Topic: Vibration through the handle of SCAT pro. series 1 cricket bat (Read 5500 times)

jchokshi · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2014, 06:04:08 AM »

Quote from: Wickets-then-runs on February 11, 2014, 08:37:39 AM

Not sure about the UK Legends but the Aussie versions have a 16 piece handle which reduces vibration right from the start. I've had a few Scats and all of them have stiff handles to start with. I suggest laying another bat on the floor and sitting the end of your Scat handle over it. Stand on the Scat gradually and this will quicken the process up.. Once done, you will love the feeling of the Scat!
Cheers!

Sorry, I couldn't completely understand it, I apologize. Are you saying I should lie down the bat with it's face facing the floor, and then stand on the handle or the bat itself? I'm just trying to be careful since I've not done this before.

Thanks,
Jay

Wickets-then-runs · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:15:15 AM »

Quote from: jchokshi on February 13, 2014, 06:04:08 AM

Sorry, I couldn't completely understand it, I apologize. Are you saying I should lie down the bat with it's face facing the floor, and then stand on the handle or the bat itself? I'm just trying to be careful since I've not done this before.

Thanks,
Jay

thats ok mate. Lie a bat face down on the floor, then lay the bat with the stiff handle at right angles to it, face down so that the very ends of the handles lay across each other. You can start and push down on the middle of the bat: as the handle is the area with the most flex in it, it will start the process of breaking the handle in. You only need to do it a couple of times to really feel a difference. I have stood on a couple of my bats when the handles have been really stiff but you can just push down on it. I do it as part of my knocking in of a bat.
I hope I have explained this a bit clearer this time. I was a bit rushed last time and didn't do a very good job..

Chad · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2014, 11:21:50 AM »

I wouldn't risk it bud, just contact Julian and ask first. I know some bat makers might do this to break in the handle for customers, but they know what they're doing. If you don't know what you're doing, then don't do it. Not worth risking the �400+ you spent on the beauty...

arsenal123 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:02:35 PM »

My christ I would not risk doing that with a 400 quid bat. Especially not without having spoke to a batmaker or professional.

Play the bat in, the handle will adjust accordingly. Enjoy your SCAT.

GarrettJ · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:03:44 PM »

absolute madness this thread .......... standing on handles

arsenal123 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:06:46 PM »

On a SCAT especially!!!

13th Man · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:17:01 PM »

Just had a net tonight, mates collected his new series 2, told him about this thread - he was horrified ....,

skip1973 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2014, 12:40:45 PM »

Plenty of players have done it, Ian Chappell swore by it. It just loosens the handle up a little, obviously don't go nuts though.

brokenbat · « **Reply #23 on:** February 17, 2014, 04:49:56 PM »

just score a few centuries mate - that oughta do it.

brokenbat · « **Reply #24 on:** February 17, 2014, 04:56:47 PM »

Quote from: jchokshi on February 11, 2014, 12:22:55 AM

Just received a response from Julian below,

This is very interesting and a new experience for me as I remembered that I didn't have to go through such process for GN-Legend bat. Anyways, I guess Julian knows better!!

BTW, the same bat can be seen in below video review done by Paul,

Screaming Cat Professional Custom Edition Cricket Bat Review

Thanks,
Jay

says "no concaving", but seems to be a very gentle, 1mm or so taken out?

jchokshi · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2014, 05:35:48 AM »

Quote from: Wickets-then-runs on February 13, 2014, 11:15:15 AM

thats ok mate. Lie a bat face down on the floor, then lay the bat with the stiff handle at right angles to it, face down so that the very ends of the handles lay across each other. You can start and push down on the middle of the bat: as the handle is the area with the most flex in it, it will start the process of breaking the handle in. You only need to do it a couple of times to really feel a difference. I have stood on a couple of my bats when the handles have been really stiff but you can just push down on it. I do it as part of my knocking in of a bat.
I hope I have explained this a bit clearer this time. I was a bit rushed last time and didn't do a very good job..

Just wanted to follow up on this. I performed the advise for a couple of hours yesterday, and boy it worked or what. I felt almost no vibration. It certainly did help. Thank you very much. I'm sure, as others have mentioned in this thread, the more playing-in would have also helped, but I just wanted to give you the due credits for your suggestion. Thank you again.

P.S.: It was also my first half-century with the SCAT today. Thank you.

Thanks,
Jay
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amritpremi · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2014, 08:02:11 AM »

Gr8 to hear it worked, looks like I need to try Mark's advice

Wickets-then-runs · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2014, 08:39:17 AM »

Quote from: jchokshi on February 18, 2014, 05:35:48 AM

Just wanted to follow up on this. I performed the advise for a couple of hours yesterday, and boy it worked or what. I felt almost no vibration. It certainly did help. Thank you very much. I'm sure, as others have mentioned in this thread, the more playing-in would have also helped, but I just wanted to give you the due credits for your suggestion. Thank you again.

P.S.: It was also my first half-century with the SCAT today. Thank you.

Thanks,
Jay
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Hi Jay, I'm really glad to hear that you have the same result with that technique that I have had over the years! It sounds a bit weird but like most things, if done sensibly won't hurt anything. I really appreciate the update, thanks mate!

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