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[harry gamble]

so i have been told many different methods about knocking in a new cricket bat, when i got the bat, the very helpful lady told me to knock the bat in for 10-20 minutes at a time and then leave for 2-3 days to swell back up again, but after watching the video from its just cricket i don't know what to do, so can someone please give me some advice on what i should do to knock in the bat.

[calcurtis98]

This should be able to help - http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32421.0

[Seniorplayer]

so i have been told many different methods about knocking in a new cricket bat, when i got the bat, the very helpful lady told me to knock the bat in for 10-20 minutes at a time and then leave for 2-3 days to swell back up again, but after watching the video from its just cricket i don't know what to do, so can someone please give me some advice on what i should do to knock in the bat.

Not strictly correct Harry  take a look at the topic on here as advised.

[Vitas Cricket]

Based on your other topic, it appears you've purchased a GM.

As per the sticker on them, they are ready to play, and require no further knocking in. The person in the shop should have advised you of that.

[jamferg]

sounds like a very unhelpful lady!

[WalkingWicket37]

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!

[harry gamble]

Based on your other topic, it appears you've purchased a GM.

As per the sticker on them, they are ready to play, and require no further knocking in. The person in the shop should have advised you of that.

i always thought ready to play was only factory pr preprepared and at least 3 hours of knocking in was needed

[Vitas Cricket]

i always thought ready to play was only factory pr preprepared and at least 3 hours of knocking in was needed

'factory prepared.
knocked in. oiled. sealed.
ready to play... NOW!'

They can't be much clearer really.

Every other brand that applies a tag with 'pre-prepared' or 'pre-knocked in' etc still needs some preparation, but GM's do not.

[Cin88]

I'd just skip knocking in and go straight to the playing in with old balls stage if it is a GM.

[harry gamble]

'factory prepared.
knocked in. oiled. sealed.
ready to play... NOW!'

They can't be much clearer really.

Every other brand that applies a tag with 'pre-prepared' or 'pre-knocked in' etc still needs some preparation, but GM's do not.

not even the top grade original le, I'm just a bit wary because i payed a lot of money and looking at gingers knocking in process http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=32421.0 i thought id have to do some

[WalkingWicket37]

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.

[ppccopener]

yet to hear of anyone 'over knocking-in a bat' so if it makes you happy grab an old ball and spend a few hours with it. I did play with a bloke who knocked his bats in for 12 months before use. strange but true.

It's your money so do what makes you happy.

try not to drive any Yorkers thou, that's the main cause of splitting.
good luck

[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.

i think ill probably do this

[harry gamble]

yet to hear of anyone 'over knocking-in a bat' so if it makes you happy grab an old ball and spend a few hours with it. I did play with a bloke who knocked his bats in for 12 months before use. strange but true.

It's your money so do what makes you happy.

try not to drive any Yorkers thou, that's the main cause of splitting.
good luck

thank you

[smilley792]

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.