Often when bats are mass produced, they miss out on being pressed properly for the required amount of time.  A lot of the Indian manufacturers for example may not give the right amount of attention to do this properly.  This pressing process is hugely important in strengthening the wood fibres within the bat to create a hard-hitting face with punchy rebound.  Salix Alba wood is a soft wood and without proper pressing you are never going to get a long-lasting bat that performs to the best of its abilities.  When a bat is handmade the pressing process can be tailored to the individual cleft; some may require a longer pressing time than others.

When buying from CC201 you will get full peace of mind and confidence when parting with your hard-earned cash that you are buying a handmade bat that has been pressed properly with care and precision.