Mongoose Bat

Who are Mongoose? The Mongoose is an attacking response to the way Twenty20 is played. Our first range of bats is as startling in terms of innovation as Twenty20 cricket itself. We�re a young company. But with some old heads on board � our head batmaker who helped developed the MMi3, arguably the most radical addition to cricket equipment in over 200 years - has been making bats for over a quarter of that time. Although he won�t thank me for sharing that fact with you. We�re tenacious in our desire to preserve what makes cricket so critical to so many, many people. And we�re determined that we will help evolve cricket to help cement its role in sporting life. * We * We * We * We * We * We * We greatest * We * We * We

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.................................................................................. .............. Bat care Mongoose bats are made of finest grade English willow. Without proper care and attention the condition of the bat will deteriorate during its usage. Irrespective of make or finish of a bat, superficial face and edge marks will almost certainly appear, together with indentations or bruising of the willow. This will even happen in a Mongoose bat. Getting ready to hit Mongoose recommends the following principles for the preparation and maintenance of cricket bats. Following these age-old procedures will significantly reduce the possibility of damage occurring. Oiling All natural faced bats must be treated using raw linseed or a specialist cricket bat oil. The main purpose of oiling is to maintain moisture levels within the blade, and hence reduce the chances of cracking and splitting. A light coat should be applied to the face, edge, toe and back of the blade, only. Generally a single coat should be enough. Do not, under any circumstances, over oil. Anti-scuff covering Many players like to fit a clear Anti-scuff or similar cover. This doesn�t negate the requirement to �knock in� the bat. The cover may assist the durability of the bat, but under no circumstances will it totally prevent surface damage. Knocking in

All bats are pressed, however �knocking in� is vital. This is the process by which the fibres of the willow in the face and edges are compressed together to form a barrier, which protects the bat against the impact of the ball. Effective �knocking in� will significantly improve the performance and increase the lifespan of the bat. �Knock-in� using a special bat mallet or an old, quality cricket ball. The bat should be repeatedly struck (with gradually increasing force) in all areas where one would normally expect to hit the ball, this conditioning must be performed with patience. It should probably take in the region of six hours. Next, graduate to the use of the bat to hit short catches with an old, quality cricket ball. However, if the seam marks the blade, it is necessary to return to the first stage for a further conditioning. This stage should be performed for at least another hour. .................................................................................. .......... The Mongoose MMi3 The Mongoose MMi3 * Evolutionary step that gives unparalleled attacking advantage * Revolutionary design hits faster, harder, further * The shot that got you four now gets you six * Conforms to MCC Laws * 20% more power than a conventional bat * 15% more bat speed * Sweet spot more than twice the size of a conventional bat * Hand crafted in England * Limited Edition custom made bats only * Massive edges from shoulder to toe * Massive toe * Huge profile across entire blade * Available in all weights from light to mammoth * Made from Top Grade English Willow: Grades 1�3 o ....................................................................... Deep science In this study a set of four cricket bats provided by Mongoose Cricket were tested for a set of three mechanical properties. These properties are known to be related to the performance of the cricket bats in terms of pick up weight, feel, vibrations, and energy imparted to the cricket ball. A set of three Mongoose MMi3 short-blade cricket bats, were tested and compared to a bat of equivalent quality with a more traditional design (Woodworm) and manufactured by the same bat manufacturer. Conducted tests: freely-suspended vibration analysis, bending stiffness and moment of inertia.