Topic: Drying a bat to reduce weight (Read 5176 times)

bigc92 · « **on:** April 26, 2018, 10:01:00 AM »

Hi All,

Got an old stick that I don�t really care about so more than happy if this goes terribly wrong. It�s 2�12 and pretty small so I would guess it�s a pretty dense cleft.

I�d like to see how much I can reduce the weight of it by drying it out. How would you suggest I do this? I�m guessing leaving it in the airing cupboard or on top of a hot radiator won�t do too much?

Love to hear some suggestions? Cheers.

JK Lewis · « **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2018, 10:37:44 AM »

I've seen notable weight loss after putting partmade bats in our airing cupboard. The last time i tried, the bat dropped about 3oz in a month, though it started out at around 3lb 8oz (it was partmade as I say, not finished) so there was more available to lose. Its also true that some of the weight was regained later, the garage can be a slightly damp environment through the winter.

Kulli · « **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2018, 10:44:38 AM »

FAO @procricket

Northern monkey · « **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2018, 11:39:30 AM »

I've got clefts drying in my airing cupboard, but they only lose a couple of ounces at the most,, it's at 30c in there

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2018, 11:49:47 AM »

Just taken my new match bat out of the airing cupboard ready for Saturday that I put in in December the
Bat weight has dropped just off 2 ounces on the scales it doesn't pick up much lighter though it's now a full size S/H at 2lb 5 1/2 ounce might not use it on Saturday due to the damp and wet don't want the bat gaining bat.

mattw · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:36:02 PM »

You could try using a dehumidifier in an airtight space.

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2018, 12:58:04 PM »

Quote from: mattw on April 26, 2018, 12:36:02 PM

You could try using a dehumidifier in an airtight space.

Definitely worth a shot, worked for me. I chucked my dehumidifier and one of my heavier bats in the cupboard under the stairs a few months back. Managed to get just over an oz out of it in a few days of drying so clearly possible - dread to think how much it added to my electricity bill mind!

The bat hasn't picked any of the weight back up yet either which surprised me (last weighed it a week or 2 ago).

(Should add the cupboard obviously isn't completely airtight, so should work miles better in a fully airtight space).

InternalTraining · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2018, 03:27:12 PM »

I heard before of the bat weight loss and weight regain as well. Is it possible to reduce moisture weight permanently? I know that Laver had that problem (weight regain) which they have addressed.

I have some trampolines that I wouldn't mind losing an ounce, permanently.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2018, 04:09:19 PM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on April 26, 2018, 11:49:47 AM

Just taken my new match bat out of the airing cupboard ready for Saturday that I put in in December the
Bat weight has dropped just off 2 ounces on the scales it doesn't pick up much lighter though it's now a full size S/H at 2lb 5 1/2 ounce might not use it on Saturday due to the damp and wet don't want the bat gaining bat.

@Seniorplayer what have you gone for this season?

And has it been in the airing cupboard constantly since December? I'd have expected more of an impact on the weight over 4/5 months (I've not done it myself, so may be expecting too much).

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2018, 08:34:30 AM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on April 26, 2018, 04:09:19 PM

@Seniorplayer what have you gone for this season?

And has it been in the airing cupboard constantly since December? I'd have expected more of an impact on the weight over 4/5 months (I've not done it myself, so may be expecting too much).

Yes been in the airing cupboard since December next to the central heating boiler and as it as been cold ( inc the coldest March for 100 years ) my missus has kept the heating on. Starting the season with a GN light XRD omeaga due to a tender elbow.
Hopefully the XRD handle will reduce vibration.

Neon Cricket · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2018, 08:42:40 AM »

Quote from: Seniorplayer on April 27, 2018, 08:34:30 AM

Starting the season with a GN light XRD omeaga due to a tender elbow.

Not going to use your pro performance mate? Far too good a bat to leave in the kit bag!

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2018, 08:46:37 AM »

Not till it gets dryer and feel a bit stronger also nearly brought a GN players weighing 2lb 6 ounces half price direct from GN but when i went o buy from Sportsbay it was sold

Northern monkey · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2018, 08:58:04 AM »

Senior,,,any chance you could post a pic please,(of your match bat),,always seems to be big monster bats posted on here
Would be nice to see a light bat for once?

Six Sixes Cricket · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2018, 10:21:46 AM »

Drying a bat in an airing cupboard will kill the bat. Good luck getting half a season out of that. Madness

bigc92 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2018, 10:53:57 AM »

Quote from: Six Sixes Cricket on April 27, 2018, 10:21:46 AM

Drying a bat in an airing cupboard will kill the bat. Good luck getting half a season out of that. Madness

If you have two bats, same volume but one is more dense so therefore weighs more. Surely drying one out to match the moisture content of the other that�s not an issue? An airing cupboard for example is very gentle compared to sticking it in a wood kiln to dry it? For example I have an SS that has a moisture content 4% lower than a gray nics I own. It�s lasted years.

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