Can't recommend this bat system enough! I bought it for my old Ratcliffe & Sons pottery wheel which it fits perfectly and exactly as described. I have been throwing for a little while but was getting frustrated at altering pieces when I was cutting them off the wheel and impatient to wait for them to firm up a bit before I could remove and throw my next piece. This is no longer a problem as I can simply pop them off and leave them to the side, instantly adding a new bat and throwing again. Throwing frustration has instantly been resolved and now I can't stop throwing things as I love it so much! The bats are well made and the inserts fit well. The MDF seems to have a coating on it making it more durable than standard MDF. The bats are easy to clean, I recommend throwing, leaving them until they firm up for a few hours and then wiring them off and cleaning the bats to maintain their life span. I never leave mine soaked in water, I wash them, dry them and then stand them up in a drying rack to air out at room temp. I really love this product, it's worth the money!!