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[procricket]

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.

I can show you the same bats size one 5oz lighter than the same bat in dimentions and volume.

[WalkingWicket37]

I can show you the same bats size one 5oz lighter than the same bat in dimentions and volume.

Is that not more down to density of the wood rather than moisture content though, Dave?

[Seniorplayer]

Linseed oil does seal the bat it also penetrates into the willow and norishes the wood.

[procricket]

Is that not more down to density of the wood rather than moisture content though, Dave?

one natural ones not only difference and longevity I guess

[WalkingWicket37]

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

I leave mine in the bathroom for a couple of days. The bat should naturally take on water and as there's plenty of steam in the air it (in theory) fast tracks the process.

[Sitonit]

I leave mine in the bathroom for a couple of days. The bat should naturally take on water and as there's plenty of steam in the air it (in theory) fast tracks the process.

Sounds like a handy tool if the flush clogs.

[WalkingWicket37]

Sounds like a handy tool if the flush clogs.

The bat handle is useful for beating the stubborn submarines round the U-bend

[CrickFreak]

I can show you the same bats size one 5oz lighter than the same bat in dimentions and volume.

What is the difference in moisture level though? It could just be a light cleft.
Not sure if moisture can be measured accurately with the average tools available in the market.

[TBONTB]

Is there a market for very low grade over dried bats that are just huge. So you dry it, dry a g5 g6 bat right right down so that its very dry. And make a huge bat out of it. If they are sold full well in the knowledge that its dry and will not last. I would be tempted, if I could get a 3 and half pound bat of volume at 2.10 after drying? If that makes sense?

[Gurujames]

Is there a market for very low grade over dried bats that are just huge. So you dry it, dry a g5 g6 bat right right down so that its very dry. And make a huge bat out of it. If they are sold full well in the knowledge that its dry and will not last. I would be tempted, if I could get a 3 and half pound bat of volume at 2.10 after drying? If that makes sense?

Why? What is the obsession with large bats?

[TBONTB]

I like to look down and see something substantial

[ProCricketer1982]

Why? What is the obsession with large bats?

they hit the ball further!! and everyone I know walks around going 'look how good my bat is, so big'

[Gurujames]

Good timing and technique hit the ball further.

[ProCricketer1982]

Good timing and technique hit the ball further.

being a fat knacker also hits it further and 95% of the amateur players don't have timing and technique so bat size/perception is more important

[mp07]

Newbery bat comes with anti-stuff sheet, does that mean you never have to remove the scuff sheet and the right moisture level will stay through out the bat life?