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[fasteddie]

No worries.
Oiling the bat up as I type!  I think it's very dry, soaks the oil up.
Was going to get the bat rolled, not sure if the face and edge profile is suited to that?  Otherwise it's up to me and the mallet!
Post that it seems a shame to put a scuff sheet on it, but I haven't owned a bat without one in years. - thoughts?
The only other comment I can make is the handle feels thin( I have been using a GM Flare) so a second grip.
Cheers
Mark

I've just finished knocking-in bat 1 in this sale thread. It's my 5th H4L.

The best results I've found with H4L is to leave the scuff sheet off for knocking-in. The grains should 'open up' length ways when it's ready.
All of my H4L's have done this.

Matt makes a mean bat.

[13th Man]

Ok so it's been oiled up , 3 Coates.
Purchased the deluxe GN mallet today. 
Ordered the shamrock scuff sheets last night.  Does anyone bat without one anymore?
Give it a belt over the next few days.
What I have found fascinating is GC gave my mate advice regarding his new Kahuna purchased today, roll it first ( done ), oil it ( I'm doing that, Laver method) hit it in with mallet and then scuff sheet. Different opinions on knocking in method especially pertaining to edges - confused!

Next bat might have to be a Kashmir willow blank or an aluminium one!  Wouldn't make a difference to player ability!

Oh, Bat looks great oiled and a few taps with old ball sound promising.

[13th Man]

When can you tell that the knocking in is done?

Anyone got some photos?

[Marc28]

In all honesty you cant tell when the process is done as every bat is different but normally i do 3-4 hours on the edges and around the toe and then maybe 1-2 hours down the middle of the bat,
i'm getting an NV from Matt soon and will do this as with all my other bats, before using it in the nets against a bolla machine first for a few sessions before going cricket ball on our training seesions.
but i think around 4-5 hours is sufficent for a bat to be knocked in provided you then dont go straight in against your fast bowlers with new cricket balls.
Hope your bat performs well for you and that this may have helped.

[13th Man]

Thanks Marc28, good advice.

Probably the hardest thing is you just want to unleash with it.

Those NV look awesome, hope you can wait that many hours knocking it in?

Cheers

Mark

[13th Man]

Ok I blocked for a bit, then started hitting, but no seam or dints in the face. Next a scuff sheet.  A few hours knocking in. Very sweet middle, made my GM Flare look mediocre.

Mates Kahuna a few seam marks, 1 hour tops knocking in, didn't come off the bat as well.

I have added A kookaburra grip, feels nice!

[13th Man]

Hi Matt

Bat knocked in, was worth the effort, appreciate the forum expertise on this, 3 solid nets including a new ball, no problems.  I took Marc28 's advice and as yet have not added a scuff sheet - but think it best to do so.
Added a second grip, scales say 2.86.  I found the handle a little thin.


I would say it feels a little bottom heavy to me I'm missing a few cuts / cross bat shots.  My current game bat is a GM Flare, it feels dead in comparison, but is good for cuts, flicks cross bat shots.  Is the Hellfire a mid or low middle?

Clearly the best bat I have owned, the ball really goes off the bat like a rocket.  Very happy with my first purchase from here and advice.

Cheers

Mark

[The Palmist]

Ordered the shamrock scuff sheets last night.  Does anyone bat without one anymore?

Yes, few do. I have had no sheet on my bat, was meant to put one on but just didn't get around to doing it so didn't bother after the season. Bat has been fine and I am a serial edger ;-)

[FvanN]

Not got a scuff sheet on my CA and quite like it that way but my new weapon comes with one fitted so will have the best of both worlds.

[fasteddie]

Yes, few do. I have had no sheet on my bat, was meant to put one on but just didn't get around to doing it so didn't bother after the season. Bat has been fine and I am a serial edger ;-)

I try not to use them. I've had to put one on my Black at Joker because it's falling apart.

If they die it gives me an excuse to buy another bat.

Also, it's nice to see the blade.

[fasteddie]

Hi Matt

Bat knocked in, was worth the effort, appreciate the forum expertise on this, 3 solid nets including a new ball, no problems.  I took Marc28 's advice and as yet have not added a scuff sheet - but think it best to do so.
Added a second grip, scales say 2.86.  I found the handle a little thin.


I would say it feels a little bottom heavy to me I'm missing a few cuts / cross bat shots.  My current game bat is a GM Flare, it feels dead in comparison, but is good for cuts, flicks cross bat shots.  Is the Hellfire a mid or low middle?

Clearly the best bat I have owned, the ball really goes off the bat like a rocket.  Very happy with my first purchase from here and advice.

Cheers

Mark

Careful, Matt's bat's are addictive. You'll find yourself hankering for more and you're team mates will be clawing at your kit bag to borrow/steal yours.
Lost count of how many are in our home.

[Turn Of Pace]

Are any of these bats still available?

[Andypara]

Hi is bat 4 still available

[Jaffa]

Hi is bat 4 still available

I thought you'd retired andy.

[hell4leather cricket]

Sorry all h4ls are sold