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[FattusCattus]

The interesting phrase you used was 'should I sacrifice profile'.

If a bat that is lighter and therefore smaller, but it's making you bat better - then does it matter?

I used a 3lb bat and it gave me such bad Tennis elbow I've never quite recovered.

It's not about having a big tallywhacker - it's the result you get from using it properly.

If a lighter bat makes you bat better, keep working with it and bugger the profile.

[ProWannabe88]

What I meant by that was sacrifice the middle etc. As concaving will reduce the hitting area

[procricket]

What I meant by that was sacrifice the middle etc. As concaving will reduce the hitting area

not always if it has off set edges it can make it interesting

[ProWannabe88]

Never thought of that. Suppose I could keep one bat at 2.10 and replace another and see how things go?

[Cover_Drive]

Moral of the story is never ever touch or use anyones bat because you can then fall for it! :L

2.10 bats feel good in the beginning but for me as I get tired it feels very heavy.

I would say start everything again, don't reduce the weight because it won't work out well

[ProWannabe88]

Moral of the story is never ever touch or use anyones bat because you can then fall for it! :L

2.10 bats feel good in the beginning but for me as I get tired it feels very heavy.

I would say start everything again, don't reduce the weight because it won't work out well
So stick with my heavier bats and just start over at nets tomorrow

[procricket]

Do what you feel best but do not do it on a whim try it out a few times before you go selling your prize and joys mate.

[Cover_Drive]

I meant to say that sell the current ones and start buying new ones

[justnotcricket86]

Liam, when I first got my Monster, I thought "(No Swearing Please), this is heavier than what I thought" but the more I have used it, and the addition of a grip to act as a counter-balance it's now perfect for me.

Most people would have sold it, it's amazing what some perseverance and confidence in your ability will do. I sort of gave myself the mindset where I said I've paid for it, you can't have another one, so get used to it. And I did! Wouldn't swap it for the world now

[ProWannabe88]

It's just in my head now! Did I just have a very good net? Was it me? Was it the lighter bat? Etc it's annoyed the crap out of me all night

[jimba101]

i've got to the stage now where i realised i only need one bat! i love both of mine but 1 is plenty, gonna stick with the original one i bought for now, got to that stage now where its played in, bowlers beware

[justnotcricket86]

I know what you mean mate. I am currently in a dilema about my thigh pads!! They are misbehaving slightly and quite possible I will make the move to Aero - we shall see!

Try not to do your own head in mate, you know your bats, you know you are handy, just carry on as you are. Try the net tomorrow night and see how you feel. I wouldn't start doubting yourself this close to the season

[procricket]

funny you mention thigh pads i have gone off wearing my inner thigh pad at the minute over thinking this no doubt

[Canners]

I've tried heavy bats and they do give me the confidence to hit big and play my shots but I always go back to lighter bats as I feel more confident especially against the quicks... I guess you need to find a happy medium

[ProWannabe88]

I wouldn't say 2.10 was heavy but it's really atressing me now lol. I'm not doubting my talent or lack of just the wrights of my weapons considering how great it felt Batting with a matchstick weight