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[19reading87]

Been having a think about bat weights and how heavy or light people use.

We all know that Sachin the little master used a really heavy bat for years despite being of a very slight nature. And that Lara used the fling around a 2.6 bat.

Now I know everything is personal preference but I'm seeing why people use the weight they do.... and the weight of their bat.

[Bwcc]

I don't really focus on weight if it feels good it feels good I have 3 match bats all which I think feel perfect
1. H4l warbird 2.13
2. Tk warner copy 2.15
3 Tk pro 2.8
So pretty much all as far apart as you could get but I feel I could pick up any one of them and be comfortable with it

[Cow_corner]

Don't look at weight either use
2.7 GM Kaha
2.13 H4L Custom SS Jumbo a like
And Borrow the boys 2.14 Newbery blitz on occasion

[roco]

Used to use 3lb plus bats as was a no.11 when I started and that was all Matalan had at the time of me going so got used to that wait but found as technique changed and changed from bowler to sort of batsmen thing a ma jig I was late so used lighter bats

not sure what weight im using now as haven't weighed any of my current bats

I ask for 2lb8-10 naked long blade then double bound so should be around 2lb11/12 but not sure

I like this weight as I have a higher back lift now so seems easier to manoeuvre bat and I remember being told to use as light a bat as I feel comfortable and I have found I do not loose any power going lighter

[ProCricketer1982]

Use as light a bat as you can

[elmoog]

maybe hand speed and timing if you got naturally fast hand speed that puts your timing out you go heavier bat.
jut a thought. 

[Gurujames]

Personally I don't mind and currently use bats from 2lb6oz to 2lb 14 oz. for me it's all in the feel of the handle and pickup. Sometimes I think some people have a fixed idea of what dead weight works for them and them become a little over zealous in their pursuit of bats at that weight.

[ProCricketer1982]

Why?

Because it compromises technique.

[Jlscarroll17]

For me if it picks up good and feels right in my hands no matter what the weight I'll go with that. I like to feel a little bit of weight when I pick it up though

[ppccopener]

not easy one to answer this. To use a light bat you need decent hand eye co-ordination and fast hands thru the ball definatley helps.

too heavy a bat and you limit some shots, as you go up and play a better level(presuming you do or have done) bowlers soon work you out and if you cant cut or pull you will be peppered-limiting you scoring shots.

only thing I would say is good advise I got was visiting Andrew Kember a long time ago he helped me pick out a couple of Salix bats I came down to buy

first thing he asked me what weight I wanted, I think I said 2lb 9oz or 2lb 10 only...there were scales in the area we were in

He then said do not use the scales to pick your bat, choose the ones that feel right and narrow it down to 2 without using the scales.

I did that and then the bats were weighed and were heavier than I initially wanted.

I don't personally have a method myself but I thought this was good advice and it sunk in.

[WalkingWicket37]

I could currently pick something from up that's between 2lb8 to 2lb14 and would happily use any of them.
I think the 2lb11-12 bats are the ones I feel most comfortable using, but I'm sure it's all in my head!

[Bwcc]

@RPC/Blueroom Cricket - Adie
Why would it compromise technique? Provided you don't have he arms of a 12 year old girl and the bat doesn't pick up like a plank there's no reason you shouldn't be able to do something you can do with a 2-6 with something heavier

[Kulli]

Never been too hung up on weight, the 2-3 bats i own at the moment that I use are all between 2,7.5 and 2,9.5, I think much more than that and I'd need a while to get used to the extra weight.

[Buzz]

I have found I hold my shape better with a 2.11 bat than with a lighter bat. Anything more then I get tennis elbow. It is a bit if a fine line for me.

[alexhilly1492]

2.12, i have bats at 2.10 and find i lose shape with those or i am through the ball early with a lighter bat, saying that for hit and giggle (t20) ill probably try the 2.10 bats!!