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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: richthekeeper on April 26, 2011, 12:11:01 PM

Title: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: richthekeeper on April 26, 2011, 12:11:01 PM

Hi guys,

Just wondering if I should be considering one of the above options for a bat. I'm 6'2 so quite tall but usually use a SH just simply because that's what I've always done. Should I try a longer bat, or are they really the reserve of the Peter Crouches of the world?

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: Whispering Death on April 26, 2011, 12:13:47 PM

i've got a long handled long blade bat if you're interested in buying...

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: tim2000s on April 26, 2011, 12:14:05 PM

Probably worth trying abc an lb, but you probably won't need both.

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: roco on April 26, 2011, 12:24:36 PM

I'm 6ft4 and use standard sh I suppose it's worth trying but go with what is more comfertable

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: alexrickyponting on April 26, 2011, 12:33:28 PM

I'm just under 6"3 and I use a LB now as using a SH hurts my back

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: Talisman on April 26, 2011, 12:34:35 PM

Only use one if you are needing one, long handle is not about height, it is about spread of hands, otherwise long blade is to give you a better stance if you feel you are in need of being straighter. I think I'm going to stand taller this year with my S/H and not try and assume the default stance.

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: richthekeeper on April 26, 2011, 01:36:30 PM

it's the back pain that prompted the question if i'm honest!

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: Talisman on April 26, 2011, 01:41:54 PM

Go longer blade, I've made up to 3 inches extra before.

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: Whispering Death on April 26, 2011, 01:58:39 PM

actually i've just checked the bat and is just a longer blade - the handle length is standard short handle. let me know if you want pics/more info

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: turnitayard on April 26, 2011, 02:02:00 PM

get the pics up bud would be good to see

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: richthekeeper on April 26, 2011, 02:12:44 PM

yeah, i'd love to see some pics please. i broke my bat in nets on wednesday so i'm definitely in the market for a new one. although i usually just borrow one of my mate's Newbery Mjolnirs as he has 3.

Title: Re: Long Handle / Long Blade?
Post by: Whispering Death on April 26, 2011, 02:48:09 PM

here are some pics of the bat - not after a huge amount for it - just got too many bats.

weight about 2lb 12oz but picks up more like 2lb 10oz.

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z416/Mike_Holding/SDC10198.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z416/Mike_Holding/SDC10199.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z416/Mike_Holding/SDC10200.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z416/Mike_Holding/SDC10201.jpg)

(http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z416/Mike_Holding/SDC10202.jpg)