just been out and conducted a few experiments and the cannon it appears is the best weapon of choice for getting good distances with a cat
cricket bat = 20 feet
baseball bat = 25 feet and 15 feet due to the cat splitting in two upon impact with the bat
tennis racket = 1 foot , i was left with a pile of diced cat on the floor
so folks in conclusion if you want to get good distance with a cat use a cannon or strap it to your car wheels wioth snow chains and set off at high speed
