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The exaggerated spine keeps the volume of willow where it matters while shifting the balance point up the handle, which is why a full-profile bat with large edges still feels light in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn even-to-mid bow suits players who score all round the wicket rather than favouring one foot heavily. At around 2lb 9oz it sits in the middle of the adult range and works for most club and league players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bat is supplied with a natural blade finish and needs knocking-in before it faces a hard ball. New English willow is soft, and the fibres must be compressed gradually — typically six to eight hours across several sessions, working the face first and edges and toe last. 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 prepare it before dispatch. 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The huge toe depth and traditional L555 blade give it a big, imposing presence at the crease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a fixed 2lb 10oz this is a substantial bat that wants a strong player behind it. Grade 1 willow is the softest and most responsive available, which means it performs best once properly bedded in and rewards a player who looks after it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnocking-in\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GM NOW! finish means no oiling is required, but this bat is supplied raw and needs knocking-in before it faces a hard ball. Grade 1 willow needs it most — the fibres must be compressed gradually, typically six to eight hours across several sessions, and skipping it is the usual reason a bat cracks in its first season. It is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Houston workshop will prepare it before dispatch. 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