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Equipment => Gloves => Topic started by: Nickauger on August 15, 2011, 04:19:28 PM
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Don't you just love it when you come home from work and the Postman has delivered you a parcel. Well today, I received my eagerly anticipated SR gloves from Alex at Ian Wills Cricket. Based down in Cornwall, I have had dealings with Alex from our brief meetings at uni, and from personal experience, he is a genial, pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable bloke when it comes to cricket and seems to be passionate about what he is trying to achieve with his brand.
Secondly, the gloves, and in my opinion what a fantastic pair of gloves they are. Split finger design which is not to everyones taste, but being a split finger fan, I think they look the poodles's plums! Traditional colour scheme with minimal branding on the back of hand and velcro cuff fastener. Will probably need a lot of washing however, as they are very white lol, especially on the sweat band. Mostly however, they are blooming comfortable and plenty big enough for my rather large hands with plenty of ventilation on the palm, fingers and sides. They seem to be very well made, with pittards leather and good quality stitching. Really looking forward to using them on saturday.
Thirdly, the price. For a pair of gloves that are a lot better than my old kahunas, I would expect these to have cost a lot more than they did and the surprise at the quality was evident. For £40, there is no way you can go wrong. Will definitely be investing in a pair of pads, and am in conversation about a bat.
All in all, great gloves at a great price.
Pics:
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww91/sgtshrek/SAM_0248.jpg)
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww91/sgtshrek/SAM_0249.jpg)
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww91/sgtshrek/SAM_0253.jpg)
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww91/sgtshrek/SAM_0254.jpg)
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Thanks for the review Nick, glad you're pleased with them.
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Wow, what timing!
Isn't there an Ian wills on this forum? Did he sell the "brand" ?
Good looking gloves though.
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Yes Ian is on this forum, we're good friends and he sold the brand to me at the start of the season. Glad you like them mate.
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Wow, what timing!
Isn't there an Ian wills on this forum? Did he sell the "brand" ?
Good looking gloves though.
Not entirely sure what your insinuating mate, but yeah he did sell the brand, and it was bought by Alex I believe.
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Are their bats handmade or imported in?
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I think they are handmade in devon or cornwall, but I'm not 100%
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redback made i think...
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If that is true, I'm sure both parties would be happier if information like that wasn't in the public domain lol. Especially as he wouldn't ne drawn on it when asked.
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That's not pittards.
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Indian pittards mate
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Can't call it pittards if it isn't from Yeovil and complete with tag!
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Can't call it pittards if it isn't from Yeovil and complete with tag!
I wasn't 100% sure on that myself mate, so my mistake. Imitation pittards then? It's still leather though I take it. Whatever they are, still nice gloves, which no-one has seemed to comment on yet!
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Agreed, they do look like nice gloves other than the slightly wonky logo but I guess I am being picky!
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http://onlinestockist.com/Unbranded-All-White-Light-Weight-Cricket-Batting-Gloves-P1988580.aspx
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[url]http://onlinestockist.com/Unbranded-All-White-Light-Weight-Cricket-Batting-Gloves-P1988580.aspx[/url]
What's your point lol? you've found some similar looking gloves on the internet. Would you have been bothered if they had looked like newbery sps gloves?
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Really like these gloves, not sure about the link above me and its relevance?
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my point was that they could have be imported because they look near identical to me.
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The palm of the 2 gloves are completely different!
But would still like to purchase them plain white gloves, for that price.
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my point was that they could have be imported because they look near identical to me.
Made by the same people, most softs come from 2-3 main suppliers in India, so don't be suprised when you see this
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Made by the same people, most softs come from 2-3 main suppliers in India, so don't be suprised when you see this
Know any of the suppliers mate?
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Not personally no
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SS, SG and Robinsons.
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Don't they make squash? Going a bit off topic here. All/mist brands get their softs supplied by Indian suppliers. To compare the finished product to the raw material is a bit unfair to any brand trying to make their way. I'm sure most make a fairly decent mark up!
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SS, SG and Robinsons.
Robinsons was the one I forgot, cheers Buzz
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Robinsons was the one I forgot, cheers Buzz
Do you really think 3 suppliers in India make soft leather goods for the world wide market ?
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No, I am pretty sure the 'Alliance' make the rest.
If you read what I wrote, I said they make a large amount, hence the similar products you see these days.
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nope but it seems that most of the big brands go through them to get their softs made - it is reasonable to assume that they are then outsourced - but that is the limit of my knowledge in the area. I think SF must do some too.
And then there are the Pakistani brands that make kit too...
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No, I am pretty sure the 'Alliance' make the rest.
If you read what I wrote, I said they make a large amount, hence the similar products you see these days.
Without getting into an issue , you have no idea what you are on about.
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Without getting into an issue , you have no idea what you are on about.
Maybe you two can be friends then, sounds like a match made in heaven!
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Maybe you two can be friends then, sounds like a match made in heaven!
Please do let us know Jon how you have moved up the forum ranks ahead of your twin JNC86 ?
Should you not be outside rubbing buds off trees ?
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Without getting into an issue , you have no idea what you are on about.
I am not even going to waste my time with you mate.
Simply stated that 3 companies supply a large number of softs around the world, Buzz said the same, why don't you have a crack at him? You won't though will you, he's an admin.
I don't claim to know anything about the business. Just what I have been told by people I respect and appreciate on this forum.
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Maybe you two can be friends then, sounds like a match made in heaven!
Sounds good to me, I'll bring the Guiness. Make sure your mud hut is clean for when I pop in Jimbo
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If I wasn't in so much pain/could breathe, I'd be laughing quite a bit..
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If I wasn't in so much pain/could breathe, I'd be laughing quite a bit..
Sap on the lungs old chap?
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Chest infection, coughing now hurts and is tiresome :D
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Larsons
SF
Champ Sports
There are way more than 3 manufacturers
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Nobody said there were only 3, just those 3 are very popular. Bloody hell
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Nobody said there were only 3, just those 3 are very popular. Bloody hell
Again you have no idea.
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Again you have no idea.
Again you're adding nothing to the discussion and proving yourself a troll.
Hmm, proof I suppose that we are in a day of the week that ends in 'y'.
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Again you have no idea.
Well then instead of being deliberately churlish, why don't you GIVE him an idea. Actually try and be helpful.
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Well then half the blokes on here are liars then. Still don't see you calling out Buzz for naming them?
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Well then instead of being deliberately churlish, why don't you GIVE him an idea. Actually try and be helpful.
I agree with this James - "put up or shut up" I believe would be an appropriate phrase.
Or just leave us in ignorant bliss
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BAS
RNS
FC SONDHI
RANSONS
ROBINSONS (as mentioned above)
MAXWELL
ARCHIE (Gray Nicolls factory)
plus dzns more in Surgical Complex.
and that is just a very few from Jallandhar !!!
Please fire away with more questions.
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BAS
RNS
FC SONDHI
RANSONS
ROBINSONS (as mentioned above)
MAXWELL
ARCHIE (Gray Nicolls factory)
plus dzns more in Surgical Complex.
and that is just a very few from Jallandhar !!!
Please fire away with more questions.
Why? It's not relevant!
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Why? It's not relevant!
I was answering Johnny's question.
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yes, thanks James, but Nick is also right, we have collectively strayed off topic.
Personally not a fan of the gloves on several levels. Much prefer sausage style, not a fan of the yellow & black logo, plus i've had issues with the name behind the brand (even though i understand he is no longer involved)
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I have no issue with Nick as he was just following up on my reply.
I cannot make comment on the gloves as I have not tried them.
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Very nice gloves, think i am going to invest because mine aare criiiiiiisyp! :-[
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Not a fan of the branding very willowwozzard and leather and wand or whatever there called
i stick to my sausage fingers