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[iand123]

What has been the biggest change to batmaking in the last 10-15 years?

What are your tips for people looking to learn or start making their own bats?

Can i have a free bat please?

[Buzz]

Date and time now confirmed... Next Sunday (26th April at 10 am UK time.
Sorry to the US/Canadian members, I realise this isn't ideal for you!

[trypewriter]

Do you think there is any room in the market for a more traditional shaped bat with no bow?

It appears that there are several small tweaks that can be made to make a bat pick up lighter - could you list them in rank of importance please?

Do you think there could be a revival in super short handles? (I remember when they were the latest fad) and following on from this, it's either short handle or long handle - is there any such thing as a standard handle? 

[jwebber86]

What are your thoughts about the recent negative press about large bats being the reason for lots of runs being scored avid calls for them to be restricted?

[Buzz]

I realise that I haven't confirmed who the bat makers answering the q and a actually are!!

As you can see, Paul and Sally have kindly agreed to answer the questions, this is a bit of a coup as this isn't something that they have done too often before - so please go kindly on them!!

As a reminder the session will be this coming Sunday at 10am - so please keep those questions coming!

[uknsaunders]

What was the biggest bat you ever made?

[WalkingWicket37]

What's better for feel and performance, long and flexible or nice and girthy? Bat handles, that is 

[Bulldog Cricket]

Hi Paul. Hope you are well. Do you remember the 2004 Baker Cup Final ?

Hope all is good. I played for Chard last season, where you are a local legend along with the other famous bat maker.

Cheers

Kieron

[alee]

About handles, does a stiff ( ex. double spring handle, 2 rubber) or a flex ( ex. triple spring handle, 3 rubber) effect performance in a substantial way? or is the difference between both very minimal?
thanks,

[smokem]

Does the volume of wood in a bat make any difference to the way it plays/pings?

For example, 2 bats both 2lb 8oz have essentially the same profile. However one bat is bigger as it's made from a lower density cleft. Will there be any difference in performance between these 2 bats given all other conditions are equal (ie same pressing, no natural differences in the willow, etc)?

[keysersolze]

Do you still make bats for Michael Clark? And how many does he take per year?

[skip1973]

Do you still make bats for Michael Clark? And how many does he take per year?

surely you mean have you ever!

[Buzz]

Not long to go now!!
I hope everyone is ready

[Buzz]

Good morning everyone and welcome to Paul and Sally, it is a first for us to have a lady podshaver on the forum!

So first question from me is to Sally, what we're you thinking!!??

[Hoover]

I was very happy pursuing a lovely career after University, then..... opportunity.  Seemed like a good idea at the time.