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Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: Howzat on May 17, 2008, 08:55:28 AM

Title: Do you have a custom bat?
Post by: Howzat on May 17, 2008, 08:55:28 AM
Do you have a custom bat if so what?

I have a redback surefire and a Fusion Superbest! Both are super!  8)
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Post by: TheAwesomeSLA on May 17, 2008, 09:03:58 AM
Personally I don't have one but a friend of mine has a fusion superbest and boy does it ping. IMO its the pingiest bat I've seen in a long time.
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Post by: gramw on May 17, 2008, 09:48:51 AM
i have a custom bat from v sports and is great all round
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Post by: Danny on May 17, 2008, 09:49:44 AM
I actually dont have a custom made bat, but will be looking for one maybe next season.
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Post by: hairson on May 17, 2008, 11:30:30 AM
i purchased a fusion sports bat this year. i went for the g1 model as i didnt have 200 quid for the superbest. been used as a lower order batsmen this season as i have been opening the bowlering so i have only used it on a few occations and the ping is good and pickup is fantastic very light and easy to play shots with.

i recomend custom bats to all!
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Post by: Tom on May 17, 2008, 11:32:42 AM
Had a -

Fusion Superbest
Fusion G4
Redback
Laver & Wood Carbo Comet
Warsop Venom

Nicest looking was probably the Redback, but my favourite one is the Superbest. Using the Warsop currently as it's a tad lighter and has a lower middle, ideal for when those balls keep low.
Title: Re: Do you have a custom bat?
Post by: Original on May 17, 2008, 11:40:27 AM
No not at the moment, looking into getting one when my current bat gets too small for me. I really do like the look of custom bats though, will have to get with a lowish middle due to the fact that pitches in Devon keep low! :D
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Post by: gramw on May 17, 2008, 12:31:23 PM
No not at the moment, looking into getting one when my current bat gets too small for me. I really do like the look of custom bats though, will have to get with a lowish middle due to the fact that pitches in Devon keep low! :D
thats what i got a low middle
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 17, 2008, 01:14:35 PM
i have a custom bat, it wasn't custom for me but for a pro, but it is to the specs i would have given anyway
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Post by: Howzat on May 17, 2008, 04:38:05 PM
Wow  everyone loves custom bats haha!
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Post by: Richie on May 17, 2008, 08:17:02 PM
Yeah certainly love my Fusion SB!!!
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Post by: gramw on May 17, 2008, 08:28:21 PM
yeah richie youre fusion looks lush!
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Post by: jandgcricket on May 17, 2008, 11:35:23 PM
Love my Fusion G1 will never go back to 'Off the shelf'  Next bat will be a CE from Chris.
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Post by: Nozza on May 18, 2008, 04:08:08 AM
I ordered a Laver wood Heritage and it will be here in the next few weeks!! Cannot wait!
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Post by: E-Unit on May 18, 2008, 05:27:09 AM
What specs?
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Post by: Arthur on May 18, 2008, 11:06:09 AM
I have a Redback, not custom, but handmade, and my god, does it go! I think it will be difficult for me to go to another bat maker after getting this bat off Gary, it's really that good.
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Post by: Richie on May 18, 2008, 01:11:14 PM
I think I might have to look into Redback... I've only heard good things about them!
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Post by: MD14 on May 18, 2008, 02:42:17 PM
I am currently using a custom Laver and have a custom Warsop Platinum on order
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Post by: sammyboy on May 18, 2008, 02:50:58 PM
I have a warsop platinum and it is beaut but I dont think it is that much better than my BAS
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Post by: CrickMad2k8 on May 18, 2008, 06:39:41 PM
i do not have a custom made bat but have used a cf fusion in the nets v.good
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Post by: Johnny on May 19, 2008, 08:12:17 PM
I have a Laver&Wood Carbo Firefly - as per some of the above posts, had it made with a specially low middle to help with the slow and low northern wickets - it's awesome!

Nozza - were you not tempted to go with an MG2 since Marty makes the Aero bats?
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Post by: Nozza on May 20, 2008, 12:32:21 AM
No mate because the laver was cheaper and the shape suited me better
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Post by: Tom on May 20, 2008, 12:47:27 AM
Aren't they both Custom Made, also with Marty Graham having worked under James Laver I'm sure they'll be able to do similar shapes as they'll have similar equipment.
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Post by: Johnny on May 20, 2008, 06:28:39 AM
No mate because the laver was cheaper and the shape suited me better

can't argue with cheaper, but surely the whole point of custom is that you get the shape you want
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Post by: e4sby on May 20, 2008, 07:32:00 AM
I have a Fusion Superbest in my bag at the moment, hopefully by the weekend i'll have a CE bat in my bag.  Got to admit i do like my Fusion, having met James and dealt with him when i was buying a couple of clefts, all i can say is i wish i had a fraction of his knowledge on bat making.

In the future i might be tempted with a Redback and Warsop just so i can have a look at styles and the performance.  Like most i have a bat fettish!  :o
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Post by: Nozza on May 21, 2008, 03:12:11 AM
That is very true tom however just like the looks of the Lavers and they are cheaper!!

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Post by: E-Unit on May 22, 2008, 01:52:07 AM
I thought MG2 are cheaper.

Anyway i have a Laver and Wood Comet which is lush, 10/11 straight grains with 1 grain of heartwood, and a Laver and Wood Churchill which is pretty nice for a g2/3 havnt used it yet.

So custom imo are the way to go
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Post by: e4sby on May 22, 2008, 08:04:23 AM
I have a Fusion Superbest which i bought from someone and its pretty close to my specs.

I will get round to making a custom made bat for myself one of these days.
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Post by: Nozza on May 22, 2008, 11:10:59 PM
No lavers are cheaper i think. 
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Post by: Tom on May 22, 2008, 11:32:05 PM
Nah MG2 is cheaper, approx $140 NZD cheaper for the G1 level bat inc Knocking in.

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Post by: Johnny on May 23, 2008, 12:17:04 PM
Yeah I just looked on MG2 - batmakers choice works out around £200, though his prices don't include shipping where as James' do
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Post by: Nozza on May 24, 2008, 01:46:56 AM
Well i have bought a harrow so i think on comparision of G2 willow they come out near the same price dont they?
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Post by: Dan on May 26, 2008, 10:14:57 PM
Yeah Fusion Superbest and it's a gun. Breaking though so need to make the most of it  :)
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Post by: Dan on June 08, 2008, 12:05:33 PM
Fusion Supra! Great bat but is on the way out will be done for by the end of the year for sure.
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Post by: Chrissy on June 08, 2008, 02:11:59 PM
I have a Fusion G1 and its quite good but not at its peak yet ;)
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Post by: Sambo on June 18, 2008, 10:52:29 AM
geez noz arent tall are ya. what are you 15.
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Post by: Nozza on June 18, 2008, 11:41:17 PM
170 mate the size of my "Harrow" is actually SSH!
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Post by: Sambo on June 22, 2008, 06:57:46 AM
oh ok then. i just thought 15 and harrow didnt realy seem to match.
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Post by: acko109 on July 09, 2008, 09:01:23 PM
i have a CE bat coming soon
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Post by: Howzat on July 10, 2008, 07:42:45 AM
Same!
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Post by: maXXed on July 10, 2008, 08:55:35 AM
oh ok then. i just thought 15 and harrow didnt realy seem to match.

I'm 16 in 4 days, and I use harrow :D

And I didn't know Fusion had joined forces with Toyota - Fusion Supra?!
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Post by: Ross on September 12, 2008, 11:11:05 PM
I have a Fusion Superbest in harrow and a custom Hunts County Insignia CC and I prefer the Hunts but neither are at their peak. Hunts probz had an unfair advantage as it was made in front of me so I could point out exactly what I wanted.