Topic: Lignum Vitae Mallet (Read 14771 times)

abdulwq · « **on:** February 26, 2016, 10:33:55 PM »

Hi
I have been mastering the art of knocking the bats since last year as i feel this is the most important factor in the life and performance of bat.
In the market for a new mallet so please recommend which mallet to buy Lignum Vitae Mallet (1kg) or OAK mallet from same guy (700gm) and which mallet shape would suit best?
For now i am leaning towards Samson shape as it will cover max hitting surface.
Also if the mallet in Lignum Vitae wood worth 80�+shipping and also hitting the bat with 1 kg mallet can result in broken bat.
Please share your views.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cricket-Bat-Knocking-In-Mallet-LIGNUM-VITAE-OAK-/111903825164?var=&hash=item1a0dfcdd0c:m:mj1JJqcCiDUBEP6_5_Tlzrw

InternalTraining · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2016, 10:38:44 PM »

I looked into it but ultimately settled for a GN short handle mallet. Instead of investing In a heavier mallet, I have created a nice little base (made of old pillows) to rest the bat on when I'm knocking it. It makes the process efficient and it's easy on your arms. Try it.

Maverick79 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:01:46 PM »

I have the oak mallet in the Ulysses shape and have used in on my two recently purchased bats. One of the bats I knocked in with the GN/Puma/Millichamp mallet and it wasn't making any more indentations so I thought it was ready to be used. I then got the oak mallet and this made indentations and has made a significant difference in the response of the bat, obviously - so in my eyes it was �30 well spent.

smilley792 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:13:52 PM »

I have a lv mallet. Best money I've spent! Knocked hours of each bat(A godsend with the amount I buy).

Far far to superior to the gray nics deluxe one I had previous, I still use this to round the edges, as easier to be precise. But once that's done. Time for the big guy to pound away.

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:21:38 PM »

@smilley792 did you buy yours from this elviar chap?

smilley792 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:23:05 PM »

Quote from: d7bow on February 26, 2016, 11:21:38 PM

@smilley792 did you buy yours from this elviar chap?

@Vitas Cricket sourced mine, so you'd have to ask him where it came from.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:28:13 PM »

This may shock some people, but I bought some cricket related stuff I didn't really need the other day!

This time I got myself a used LV mallet off the bay of E last week for a mere �35 posted.
It was used and has a few cracks, but on first impression it does a superior job to the other cheap mallets I have used.

As Chris said, use a lighter mallet for the precise bit of rounding the edges, then away you go!

Mine is only a baby one, weighing "only" 855 grams, but I'm more than happy with it, especially at better than half price

How it looked after a coat of oil

JG · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2016, 11:30:37 PM »

stupid question but, what the heck is the difference in all the mallet shapes? but also had a quick search and there are some carvers and bossing mallets, would either of the two of them be effective as they are also LV but in particular the bossing one as you could go across the face to help round off the edges with the thinner side but the larger for the face?? sorry if it is a silly, amateur question

sanredrose · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2016, 10:50:32 PM »

Quote from: d7bow on February 26, 2016, 11:21:38 PM

@smilley792 did you buy yours from this elviar chap?

Elviar sells on eBay. You can reach out to him via email. I got one from him as well. He was kind enough to engrave my initials on the mallet head.

Will post pics shortly ...

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abdulwq · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2016, 01:17:08 AM »

@WalkingWicket37 bro this is used elviar mallet which he was selling on his fb page as used for 40� which i wanted to grab but got sold:(

rbanners · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2016, 11:34:19 AM »

What weight mallet is "best"? And what head size/shape?

Thanks for info! Am tempted by one of these - my wife hates it when I'm knocking bats in - and with my boy now having his first size one bat (GN Blaze - he's 4 and a half - but happy to play with 4 3/4oz ball) the amount of knocking in I'm going to be doing may have just doubled!

Cheers

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rbanners · « **Reply #11 on:** February 29, 2016, 06:02:49 PM »

Just to update if anyone is still reading this - I answered my own question after emailing Les Ross (Elviar).

He makes all of these in the shed in the bottom of his garden and apparently is one of the few people left still making LV mallets by hand.

He has sold to the GN factory and internationally apparently.

After discussion, I have ordered a Samson long handle. He suggested the mallet with the two head shapes (Hercules) - one flatter and one curved - but I preferred the symmetry and form of the Samson. The Delilah is a LV replica of the GN mallet i.e. a bit smaller than the Hercules/Ulysses/Samson. The Goliath is too big and likely to cause user fatigue with knocking in apparently. Unless you are big gunned of course.

Interestingly (to me, anyway) GN use a Goliath to test the ping of their bats and have two Ulysses mallets for knocking in.

Anyway, I quite like supporting a small business like this and have taken the plunge and ordered a Samson - if theres any interest, I'll put up some photos and thoughts. All the hammers are made from the same size block of LV - about 6" x 3" and weighing in around 1kg+ to start.

Cheers
rbanners

smilley792 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 29, 2016, 06:13:06 PM »

Mine is elviar I've looked. And as its humongous I'm gonna presume it is the Goliath.

Yes it causes fatigue!

i12breakfree · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2016, 11:25:51 AM »

@rbanners @abdulwq How has been your experience using the LV mallet? I am also looking to get one..may be the samson

rbanners · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2016, 11:56:57 AM »

I think it's great - I have the heavy weight Samson.

Observations:
1. I was worried that there isn't enough of a curve to the face of the Samson, but for the face of the bat, the increased strike area increased efficiency.
2. This is important because about 10mins use is enough to give me tennis elbow unless I force myself not to use my wrist but instead strike from the elbow. The first day after using it for the first time I was really in pain. Perhaps I need to do more weights tho.
3. They are well made and Elviar is a pleasure to deal with and will take time to answer any queries you may have.
4. I don't use it on the edges - the heavy one is too much IMHO.
5. Compared to an ash or oak mallet, it is more efficient overall and will either improve or shorten the knocking-in process. To me anyway.
6. It is expensive by with a little care should last for ages.

I would recommend it. It's not magic but is good. And I like supporting businesses like Elviar.

Cheers
Rbanners

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