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[SouthpawMark]

1+4 English?

[WalkingWicket37]

3 is the only Kashmir one?

[Komdotkom]

Nope.

[KettonJake]

I suspect all are English. If one was Kashmir my inclination would be 3 based on the chaotic growth pattern and the finish.

[jayralh]

No 3 looks Kashmir willow. I have doubt for No 1 also

[Simmy]

1+2 English
3+4 Kashmir

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[Psi]

1,3 Kashmir. 2,4 English.?

[Six Sixes Cricket]

1+2 english
3 serbian
4 kashmir

[Kulli]

Can we get a shot of the grains through the toe on each, that helps for sure, but I get your point anyway.

[Komdotkom]

1&2 EW, 3&4 KW
Interestingly number 4 has the lowest density which is contrary to the old myth that KW is heavier.

[InternalTraining]

^ What's the price difference? If KW bat goes like a train and is cheaper, why does it matter if it is KW?

[Komdotkom]

That's my opinion too, I couldn't care less where it's grown or even if it's Salix Alba whatever. I wouldn't care if it was a rubber tree grown in Antarctica provided it was light enough, durable and pinged well.

[Psi]

That's fine, but it's much harder to find a kW that pings really well and doesn't break after a few matches. If KW performed as well then the prices would even out and manufacturers would make their high end bats or if KW. As it is they charge a tiny fraction of the price because they know it is poorer quality wood.

I've knocked in my kw 'bargain' and given it a good hit at the nets tonight. Drove a few yorkers and got an edge on it too. No cracks so far. It hits just fine but it doesn't ping like any of my EW bats.

[Simmy]

1&2 EW, 3&4 KW
Interestingly number 4 has the lowest density which is contrary to the old myth that KW is heavier.

What do I win 😂😂

[Komdotkom]

A used KW middling bat, yours free if you pay postage from Australia....