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[procricket]

After all the tests I have done with some bats can confirm it is true west does return but not to all bats it doesn't

I work a ratio of 2 ounce off 1 return but it depends if you blast it quickly or not.

I find that drying a made bat out takes time and more skill than I thought.

Where talking crust theory again love it, make no mistake though for weight loss there is a massive trade off and I have a theory behind over dried bats because I have done it a few times and the theory continues with low density as well.

[EaglesCC]

You don't half talk in riddles buddy!

What is an 'at home' way of drying willow? I feel some experimenting with cheap bats coming on...

[procricket]

Well there 2 ways but I don't want people to spoil there bats.

Because longevity is effected massively you don't tend to get surface cracks you tend to get downward long cracks.

The method is quite simple but for the sake of impressionable young and old people I advice not to do it the benefits do not outweigh the positives

[EaglesCC]

It's political correctness gone mad to think that one should refrain from posting an idea for fear that someone will take it as gospel/ the wrong way/ will blame someone else for loss or damage/ etc, etc...

If you're genuinely concerned you can PM me but I'm sure others will be interested too.

[Kulli]

Whack it spine down on top of a radiator would seem the simplest way I'd have though,m or an airing cupboard.

[kaz]

I've always wondered what benefit does a lower density bat brings? Just because it has more volume per weight does it mean it would perform better? Or is it the fact that it is stiffer that brings the performance?

[GarrettJ]

Or is it the fact that it is stiffer that brings the performance?

 

[kaz]

haha i guess that was sarcastic :p it still confuses me because apparently softer pressed bats perform better - and they definitely are not as stiff as a well pressed bat...

[procricket]

A stiffer crust will provide better performance as long as the supple underneath

 Radiator mate is the quick solution take all scuff sheets off give it a light sand and turn evenly whilst keeping the splice of the radiator

A tricky yet quick solution yet half the weight returns

The airing cupboard is the best way if there is a best way to go once again remove scuff light sand all over bat.

We are really getting into the realms of the over crazy here and please remember if you had quick drying glue it might weaken your splice.

There ways of turning as well but the results are variable and it could ruin your bat

I do not advise this to any key I currently use low density crown willow

[Chad]

A stiffer crust will provide better performance as long as the supple underneath

 Radiator mate is the quick solution take all scuff sheets off give it a light sand and turn evenly whilst keeping the splice of the radiator

A tricky yet quick solution yet half the weight returns

The airing cupboard is the best way if there is a best way to go once again remove scuff light sand all over bat.

We are really getting into the realms of the over crazy here and please remember if you had quick drying glue it might weaken your splice.

There ways of turning as well but the results are variable and it could ruin your bat

I do not advise this to any key I currently use low density crown willow

I've done the radiator one, but only to one of the cheaper bats I've bought. (Dropped it from 2.10-2. Like Dave says, wouldn't recommend doing it unless you are certain you want your bat lighter and to perform better but over a short period in time!

[Sam]

Would be an interesting experiment if someone measured the moisture content of some large bat companies (and maybe the smaller custom ones) bats.

[tim2000s]

Pretty sure that's been done before. Typically the result was what you expect.