Topic: Your Experiences Of Using Lighter Bats (Read 3399 times)

InternalTraining · « **on:** May 16, 2018, 02:52:15 PM »

Folks, Have you ever switched from heavier bats to lighter bats? Or, have you knocked a lighter bat in the nets but used a heavier bat in the matches? How was your experience? Was your timing altered? Did you settle for the lighter bat?

Here is my dilemma: I use a 2-11+ bat and it is a beauty. I have an amazing 2-9 bat that I'd like to prepare by using in the nets. I am afraid that it might drastically alter my timing. The 2-9 is trampoline of a bat! It was hand-picked by a Test opener for his personal use and is made by Tim Keeley. This bat is not even used or malleted but the ping is incredible. I want to prep the bat as my lighter bat option for faster pitches (even astroturf pitches have variations).

stevat · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2018, 02:58:51 PM »

I remember a team-mate of mine years ago that bought a very heavy bat (3lb+) in a cheap grade, may even have been Kashmir willow, to literally just shadow bat with in practice to attempt to improve his bat speed. He wouldn't ever use it when facing a ball so as not to throw off his timing. That said, cricketers are a superstitious bunch, there probably isn't a great deal of scientific proof positive or negative that may help you - merely conjecture and guesswork or experience.

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:21:45 PM »

One thing for sure my matchstick bats give me the opportunity to bat long and better bat speed.

Biggie Smalls · « **Reply #3 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:28:04 PM »

Personally i reckon as long as you don't go up in weight beyond what you can handle , dead weight wise , then the rest is just a matter of getting used to it. People often worry about reduced power when going down in weight ......but you say this keeley beast is a real pinger - so no worries . Just net with it until you are used to it then play with it .
(I have always been a 2.7 /2.8 guy , but since getting my xp80s , which are 2.10-2.11 i have adjusted. When i go from using one of my heavier sticks down to something lighter I dont find it a problem because im now used to the whole weight range from 2.7-2.11. Give me one of my 2.11s and then force me to swap to 2.7 mid innings/net and i reckon id adjust within an over .....i think you're unecessarily over worrrying )

Canners · « **Reply #4 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:39:03 PM »

I think it�s rude you not showing pics of this keeley wonder bat

InternalTraining · « **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:50:14 PM »

^ I tried. I think I was imagur but couldn't load the pics.

How do I easily load pictures?

InternalTraining · « **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:53:02 PM »

Quote from: Biggie Smalls on May 16, 2018, 03:28:04 PM

When i go from using one of my heavier sticks down to something lighter I dont find it a problem because im now used to the whole weight range from 2.7-2.11. Give me one of my 2.11s and then force me to swap to 2.7 mid innings/net and i reckon id adjust within an over .....i think you're unecessarily over worrrying )

That is a great observation. Basically, it is about building muscle memory for a range of weights rather than a single weight.

Majority of the time I use my 2-11. I can use 2-10 well, and am able to go up to 2-13 (against quicks, I am little slow with a 2-13 Amplus, also Keeley made.

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JK Lewis · « **Reply #7 on:** May 16, 2018, 04:09:38 PM »

A couple of years ago I bought a 2lb 7 bat. I really can't remember why to be honest, it made no sense. The bat looked nice enough but it was rubbish to use, shot value pretty much zero. I could hardly hit the ball off the square. Played one decent knock with it, timing the ball sweet but ended up scoring 12 off 19 overs. Dusty corner of the garage after that, total waste of money.

springbok45 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 16, 2018, 04:36:00 PM »

There's the old anecdote from Nasser Hussain about using a lighter bat in the nets and then a heavier one come game day when the adrenaline is flowing to keep your timing in sync

Ajdal · « **Reply #9 on:** May 16, 2018, 05:03:29 PM »

Interested in knowing why this Test opener who chose this bat for personal use ended up giving it to you

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 16, 2018, 05:12:17 PM »

2oz really isn�t very much pick up wise you may notice a difference but my bats range from 2.9 to 2.11 and personally I don�t find much difference, I do stick to one bat though nets and matches for a while and I wouldn�t bet with a 2.9 that week and use a 2.11 come match days.
I used to chop and change every week but it didn�t do me any good that way but now I may use a bat for a month then another for a month and the weight and even if same weight pick ups vary so as I say net and match with the same bat for a while and I promise it will be more in your head than in actual weight or timing etc

Buzz · « **Reply #11 on:** May 16, 2018, 05:31:59 PM »

Just use the thing.

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 16, 2018, 06:23:04 PM »

If it's "not even used or malleted" how do you know it's a it's a trampoline of a bat with incredible ping?

InternalTraining · « **Reply #13 on:** May 16, 2018, 07:01:15 PM »

By bouncing a ball on it.

procricket · « **Reply #14 on:** May 16, 2018, 07:56:22 PM »

Stop thinking start hitting

Your dilemma is your mind at times just stop and hit the thing

Use it

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