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[beaver5]

I've been thinking for a while why I couldn't use a harrow bat rather than an adult bat which I've done for over 25 years. With all the changes and developments in modern bats it could be of benefit.

I used an Uzi for a few seasons and it went like a gun with a great pick up thanks to the shorter blade. Have seen some new harrows that are massive compared to the ones when I was young enough to use one. The new Salix Strike has apparently got a slightly narrower blade. If these all benefit performance and the power is not compromised why not use one? It would save a lot of money for a start. What are people's thoughts?

[Colesy]

I struggle with yorkers as it is, take more wood away and I'm done for!

Could get a short blade, long handle. Not a Mongoose

[roco]

The joker is a Harrow size bat with a longer handle so it's done by others but using an actual Harrow would be interesting

[Colesy]

They're a lot lighter too. My friend has a cheap Hunts County Mettle which must be about 2lb, bat speed is incredible.

[beaver5]

I'm only 5ft 3 so when I used my Uzi I held it near the bottom of the grip anyway, which I do with all my bats. To be honest would have loved the shorter blade Uzi with a standard short handle.

[Colesy]

You're 5ft 3 and use an adult bat? Thought the guideline was 5ft 8 for an adult bat.

My dad's 5ft 3 and doesn't like my SH

[beaver5]

You're 5ft 3 and use an adult bat? Thought the guideline was 5ft 8 for an adult bat.

My dad's 5ft 3 and doesn't like my SH

If I went by the guidelines I'd be using a size 6. God how much stick would I get then!
Doubt it would get it of the square or snap if I hit it too hard. Anyway lots of great cricketers were short and I doubt they used smaller bats.

[Colesy]

Fair enough, I used a size 6 GN Pro Performance in the nets and felt like batting with a signature bat.

Can you get a long blade harrow, or long handle harrow? Something to get the lightness of a harrow for me, being 6ft 2.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Was thinking the same on Friday when someone requested a bat with an inch shorter blade...



This weighs 2.5 with 35mm edges and is rather sizeable right down to the toe as well! Full size handle means it's about an inch shorter than a full size adult bat!

[roco]

Your bat making skills are improving Tom

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Haha cheeky!!! Might have to scale this down as the lad wants a ssh on it!

[Colesy]

How does it feel? For my next bat (planning ahead) tempted to go 2.6/2.7ish

[roco]

Rehandle as well all hail the Ayrtek global domination

[jonpinson]

It has been proven that anyone who uses a harrow bat will develop SMS, or if you are overly familiar, SBS.

[Ayrtek Cricket]

picks up light and isnt too bad for something with a chunky ole toe on it...with all the tape/grips/toe guard etc u have on urs joe u need to start at tht weight to keep it under 3lbs!!