laver and Woods made up as part of a deal and one will be a Reserve and the other a Legend. They will be identical in shape, weight and all that but the only difference is that the Legend will be pressed a bit harder to cope with cheap net balls, and the Reserve will obviously look better.

[langer17]

So if the bat's are identical weight and shape and the same in every way, then it's a smart thing to use a net bat.

[petehosk]

Some people use a heavier bat in the nets and a lighter one for matches as it will seem easier. But I guess that may affect your timing in theory!?

Others have identical bats - the nets bat Grade 3 and their match bat grade 1 - Laver amongst others offer this service.

and others just do whatever! I think it's just best to try most options and do whatever is working for you!
Horses for courses!

[darthlewis1]

For me personally I like to use my best bat at all times. If I'me not using my main bat in net's it will feel odd in my next match when I bat. It's just personall preference.