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[InternalTraining]

What is the correct moisture level for cricket bats? I want to measures the moisture using an industrial/generic Mositure meter.

[Seniorplayer]

10 percent.

[RF]

You'll put holes in your bat though??

[InternalTraining]

You'll put holes in your bat though??

You rest it against the surface of the wood...no holes needed.

[InternalTraining]

10 percent.

Amplus came out at 8 percent. Cause for concern?

[Chalkie]

Would be interested to know the levels in recent purchases from OLS as some people say that they must be drier to have such big edges for the weights?

[procricket]

No set levels it between 8-12 per cent depends on where bat is made how williow is stored

Some Asian brands take it down to 4-6 per cent

[RF]

You wouldn't get such a good reading without actually penetrating the timber, the current needs to run through the timber for an accurate measurement.
Bats at 4-6% would pick up more moisture and weight when they got to England anyway, you can't keep them that dry in this climate

[Vitas Cricket]

Would be interested to know the levels in recent purchases from OLS as some people say that they must be drier to have such big edges for the weights?

Or not full width
Or not full size

Or all 3. Take your pick.

[procricket]

You wouldn't get such a good reading without actually penetrating the timber, the current needs to run through the timber for an accurate measurement.
Bats at 4-6% would pick up more moisture and weight when they got to England anyway, you can't keep them that dry in this climate

We shall talk later ref this net buddy

[CrickFreak]

I dont think the retailers dry the bat or reduce the blade size lol
Its the batmaker and will be same whether bought from overseas or local retailer.

Anyways, back to the topic. Is there a scientific study on how moisture effects bat size? Not sure how much overdrying a cleft results in bigger bat size. Interested in seeing - x% lesser content results in y% increase in overall volume of the cleft.

[abdulwq]

Is it possible to moisturize the bat with little water spray and then oil it to increase moisture content or a bad idea.

[alee]

Some people say that if you oil a dry bat then it would be fine?

[abdulwq]

But the oil does not penetrate lot...it stays on surface and works a s sealant...

Some people say that if you oil a dry bat then it would be fine?

[Gurujames]

Is it possible to moisturize the bat with little water spray and then oil it to increase moisture content or a bad idea.

No

Some people say that if you oil a dry bat then it would be fine?

The oil stops the moisture getting out. A bit late if the bat has dried.