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The low swell position sits mass toward the toe, which favours front-foot power hitting over back-foot placement. Massive edges and the sweeping PowerArc profile give it real presence at the crease. The 310mm handle is longer than standard, which suits taller players and helps generate leverage through the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means no oiling is required. Knocking-in still is. New English willow is soft, and the fibres must be compressed gradually before the bat faces a hard ball — typically six to eight hours across several sessions. Skipping it is the most common reason a bat cracks in its first season, and it is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop will handle it before dispatch. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60\"\u003ePro Full Knocking\u003c\/a\u003e, 4–6 day turnaround. 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If you score most of your runs driving and playing straight, a low middle puts the mass where you actually make contact. The longer handle gives taller players room and helps generate leverage through the shot. Less suited to a batter who plays predominantly off the back foot, where a mid or mid-high middle serves better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat ships with Kookaburra's Pre-Prepared (KPP) finish, so much of the initial fibre compression is already done at the factory. It is not, however, fully match-ready. A shorter additional knocking-in session — particularly on the edges and toe, where bats fail first — will meaningfully extend its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop can take care of it before your bat ships. Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pro-full-knockingoiling-hand-knocking-rounding-of-edges-4-6-days-60\"\u003ePro Full Knocking\u003c\/a\u003e to your order and it arrives ready to face a hard ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips across the USA, free on orders over $200. Unsure whether a low sweet spot suits your game? 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