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[Disco]

Not sure if this has been mentioned before but Gray Nics have a workshop based Twitter account, some really interesting insights into what goes on, currently got some of Alastair Cooks bats in for refurb with photos showing the various stages. Bat looks a wreck tbh, shows just how much even the pros with an endless supply of new bats try to preserve a good one.

Profile is @MadeByGrayNics

[iand123]

They are pretty interactive on that account too. Respond to questions and are very insightful. When i had my Nemesis made by them via @Vitas Cricket they tweeted pictures and updates of what they were doing to the bat. I dont believe thats a standard offering but it really did make it that little bit extra special given the bat was a present too

[i12breakfree]

"Repairing the England skippers #1 bat.. no pressure!"



"Opened up the cracks on Cookies bat ready to be glued up. Looks a lot worse than it actually is at this point "



"Withe the cracks filled with glue the bat is bound and tightened with wedges. "



"I've opened the toe up further with my knife ready to fill with glue. Then it'll need to dry over night "

[ppccopener]

ohhh this is a great thread

isn't it fantastic how the old fashioned methods are still used today

and I've always believed myself it's a myth just because pro's have loads of bats given to them that they actually use them all....I think they stick to a favourite...

 

[Northern monkey]

That bats as soft as!
Look at the seam marks
I would be more than happy to knock it in for him

[edge]

ohhh this is a great thread

isn't it fantastic how the old fashioned methods are still used today

and I've always believed myself it's a myth just because pro's have loads of bats given to them that they actually use them all....I think they stick to a favourite...

 

Some do some don't I think, famously Gilchrist kept one match bat going for a few years because he liked it so much! You can tell a lot from the way pros behave when they break one mid-innings, 4/5 get brought out and some will stand there and pick up each in turn, look at the shapes, fiddle with grips etc before choosing their favourite; on the other hand some just take the nearest one and go back to batting. Buttler did it the other day in the ODIs actually - Taylor came out with loads of bats and was clearly expecting him to choose carefully, Jos just grabbed the first one and walked off.

[Alvaro]

Kingsgrove sports FB - fixing Michael Clarke's bat (from his golden period)

https://www.facebook.com/Kingsgrovesportscentre/photos/pb.168231813250789.-2207520000.1455208366./417652771642024/?type=3&theater

[Ayrtek Cricket]

Chris who posted the images and is head bat honcho at GN used to be a classical furniture repairman so his skills in the craft are second to none.

Nevertheless the pleasure of meeting him but often have a bit of banter with him over various things and seems a lovely bloke 👍

[Vitas Cricket]

If anyone remembers the powercone april fools bat, the perfectly rounded cone sanded/carved into the back of the spine? He did that by hand.

[simonmay5]

If anyone remembers the powercone april fools bat, the perfectly rounded cone sanded/carved into the back of the spine? He did that by hand.

Is that the one on matts wall it's  a very nice bat as well

[langer17]

Anyone else notice that Cook's number 1 Bat doesn't have a bajillion grains. Looks to be 8 of them to my eye.

[langer17]

Kingsgrove sports FB - fixing Michael Clarke's bat (from his golden period)

https://www.facebook.com/Kingsgrovesportscentre/photos/pb.168231813250789.-2207520000.1455208366./417652771642024/?type=3&theater

He actually kept using that for another couple of series and had it fixed again a few months after this.

[smilley792]

Looking through kingsgrove a pictures and I saw this.




Sharpie!! I see sharpie. The rumour is true @WalkingWicket37

[03jaworf]

and it is spelt wrong ha

[Ayrtek Cricket]

and it is spelt wrong ha

Poor spelling and a sharpie are both trademarks of the giveaway Pro bats