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Hi guys

Being fairly new to cylinder mowers I have a question. I am just wondering what is the difference between the different types of front rollers available on cylinder mowers and what is the main benefit of each?

My SB 45 has a flat solid metal front roller like this:
[Linked Image from thumbs4.ebaystatic.com]

My Webb has individual flat wooden rollers similar to this:
[Linked Image from thumbs3.ebaystatic.com]
(I've seen metal ones like this also)

I've also seen metal ribbed ones similar to the ones SimRice has on his Toro:
[Linked Image from westernturfequipment.com]

Any help would be greatly appreciated!