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[Ryan]

I'm going to be making a few performance laminates over the weekend.  Well I'll do the initial planing and gluing before they're pressed.  When I say "performance", I mean the type with a very thin veneer stretching the whole face of the bat. 

What do people look for when buying a laminate?  Big edges?  Heavier weight that their match bat? A certain profile?  Etc.

I'm also trying out a few new techniques that I might implement for next season. 

I'll keep this updated with pictures showing some of the processes. 

[toenails97]

A big but light laminate would be good

[Vitas Cricket]

You gonna give that technique i mentioned a go mate?

[smokem]

A big but light laminate would be good

+1

I would be looking for something that picks up better than (or at least the same as) my "normal" bat but generates more power in doing so.

[Manormanic]

incredible ping?

[Ryan]

You gonna give that technique i mentioned a go mate?

I'm not mate,  I don't think that would work. The thing that I can't get my head around is the glue drying when using that method.

[Ryan]

Obviously performance is key but is that the only reason some people prefer them? 

[Chad]

As long as it performs, I wouldn't mind too much about size to be honest! I think a large coverage is a must too! Edges are overrated, but 35mm+ edges sound nice...

[cleanbowled]

Big edges was my initial attraction, bigger bats at a given weight and the fact that the few I have used all pinged incredibly well.

[TangoWhiskey]

How does one even go about finding a laminate to buy anyway?

[Bulldog Cricket]

Its all about the performance. That is the point.

[Ryan]

Its all about the performance. That is the point.

Exactly,  but do they actually perform better than a well pressed standard bat?

[Bulldog Cricket]

Not sure ryan and I dont think anyone can say for sure.

[Ryan]

I agree,  not sure ether. It's more of an experiment than anything else.

[Ryan]

These are the donor bats for the faces.