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Firstly, it's not wood technically- it is a type of reed.
Secondly, it's soft compared to a lot of wood, but hugely elastic, and light for its volume
In terms of hitting a cricket ball, nothing performs in the same way as english willow. Nothing anywhere.
For maximum resonance, tight, very straight grains are best, white wood, no red in it.
Amazingly, there's only one specialist willow merchant in the world. If you want to try it, ask them- speak to jeremy ruggles.
http://www.cricketbatwillow.com/
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
I just visited he site. Whilst his guitar building skills are obviously a matter of opinion I thin Wez is right and there is clearly enough evidence to factually prove he is a prize cock.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
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I sent him a note;
Dear Zach,
Never use two words where one will do. That's my motto, that's my philosophy, that's my axiom, that's the way I look at things.
The Gas.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
here are 5 of my bats. Now, not bigging up here, but I ain't paid for a bat for 30 years. These are EXCEPTIONAL pieces of willow, chosen for pro player performance. What you'll note is how straight and regular the grain lines are and generally, how close the grain is (the new white one is an exception, but the grains are ruler stright and it hits the ball miles - you'll ote it has a blue colour to the blade- very rare and haighly desireable- perfroms brilliantly.).
ironically, the better the bat performs, generally the softer it'll be and the shorter it will last. Bats for clubbies tend to be harder, play less well but last longer. At £500 a throw, you can see why.
Anorak's corner- the second from left in first pic was Virender Sewag's bat, and the 3rd from the left, Ian Bell's bat, Mine are VERY light- 2lb 8oz to 2lb 9oz tops.
Each bat has a clear tape coating- it's something called 'anti-scuff' and was developed by 3M for the leading edge of Helicopter blades and airscrews, to prevent stones taking chunks out. it is so strong it's unbelievable and stops the seam causing cracks as it bites into the willow surface.
*An Official Foo-Approved guitarist since Sept 2023.
"Come on, let’s be honest, its like looking at a woman. All you really need is a glance at her and your instincts will tell you if you want to hold her hand or not. Not to be exclusionary, it works with the same gender also if you happen to be gay"
He says that pedal can make you sound like jimmy page. It's designed to be shrill and horrible ear shredding crap!
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