Topic: Do you need to roll / boning the edges on backside of the bat? (Read 3348 times)

ntgobinath · « **on:** August 11, 2021, 01:52:49 PM »

Just would like to get opinion, most of the new bats comes with slightly rounded edge in the front face or sharp edges which usually gets boning done to compress the edges.

Is it recommended to do boning on the backside of the bat edges (not referring to the spine)? Are there any adverse impact on the balance by doing so?

adb club cricketer · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2021, 02:59:01 PM »

The boning on the front edges is done to prevent crack if ball hits the edge. A rounded edge prevents that a little better. The ball isn't expected to hit the back edge, so no, that is not needed for back edge.

As far as boning the back edge makes any other difference or not - dont think it would make much difference but I would rather have it sharp on the back to have an aerodynamic effect in pickup (don't know if it is proven, but that is what I think, maybe up for debate as well in true CBF style

). Also less work to not have to do anything there.

Buzz · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2021, 04:50:29 PM »

No point in going near the back of the bat because it hasn't been pressed.

ntgobinath · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2021, 08:59:00 PM »

Thank you. Everyday learning.

AJ2014 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 11, 2021, 09:24:10 PM »

Quote from: ntgobinath on August 11, 2021, 01:52:49 PM

Just would like to get opinion, most of the new bats comes with slightly rounded edge in the front face or sharp edges which usually gets boning done to compress the edges.

Is it recommended to do boning on the backside of the bat edges (not referring to the spine)? Are there any adverse impact on the balance by doing so?

Yes, I do that.
I've had a few times that swung the other way, and ball hit on the back edge, since then I've boning back edges.

ntgobinath · « **Reply #5 on:** August 11, 2021, 09:49:30 PM »

Yeah, I had similar experience once and bit of backside of edge got chipped away.

I got a recommendation from the bat maker to do the boning on 4 edges. I have it done now but not sure if this is correct way as not many do boning on back edges. That�s why I wanted to get it clarified here at least for future bats. Again, different views which is obvious :-)

Chad · « **Reply #6 on:** August 11, 2021, 11:54:13 PM »

What normally happens is batmakers will bone the edges flush on the edge and also the corner of the face/edge. If you're having to bone the back of the edge, I'd recommend looking up the double sided GN T20 bat, as you really shouldn't be hitting it there at all, (Like even more so than the toe and edges) but it's probably the only bat designed for you to hit the ball there too.

In terms of aerodynamics, unless the wind is blowing down directly on your bat at high speeds, I'm not sure how that would even come into play? When you swing the bat, if there are any significant aerodynamics involved it would be on the face of the bat, in which case a rounded face would give more batspeed? Otherwise we've all been shaping backs wrong, and flat faces are wrong, and should just go back to the old style Mjolnir/Purist type shapes haha

Batoff · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2021, 02:17:40 PM »

Quote from: AJ2014 on August 11, 2021, 09:24:10 PM

Yes, I do that.
I've had a few times that swung the other way, and ball hit on the back edge, since then I've boning back edges.

The more you post the more I doubt your claim that you "can bat a bit"...

sgcricket · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2021, 07:54:50 AM »

You do not need to knock or bone the back edges. But if you do press it against the kitchen counter to blunt the edges, it wont harm the bat. Just make sure you do not hit the back of the bat with a mallet.

jonny77 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2021, 09:10:38 AM »

No need to bone the back edges, but i have seen it done. As far as affecting the balance, not sure how this would be at all possible by just boning the back edge. So, if you feel the need it shouldn't harm the bat if done right.

As for aerodynamics and whether this will have any bearing whatsoever. I'll just say that sometimes the CBF levels of overthinking things never ceases to amaze! 😆

ntgobinath · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2021, 11:28:50 AM »

Thanks everyone. I have boned the back edges (not knocked), didn�t find any difference in balance.

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