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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2014, 12:43:35 PM »
Yeah that's what I'm thinking. Gonna use the 6 grainer first and see what happens.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2014, 01:24:53 PM »
Clear anti scuff  or PU facing is generally  thicker and IMO has a limited negative affect on performance but does the job it's designed to do
Help reduce  bat face surface and edge cracks.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2014, 01:30:58 PM »
Regular sanding and a coat of oil made my bat survive over 5,000 runs in 3 seasons. Still looks ok but the bottom edge split to a bat breaker first net of the outdoor nets
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2014, 01:36:11 PM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on September 24, 2014, 01:30:58 PM
Regular sanding and a coat of oil made my bat survive over 5,000 runs
5,000 runs with regular sanding and oiling you say, a single coat of oil and my bat will last me a lifetime then!!   :-[
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Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #19 on: September 24, 2014, 01:42:59 PM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on September 24, 2014, 01:30:58 PM
Regular sanding and a coat of oil made my bat survive over 5,000 runs in 3 seasons. Still looks ok but the bottom edge split to a bat breaker first net of the outdoor nets

Depends on quality of pressing of your bat and it's luck related to the quality of balls it faces. Here in USA most leagues use cheap quality cricket balls and therefore the face sheet does help.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #20 on: September 24, 2014, 01:58:29 PM »
Quote from: GarrettJ on September 24, 2014, 01:30:58 PM
Regular sanding and a coat of oil made my bat survive over 5,000 runs in 3 seasons. Still looks ok but the bottom edge split to a bat breaker first net of the outdoor nets
Yes  end of season sanding to remove dried oil and a couple of light coats of  raw linseed on the face  ( and  toe to prevent damp ) nourishes  the willow As it soaks in. It also retains  the moisture in the blade IMO essential with a new bat which should have been made with the willow at the correct moisture content.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #21 on: September 24, 2014, 02:00:19 PM »
Personally think that there is no reason not to, an extra £4-5 on a decent scuff sheet that could potentially increase the life of your beloved timber.

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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #22 on: September 24, 2014, 02:10:24 PM »
I can't bare the thought of my bat cracking up, a scuff sheet makes it easy to keep it looking fresh with the use of the ol' nail varnish remover trick!
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #23 on: September 24, 2014, 02:20:12 PM »
You remove the scuff sheet every year even if it's in good shape? I thought you don't need to oil the bat face if scuff sheet was on. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of having a scuff sheet if you have to remove it every year and oil the face and then put the scuff sheet back again on the face of the bat?
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2014, 02:25:34 PM »
I personally don't like scuff sheets and would rather not have them on my match bats. And here's why.


I prefer the sound of willow without one.

I believe it feels better.

I know after every innings, or even every shot if looking what condition my face is in, nothing hidden under a mucky scuff, or damaged edges hidden under bubbles and whiting on the scuff

I have a bat made to my weight without scuff, not with and prefer it like that.


And last reason, and the important one.

I am a cbf bat badger, I buy atleast 4 bats a season, chop and change and sell on. Having a scuff does not give me any longivety(is that a word) gains. As I don't keep bats long enough.


My match bat was a b3 butterfly, grains are all opened up. Edge has some damage, toe a little feathering, it has lasted me a season, it has done tis job well. And will now be retired for next season.
It never needed a scuff.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #25 on: September 24, 2014, 04:26:43 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on September 24, 2014, 12:25:48 PM
Does said protection make it last longer??  ;)

I reckon so. It's better for confidence and just to be safe ;)


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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #26 on: September 24, 2014, 08:03:07 PM »
What do the majority of professional players do ? Scuff or not ?
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #27 on: September 25, 2014, 05:27:54 AM »
^ I reckon no scuff... Why would you put scuff sheet if you don't care much about longevity.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #28 on: September 25, 2014, 06:16:15 AM »
I would say the opposite. Vast majority use scuff sheets.
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Re: Scuff sheet vs Naked bat
« Reply #29 on: September 25, 2014, 06:50:50 AM »
Quote from: Bulldog Cricket on September 25, 2014, 06:16:15 AM
I would say the opposite. Vast majority use scuff sheets.

Finch, Patel, clarke spring to mind but there players that have the favourite bat mentality.
Not one s that just chop and change.
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