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Title: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 02:06:40 PM: What tape does he use when doing his particular set up and does he tape at the top of the bat to?

If anybody has a pic that would be greatly received,

Ta

Reds
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 02:11:15 PM: White elastoplast. Nothing at the top of the handle.
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 02:15:36 PM: Best photo I've got, doesn't really show the shape.

(http://i.imgur.com/srtsC.jpg)
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 02:19:58 PM: Sweet cheers dude.
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 02:31:48 PM: Love that net bat covered in marks, looks ace!
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 02:32:25 PM: Actually thinking on it, think Tresco was in a GM batmaking video, possibly talking about handles, not 100% sure though! Worth a look
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: justnotcricket86 on June 20, 2011, 02:32:36 PM: What does the tape do then?
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: roco on June 20, 2011, 02:33:20 PM: I think he increases the thickness of the bottom hand with it but could be wrong
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: justnotcricket86 on June 20, 2011, 02:40:24 PM: Would a simple half grip just not do that?
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 02:46:29 PM: Yeah but depends how he puts his hands on the bat, i use tape rather than a half grip. It goes thicker in the middle into thinner towards the end whereas a half grip your hand has to fit to it.
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 02:48:28 PM: Quote from: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 02:31:48 PM
Love that net bat covered in marks, looks ace!
That's the bat he used to score a century against the WI in the ICC Champions Trophy final...
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 02:55:31 PM: Good point calum. What tape do you use?
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 03:13:55 PM: Oh really, even better! Had plenty nets use though! Do you own it Tom? Just any tape i can find for the lower handle, electrical tape, fabric tape, it's only a small amount just to make it feel a bit more comfy. Also if I have a bat with an oval handle I tend to use a bit more
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 03:19:18 PM: I might try some cloth tape on my new cook and see how it goes...
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Howzat on June 20, 2011, 03:19:28 PM: Held that bat, felt horrible to me! Just goes to show what suits one person doesn't suit everyone. Oh and the handle shape was disgusting!
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 03:19:51 PM: Kook
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 03:20:32 PM: Lol point well made Leo
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Buzz on June 20, 2011, 03:22:55 PM: http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Pharmaceuticals-Padded-Strapping-Tape-2-5cm-x-5m_1121261/
this can work too.

Personally I would just use a "half grip" cut to suit the handle - but this padded strapping tape can work. I have used this in the past to create a more oval feel to a handle - well eggshape in that case!
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 03:38:42 PM: Quote from: 400notout on June 20, 2011, 03:13:55 PM
Oh really, even better! Had plenty nets use though! Do you own it Tom? Just any tape i can find for the lower handle, electrical tape, fabric tape, it's only a small amount just to make it feel a bit more comfy. Also if I have a bat with an oval handle I tend to use a bit more
No it's part of Marcus' collection, I just had it to copy.
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: AlRidd on June 20, 2011, 03:41:26 PM: I don't suppose you have any more pictures of that GM Tom? Like showing the profile and concaving and stuff?
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 03:57:35 PM: I'm afraid this is the best I've got:

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=9348.msg147163#msg147163
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 04:21:07 PM: What's Tres like as a person Tom?
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Tom on June 20, 2011, 04:22:58 PM: Exactly as he comes across in interviews and on the field, very friendly and articulate.
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 20, 2011, 04:24:30 PM: Not to mention he's a run machine....
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Liam-SCCC on June 20, 2011, 05:23:22 PM: Quote from: Tom on June 20, 2011, 04:22:58 PM
Exactly as he comes across in interviews and on the field, very friendly and articulate.

He is always up for an autograph or photo. Even up for a chat when I stopped him on the stairs in te pavilion!
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: 19reading87 on June 22, 2011, 10:09:57 PM: Tried putting tape in tonight and didn't like it, it gave the bat a horrible hard/solid feeling in the handle with an uneven shape. Disappointing :( ....
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: petehosk on August 29, 2011, 01:06:41 PM: So anyone know if it was his achilles gone today?
It didn't look good!! :(
Title: Re: Marcus Trescothicks bat handle set up
Post by: Liam-SCCC on August 29, 2011, 01:10:15 PM: He injured his ankle in the T20 1/4 final against Notts, he landed awkwardly on it. Don't know whether that was a sprain/strain which has got better because he hasn't rested. Or whether its anything more than that ie. achilles