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Bat makers with thicker handles
« on: May 24, 2018, 10:17:36 PM »
Alfred seems to have thicker handles but there seems to be more thinner handles out there.

Chase are relatively thick

Any other manufacturers who are thicker as opposed to thinner handles as a rule or guide ?
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2018, 10:26:27 PM »
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2018, 10:31:53 PM »
What are the pro’s and con’s of thick handle v thin handle?
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2018, 11:48:08 PM »
Quote from: batmatt on May 24, 2018, 10:31:53 PM
What are the pro’s and con’s of thick handle v thin handle?

Thin - Weight down, opportunity for the player to make their own thickness - Can be flimsy and break although most GN ones I have seen a usually ok as with Laver.

Thick - strong and should last much longer, help with "pick up" - Adds to weight, if you have smaller hands then might be an issue.
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2018, 05:53:36 AM »
Aldred... great , really thick oval handles
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2018, 06:03:26 AM »
Warsop are the thickest handles I have seen/felt
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2018, 08:18:52 AM »
Hunts do a nice thickish oval handle, however I like the thinner oval handles on the woodstock bats
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2018, 10:59:45 AM »
Thank you how do I add thickness to a handle ?

Electrical tape ? or what’s the common method.

Cannot imagine electrical tape will do much under the grip for thickness so what you guys use will be very helpful
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2018, 11:03:02 AM »
Quote from: Novak on May 25, 2018, 10:59:45 AM
Thank you how do I add thickness to a handle ?

Electrical tape ? or what’s the common method.

Cannot imagine electrical tape will do much under the grip for thickness so what you guys use will be very helpful

Add a second grip mate, don't overthink it.
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2018, 11:04:48 AM »
There are a few threads on that, but in most cases either: half a grip under your main grip.
Extra binding.
Use of cloth tape under your grip

My preference is extra binding with a bit of tape for shape where required.
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2018, 11:34:01 AM »
Second grip added and still a cm too thin circumference from other bat .

Extra binding is the way to go. Any suggestions of any bat modifiers in the Berkshire , bucks area ?

Thanks all . Aldred is the easiest to see visually he has the thickest handles
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2018, 11:49:03 AM »
Most custom companies can offer thicker handles (they just shave off less during the finishing). B3 have been great in this regard, as have Laver and RedInk etc.

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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #12 on: May 25, 2018, 11:57:29 AM »
Agree custom companies are great . Need to find a local bat altered to add some extra binding.....
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #13 on: May 25, 2018, 12:01:18 PM »
Quote from: Novak on May 25, 2018, 11:57:29 AM
Agree custom companies are great . Need to find a local bat altered to add some extra binding.....

You can add extra binding by hand. Its very easy - smear wood glue, and wrap the twine around top to bottom. Make sure you pull tight as you go along, and leave no gaps. And if you go looking for twine at a hardware store, you can find twines of different thickness (I use an extra thick one). Its a messy process (and you can use gloves to avoid blisters), but quite easy. Just be patient !
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Re: Bat makers with thicker handles
« Reply #14 on: May 25, 2018, 12:29:56 PM »
Thank you
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