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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: imogzyboy on December 29, 2011, 08:52:02 PM

Title: bat collections!
Post by: imogzyboy on December 29, 2011, 08:52:02 PM
mainly a question for people who own more than 5 bats,
why on earth do you need them? :s
and a general question how many bats does everyone have i have 3 :)
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Post by: roco on December 29, 2011, 08:53:14 PM
I have 4 with 1 going one coming

2 match
1 indoor
1 t20
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Post by: The_Bird on December 29, 2011, 08:55:19 PM
10........dont know why, they look pretty? got more pairs of gloves i think tho.
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Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 29, 2011, 08:55:37 PM
3...net bat and 2 match bats as one always gets borrowed
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Post by: Ryan on December 29, 2011, 08:58:03 PM
I've got 4...

3 match bats
1 net bat

Just love willow  :D
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Post by: shaqharris on December 29, 2011, 08:58:26 PM
i think its 11 now because i have serious issues hahah,
i dunno i just like to invest in new bats every so often but this winter i have gone crazy,
i like the pretty colours hahah
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Post by: imogzyboy on December 29, 2011, 09:00:40 PM
people need to take something for there addictions! haha
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Post by: shaqharris on December 29, 2011, 09:02:12 PM
went to the doctor about my addiciton he gave me the adress to this forum as a remedy to see there are other nutters like me out there
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Post by: imogzyboy on December 29, 2011, 09:04:08 PM
bats anonymous!
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Post by: Ryan on December 29, 2011, 09:05:44 PM
bats anonymous!

Do they do annual memberships?
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Post by: johnnyw on December 29, 2011, 09:06:08 PM
I have 6

One match and net bat which is my instinct sniper

2 pumas which I won on ebay and dont know if I will ever use them

3 Kashmir sample bats which I am trying to sell on now cause I will not use them

Too much time on here and ebay was the cause of me owning 6 bats
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Post by: Bruce on December 29, 2011, 09:06:38 PM
I have 4
H4L Hattori on order.
Millichamp and Hall Solution (which I found out is a lot heavier than I thought it was  ??? ???)
Gray Nicolls refurb as a Quantum
Also a Woodworm Torch signed by KP  :D
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Post by: Simmy on December 29, 2011, 09:07:44 PM
4 for me

1. h4l monster
2.scoop
3.bulldog
4.CF
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on December 29, 2011, 09:16:38 PM
4

1 Lam
2 x TK Bats from Mike
Adidas Incurza Pro

The Lam & Adidas bat to be sold shortly
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Post by: petehosk on December 29, 2011, 09:17:27 PM
Hmmm, I had better not get started!!
I like to collect bats!!  :(
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Post by: uknsaunders on December 29, 2011, 09:20:20 PM
I have 1 match bat - H4L 666 Devil Short (No Swearing Please) Spec

Anything else lying around I tend to net with, 2 at the moment a Salix and a Hunts County Insignia (goes like a train and too good for netting). Buy the odd bargain and sell for a little profit, keeps the wife happy!
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Post by: The_Bird on December 29, 2011, 09:20:59 PM
i think its 11 now because i have serious issues hahah,
i dunno i just like to invest in new bats every so often but this winter i have gone crazy,
i like the pretty colours hahah


Exactly the same lol i had to take my cupboard doors off to fit all this in!!

ps thanks for the grips Peplow.... :D

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/Alex_Sparrow/image-1.jpg)

as long as im not on the Hosk level of bat collecting i'm fine .......right???
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Post by: Joe on December 29, 2011, 09:22:00 PM
I have one bat and one bat only for nets and matches; that's all I need - my Laver Private Bin.
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Post by: shaqharris on December 29, 2011, 09:28:49 PM
I have one bat and one bat only as that is all I need - my Laver Private Bin.
and what if that snaps mid innings ??
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Post by: Joe on December 29, 2011, 09:29:46 PM
Then I'll borrow someone else's, complete my century and go and buy a new bat from Owzat the next day.
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Post by: shaqharris on December 29, 2011, 09:31:53 PM
hahah fair play
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Post by: jw17 on December 29, 2011, 09:52:54 PM
5 which are:
Puma Kinetic 6000 (match bat)
Newbery B52 Players
Shark Tiger (stickered as a Hammerhead)
Ihsan Stratus 500 (or something to that effect)
Kookaburra Biggest Kahuna
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Post by: thecord on December 30, 2011, 12:54:05 AM
Exactly the same lol i had to take my cupboard doors off to fit all this in!!

ps thanks for the grips Peplow.... :D

as long as im not on the Hosk level of bat collecting i'm fine .......right???

Have you used those newbery keeping gloves yet at all? What do you think of them?
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Post by: alba caerulea on December 30, 2011, 01:17:45 AM
Exactly the same lol i had to take my cupboard doors off to fit all this in!!

ps thanks for the grips Peplow.... :D

([url]http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g436/Alex_Sparrow/image-1.jpg[/url])

as long as im not on the Hosk level of bat collecting i'm fine .......right???


Some kit there! What are the gloves in the top right of the picture with 2 middle fingers in red?
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Post by: essexarsenal on December 30, 2011, 02:09:39 AM
Hmmm I have quite a few , here's a picture from last year. Added a few since that picture and sold a few too. But soon to have one of the most exspensive bats in cricket. Reasons for having so many, simply love cricket bats. Appreciate the willow in my hands was grown for 15 years and handcrafted using skills which were mastered many many years ago. I dont smoke, I dont drink etc. Prefer to spend money on bats !


(http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/essexarsenal/Braintree-20110531-00257.jpg)
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Post by: tim2000s on December 30, 2011, 02:18:06 AM
Hmmm I have quite a few , here's a picture from last year. Added a few since that picture and sold a few too. But soon to have one of the most exspensive bats in cricket. Reasons for having so many, simply love cricket bats. Appreciate the willow in my hands was grown for 15 years and handcrafted using skills which were mastered many many years ago. I dont smoke, I dont drink etc. Prefer to spend money on bats !


([url]http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae18/essexarsenal/Braintree-20110531-00257.jpg[/url])

was going to say, you are missing a scoop.
Hmmm, I had better not get started!!
I like to collect bats!!  :(


I only have 24 but I understand...
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Post by: hit4six on December 30, 2011, 07:20:03 AM
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/maccers2007/bdde539d.jpg)
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Post by: kaustav on December 30, 2011, 07:25:02 AM
([url]http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/maccers2007/bdde539d.jpg[/url])


Lol...that's huge; so do you still use all of them?

Nice to see a Maxi in there. The Pellara is still in its wrapper I think. You should actually give us a written list mate :)
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Post by: hit4six on December 30, 2011, 07:28:29 AM
This was from a few weeks ago and most have been sold. Still have around 35 here.
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Post by: kaustav on December 30, 2011, 07:36:22 AM
The list...the list!!
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Post by: tbarnfield99 on December 30, 2011, 07:58:18 AM
Some kit there! What are the gloves in the top right of the picture with 2 middle fingers in red?

Old Chase gloves I think?
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Post by: Joe on December 30, 2011, 08:01:50 AM
as long as im not on the Hosk level of bat collecting i'm fine .......right???
You keep telling yourself that
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Post by: Liam-SCCC on December 30, 2011, 09:26:19 AM
At the moment I have 3 with one coming back from brimble soon, I hope, and then one going to a team mate hopefully. I'll then use the bulldog for nets as our nets retain a lot of water. And take the ayrtek + talisman to matches
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Post by: The_Bird on December 30, 2011, 10:02:51 AM
Have you used those newbery keeping gloves yet at all? What do you think of them?

seem to be of typical newbery standard. i normally prefer the slightly bulkier GM ones but for £25 you cant go wrong i think. they bloody stink as well tho lol.
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Post by: Mad Bobbin on December 30, 2011, 10:24:38 AM
5 bats:

H4L 666 (Hattori stickers) .............the only bat I pick up all summer
D&R sports (Nike Sticker) ............use as Indoor League bat
GM Hero 909 .............spare just in  case
Fusion Sports.........broken but love the spine on it.
Baronet (I think that's how you spell it) Bernie Facer's original company.
Title: Re: bat collections!
Post by: Vic Nicholas on December 31, 2011, 03:30:45 AM
Ten bats.

3 GM LE's
3 Gray Nicolls
2 TK
1 SF
1 Fisher
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Post by: Number4 on December 31, 2011, 05:08:24 AM
Ten bats.

3 GM LE's
3 Gray Nicolls
2 TK
1 SF
1 Fisher

What is the fisher like Vic????
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Post by: kaustav on December 31, 2011, 05:39:21 AM
What is the fisher like Vic????

Also what happened to Vic's camera  ;)
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Post by: Vic Nicholas on December 31, 2011, 06:27:57 AM
What is the fisher like Vic????

The Fisher is a technique/middling bat.

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Post by: Cover_Drive on December 31, 2011, 07:09:26 AM
Twenty three :(.

(http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/DSC07264.jpg)

Above picture is missing one bat which arrived after picture was taken and there is another bat which is coming soon so that makes it twenty four.
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Post by: kaustav on December 31, 2011, 07:16:51 AM
Good one CD; well, I know the one that has arrived already :)

But which one is due to arrive??
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Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on December 31, 2011, 08:14:28 AM
Twenty three :(.

([url]http://i889.photobucket.com/albums/ac91/minhasuz/DSC07264.jpg[/url])

Above picture is missing one bat which arrived after picture was taken and there is another bat which is coming soon so that makes it twenty four.


Which in order will the bats be used for this season?
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Post by: Cover_Drive on December 31, 2011, 04:42:06 PM
Which in order will the bats be used for this season?

Top four contenders  in order;

Screaming Cat
Laver & Wood Pro
Gray Nicolls Pro
Custom Gray Nicolls Oblivion


For Twenty20 BlackCats/GM Flare
Title: Re: bat collections!
Post by: Ryan on December 31, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
what about the millichap and hall?
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Post by: tim2000s on December 31, 2011, 04:44:15 PM
I didn't know that Laver did a pro bat...
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Post by: Cover_Drive on December 31, 2011, 05:32:01 PM
what about the millichap and hall?

That bat will be used at some point but those four are going to be match bats, there is lot of time till season my list might change and few might be added but Screaming Cat and Laver will be in the bag for sure!
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Post by: Ryan on December 31, 2011, 05:38:54 PM
love to try one of those M&H  :D
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Post by: Cover_Drive on December 31, 2011, 05:41:08 PM
They pick up nicely but are not fully knocked etc yet, will try to knock them prior to use or play them in.
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Post by: 97notout on January 01, 2012, 06:40:53 PM
An old Fearnley Magnum club,
Fearnley, Attack in Polyflex. (Botham)
SS Josh, liked the colour, Sons name Josh too,
CJI Fatso, liked the size,
CJI Sumo Limited, liked the look of it,
CJI Trojan, (just liked it)
Bulldog Basher (needed a new home)
MRF Master (If its good enough for Tendulker)
MB Malik (hmm)
Slazenger V2 ( £12 at sports direct, who wouldn't)
Newbury Navarone, Nice
Black Cat Custom, Nice,
H4L 666 Monster, nuff said,
H4L Hattori, (loverly Jublerly)

I have 14 bats and I'm a keeper. Therapy session over  ;) 
Title: Re: bat collections!
Post by: Vic Nicholas on January 02, 2012, 02:10:00 AM
Ten bats.

3 GM LE's
3 Gray Nicolls
2 TK
1 SF
1 Fisher

A Sikh mate of mine has texted me from India informing me he has bought me an SS LE bat in 2.8!

Anyone got one that can tell me what they are like?
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Post by: kaustav on January 02, 2012, 02:13:40 AM
They are good bats no doubt, specially for the price; the sweetspot is a little low and the pick up will be like other SS bats. Overall a very very good bat for the price. Once you start using it you will realize that SS bats pressing is quite good!!
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Post by: Vic Nicholas on January 02, 2012, 12:42:00 PM
They are good bats no doubt, specially for the price; the sweetspot is a little low and the pick up will be like other SS bats. Overall a very very good bat for the price. Once you start using it you will realize that SS bats pressing is quite good!!

I have never used an SS bat, so no idea what the pick up will be like.

If the pressing is good, then that is a great start!
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Post by: kaustav on January 02, 2012, 12:46:06 PM
Pick up is never a strong point of SS because of its low sweetspots; I have not used the Platinum or the Gladiator ranges so not sure how those pick up. The handle will always be round and a little on the thin side.
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Post by: petehosk on January 02, 2012, 01:06:44 PM
Ask Asad about SS pickup on the Glads and other models, as he hand picks all his bats.
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Post by: Manormanic on January 02, 2012, 01:09:14 PM
Pick up is never a strong point of SS because of its low sweetspots; I have not used the Platinum or the Gladiator ranges so not sure how those pick up. The handle will always be round and a little on the thin side.

Dunno, I have a couple - one an old match bat and one very much a net bat - and both of them pick up really well.  Yes, the sweetspot is on the lower end, but they don't "feel" the dead weight particularly - indeed, you'd never know that the match bat was 3lb 4oz dead!!!

Agree that the handles are not the best though - they're really three grippers!
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Post by: kaustav on January 02, 2012, 01:17:53 PM
I did not mean the pick-up will be bad always, but in my experience it normally leaves a little to be desired. The strong point of SS is the quick ball response.
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Post by: Sherpa75 on January 02, 2012, 02:30:34 PM
i've got a couple of SS plat reserves from Asad and they are both outstanding, 2.10, decent amount of wood though a lot of concaving, picks up as light as anything else i have in that weight and way better then a Ton le in the same weight, and better than a salix in the same weight, middles look a little low, but play very long actually, my only complaint would be round handles, i prefer ovals
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Post by: kaustav on January 10, 2012, 10:27:31 PM
Oh no!!

(http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h428/englishwillow/IMG_0470.jpg)
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Post by: Buzz on January 11, 2012, 09:33:44 AM
I have just been forwarded this... can anyone shed any furher light?? :o

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSCF4667.jpg)
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Post by: Simmy on January 11, 2012, 09:38:09 AM
someone made custom stickers for there fav types of brands and stuck them on?
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Post by: Dan W on January 11, 2012, 09:42:13 AM
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Post by: kaustav on January 11, 2012, 09:48:09 AM
So the person has four and a half bats?

Four of those stickered and a half black cat?
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Post by: Buzz on January 11, 2012, 09:58:50 AM
So the person has four and a half bats?

Four of those stickered and a half black cat?

look on the previous page...!! The "Ping" bat has to be my favourite :)

I have just been forwarded this... can anyone shed any furher light?? :o

([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSCF4667.jpg[/url])
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Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on January 11, 2012, 10:09:58 AM
I have just been forwarded this... can anyone shed any furher light?? :o

([url]http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/DSCF4667.jpg[/url])


Nice to See Bruce getting the stickers ready for the new season, That cat seems to of got bigger since his last picture.
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Post by: Dan W on January 11, 2012, 10:12:12 AM
Quote from: Buzz
look on the previous page...!! The "Ping" bat has to be my favourite :)

Yup!

 :D