Topic: Question for the Podshavers on this forum - What is the difference between..... (Read 4746 times)

yvk3103 · « **on:** January 09, 2011, 05:30:37 PM »

What is the difference between a bat that is made for a professional player by you and a bat made for a customer paying �180-�240 for a custom made bat?

Please allow the Podshavers on this forum to reply, before we all start giving our opinions. Thank you.

Black Cat Cricket · « **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:30:49 PM »

Density- a 'pro' bat will be made from lower density willow, it will be better performing but last less time. A professional won't mind spending lots on bats for the season (if he does decide to use another batmaker to his sponsor) as it's his most important bit of kit. A 'normal' club player wants a bit more life out of his bat, quite rightly, so doesn't want to spend �250 on a bat for it to last a third of a season.

yvk3103 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:47:29 PM »

but a club cricketer would not never end up playing or practicing as much as a pro, so effectively the Pro bat could last a couple of seasons IMO.

So why not offer a Pro bat to a normal customer when charging the top price (probably even higher than those charged to a Pro) - top performance for a couple of years.... I a sure not many will turn these bats down....

procricket · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:51:10 PM »

Not a batmaker

Can i ask one if the density is low then what the difference in terms of a Low density cleft and one that has either been extra dryed (laver do one) or say sticking it in a airing cupboard for 6 weeks...

1..The desired weight possibly the same and durability would drying it artificially make any difference to performance

?

2..Is lower density clefts not a impact to performance more to the point pick up or are we talking about maximum wood for the lowest weight?

?

3..Are lower density clefts better preforming than a normal cleft?

? apart form pick up

over to you MR SAF

Sorry question 2 and 3 are interlinked

Canners · « **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:51:52 PM »

This would be the bat of my choice.... I'd much rather a bat that goes like a rocket for one season than a decent/average bat that lasts for years...

Canners · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:55:03 PM »

Quote from: procricket on January 09, 2011, 08:51:10 PM

Not a batmaker

Can i ask one if the density is low then what the difference in terms of a Low density cleft and one that has either been extra dryed (laver do one) or say sticking it in a airing cupboard for 6 weeks...

1..The desired weight possibly the same and durability would drying it artificially make any difference to performance ?

2..Is lower density clefts not a impact to performance more to the point pick up or are we talking about maximum wood for the lowest weight??

3..Are lower density clefts better preforming than a normal cleft?? apart form pick up

over to you MR SAF

These are the questions I've asked before in a round about way and never been satisfied with the outcome so great questions Dave

Can't wait to hear the answers from SAF.....

procricket · « **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2011, 08:59:49 PM »

I have had a bat in the airing cupboard for 4 weeks at the minute and if it works i could buy another 3lb and just make it a 2lb 10oz

maybe this sounds all mad but is suspect would a company come out and openly admit this........

Canners · « **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:03:06 PM »

Will that not just dry the willow out? Also at a guess I'd say your now lighter bat will not be as responsive as your hitting an object with a lesser weight but then again my names not Norbs and I'm merely hazarding a guess

procricket · « **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:05:19 PM »

Yes it just a experiment i no brain scientist and do not rely understand about density and weight relatives

Andy or Matt

Black Cat Cricket · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:20:00 PM »

naturally low density clefts (true 'pro clefts') are very light, but have the same moisture content as a normal cleft. over drying would make a very light cleft, but would have a lower moisture content. naturally low density clefts are very rare, hence why there aren't many about. I used one last season, I play a fair bit, but it lasted me half the season, went like a rocket though. It was ok for me as I have my own willow etc etc, but I would have sold that bat for about �300- there aren't many people out there that would spend that on a bat that lasts a few months.

procricket · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:24:31 PM »

My question to you then is why is one of the most famous pod shaver doubting this claim by offering a 2nd drying process to help with pick up and performace?

Please i do not know i trying to find out

yvk3103 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:25:03 PM »

Charlie, most top end bats now sell for �300 or more....so there will be buyers...

GN Legend is �300+ and is sold out to the extent that GN cannot deliver to any retailer before April.....

Every brand now has a �300 or more bat in their range, so why can they not provide a Pro bat or a bat made from low density willow?

Tom · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:25:56 PM »

Ermm... because there aren't enough clefts?

Washington · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:26:01 PM »

If a customer was 2 ask for a 'pro' bat would you supply one?

procricket · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2011, 09:29:24 PM »

I do not think there a such thing as pro bat per say that my opinion Canners your pm was spot on we think about it too much

were the real batmakers when you need it this is more like the forum talking about real thing

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