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The blade is then formed by 'pulling off' the willow and kept to the maximum legal size of (e.g. 4 ¼" wide). A balance between leaving as much of the wood as possible, but creating a balanced pick-up associated with top quality bats. The hand shaping is completely unique to each bat and it is important to find the character within the wood. The bats a continuously tested for balance and quality by the bat maker to ensure the ultimate result.
Once shaped, the bat are finished using sanding machines and of course by hand. Our craftsman are perfectionists and take great pride in the final result of every bat.
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