^ That Reserve is a beauty! How long do these tight-grained bats perform well? By that I mean what is the period for which these bats perform ?
I have no clue. Not even going to try give an answer, as all bats are very different, and grain structure can only suggest things, but it isn't always the case! I know Gray Nicolls say that tighter grained bats are lighter, yet Andy Norbs, the guy who used to run SAF bats, said that more grains suggest that the cleft is more dense/heavy. All I know is that if you treat and use your bats well, knock them in well and they haven't been overdried/storm damaged, chances are that they will last a while!
Chad - how is that screaming cat, is it as good as they say?
I've not actually properly used it! Extremely well balanced, crafted and responds well when tapping it up. The handle is amazingly shaped too! I wouldn't pay £400+ for one though, not that they're overrated or anything like that, but I have never and don't plan to spend more than £320 on a bat!
That reserve. 
Indeed, of all the bats, it has the best oiled look.
Found out that the scuff sheets Laver use weigh about 0.8 of an ounce... Pretty much double your standard scuff!
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