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[northernboy1987]

A  Bow also  helps give a lighter pick up.

Don't get @The Doctor started on this again

[Seniorplayer]

Skip is correct : A curve of the blade from the top of the blade to the toe enhances the position of the hands which is essential for. Alight pick up.

[WalkingWicket37]

Skip is correct : A curve of the blade from the top of the blade to the toe enhances the position of the hands which is essential for. Alight pick up.

So, to clarify, if you had 2 bats of the same weight and profile, but one had a mahoosive bow while the other was dead straight, the bowed one should "pickup/feel" lighter?

[InternalTraining]

Once I used a bowed bat, I could never play with a flatty again. There is something so easy about a bowed bat plus lofted shots are just awesome!

[Seniorplayer]

So, to clarify, if you had 2 bats of the same weight and profile, but one had a mahoosive bow while the other was dead straight, the bowed one should "pickup/feel" lighter?

Yes

[Seniorplayer]

Once I used a bowed bat, I could never play with a flatty again. There is something so easy about a bowed bat plus lofted shots are just awesome!

Your right that's another reason for the bow

[The Doctor]

Yes

How is this possible - both bats are the same length right?

[trypewriter]

I prefer flatties - only Robin Hood needs a bow.

[Northern monkey]

A nice gentle bow
Feels better in the stance
Not sure about hitting over the top and all that,

[Jlscarroll17]

None of that bothers me, if I can select about around 2'10-2'12 then that's fine you can do a lot of things to distribute the weight: you can add another grip which makes the bat seem lighter as there's more weight in the handle which makes you think the bat picks up better, the position of the middle can allow the bat to seem lighter as the weight isn't all in the lower third of the bat but all in all the bat still weights the same so it should be an issue, all in all of the bat feels amazing in your hands the first time you pick it up then that's what you go off

[Seniorplayer]

How is this possible - both bats are the same length right?

The one has a bow

[LEACHY48]

For me, pick up used to be really important in buying a bat - I never really used to weigh my bats just pick them up and think this feels good or blimey this is heavy, however having bought 2 bats above my weight range because they both pick up lighter has led me to stop this practice because as pointed out it does hinder you in a longer innings and to an extent messed with my technique.

Now I realise I am going to stick to a weight range of 2.8-2.9 and no heavier because otherwise I struggle.

I personally think this whole bow thing is BS but I don't really know the science - just speaking from anecdotal evidence

[leatherseat]

Despite the pick up factor, i have noticed that an increased weight beyond my comfort range affects my square cut and pull. This makes me stick to dead weight within in my range. If its GM - i stick to 2lb10oz and pick up index 2 (this is pretty much what you get on a GM Six6). For all other brands - 2lb9oz is my preferred weight - if the retailer has a 2lb12oz bat and it picks up like 2lb9oz ... i am happy that it picks up lighter but i cannot handle that weight and i will look for other options.
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This reflects my experience - a light pick up helps for straight bat shots, but once you need to change the plane of travel, (ie go for a horizontal bat shot) the actual weight is felt and a heavier bat makes my shot that bit slower. I am not paranoid about deadweight to the nearest half oz, but do struggle if a bat is 2 or 3 oz above my usual weight, whatever the pick up.

David

[Seniorplayer]

Also  find a light bat helps the cut pull and hook shots

[Tailendfielder]

I think you are all talking nonsence and trying to add to much science (and ruining the magic)

Its all done by bat making wizardy. I best bat ive ever owned is a 2 8oz salix. Middle like nothing else and was made out of balsa wood. Id tried at least ten bats to replace it.

Last year i got a tax rebate on the same day my son was born. I could have bought a high chair or a car seat but i bought a cricket bat. It is 2 12oz. I was convinced i couldnt use it all season, even though it has my sons nickname etched into the shoulders. I then told myself to stop being a fool and give it another go. Hit over 150 runs not out in last two innings. No muscle fatigue, no limitation of shots. I cut and pulled everything. Just a bat made with a bit of magic and a change of mindset and it scored me all those runs.

Bows, weights, bat speeds. Your forgetting the magic these bat makers have. Stop ruining it with your measurements and physics.