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[fasteddie]

I was told specifically that my new Mjolnir was ready to play by one of the pros at the Newbery and, much to my disappointment, required no knocking in other than a few gentle net sessions.

Careful with that. My new shape SS Mjolnir needed a few hours and about an hour of throw downs and it's still not ready for full blown shot play.

I do take the scuff off mind.

[Vitas Cricket]

We don't stock Newbery so i can't comment on that case I am afraid. GM are the only ones who put a label on the bat that says 'ready to play now' - that tells me all i need to know.

[tailender]

To avoid any doubt personally I never use a new bat indoors.  The ball seems to hit the bat harder and you cant govern the quality of balls.

I always knock my bat in for a few hours, have throw downs and then use in outdoor nets before using properly. 

IMO if a bat has seam dents on the face it clearly hasn't been knocked in.

[kal_m]

I completely agree on using your favorite bat(s) at the indoor nets. And I have seen some very poor quality balls being used.

[Seniorplayer]

Seam dents on the bat face is a grey area for me as my Black Cat Shadow has seam dents  all over the blade hitting area due to me wanting immediate ping i spoke to the bat maker and requested a softly pressed cleft when i received the bat i knocked  in the blade edges and toe for four hours prior to use. I have now used it for two seasons mainly against the new ball and fortunately the blade has not cracked or split.