Why minus points for proof of use???

[MSpecht]

Deadwood is basically separation of the grain of the wood often causing a slight raising of the wood surface caused (in terms of game use) by the repeated contact of a ball on the hitting surface, usually on the barrel area. If you tap the affected portion of the surface with the knuckle of your hand, you may hear a deadened sound, thus the term deadwood.Sometimes the deadwood is very slight, with only a small portion of the hitting surface affected. At the other extreme, large portions of the hitting surface can be significantly raised. This condition is generally evidence of professional game use on a bat, however can also be caused by extended periods of dry storage conditions.

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

[3arod13]

Deadwood is basically separation of the grain of the wood often causing a slight raising of the wood surface caused (in terms of game use) by the repeated contact of a ball on the hitting surface, usually on the barrel area. If you tap the affected portion of the surface with the knuckle of your hand, you may hear a deadened sound, thus the term deadwood.Sometimes the deadwood is very slight, with only a small portion of the hitting surface affected. At the other extreme, large portions of the hitting surface can be significantly raised. This condition is generally evidence of professional game use on a bat, however can also be caused by extended periods of dry storage conditions.

Mike Jackitout7@aol.com

As usual, many thanks for the help.