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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 07:59:03 PM

Title: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 07:59:03 PM

I've been told by my coach that I need a Long Handle bat.  :D Who wouldn't turn down the prospect of a new bat.
Does anybody know if Gray Nicolls do Long Handle bats.
If not who does good ones and can they be in the 2.9 weight range.
Ollie

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Whispering Death on May 15, 2012, 08:00:15 PM

Ollie, you don't need a long handle bat - you're not tall enough!

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: roco on May 15, 2012, 08:01:44 PM

Are you sure he did not tell you to give it the long handle ie have a swing

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:02:15 PM

Well actually i've been informed by a few people that i do...

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:03:26 PM

100% sure about being told i need one.
Would just like help not looking for an heated debate.
Is there something between long handle an s.h?

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: PM7 on May 15, 2012, 08:06:16 PM

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a long handled bat?
Is it mainly for really tall people or can anyone gain an advantage by using one?

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 15, 2012, 08:07:22 PM

Ollie, can't see why you'd need one. I'm taller than you an I'm fine with SH

Also, don't worry about any money for that grip

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: A-Swing-And-A-Miss on May 15, 2012, 08:10:10 PM

I got a Long Handled GN because I believed I needed it due to my height(6'3), I hardly use it anymore because I find it difficult to control shots using a long handle(most likely due to my poor technique). How tall are you cheese? Also have you thought about getting a long bladed bat? Think that is what I'll do when the time comes to get a new one.

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:10:36 PM

Cheers Liam.
I din't think i needed one. I might just go to a cricket shop and look at bats and see if a differant S.H suits me.
About 4 people at my match tonight said i needed a bigger bat...
A tad confused.
I've looked at size guides and they all conradict each other...

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:11:30 PM

Long blade is the one i meant not long handle... Cheers a-swing-a-miss :D

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 15, 2012, 08:12:42 PM

Which coach told you?

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:13:48 PM

He's not really a coach, but Mr. farrow from Colfox.
He knows what he is talking about.

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: tim2000s on May 15, 2012, 08:13:52 PM

How tall are you? I'm 6'5" and have a range including LB, LHLB and SH. I can use any of them. According to the Laver sizing chart, unless you are over 5'11" you will be fine with a SH.

They reckon <5'11" SH
5'11"-6'1" LBSH
6'2"-6'4" LH
>6'4" LBLH

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: PedalsMcgrew on May 15, 2012, 08:23:24 PM

oooooh! Interesting Tim! Looks like I need a new bat....A SH/LB one...... ;) Awesome!

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 15, 2012, 08:33:18 PM

Quote from: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:13:48 PM

He's not really a coach, but Mr. farrow from Colfox.
He knows what he is talking about.

Right. Question is, are you uncomfortable with your SH oblivion?

You looked fine with it in Sunday and it felt fine for me when i had a few throwdowns with it

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:48:03 PM

I'm going to taunton to check out what they have on Saturday or Sunday.
I'd like a SH/LB but don't know if Gray Nicolls do them.
Anyone know where i could get a SH/LB?

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 15, 2012, 08:51:48 PM

Talisman could get you a beauty, but it would come at a price

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: hell4leather cricket on May 15, 2012, 08:56:11 PM

Hi cheese ,
I can do you custom lb or lh bat ,please email me if interested

Matt

Title: Re: Long Handle Bat.
Post by: Uzi Sports on May 15, 2012, 08:58:54 PM

Quote from: cheese on May 15, 2012, 08:48:03 PM

I'm going to taunton to check out what they have on Saturday or Sunday.
I'd like a SH/LB but don't know if Gray Nicolls do them.
Anyone know where i could get a SH/LB?

we have some plain and few BAS ones