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[kaartman]

Guys, I have a question about the quality(longevity) of SS bats.

In the past I used SS and SF and both lasted about 1.5 and 1yr respectively. This season I got a TON Vertu ($220) and I noticed two hair line fractures around the handle ...used it for 5-6 months only.

I find SS bats are very soft pressed these days (especially since big edges is what every one is going for) and I am not sure if they will last more than one season.

Is it normal for a bat to last just one season? What is your experience with SS (longevity)?

The only reason I buy SS is because of its price point. But, if I am buying a new SS every year I might as well buy a made in UK bat as it would last at least 2 seasons and price will even out.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

[InternalTraining]

My soft pressed bats have lasted more than two years (regular use) and still going for my occasional net or just a short/friendly match. They are light weight, 2-8 to 2-9, and I have moved to heavier bats now. I spoke to the bat maker when designing the bats and he assured me that they will last as soft pressing is not the only factor that leads to bat breakage. Overtime, my bats have proven him right.

How are you preparing your bats? Mallet? Nets? Regular oiling?

As they say, all bats break eventually.

[Centurion]

I found that SS bats are very dry, so my first one only survived half a season and my second one only survived half a season as well.

[Blaise]

My Gladiator has lasted two seasons of 50 over cricket and two seasons of LMS and is still going strong. It was also used for at least two training sessions a week - with at least 45 minutes batting each time.

Great bat and no problems with longevity. However, it was prepared well and is oiled as needed.

[tim2000s]

One of my friends is two seasons and 2,500 runs through an SS purchased in India. It is starting to fall apart but he didn't prepare it or look after it.


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[Wickets-then-runs]

The beauty of nature is inconsistency! Bats break: sometimes on ball 1, sometimes on ball 3000.

[kaartman]

I did oil it couple of times and knocked it using mallet for couple of hours.
Finally I removed all the stickers and found lot of deep dents around the handle...I guess I never prepared top section of the bat.

I have to say this though. SS G1 bats offer good value for shots ....I love that crisp sound! 

[Seniorplayer]

There isn't any real difference in longevity yes correct preparation must be carried out and they can be dry but sometimes it's just luck how long any bat lasts.

[sanredrose]

We had a SS Ton Professional team bat. Within 3 months hairline cracks started showing up. Bat was well prepared, however it was a common bat so no one took ownership to maintain the bat after the initial preparation by the retailer. It was used by atleast 6 to 7 players in a match (most of these guys play lower order and are tasked primarily with scoring quick runs). Every innings we played in 2014, about 25% of the runs were scored using this bat. With this much abuse the bat lasted around 1.5 years before the handle finally gave up. Handle just dislocated from the bat and came out as separate piece.

Considering my experience, i would say those cracks are fine. If you are too worried about those cracks take the bat to your nearest retailer and get their advice as well. If you can post pictures of the cracks, i am pretty sure someone from the forum will be able to point out if there is any preventive measure ...

[inzaghi316]

SS bats are vey dry and soft. It needs proper 3 to 4 coating of oil and then proper knocking and thereafter oil every 2 to 3 months depending on the condition and storage. SS taps up quite well and are good value for money if proper preparation is done. We also say we used this bat for 2 season etc but it also depends on the batting style, format of the game,how many yorkers were dug out and how many times the ball has hit the sticker on the blade. Overall a good bat.

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[Gurujames]

No amount of oil will replace moisture in a bat. The linseed oil will only penetrate around 1mm deep. If clefts are over dried to give big bats at a light weight they will inevitably be weak.

[gaurav23]

Oil can only seal the existing moisture content. SS bats are certainly drier than a BDM, SG & RNS too.


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[VKS]

SS bats are vey dry and soft. It needs proper 3 to 4 coating of oil and then proper knocking and thereafter oil every 2 to 3 months depending on the condition and storage. SS taps up quite well and are good value for money if proper preparation is done. We also say we used this bat for 2 season etc but it also depends on the batting style, format of the game,how many yorkers were dug out and how many times the ball has hit the sticker on the blade. Overall a good bat.

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I sincerely hope nobody follows this advice.

[tommo256]

SS bats are vey dry and soft. It needs proper 3 to 4 coating of oil and then proper knocking and thereafter oil every 2 to 3 months depending on the condition and storage. SS taps up quite well and are good value for money if proper preparation is done. We also say we used this bat for 2 season etc but it also depends on the batting style, format of the game,how many yorkers were dug out and how many times the ball has hit the sticker on the blade. Overall a good bat.

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I got my SS out of the box it was delivered in, and netted with it

[inzaghi316]

I got my SS out of the box it was delivered in, and netted with it

Ok thats good...i havent done that with any of my bats...i live the old school way.

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