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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: CricketisLife on March 27, 2011, 09:54:07 PM

Title: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: CricketisLife on March 27, 2011, 09:54:07 PM
Guys,
I got my new bat yesterday, will post the pictures later this week as its an impulse buy and not sure how to break the news with my Mrs.. ;-)

But when I asked for a Toe Guard the guy at ths shop said, just apply some marine varnish and that would do the trick. Was he correct ?

Does a Toe Guard add weight to the bat ? He was saying it does esp the M&H guy, Nick I presume.

Any thoughts on:
1. Whats the best toe guard for a bat ?
2. Is Varnish a good alternative ?

Cheers,
Sunny
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Mad Bobbin on March 27, 2011, 09:59:40 PM
Put a toe guard on.......... the weight is negligible.
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: CricketisLife on March 27, 2011, 10:11:45 PM
Thanks mate...
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: roco on March 27, 2011, 10:13:56 PM
I have to have a toe guard as in a certain person expert opinion I am a "serial tapper" ha
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Talisman on March 27, 2011, 11:30:09 PM
Its not just a seal Sunny, it's a protector against tapping damage also feathering as well. They are easily worth it, although not at M&H prices, £15 is mad, more like £1 would be a fair cost, and yes I have toe guards for £1 if people want them...
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 27, 2011, 11:32:11 PM
What postage on that mike and decent quality mike? easy to apply?

Was going to take my bat to M&H to repair the toe, which is £15 and i thought that was reasonable. But wanted a toe guard so thought maybe an extra couple of quid. But £15 for a toe guard! Ridiculous. So repair and toe guard would be £30!
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Talisman on March 27, 2011, 11:34:01 PM
I don't know, they never fit them to their bats but that is the price on their website.

Postage would be £0.50 for upto 10 toe guards. Best quality, good flexibility to them so an easy fit.
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: toby176 on March 28, 2011, 08:48:18 AM
Do people think plastic toegueards are better or shoe goo?
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: sgcricket on March 28, 2011, 08:50:44 AM
rubber ones. not plastic
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Vic Nicholas on March 28, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
Do people think plastic toegueards are better or shoe goo?

I use Shoe Goo.

It is easy to apply.

It is lighter than a conventional rubber toe guard.

It is strong and can be topped up or peeled off and replaced anytime.

Just my opinion.
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Canners on March 28, 2011, 11:56:21 AM
Its not just a seal Sunny, it's a protector against tapping damage also feathering as well. They are easily worth it, although not at M&H prices, £15 is mad, more like £1 would be a fair cost, and yes I have toe guards for £1 if people want them...

can you bring a couple on friday please
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: CricketisLife on March 28, 2011, 08:07:11 PM
Its not just a seal Sunny, it's a protector against tapping damage also feathering as well. They are easily worth it, although not at M&H prices, £15 is mad, more like £1 would be a fair cost, and yes I have toe guards for £1 if people want them...

Ah..thanks Mike...I was actually wondering why the hell is a toe guard £15 ??? Would love a few although I would also like to know how to apply them ..or in fact...things I shouldnt do while applying them...
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: alee on March 15, 2013, 10:50:15 PM

how come most pro's don't have any toe guard on their bats ?

Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 15, 2013, 10:51:35 PM
how come most pro's don't have any toe guard on their bats ?

Because they get kit so don't have to buy a new one if moisture gets in and the toe goes
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: Liam-SCCC on March 15, 2013, 11:03:43 PM
How many times do pros bat on damp wickets?
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: alee on March 15, 2013, 11:10:54 PM
yeah i suppose so they get all their bats with the same specs,

if you are scoring runs with a bat don't you want to try and prolong it?

constant tapping on the crease may change the shape of the toe as well

Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on March 15, 2013, 11:11:38 PM
How many times do pros bat on damp wickets?

T20s when it's raining but they decide "Its only a T20, get the game in"
Title: Re: Toe Guard - Useful or Waste of Space/Weight ?
Post by: yogi206 on March 18, 2013, 08:56:02 AM
dont use a toe guard ! if you damage the toe of the bat you cant see it. then the damage becomes terminal when it could of been saved if you didnt have it, if you are a tapper tap the bat on the back of your foot not the ground