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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: SkipperJ on April 13, 2011, 06:22:55 PM

Title: Choice willow bats
Post by: SkipperJ on April 13, 2011, 06:22:55 PM
Has anyone used these bats? Have shown up in TWC best bats for the last couple of years

Choice Black Prince - 2010
http://www.cricketfirstchoice.co.uk/_shop/cricket/cricket-bats/black-prince.aspx

Choice Saladin - 2011
http://www.cricketfirstchoice.co.uk/_shop/cricket/cricket-bats/saladin.aspx

A search on the forum didn't bring up much
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: harry kovert on April 13, 2011, 06:26:16 PM
I think Mr Brimble knows a thing or 2 about a thing or 2 as far as this company is concerned. I could, of course be wrong.
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 13, 2011, 06:28:00 PM
I know Petehosk had a Choice Willow Lionheart, I have one of the imports that was great value for money and a good performer.
A team-mate had a black prince that seemed to go well until it split, he got it repaired then it got nicked!
Would be very Interested to hear Mike's views on them.
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: thedon on April 13, 2011, 06:47:25 PM
A couple of guys at our club have got the black princes. Traditional shape and they seem to like them alot
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: Talisman on April 13, 2011, 09:51:44 PM
Actually I know very little about them , try Dan Nicolls, he used to work there.
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 13, 2011, 10:09:30 PM
:o
Is dan niccols dan was at vantage and now salix?
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: Talisman on April 13, 2011, 10:46:52 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: 100 not out on April 13, 2011, 10:48:33 PM
Did someone mention RNS Larsons with these guys? Have I got it mixed up?
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: SkipperJ on April 14, 2011, 01:27:15 PM
Apparently their low end bats are supplied by RNS
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: jameswhite on April 14, 2011, 06:41:32 PM
Top bats, have had many myself. Last one split unfortunately but they're so helpful at the shop.
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: jimba101 on April 14, 2011, 06:50:27 PM
I think they look good, like the black price stickers alot. Is the shop worth a visit not really that far from me?
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: jameswhite on April 14, 2011, 06:59:23 PM
yeah definitely, they sell loads of stuff there not just choice willow stuff, and like i said they're all perfectly nice
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 14, 2011, 07:13:37 PM
If it's not that far then yeh It's probably worth a visit, small shop with i think newbery, kook, slaz, addidas, gm, gn and mongoose in stock bat wise. Occasionally there are a few blanks lying around but normally the only choice bats on show are by the till and are sold/repaired/refurbed etc and not available
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: jimmy23cricket on April 15, 2011, 02:48:32 PM
Most of the bats you see knocking around the Herts leagues are from these guys. I've had 2 customs from them and they have been great. I've just bought a test grade Teutonic which is a monster. It's gone like a train in the nets and I'm loving the new retro stickers. In all I'd reccommend the wholeheartedly, for the friendly service, their great indoor nets (and winter indoor league) and the bar!
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 15, 2011, 06:13:22 PM
Most of the bats you see knocking around the Herts leagues are from these guys. I've had 2 customs from them and they have been great. I've just bought a test grade Teutonic which is a monster. It's gone like a train in the nets and I'm loving the new retro stickers. In all I'd reccommend the wholeheartedly, for the friendly service, their great indoor nets (and winter indoor league) and the bar!
:o ??? the lightings awful and the nets are as two-paced as hell!
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: jimmy23cricket on April 16, 2011, 06:39:10 AM
Ha, yeah they have become a bit tired over the years and I have never had a real issue with the lights. In fact, sometimes their beer is a bit flat too, but you know beggars and choosers and all that! Now that I talk about it, it's sharing some uncanny characteristics with most club pitches and clubroom bars! All fun

But it does not detract from the fact that their top end bats are excellent as is their attitude and service. I am always glad to give my money to them rather then handing it over to one of the big manufacturers.
Title: Re: Choice willow bats
Post by: dan_nichols on April 18, 2011, 09:35:26 PM
They have a new website too: www.cricketfirstchoice.co.uk which you can order from.