Topic: Why not use a harrow bat? (Read 23267 times)

jonpinson · « **Reply #45 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:37:15 PM »

Quote from: beaver5 on October 08, 2011, 07:35:11 PM

It looks a cracker Ayrtek. So in your opinion do you think its shorter & thinner blade could enable it to out perform a standard SH model?

Black cat produce the joker on exactly that theory...

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #46 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:40:34 PM »

how can you tell if one bat out performs another....how do you measure this with any degree of certainty?

it will be lighter yes and have a bigger profile down to the fact the wood has been distributed differently due to the size of it.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:41:24 PM »

yvk3103 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:43:03 PM »

Oh! Just to add the very slight 2-3mm diff in shoulder height is due to the toe guard. GN has no toe guard (yet)

jonpinson · « **Reply #49 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:44:14 PM »

So more handle than blade. Interesting. Cheers my man.

Whispering Death · « **Reply #50 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:45:52 PM »

it might be the pic quality but your grips look very bumpy - almost like there is something underneath

yvk3103 · « **Reply #51 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:47:06 PM »

i have a aero grip under the rubber grip on the GN

yvk3103 · « **Reply #52 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:47:50 PM »

Quote from: jonpinson on October 08, 2011, 07:44:14 PM

So more handle than blade. Interesting. Cheers my man.

How is that Jon?

The blade length is the same on both the bats. The handle on the GN is 12mm shorter.

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #53 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:48:46 PM »

and the GN is 3-4mm thinner on the blade

yvk3103 · « **Reply #54 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:49:22 PM »

yes Tom - exactly 3mm. Just measured it.

valiantlad · « **Reply #55 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:50:01 PM »

off topic, but the grains on the GN look straight as anything!

yvk3103 · « **Reply #56 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:50:54 PM »

Quote from: valiantlad on October 08, 2011, 07:50:01 PM

off topic, but the grains on the GN look straight as anything!

Yes, very good grains. 11 straight, clean and with no blemishes

jonpinson · « **Reply #57 on:** October 08, 2011, 07:50:55 PM »

Quote from: yvk3103 on October 08, 2011, 07:47:50 PM

How is that Jon?

The blade length is the same on both the bats. The handle on the GN is 12mm shorter.

Yeh. More difference in handle.

uknsaunders · « **Reply #58 on:** October 09, 2011, 12:30:47 PM »

I requested a H4L Devil with a shortened blade and SH:-

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=12246.0

I had a Kippax with a T20 setup, 1 inch short blade and LH and it didn't feel right. The short blade, SH setup feels better for somebody of my stature - 5'7.

beaver5 · « **Reply #59 on:** October 30, 2011, 09:51:44 PM »

Well I've decided to take a punt and got myself a harrow to use next season. Will be interesting to see if it can perform as well or better than a full size. I've gone for a Willostix Stick so not your standard bat, but gives me the excuse to try one without paying the price of an adult size. Pick up is really good, feels lighter than its weight of 2.10 with the extra grip I've put on. Edges are 36mm and ball rebounds very well. Pictures attached next to my salix pod.