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[LEACHY48]

I ask for 2lb8/9 dressed, which usually includes a single thin grip (usually a chevron) a scuff sheet and a normal set of stickers, so Im not sure what a bat maker would interperet a specified weight as, either dreesed or undressed? I would always specify to be on the safe side

[Johnny]

I ask for 2lb8/9 dressed, which usually includes a single thin grip (usually a chevron) a scuff sheet and a normal set of stickers

I don't agree that scuff sheet is included in the 'usuals' - i guess though it's just about communicating with your bat maker - as long as they realise that's what you mean, then no problems

[Beachcricket]

1 Grip and stickers, nothing else.

[Simmy]

1 Grip and stickers, nothing else.

^^^ as above..

i think the more bats u make the more u know how much a grip and stickers add

when ive referb bats to get a weight of about 2.12 u need a raw cleft at about 2.9 not including string

[Red Ink Cricket]

i agree. i normally find binding, stickers and grip add between 3-4 ounces depending on the grip stickers etc etc.

[Dan W]

Not sure if it's any use to anyone, but here's a g to oz converter...(had to make it as my scales didn't do oz's!)

g                lbs Oz
1,000g      2lb 3.3oz
1,010g      2lb 3.6oz
1,020g      2lb 4oz
1,030g      2lb 4.3oz
1,040g      2lb 4.7oz
1,050g      2lb 5oz
1,060g      2lb 5.4oz
1,070g      2lb 5.7oz
1,080g      2lb 6.1oz
1,090g      2lb 6.4oz
1,100g      2lb 6.8oz
1,110g      2lb 7.2oz
1,120g      2lb 7.5oz
1,130g      2lb 7.9oz
1,140g      2lb 8.2oz
1,150g      2lb 8.6oz
1,160g      2lb 8.9oz
1,170g      2lb 9.3oz
1,180g      2lb 9.6oz
1,190g      2lb 10oz
1,200g      2lb 10.3oz
1,210g      2lb 10.7oz
1,220g      2lb 11oz
1,230g      2lb 11.4oz
1,240g      2lb 11.7oz
1,250g      2lb 12.1oz
1,260g      2lb 12.4oz
1,270g      2lb 12.8oz
1,280g      2lb 13.2oz
1,290g      2lb 13.5oz
1,300g      2lb 13.9oz
1,310g      2lb 14.2oz
1,320g      2lb 14.6oz
1,330g      2lb 14.9oz
1,340g      2lb 15.3oz
1,350g      2lb 15.6oz
1,360g      2lb 16oz
1,370g      3lb 0.3oz
1,380g      3lb 0.7oz
1,390g      3lb 1oz
1,400g      3lb 1.4oz
1,410g      3lb 1.7oz
1,420g      3lb 2.1oz

[Tom]

I think the "weight before it was stickered" thing can sometimes be used as an excuse if the company is out of light bats or has made the bat at a slightly wrong weight.

[Beachcricket]

It's amazing how much weight binding adds, it's just string!

"Light weight stickers" will be the next trend.

[Red Ink Cricket]

It's amazing how much weight binding adds, it's just string!

"Light weight stickers" will be the next trend.

I suppose it's the amount used. I've never measured it but must be fairly Lengthy.

[Talisman]

They are pretty damn light at the moment, willow will get lighter, cane will get lighter.

[Red Ink Cricket]

Lighter by being drier?

[Talisman]

Yes to drier, but not just drying, hybrids will lower density too.

[Fezballoh]

Sorry Dan but you're scales are busted mate There's 2.2 lb in a kilo not 2.3. the rest of your scale might be out too if the first one is wrong.

[Talisman]

Remember that there are 16oz in a lb, so .2 of a lb is not 2oz

[Fezballoh]

Stupid metric system! Gotta be one of the peculiarities of being British and having to flit between to two all the time!