Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Topic started by: stevat on April 23, 2012, 12:00:21 AM
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Does anyone have any experience with BDM bats? Have seen a few dotted around up here in the North East. I'm new back into cricket, last season was my first in 8 years, and am looking at a new stick. Don't want to spend a lot as have a wee bairn and don't play at a particularly high level, but have seen a few BDM bats on the Interweb and they look decent. Would also appreciate thoughts on other bats up to £70ish??
Also, have always liked BAS bats, do they do lower grade models?
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I have had a few BDM bats only once have I had one that I did not like, but that was partially due to the fact that I did not get a chance to pick the bat myself, so if you can go to a store and find something that you like the feel of you'd be alright..
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Cheers. Sounds like it may be worth a wee trip. What's their durability like? As I said, I'm getting back into this, and wouldn't want to fork out for a few bats. What's the quality like on the lower end bats in other brands does anyone know?
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Cheers. Sounds like it may be worth a wee trip. What's their durability like? As I said, I'm getting back into this, and wouldn't want to fork out for a few bats. What's the quality like on the lower end bats in other brands does anyone know?
Lower end bats are ok, I think last year i had a BDM Fire, which player surprisingly well...as for durability it all depends on individual but most of my BDM's lasted abt 1.5-2 seasons...compare that to CA which averages 1 season is not bad...
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Great thanks, the Fire does look decent. You know much of Larsons? How do they compare? You seem quite clued up on bats from the sub-continent? Essentially I'm looking to get the best value I can for my buck, and you seem like a good person to ask.
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BDM bats are good. I have used the top of the range Dynamic Power Super and also the lower grade Dynamic Power T20. Very nice bats.
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Great thanks, the Fire does look decent. You know much of Larsons? How do they compare? You seem quite clued up on bats from the sub-continent? Essentially I'm looking to get the best value I can for my buck, and you seem like a good person to ask.
You give me more credit than I deserve, I am not expert by any means, just sharing my own experience....
Larsons are one of the most underrated bats, if i was given a choice between lower end bats then choose larsons as some of BDM's are EWNI, which is still good but I think larsons are all EW...BAS mid to high range are also very good...SS are also good...
SG i am not a fan of but that is personal preference...i have had more planks from SG lower end...
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Thank-you both. Like the look of a couple of Larsons bats I've seen recently. Seen some cracking CA and MB bats at a reasonable price too. Do you know if any of the forum sponsor's stock lower/mid end bats?
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i rate larson few of lads had them cost about 60-70 quid and lasted years
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Don't think they are that cheep now mate. but i do agree they are decent sticks
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Thank-you both. Like the look of a couple of Larsons bats I've seen recently. Seen some cracking CA and MB bats at a reasonable price too. Do you know if any of the forum sponsor's stock lower/mid end bats?
Asad at Uzi sports stocks mid to lower end bats, as well as higher ones too.
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Yup you can get good bats from Asad just be carefull though...if you dont want to spend a lot of money then dont go to Asad's store :)...from what I have heard once you walk in you almost dont wanna leave without a bag full of bats :)
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Simmy, the Larsons bats I'd seen where round about that sort of money and looked superb - though not sure how they play.
Will have a look at Uzi Sports then, cheers lads. Thankfully the shop is too far away from me to try before I buy, else I'd doubtless end up spending more than I wanted.
As I'm just getting back into this I don't need absolute perfection for me, just something that'll go well and last a bit. So I'm happy to buy over the Interweb.
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Simmy, the Larsons bats I'd seen where round about that sort of money and looked superb - though not sure how they play.
Will have a look at Uzi Sports then, cheers lads. Thankfully the shop is too far away from me to try before I buy, else I'd doubtless end up spending more than I wanted.
As I'm just getting back into this I don't need absolute perfection for me, just something that'll go well and last a bit. So I'm happy to buy over the Interweb.
If you are buying on the net Pro direct has some good sales on...no asian bats but you can get a good GM for cheap...
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You can always get blank RNS Larsons from AJ Sports, many buy them and sticker as their own brand with a huge mark up but still get rave reviews and win awards.
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Good advice from all. Will have a look at AJ Sports, Pro Direct and Uzi.
Cheers
Outstanding knowledge Talisman, as a lurker before signing up it's obvious you know your stuff. What would you, or anyone else for that matter, recommend for £50-80 at around 2lb 10oz - 2lb 12oz?
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It would be interesting to know who has won an award with a stickered up Larson?
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People may have missed my previous post owing to the late hour last night.
What would you recommend for £50-70 say at around 2lb 10oz to 2lb 12oz?
I like the Asian shapes, and not bothered about stickers and such like, just want something that goes and will last ok. What's the best I can get?
Oh, and PM7 - I'd be interested in hearing which manufacturers make bats for which brands in general. It's an interesting topic.
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I've bought hundred's of Larson's over the years and sold them mainly blank or sometimes with Talisman stickers, they are very good value for money bats. AJ Sports will also stock blank CA bats in this price range, they tend to be bigger as dried out more, I think I actually prefer the shape at the price point.
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Oh, and PM7 - I'd be interested in hearing which manufacturers make bats for which brands in general. It's an interesting topic.
Feel free to discuss this, but please be aware that due to legal issues for some batmakers, we may have to remove posts in a discussion of this topic!!! :o
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I've bought hundred's of Larson's over the years and sold them mainly blank or sometimes with Talisman stickers, they are very good value for money bats. AJ Sports will also stock blank CA bats in this price range, they tend to be bigger as dried out more, I think I actually prefer the shape at the price point.
Thanks Talisman. Have sent AJ Sports an email, and will have a closer look at the Larsons bats I've seen. You reckon there'll be a Larsons offering in that price range at a lower grade out there? I've seen an Encounter for £60 at a2z sports that looks decent.
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THere are brand new GM lare 707's on JJB outlet's eBay for £75 at the moment, which is a good price for a good bat.
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Nearly all the Larsons at AJ's are blank, that way they go out to some of ther smaller brands to be labelled, I would think they would have a good stock in right now, ask Abid to pick out the best one at the price, he is a top lad and knows his cricket bats...
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Nearly all the Larsons at AJ's are blank, that way they go out to some of ther smaller brands to be labelled, I would think they would have a good stock in right now, ask Abid to pick out the best one at the price, he is a top lad and knows his cricket bats...
Cheers for that - impressive knowledge and contacts, have sent an email, may give them a ring later on today or tomorrow. What would people recommend as an alternative in that price bracket if they have nothing for me? All your advice is most appreciated.
Nick, will have a look at that when I'm not restricted, i.e. at home later on. Never been keen on the Flare, but it's a decent shout.