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[harry gamble]

10-20 minutes at a time then leave for 2-3 days.

Let's go for 20 and 2 to "speed up" her process.

For 2 hours knocking in (what I call the "safe figure") that would take 18 days. In my opinion she was talking a load of rubbish!

so would you advise knocking it in for 2 hours overall because of it being a gm

[harry gamble]

A lot at my club are lazy so bought gms as they were ready to play. And it has proven to be so.
Even my own octane 808 has been good straight from the shop(vitas incidentally).


If you are a little worried. Do as WW37 said. Do some edges and toe work and then crack on with old balls.

ok thanks will probably do that then

[harry gamble]

If you trust the GM now then go straight to the nets against an old ball.
If you're not sure then giving it some mallet loving isn't going to hurt.

Personally I'd round the edges and give the toe some attention at least, and as I had the mallet out smacking the rest of the bat for a bit wouldn't hurt.

how long would you say on the toe and edges, so far i have spent about 30 minutes on each edge, but how long would you recommend on the toe

[WalkingWicket37]

so would you advise knocking it in for 2 hours overall because of it being a gm

I'd say 2 hours for any bat if you start hitting fairly firmly, as it's going to hit a hard leather ball I don't pansy about tapping it.

how long would you say on the toe and edges, so far i have spent about 30 minutes on each edge, but how long would you recommend on the toe

30 mins each edge, 30 mins on the toe, 30 mins going crazy on the rest of the hitting area that hasn't been covered by the other bits you've already knocked. Easy 

[harry gamble]

I'd say 2 hours for any bat if you start hitting fairly firmly, as it's going to hit a hard leather ball I don't pansy about tapping it.

30 mins each edge, 30 mins on the toe, 30 mins going crazy on the rest of the hitting area that hasn't been covered by the other bits you've already knocked. Easy 

thanks, and then she's ready to go on an old ball? 

[WalkingWicket37]

After 2 hours knocking I'd be more than happy to take a bat into the nets to face an old ball.
If any seam marks appear after that then a bit more mallet work is needed.

[harry gamble]

After 2 hours knocking I'd be more than happy to take a bat into the nets to face an old ball.
If any seam marks appear after that then a bit more mallet work is needed.

excellent, thanks very much for your help

[Phoenix]

When I bought my first GM I just slapped a bit of extratec on and hit the nets against some old, decent quality match balls. Just keep an eye on it after each shot and if you notice any damage just stop using straight away. I think you'll be fine but I understand why you'd be a bit cagey with a new OLE GM 

[harry gamble]

When I bought my first GM I just slapped a bit of extratec on and hit the nets against some old, decent quality match balls. Just keep an eye on it after each shot and if you notice any damage just stop using straight away. I think you'll be fine but I understand why you'd be a bit cagey with a new OLE GM 

yeah exactly my thoughts, thanks