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DB3 weight reduction
« on: January 30, 2017, 12:25:17 PM »

Ok, I'm really tempted by a db3. Only 1 stripe as our 2ft high monster is sucking up all other funds. My quandary is this, I have weak wrists and am suffering after batting for 10-15 mins. This is with 2lb9 bats. I looked at the db3 and it can get down to 2lb6 (I think I could live with that as I've tried a 2lb5 Newbury) but a warning pops up saying the profile may not look like I expect at that weight. What would it look like? Where would the Dr remove the weight?
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Re: DB3 weight reduction
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2017, 12:31:18 PM »

Unless you change the shape dramatically, their normal method is just to take the back of the bat down in height uniformly to get the desired weight I believe, 1mm loss in height being roughly equal to 1oz. Alternatively they might be able to find a light enough cleft to do it without too much change. Best bet will be contact @The Doctor directly, he's a helpful bloke and will be able to talk you through it better than anyone else!
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Re: DB3 weight reduction
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2017, 12:33:20 PM »

Ok, I'm really tempted by a db3. Only 1 stripe as our 2ft high monster is sucking up all other funds. My quandary is this, I have weak wrists and am suffering after batting for 10-15 mins. This is with 2lb9 bats. I looked at the db3 and it can get down to 2lb6 (I think I could live with that as I've tried a 2lb5 Newbury) but a warning pops up saying the profile may not look like I expect at that weight. What would it look like? Where would the Dr remove the weight?

If you are looking for a light weight bat - I would always recommend a DB1 - great pick up / balance and doesn't look too small.

The edge is correct in what he has said above.
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Re: DB3 weight reduction
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2017, 01:58:19 PM »

I did look at the db1 but as it's quite similar to my Pellara, I.e. mid middle, I was leaning towards a lower middle as I tend to strike low on the blade, plus the slow low stodgy Scottish wickets bounce like sponges. Would it be best to give you a bell?
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Re: DB3 weight reduction
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2017, 09:18:48 AM »

I did look at the db1 but as it's quite similar to my Pellara, I.e. mid middle, I was leaning towards a lower middle as I tend to strike low on the blade, plus the slow low stodgy Scottish wickets bounce like sponges. Would it be best to give you a bell?

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