Canners - I told you so
Watch out for that Talisman bloke, lock up your cheque book and pay pal account or he will start tempting you with some new wands...
On the point about having a net bat and match bat - I like to practice with the bat I am going to use in the middle as no two bats ever feel the same and you need to get used to the feel and pick up of a bat to help your timing in the middle.
We know that a bat will break - it is just a matter of when it breaks not if... as a result I accept that risk.
Canners in your case I am sure the bat will be returned to you looking sparkling and play like a long lost friend