been mulling over these tests, a few observations but apologies if any of the points below have been already taken into account:-
1. Agree with Simmy's point - more weight does generally equal a bigger/wider middle. Comparing a 3lb bat to a 2'9 doesn't make sense particularly if the user normally has a different weight to either of those in his locker. Score the performance based on per lb/kg?
2. Putting this kindly, from the videos I have seen I'm not convinced it's the greatest collection of batsman on show. Stig excluded. I haven't seen any videos since yesterday morning so apologies if I've missed some quality batsmanship. I might be missing the odd video but I think there are some better batters knocking around this forum who could add some input - maybe let members know about the next test day?
3. Brings me onto this point - little point setting a bowling machine to 60mph in dark bowling toe crushers. All the bats need to be tested over a variety of shots that the batsman can execute comfortably. Throw downs would be better in some cases.
4. Combine points 2 and 3, you have 50% of the deliveries being edged or missed from the videos.
I take the point it's a bit of fun, and it's an excellent piece of work in my book from forum members who care. I'm not trying to discourage further videos but give some food for thought.
Hi Nick, your points are all valid, and as we've said before, this is incredibly unscientific. The point about the toe crushers is extremely valid, as you just don't pick them up, and that's one we've already taken up with the Cat, who was operating the bowling machine...
You also have to bear in mind that the deck isn't particularly flat. There is a ridge running across the pitch just about on a length that causes all sorts of issues with regard to consistency of bounce. You can see one pop at me in one of the videos.
I'd suggest that not having the greatest selection of batsmen (and we're all proper batsmen we'll have you know) is probably good in terms of rating. For those who hit fewer than an opener, the feel of the good hits is especially important. I'm not sure it matters who participates as it is very easy to discern between a great and good bat.
It is also fairly easy to discern between a batsman with technique and with none. If the guy with none hits a ball and it feels like a million dollars, is that any less valid than the Stig? I'm sure there are also plenty of those on the forum too
With regard to testing the ping, it's not just about the use in the net. It's also testing with mallet, generally a few knock downs with a ball and also the batting with it. Scoring the performance based on weight is valid, but equally awkward as who is to say that the 3lb Icon, if it was 2lb 12oz wouldn't ping as well as the 2lb 9oz Laver Ultra?
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