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[fromthehip]

hi guys
I am looking at getting a 'net' bat to use for all winter practice
but the question is do I get same weight as I currently use or perhaps use something heavier/lighter

[MD2812]

From personal opinion I would say to focus more on pick up and middle position.

Saying that I do have a heavy net bat I use at the start of winter netting.

[Number 11]

I would say an ounce or two heavier. start netting with this then go on to your regular bat.
You'll find you have better bat speed.

[Krs]

I would say an ounce or two heavier. start netting with this then go on to your regular bat.
You'll find you have better bat speed.

This makes sense, however would not practicing with a heavier bat put your timing off?

Would not a middling bat be a little bit more useful?

[billyb]

Which is the whole idea of the JP Gavan Tyrant... Whether it works or not remains to be seen on this forum, I was in contact with him regularly a while ago.

[Sam]

Which is the whole idea of the JP Gavan Tyrant... Whether it works or not remains to be seen on this forum, I was in contact with him regularly a while ago.

Don't quite think he means nearly double the weight though  . All that lumps going to do is rip your arms out their sockets in my view.

[Buzz]

Unless your regular bat is on it's last legs and you are trying to preserve it, I would just use that.
There is no actual need to have an extra bat.

I realise that this is akin to blasphemy on here...

[amritpremi]

I usually play with a heavy bat (in range of 2.11 - 2.12.5). When I tried using lighter (around 2.9 -2.10) bats my timing was awful, I played all of my shots pretty early. I would prefer practicing with either same bat or bat within the same weight range to make sure I do not feel timing difference (in bat speed) while batting in the match. The more we play with our regular bat more comfortable with get with it, and possibility of you scoring better with it increases.

[FattusCattus]

Unless your regular bat is on it's last legs and you are trying to preserve it, I would just use that.
There is no actual need to have an extra bat.

I realise that this is akin to blasphemy on here...

What piffle this Garlanded Popinjay speaks!

If I read this forum correctly, you need a match bat, a heavy net bat, a wet-weather bat and another bat you are not sure why you bought it. This is the correct amount for any forum members bag.

1 bat indeed - idiot!!!!!!!,

[EaglesCC]

I usually play with a heavy bat (in range of 2.11 - 2.12.5). When I tried using lighter (around 2.9 -2.10) bats my timing was awful, I played all of my shots pretty early. I would prefer practicing with either same bat or bat within the same weight range to make sure I do not feel timing difference (in bat speed) while batting in the match. The more we play with our regular bat more comfortable with get with it, and possibility of you scoring better with it increases.

I have to say this to me makes far more sense then using a heavier bat during indoor practice specifically. Indoor surfaces tend to be quicker than match situations anyway so if you're comfortable playing quicker bowling with the same bat then you should improve your bat speed anyway...?

Having said that I know pros often use heavier bats during practice... Sooo forget everything I've just said...?

[Number 11]

What piffle this Garlanded Popinjay speaks!

If I read this forum correctly, you need a match bat, a heavy net bat, a wet-weather bat and another bat you are not sure why you bought it. This is the correct amount for any forum members bag.

1 bat indeed - idiot!!!!!!!,

You missed out your old bat, your next match bat, lightweight indoor plank of a bat, the one you don't mind getting wrecked playing on a wet beach, your mates' that you've borrowed for an undetermined length of time, another bat because the maker is awesome, one with really nice labels, one with such an unusual profile that you had to have it, the copy of your current match bat and the grain whore beauty with 35 ruler straight grains that will never feel the touch of leather.

[Johnny]

I think it depends what surface you are practicing on.

If you practice indoors with your match bat then you'll probably struggle to time the ball anyway due to the artificial pace and bounce.

I used a lighter bat indoors to compensate this. Indoor nets for me though isn't necessarily about grooming your shots/technique. I just used it to get my hand eye co-ordination going and get used to seeing the ball.

[petehosk]

I test bats when I do nets through winter, as it's my main opportunity to see what some bats are like which I may not otherwise have a chance to use! This is between October and Christmas!
So for my club nets (which start in January) I use a heavier bat for two reasons. Firstly I feel it builds up the specific muscles used for batting and gets them working and in better shape. But the main reason for me using a heavier bat is that it makes me get into the mindset of playing straight again!
When I'm testing bats during winter, I tend to play more adventurous shots! Therefore I find that using a heavier (after winter testing) gets me in the habit of playing straighter again.

[FattusCattus]

I can testify to the above - I have seen Pete get adventurous with many lighter pieces of willow during the winter months, and I have ducked behind the bowling machine when he has become a little too adventurous!

My reward for such service is that he lets me play with his abused cast-offs, which are still better than anything I have!

If only it were the same with chicks and cakes.

[MD2812]

Don't forget the

I had enough bats but this bat was too chjeap to turn down bat