Topic: Couple of Players bats (Read 20578 times)

LEACHY48 · « **Reply #90 on:** May 14, 2020, 05:38:56 PM »

Quote from: InternalTraining on May 14, 2020, 05:35:58 PM

Not at all, you can use a high performance bat to score boundaries on crappy grounds.

Weight may be the only difference. I like a heavier bat on these crappy outfields where grass may be 5'' or higher but if I played on "manicured" Test level grounds, I'd opt for a lighter bat. It's still take a "pro" bat or a "mere mortal" bat any day.

Careful, you'll be accused of attacking him next.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #91 on:** May 14, 2020, 05:39:11 PM »

Quote from: Canners on May 14, 2020, 01:37:50 PM

The pros bats are generally better across the board, obviously there are some exceptions to the rule.

Pros are far better players and yes they would still be pros with average bats but a top bat makes a hell of a difference.

It does.

Why my team mates bounce a ball on my bats, their reactions say it all. It is much much easier to "time" a ball and play proper shots...

InternalTraining · « **Reply #92 on:** May 14, 2020, 05:41:29 PM »

Quote from: edge on May 14, 2020, 05:38:24 PM

5" grass?! You'd waste a lot of time looking for the ball...

At one point, I thought about taking a ruler in my kit bag and posting those pics on facebook to "name and shame". Some of the grounds we play on are a disaster. So, heavy bats and aerial shots are the name of the game.

My club grounds are very nice but a lot of time goes into maintenance - all volunteers, no paid staff, and no state support.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #93 on:** May 14, 2020, 05:53:37 PM »

Quote from: edge on May 14, 2020, 05:06:05 PM

Doesn't look like he gets them from Root, looks like he gets them from @InternalTraining ! That is a very short bat, especially bearing in mind that Wade's tiny. Significantly shorter blade and nothing below the middle does leave you with a lot of wood to play with in the edges/shoulders etc.

So, I asked @potzy248 if he could share the specs (blade length) but I don't think he has that bat. It'd be really interested in those specs. I suspect the blade is 1-3/4'' shorter than a standard SH. Not quite size 6, but maybe a Harrow length blade?

edge · « **Reply #94 on:** May 14, 2020, 05:59:35 PM »

I am very bored, so I downloaded the image and worked it out. Assuming the whole bat is standard SH length it's approximately a 522mm blade - almost exactly a size 5 blade.

InternalTraining · « **Reply #95 on:** May 14, 2020, 06:46:34 PM »

^ Cool. So, an inch longer than my size 3 blade. And, approx. an inch shorter than the Newbery Blitz shape.

potzy248 · « **Reply #96 on:** May 14, 2020, 07:20:05 PM »

Sorry, just woke up.
The Wade bat I had to look at was not one of Wades but one of Roots originally and then passed to Wade then to Santner then to the new owner. I don't have it to check anymore but it certainly was a very small length blade. I would suggest a blade like the Mongoose Cor 3 size. So you are right the wood you can add was taken from the length. It was still a cleft with a handle though and super light.

ch1p · « **Reply #97 on:** May 14, 2020, 07:40:36 PM »

I think this thread has headed down the route of my "unpopular opinion" from the other day. Based on my experience, genuine pro bats are better than what we are sold in the shops, for me this in terms of ping and coverage. BUT, the difference between a pro bat and a good "regular" bat in a clubbie's hands... I personally don't think will make that much of an impact.

It is great that you can buy them though and they are great to look at, tap up and use if you are happy to pay for it, become mates with the right county or even international player or get lucky like the kid in NZ with Stokes.

I agree that B3 would be the first people I would speak to if I wanted something made as close to some of the pro bats you see though. Thanks @potzy248 for sharing all of these, for me it's really interesting to see what they use. The handle on the Head bat looks seriously oval.

Anyway where are these Gareth Berg sticks so we can compare them to the likes of GM

Ajdal · « **Reply #98 on:** May 14, 2020, 08:14:23 PM »

One of Warner's post regulation bats. 2 11 even bigger than wade's bat. Never seen a pro bat with moderate specs, they've always been huge!

brokenbat · « **Reply #99 on:** May 14, 2020, 08:50:23 PM »

Not sure I understand why some people here are so repulsed by pro bats. Nobody is saying using a pro bat will make you a pro - so why not just relax and appreciate the pics ?

potzy248 · « **Reply #100 on:** May 14, 2020, 08:55:59 PM »

If I was a top pro I would be asking for the a bat that just fits through the gauge and was 2.9lb. Why wouldn't you ask for that? For the mere fact when you look down at the beast it would give you confidence setting aside the physics of more mass behind the ball.

Its a good debate and no side should feel bad that they feel one way or the other.

I'll keep trying to get photos of Pro bats when I get the chance. I am lucky enough to be around quite a few Pros and also lucky that they let me see and take photos of them.

SOULMAN1012 · « **Reply #101 on:** May 14, 2020, 09:50:08 PM »

@potzy248 be interested to see a Guptil bat. Saw him play over here a few years back and the sound it made was so good

InternalTraining · « **Reply #102 on:** May 14, 2020, 10:14:59 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on May 14, 2020, 08:55:59 PM

I'll keep trying to get photos of Pro bats when I get the chance. I am lucky enough to be around quite a few Pros and also lucky that they let me see and take photos of them.

Looking forward to it.

brokenbat · « **Reply #103 on:** May 14, 2020, 11:11:04 PM »

Quote from: potzy248 on May 14, 2020, 08:55:59 PM

If I was a top pro I would be asking for the a bat that just fits through the gauge and was 2.9lb. Why wouldn't you ask for that? For the mere fact when you look down at the beast it would give you confidence setting aside the physics of more mass behind the ball.

Its a good debate and no side should feel bad that they feel one way or the other.

I'll keep trying to get photos of Pro bats when I get the chance. I am lucky enough to be around quite a few Pros and also lucky that they let me see and take photos of them.

Love your posts mate... don�t let the haters stop you

potzy248 · « **Reply #104 on:** May 15, 2020, 12:18:11 AM »

Quote from: SOULMAN1012 on May 14, 2020, 09:50:08 PM

@potzy248 be interested to see a Guptil bat. Saw him play over here a few years back and the sound it made was so good

Forgot I actually fixed one of his. wasn't huge, probably 38mm edges and weighed 2.10lb. Here you are @SOULMAN1012

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