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[Mr Cricket]

In two minds. Ordered a Redback towards the end of last season and it came heavier (2'15) than i had asked for (2'12).

I mentioned to Gary that it was not to spec. Being the reputable craftsman he is, he offered to take it back and alter it for me.

Then, last game of last season I absolutely smashed 100 with it having scored a steady 50 with it the week before.

Do I keep something that doesn't feel right for me? or return something that obviously works for me?

Sorry if this appears contradictory but that's why I'm asking!

Ironically, isn't this just the definition of the word 'Paradox'!

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Can't be too bad if u scored a tonne with it, must have used up full range of shots when scoring those runs so those extra 3oz can't be paramount to your overall performance.

Without a set of scales would you have known it was heavier?

[thecord]

If you can score a steady 50 and blast a 100 it seems that you are able to use for varying situations/styles of play too

[Ryan]

Keep it, must be doing your game some good!

[Mr Cricket]

I would have noticed without the scales for sure. I'm worried about facing someone with true pace or someone who's jagging it around, I feel like I might be that split second later than usual due to the extra bit of weight. Maybe worth waiting until facing our own quicks at indoor nets on hard, bouncy surfaces to make my mind up.

[Alvaro]

If you're still not sure, send it to Gary to shave a bit off of it. Surely it's worth keeping anyway, seeing that you got a 100 with it?

[wilkie113]

Give her a thrash in winter nets and see how you cope with it!
It's worth at least trying it and finding out, and if not you can sell it on after that

[Ryan]

Have a go with the bowling machine if your clubs got one. You'll know for sure then

[thedon]

You order something that is supposed to be custom and it comes in 3oz heavier!

[Buzz]

clearly a lovely bat, send it back to Gary and ask him to take some weight off.
that is the no loose position, or rather win win

[Ayrtek Cricket]

You order something that is supposed to be custom and it comes in 3oz heavier!

Not every set of scales are calibrated the same as we have discussed before on several other threads so no point in goin over old ground

[thedon]

Not every set of scales are calibrated the same as we have discussed before on several other threads so no point in goin over old ground

Redback being a retailer, his scales should be calibrated correctly.

Assuming his are, Mr Cricket you sure the bat is 3oz heavier? If Mr Cricket's scales are calibrated correctly, the first statement  is incorrect, and this, in my opinion is unacceptable

[Ayrtek Cricket]

I have a set of scales in the office and one at home that give a 2oz diff between them....how do I know which set are correct?

[RoCo Da Pixie]

I have a set of scales in the office and one at home that give a 2oz diff between them....how do I know which set are correct?

go for the inbetween weight.

[thedon]

I have a set of scales in the office and one at home that give a 2oz diff between them....how do I know which set are correct?

     get 10,20,50,100G weights and calibrate them