Topic: Womens bats the way to go? (Read 1720 times)

hazant0803 · « **on:** January 30, 2025, 05:57:23 AM »

Saw this post by kookabatcave showcasing Phoebe Litchfield�s latest bats. Based on the replica models available in stores, these would likely be around the 2lb 8oz mark. Given the shape and weight, who else would be keen to use one?

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DFb_JR4yJ4-/?img_index=1

jonny77 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2025, 06:34:40 AM »

Not for me, way too light.

Bungle · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2025, 08:44:32 AM »

If it's a SBLH setup and 2lbs 8oz then it would probably be a bit too light honestly, looks a great profile though

Jimbo · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2025, 10:29:02 AM »

I've been using a shorter blade/standard handle at indoor nets so far this year, loving it so far. Heavier than these but picks up really well, doesn't feel like it cramps me for room at 5'8 as much as a SH. Already converted one of the other lads who is a smidge shorter than me, one net with it and he's gone and got himself one.

jghull · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2025, 12:28:05 PM »

Is there such a thing as a bat for a woman?

Jimbo · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2025, 01:58:18 PM »

Quote from: jghull on January 30, 2025, 12:28:05 PM

Is there such a thing as a bat for a woman?

Loads of bats now aimed at women, yes. Reduced weights, thinner handles, shorter overall lengths, etc.

whysoserious · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2025, 10:36:11 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on January 30, 2025, 10:29:02 AM

I've been using a shorter blade/standard handle at indoor nets so far this year, loving it so far. Heavier than these but picks up really well, doesn't feel like it cramps me for room at 5'8 as much as a SH. Already converted one of the other lads who is a smidge shorter than me, one net with it and he's gone and got himself one.

You�re similar height to me, id recommend trimming the handle a little bit, really sorts the balance out and the top of the handle stays out the way(non existent) on leg side shots.

Jimbo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2025, 10:47:00 PM »

I did try a SSH, didn't get on with it particularly.

whysoserious · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2025, 07:57:58 AM »

Quote from: Jimbo on January 30, 2025, 10:47:00 PM

I did try a SSH, didn't get on with it particularly.

Fair play, how short do you go with your blade?

gihanrat · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2025, 09:12:19 AM »

I used to use a SSH bat before short blades were a thing, and remember I had a gun GM Maxi SSH which I dearly miss.

Since short blades arrived, I use a short blade, standard short handle length, so overall bat is 15mm shorter than standard, which works well for me, prob better balance than SSH as hands were a little crowded on the handle for me.

I don't know what the GEM size bats from GN are like in comparison sizewise, and also I think GM had an academy size for those transitioning from Harrow to full size in the past (and also Kookaburra have small mens size, but think the handles are v thin?), whether this is the same as the short blade SH setup.

Jimbo · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2025, 11:36:42 AM »

Quote from: whysoserious on January 31, 2025, 07:57:58 AM

Fair play, how short do you go with your blade?

15-20mm. I'd tried an inch shorter blade in the past and that didn't quite feel right.

jghull · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2025, 11:50:57 AM »

Quote from: Jimbo on January 30, 2025, 01:58:18 PM

Loads of bats now aimed at women, yes. Reduced weights, thinner handles, shorter overall lengths, etc.

I guess this was my point - I don't think there actually is. Nor do I think women want there to be (based on the survey sample of my club and wife at least!)

alba caerulea · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2025, 01:24:44 PM »

Quote from: Jimbo on January 31, 2025, 11:36:42 AM

15-20mm. I'd tried an inch shorter blade in the past and that didn't quite feel right.

Happy with 20mm. Unhappy with an inch (25mm).

Even on the puniest of adolescent hands that size difference equates to no more than one third of a width of a pinky finger.

Marginal Gains Village Version.

Jimbo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2025, 02:14:27 PM »

Quote from: alba caerulea on January 31, 2025, 01:24:44 PM

Happy with 20mm. Unhappy with an inch (25mm).

Even on the puniest of adolescent hands that size difference equates to no more than one third of a width of a pinky finger.

Marginal Gains Village Version.

Fully aware how insane it is to think a 5mm difference changed anything meaningful, near certainty I just like the shape of the current bats better than the inch shorter one.

Jimbo · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2025, 02:20:11 PM »

Quote from: jghull on January 31, 2025, 11:50:57 AM

I guess this was my point - I don't think there actually is. Nor do I think women want there to be (based on the survey sample of my club and wife at least!)

GN, one of the biggest UK brands, have a women's range. Kookaburra, another enormous global brand, have a women's range. DSC, one of the big upcoming brands, have a women's range.

That's not even looking at the multitude of smaller brands (Neon, Viking, NEXX, etc) who do women's size equipment.

Whether women really want this equipment available is a question I can't answer, but I cannot imagine GN have launched a women's range without some pretty serious research suggesting there was a market for it.

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