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Title: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 02:49:30 PM

Right ladies, need a new bat. Increased my budget and not looking to spend more than £200. Narrowed it down to h4l, blackcat shadow, saf or redback.  Always heard of people saying the "whole bat" is the middle. Want to own one now.
Any suggestions?

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: gabbers on October 10, 2011, 02:54:37 PM

H4l have the special offer on the 5*
id go for that if i were you  :)

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: mattw on October 10, 2011, 02:57:14 PM

Always a tough choice, if you go and have a feel of a few of these before you buy then it may make your decision easier.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thecord on October 10, 2011, 03:10:40 PM

Quote from: thedon on October 10, 2011, 02:49:30 PM

Right ladies, need a new bat. Increased my budget and not looking to spend more than £200. Narrowed it down to h4l, blackcat shadow, saf or redback.  Always heard of people saying the "whole bat" is the middle. Want to own one now.
Any suggestions?

Where are you based?

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 03:58:03 PM

london

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thecord on October 10, 2011, 04:07:13 PM

Is it possible to visit Black Cat and get a feel for their bats?

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: gabbers on October 10, 2011, 04:07:53 PM

your also no miles away from h4l

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 04:09:27 PM

yea i'm going to ask charlie. h4l is about a 200 mile round trip

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 10, 2011, 04:12:01 PM

I don't think BlackCat has a warehouse/shop to visit.

I have not used SAF, Redback or H4L but I can swear on BlackCat Shadows. I have two of them and they ping like crazy!!

I don't think SAF is on par with Redback, H4L or BlackCat

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Buzz on October 10, 2011, 04:14:37 PM

north or south London? choice may be a better bet for you if Kent is that far away. or chase if you are west London

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 04:14:59 PM

But they won the aoc gear test?

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: tim2000s on October 10, 2011, 04:17:53 PM

Quote from: Cover_Drive on October 10, 2011, 04:12:01 PM

I don't think BlackCat has a warehouse/shop to visit.

I have not used SAF, Redback or H4L but I can swear on BlackCat Shadows. I have two of them and they ping like crazy!!

I don't think SAF is on par with Redback, H4L or BlackCat

Cover-Drive, it's fine to have an opinion, but given that you haven't used SAF, Redback or H4L, and SAF won the AOC Best Bat and Best Value in 2010 and Black Cat came 7th in 2011, saying that is somewhat troll-like!

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 04:19:02 PM

i'm in west. Guy at our club has got a choice.I  wasnt too impressed with the ping on it,  Never thought of chase, will look into that

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: gabbers on October 10, 2011, 04:20:47 PM

chases new range looks rather tasty.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 10, 2011, 04:29:56 PM

Quote from: tim2000s on October 10, 2011, 04:17:53 PM

Cover-Drive, it's fine to have an opinion, but given that you haven't used SAF, Redback or H4L, and SAF won the AOC Best Bat and Best Value in 2010 and Black Cat came 7th in 2011, saying that is somewhat troll-like!

I could be wrong but do you think SAF has sold as many bats as Redback, SAF or even H4L?

I don't go much after rating to be honest.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: hell4leather cricket on October 10, 2011, 04:32:33 PM

London is not a 200 mile round trip from us ,what part are you coming from?

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Wills on October 10, 2011, 04:43:54 PM

To be perfectly honest, it's best for you to be there and pick the bat for you.
From what I've heard, you're buying a bat purely from the brand name; when instead you should find a bat which suits your style of play and willow preferences.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: tim2000s on October 10, 2011, 04:55:48 PM

Quote from: Cover_Drive on October 10, 2011, 04:29:56 PM

I could be wrong but do you think SAF has sold as many bats as Redback, SAF or even H4L?

I don't go much after rating to be honest.

I'm sure they haven't but why is that a bad thing? Look at how SAF make their bats. One guy doing it part-time. I believe that Redback and H4L are full-time and Black Cat have sub-contracted their production out (but correct me if I'm wrong). I could argue that Gray Nicolls have sold far more bats so must be much better. That argument isn't really a good one!

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Cover_Drive on October 10, 2011, 04:56:55 PM

Quote from: tim2000s on October 10, 2011, 04:55:48 PM

I'm sure they haven't but why is that a bad thing? Look at how SAF make their bats. One guy doing it part-time. I believe that Redback and H4L are full-time and Black Cat have sub-contracted their production out (but correct me if I'm wrong). I could argue that Gray Nicolls have sold far more bats so must be much better. That argument isn't really a good one!

My point is that if those bats were soo good how come only few people are using them?

I don't know about Matt but I once heard Gary is part timer bat maker, not sure.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: mdl_1979 on October 10, 2011, 05:04:25 PM

Gary at Redback used to be part time but has been full time for quite some time now I believe.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: thedon on October 10, 2011, 05:12:55 PM

h4l I'm near heathrow airport

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: jonpinson on October 10, 2011, 05:15:10 PM

All those you mention will provide you with a top top class bat. It should be emphasised that H4L are doing an offer at the moment, which represents a brilliant deal.

Of those listed, all but Black Cat make their bats, so unless one of the stock BC shapes will suit you, perhaps consider the others as they can work with you to produce a bat exactly to your specs.

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Redback Cricket on October 10, 2011, 06:21:22 PM

I've been full time for around 2 years now

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: Johnny on October 10, 2011, 06:30:13 PM

SAF may not have produced as many bats, but they have at times this year closed their order book, as they couldn't meet demand, so they must be doing something right

Title: Re: which bat?
Post by: FattusCattus on October 10, 2011, 08:50:22 PM

Quote from: thedon on October 10, 2011, 05:12:55 PM

h4l I'm near heathrow airport

Whereabouts are you based - thats very near me?

Chase would be about 40 mins, and H4L would be just over an hour I reckon?