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[scottish_slogger95]

So I went to the nets this afternoon with a mate to play in our new bats that we had both bought. The bat is 2.13 and I had only used it previously for 15 minutes so didn't fully know 100% what it was really like

I batted with it for maybe 30-35 mins in total today and It felt a touch to heavy for me when trying to play a few shots. i.e slogging over mid of and on and trying play pull shots and play over cow corner

so what I'm asking is. What's the best option, should I reduce the weight of my bat by an once or two or should I sell it on and find something lighter by an ounce or two?

it's probably has the best middle out of all the bats I have ever had, So I want to keep it for that reason but I'd like to know what the best option is if its going to effect the bat if I get weight taken of it

its this bat

[procricket]

After having my B3 reduced by about 1 and a half ounce there no noticable difference in playing qualities.

I would have this done but be picky who does it with such a heavier weight i wouldnt worry about getting it reduced a bit.

 

[Vitas Cricket]

If you are looking to reduce weight by numbers, then removal of stickers is number one on my list.

I suspect your issue is more about balance though, you could address this in a number of ways. Some additional weight in the handle, in the form of lead tape wrapped around the top of the handle, or even just an extra grip may suffice.

The spine towards the toe could be sanded flatter, to give a slightly lighter pickup.

There are numerous ways to do it, but ultimately, its very difficult to achieve a dramatic change.

[crictech]

always best to send it back to the bat maker if that's an option, or a bat maker. I'm sure there's a few guys on the board who will help you out for a few quid. If it's only on ounce or so you want to reduce by then yes, take the stickers off and sand it down with a 60 grit then a 100 grit paper. I've removed the twine on bats with no ill effects. In the pic your bat looks to have a lot of wood at the toe. That would make it feel heavier

[tim2000s]

Sillyshilly is the man to go to!

[Nickauger]

when trying to play a few shots. i.e slogging over mid of and on and trying play pull shots and play over cow corner

My advice is play cricket shots, not baseball ones!

[scottish_slogger95]

If you are looking to reduce weight by numbers, then removal of stickers is number one on my list.

I suspect your issue is more about balance though, you could address this in a number of ways. Some additional weight in the handle, in the form of lead tape wrapped around the top of the handle, or even just an extra grip may suffice.

The spine towards the toe could be sanded flatter, to give a slightly lighter pickup.

There are numerous ways to do it, but ultimately, its very difficult to achieve a dramatic change.

Just removed the stickers now and gave it a sanding down, Don't see any difference because the stickers on there were so thin and light sadly!

I think I'd probably struggle even more as I hate having two grips on my bat, but might try the lead tape idea

Could I use my spokeshave to take some weight out of the spine at the bottom of the toe or do you think I should sand it?

Also would It be a good idea to take weight of at the spine at the top of the bat? as It runs all the way up the handle and I was thinking of taking a bit out there. What do you guys think?

[wilkie113]

Don't touch it with a spokeshave yourself. Give it to someone who know's what there doing and will rebalance it correctly. Don't ruin it yourself by doing it bud!

[Chad]

I have this problem too. First few net sessions, it felt great, next few, I felt I was just a tad slow on my shots. I would get someone else to do it for you, like Shilly or Ryan, but if I were to do it myself, I wouldn't personally take any out of the top of the spine. I would recommend most of it down at the bottom part, and maybe reduce the edges slightly. If you take wood off the top of the bat, you risk making it slightly bottom heavier than it was! Just my opinion, but you are better off asking a batmaker on here!

[Fezballoh]

I'm with Vitas on taking the toe down a bit flatter to give it a 'duck bill' profile as there seems to be quite a lot of wood at the bottom of the bat. You could probably increase the amount of concaving but it's hard to tell from the photo. Swapping will probabaly be the easiest option to be honest! I've tried a couple of weight reductions now and the biggest problem for me has been making a finished bat look like a different one if you know what I mean. The bat has already been designed to look as it does and taking more wilow off can leave the bat looking a bit weird!

Vitas, how much do you think a set of stickers weighs, anyway? I've never put any on some scales!

[Ryan]

An oz or two is too much to remove with sand paper so I'd suggest sending it back to matt or a forum sponsor to be reduced properly.  I'd recommend reducing the weight throughout the whole bat to keep the shape and balance. 

[Simmy]

instead of taking weight of it why dont u just use it and get used to it?

i used to use 2.8-2.9 i think before i was into all this bat stuff..

then the day i got my solitaire it was 2.12 and felt far to heavy..

so every morning i got the bat i held it right at the top of the handle and i extedned my arm 100% with the bat an extension of my arm and held it that as long as possible your arm will shake because its struggling with the weight as its not used to it.. after about a week it didnt feel heavy for me anymore..

now i use a heavier bat no problem. do not forget in nets u dont have a rest inbetween balls where as in a game u do have!

[Red Ink Cricket]

im with ryan on this one. a reduction across the whole blade and a little reduction of weight near the toe and you will be fine. reducing the toe will obviously help pick up as well so you will benefit allround. Speak to Matt and see what he can arrange. Im sure a reduction and new stickers can be sorted pretty quickly

[Vitas Cricket]

Vitas, how much do you think a set of stickers weighs, anyway? I've never put any on some scales!

Largely depends on what brand they are. Gray Nics legend stickers won't weigh much as there is hardly any sticker to remove.

SS stickers cover a large percentage of the blade and are quite thick too, so will weigh more.

[tim2000s]

A bat is really only too heavy for you if when you are batting, even the bowlers are telling you you are late to the shots.