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GarrettJ

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Blemishes on bats
« on: September 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM »
Does anyone actually care about blemishes on the face of a bat? I've been told that it sometimes improves performance.

As some of you may know I am not fussy on the look of a bat if it feels perfect in my hands and has a nice response. However if I was to pay for a £300+ bat I would be disappointed to see any blemishes at all.

I have the most beautiful grained bat that has a blemish on the bottom.

Its like buying a ferrari with a dent in the passenger door ........
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2013, 10:06:01 AM »
There's something appealing about graping or a butterfly stain.

But I agree, if you pay the top dollar for them, I expect them to be spotless!
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2013, 10:26:43 AM »
I think given that buying a bat is not really something one can 'try before you buy' aesthetics play a major part in the decision.

There is a perception that clean straight grains equal good willow/ playing properties but in reality I, as I'm sure many others, have had bats which are not aesthetically pleasing but play really well.

I was just thinking the other day that all my bats of late have been bought at arms length (online, etc) rather than going into a shop and getting a feel for the bat/ tapping it up. As a result I have had some lovely looking bats that I just haven't gotten on with.
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2013, 11:18:08 AM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on September 19, 2013, 09:57:50 AM
Does anyone actually care about blemishes on the face of a bat? I've been told that it sometimes improves performance.

As some of you may know I am not fussy on the look of a bat if it feels perfect in my hands and has a nice response. However if I was to pay for a £300+ bat I would be disappointed to see any blemishes at all.

I have the most beautiful grained bat that has a blemish on the bottom.

Its like buying a ferrari with a dent in the passenger door ........
Stick a pic up John
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2013, 12:42:31 PM »
My Bradbury has 2 butterflies on either end of the middle, love the look, and you hit one it flies!
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2013, 12:58:12 PM »
Quote from: Rowan on September 19, 2013, 12:42:31 PM
My Bradbury has 2 butterflies on either end of the middle, love the look, and you hit one it flies!

This is what I heard to.
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2013, 01:16:39 PM »
not the greatest picture.

« Last Edit: September 19, 2013, 01:19:16 PM by GarrettJ »
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2013, 01:27:19 PM »
My last bat had a buttefly stain just below the middle and that also flew when the ball hit it. I dont mind blemishes at all and they add a bit of character to the bat. Having said that I have never paid more than £150 for a bat so would never expect a perfect blade for that price. Of all the bats I have seen and used I can safely say that perfect straight grains make very little difference to performance in my experience other than looking nicer.
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2013, 01:30:41 PM »
Looks lovely that bat. Obviously not a butterfly stain but a blemish there wouldn't be an issue for me. What weight is this going to be?
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2013, 01:33:29 PM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on September 19, 2013, 01:16:39 PM
not the greatest picture.



Lovely bat. Shame the handle wasn't put in the opposite end though.
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2013, 01:58:12 PM »
it seems that blemishes are just ignored these days unless they are an unsightly brown knot

I'd be disappointed if i got this as a top of the range

« Last Edit: September 19, 2013, 02:39:45 PM by GarrettJ »
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2013, 02:08:44 PM »

For top $$s the bat should be pingtastic and definitely beautiful as well. I haven't seen many international pros playing with a blemished bat (if it's said that it improves performance)
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« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2013, 02:19:53 PM »
I'd be more pissed off if I got a bat with that cricket store online sticker on it
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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2013, 02:23:41 PM »
amrit agree 100%

I think what may happen is batmakers see the blemishes when they plane the face and know instantly that a bat wont sell for top dollar. They then press it harder so it lasts longer so invariably a bad looking bat wont see its way into the hands of a pro and just end up in the cheap bin. They really arent given a chance and often why people buy a lower grade bat and it turns out to be a real performer.

When you get wavy grains, knots and blemishes then they deservedly go as a lower grade.

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Re: Blemishes on bats
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2013, 02:24:34 PM »
Quote from: Number4 on September 19, 2013, 02:19:53 PM
I'd be more pissed off if I got a bat with that cricket store online sticker on it

I think that is added to the image .... if not its nearly half way down the bat!
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