Topic: Blemishes on bats (Read 11096 times)

toenails97 · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2013, 08:50:01 AM »

Quote from: mini998 on September 21, 2013, 08:43:30 AM

Don't you think it would have looked better if the handle was fit on the other side of the cleft?
Just the aesthetics, I'm sure it's a great bat.

I think it's because the grains run straight through the toe however near the splice they curve of...which would have made the toe strength poor

GarrettJ · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2013, 09:37:46 AM »

If you get wavy grains through the toe it is more prone to splitting.

I would be disappointed to pay �300+ for a bat with looks like that although I think less than �225 and I'd be ok if it is a big bat for its size and it feels nice

I think what most people feel about blemishes is that a �250+ bat should be clean.

What about performance, that's what I was aiming this thread at when I started it.

Interesting about the pin knots Buzz mentioned, I will look into that.

amritpremi · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2013, 03:16:35 PM »

250+ bat in any case should have performance, looks though important come second. Having said that 250+ bat should look good as well. Give some discount on a blemished bat (with performance still there) and I am in for it.

simonmay5 · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2013, 08:40:54 PM »

Quote from: GarrettJ on September 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM

Does anyone actually care about blemishes on the face of a bat? I've been told that it sometimes improves performance.

As some of you may know I am not fussy on the look of a bat if it feels perfect in my hands and has a nice response. However if I was to pay for a �300+ bat I would be disappointed to see any blemishes at all.

I have the most beautiful grained bat that has a blemish on the bottom.

Its like buying a ferrari with a dent in the passenger door ........

I love butterfly stained willow it seems to make the bat last longer and it seems to always sound nice I Remember taking a old gray nick tough coat bat stripped it back and it had 8 nice grains but a big butterfly mark near the top crazy it was such a good bat

Jogetnz · « **Reply #34 on:** September 22, 2013, 05:00:16 AM »

I have an old GM Maestro (20+yrs) that has some beautiful butterfly marks around the middle and it was a fantastic bat, the bat hitting the ball always felt hard in a good way. I certainly wouldn't hesitate buying a bat with similar markings. Where the butterfly markings are about the only part of the bat that hasn't cracked or been repaired.

Blaise · « **Reply #35 on:** September 22, 2013, 10:14:49 AM »

I have to say I am not a real fan of butterfly stains or any marking on my bat - especially if I buy the top of the line bat. I recently purchased a Spartan SVR, and while not marketed as top of the line, I came close to not buying it as it has a butterfly stain just under the splice stickers. The saving grace for the bat was it picked up so damn well I couldn't walk away from the shop without buying it...

100 not out · « **Reply #36 on:** September 22, 2013, 02:28:43 PM »

Will all due respect but how would a blemish near the splice affect the playability of the bat. If it was a butterfly stain, it would've added strength to the area in any case.

As long as there isn't a movement in the grain you should be fine with most blemishes. This is where the biggest bargains lie in my opinion.

Gingerbusiness · « **Reply #37 on:** September 22, 2013, 03:31:34 PM »

Boycott used to swear by butterfly blemishes - better rebound in his opinion.

I think we are too obsessed by what looks good on TV.

If you asked all the pros what they would prefer - nearly all would put their preference heavily on performance.

Most have Grade 1 due to the density being slight less in those clefts due to lack if heartwood - prob beneficial when you are trying to smash 90mph bowlers back over their heads!

procricket · « **Reply #38 on:** September 22, 2013, 03:40:37 PM »

Put a blindfold on the pick up and feel is more important every time.

Blemishes grains mean bugger all

procricket · « **Reply #39 on:** September 22, 2013, 04:54:46 PM »

Most pro know there bats will perform in there hands it pick up and feel in the hands

GarrettJ · « **Reply #40 on:** September 25, 2013, 05:50:40 PM »

Quote from: d7bow on September 19, 2013, 01:30:41 PM

Looks lovely that bat. Obviously not a butterfly stain but a blemish there wouldn't be an issue for me. What weight is this going to be?

2.8.5 is the weight

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