Topic: Pros and Cons of using a harrow bat in senior cricket (Read 13740 times)

The Palmist · « **on:** March 20, 2015, 05:02:27 PM »

Hi Guys,
I am considering a harrow bat this year. I am 5'8.5" tall and have typically used SH. Any one uses harrow in senior cricket and noticed much difference to adult size bats. Reason for using harrow are mainly the lighter options. Any thing else I should know please share.

thanks

Gurujames · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:08:20 PM »

they are slightly narrower so when a feint snick goes to slip you will curse the narrower bat as it would have been a 'steer to third man' with a SH. The same is true when you get Yorked. But, if you get along with one the world of cheaper bats opens up.

billyb · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:15:17 PM »

I had an experiment where I netted last season with a harrow GM Icon Original, and it transformed my game. Long story short, didn't play that season and forgot all about till now!
You can get a top of the range harrow for �100- even as an experiment it is worth it in my eyes.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:40:31 PM »

Pros

They're cheaper

They're lighter

Cons

They're narrower (so slight you won't notice and you could argue more of the mass is near where you hit the ball)

They're shorter (again not a big difference and you don't notice when using it)

The handles are anorexic (easily resolved by adding binding or grips)

You can get 3 top quality harrows for the price of one SH so you'll have more bats to chose from

They don't come in 2lb13 LB for T20 twatage

ProCricketer1982 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:51:19 PM »

can you buy a harrow but put a thick handle on it?

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:56:47 PM »

I open the batting and have used different weights last one was a a 2lb 6 ounce S/H with an inch shorter handle i then changed to an Harrow 2lb 4 ounce GN pro performance not only did the pickup and feel improve my bat speed increased considerably which compensated for the lack of wood not only am i hitting the ball further i am middling more shots i can also get into position quicker and adjust my shot particularly when pulling hooking driving.and cutting nicked a few new balls in defence from the quicks which failed to carry to the slips which would probably would have done so using a S/H.
Also my arms no longer tire.

Red Ink Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:58:30 PM »

Or you just get one mate to order with a decent sized handle, full width blade and Harrow length.

I will need to check specs but I may have a couple of Harrow sized or slightly smaller blade bats in the workshop. From memory they had some minor pressing cracks which can be repaired quite easily. Would be going cheap if you were interested.

KIPPERS · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:10:51 PM »

If you find some do tell I'm trying to persuade some of my colts not to buy Indian railway sleeper and play with bats that are the right size for them. They were gobsmacked when I lent them my little brothers Newbury 7even fantastic bat that. and only half an inch shorter but same width as a SH at 2.4lb and still has a lot of wood in it.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:33:37 PM »

I think at 5ft 8inch tall John ( Red Ink) suggestion of a S/H 4 1/4 wide harrow lentgh blade would work for you.

The Palmist · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:45:38 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on March 20, 2015, 06:33:37 PM

I think at 5ft 8inch tall John ( Red Ink) suggestion of a S/H 4 1/4 wide harrow lentgh blade would work for you.

5ft 8.5inches mate
that half inch can make all the difference ; -)

I will be in touch with John to see what is available.

ijmorgan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2015, 06:50:48 PM »

I'm in the same boat probably just over 5'8'' but have quite long arms so having been toying with the idea, it's funny in golf you take a WTF measurement not height which to me seems a better way of doing it as everyones limbs are different. I would imagine you could get a lot of middle in a 2'9lb bat in harrow size.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:26:01 PM »

I am 5'7'' and have used both used Harrow and size-6 (custom, SH blade width) bats. I love bats shorter than SH size as I don't scrape the toe of the bat when I drive. I also comfortably use them for indoor cricket. I hold the size-6 (custom) from the very top of the handle. The amount of bat speed you can generate is just ridiculous with these bats! I have also tried a 3-lb size-6 (custom) and it's a cannon. I don't use it that often because I can't control the bat's swing speed for cross-bat shots.

smilley792 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:40:58 PM »

Our second team skipper is 5.4. He uses a Harrow. Scored a few tons too.

He keeps mentioning custom made bats...... but then turns up with another Harrow.

Boondougal · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:14:31 PM »

John @Red Ink Cricket made me a great custom SSH. Pretty much the same size as a harrow but at the weight i wanted. I'm about 5'7 and although i'm not the best bat int he world its definitely made a noticeable difference. Obviously one of Johns bats would have been great no matter what size but getting the right size just felt right in my stance.

I'm on the look out for a Harrow at the right price but most of them are just too light.

Boondougal · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:15:50 PM »

Quote from: Red Ink Cricket on March 20, 2015, 05:58:30 PM

Or you just get one mate to order with a decent sized handle, full width blade and Harrow length.

I will need to check specs but I may have a couple of Harrow sized or slightly smaller blade bats in the workshop. From memory they had some minor pressing cracks which can be repaired quite easily. Would be going cheap if you were interested.

John.. based on the bat i had off you would any of the ones with minor pressing cracks be similar to my specs?

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