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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: uknsaunders on October 03, 2012, 10:25:22 AM
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Quick question while I have a minute. Just trying on my 2013 gloves/bat combo and having some grip issues with the top hand. In the gloves it's struggling to grip onto the pretty thin handle. So I need to either:-
1. Add a second grip, first one is a chevron
or
2. Add a double thickness grip
or
3. thinking of change to an octopus grip, as it's 1.5 times the thickness of a chevron and a bit more grippy
Any thoughts, suggestions or recommendations?
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octopus are good but chew your gloves up a little. try either 2 grips or a thicker grip. other option is to make the handle thicker via tape or something on the binding. some people prefer that to 2 grips.
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buy a new bat?
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yeah funny buzz. It is a new bat and normally thin handles are ideal for me. Much prefer it that way round than getting ryan to trim the handle because it's too thick (GM). Might also be my new gloves need a bit of bending, will try my present pair later.
Going to tape the bottom with some insulating tape to change it from semi-oval to oval and thicken it a bit.
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I would be tempted to try a double thickness chevron (bulldog has some)
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I think you can get those grips that are half spiral, half chevron - maybe that might be worth a try?
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I'm still waiting to see this new bat... Are the new gloves the slaz ones??
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I like a thin handle as well, but use GM Shock absorber grips, feel as though they add a bit of thickness without being too thick, I understand this probably sounds stupid lol
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Have you looked at the Gray Nics Half Moon grips?
I was struggling with grip last year and tried an octopus but they are quite harsh! The GN's seem to be a bit thicker and very grippy but not rough so I put them on everything now. Only downside is they're quite soft at the same time so wear a bit quicker but you'll get a season out of them!
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yes, the Ultimate one with the tags still on that have been sat in my kit bag for 2 months lol
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Here's some bat pics to keep you happy Redders:-
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I think you can get those grips that are half spiral, half chevron - maybe that might be worth a try?
Indeed, Paul, the hybrid grips. I put one on my bat a couple of months ago and it's helped me a lot, so might be a good option for you, Nick - I love the gold colour as well! We have some in stock, as well as the same in black: http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-accessories-c24/bat-grips-c35/salix-hybrid-bat-grip-gold-p435 http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-accessories-c24/bat-grips-c35/salix-hybrid-bat-grip-black-p436
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I like a thin handle as well, but use GM Shock absorber grips, feel as though they add a bit of thickness without being too thick, I understand this probably sounds stupid lol
no it doesn't as I had one last year. I did like them but probably wouldn't thicken up the top of the handle. Same for the hybrid grips unless I put them under another grip.
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Very nice mate
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I'm liking the GM control grips at the moment. I'd put one of these on top of your current grip.
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I'm liking the GM control grips at the moment. I'd put one of these on top of your current grip.
Was just about to put that I'm liking the one on my halo, torn between the control grip and shock absorba :/
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I think the shock absorber grips are good on top of something else as the top is too thin for my liking but the control grips are thick enough on their own I reckon. GM know how to design a good grip!
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Was just about to put that I'm liking the one on my halo, torn between the control grip and shock absorba :/
Just have both, I have a shock absorba underneath a control grip, really comfy. I think it it was Liam on here that suggested this.
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try buliding it up with tape and keep adding tape till you get it right you might have to add some glue on the tape so it stops your grip from sliping in ur hands ;)
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Haha just reading this, I have a Shock-Absorba over a Control on my Icon. Debating whether to build up the top bit with tape and stick with a Control grip or stick with the tried and tested which worked for me last year.
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I just use the shock absober grip on its own cos I have baby hands - even then the bottom is a bit thick!!! :o
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With your youth gloves ;)
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Nowt wrong with using youth size gloves joseph :)
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I'm at the other end of the scale with bloody gloves. Last time I went into Globe, only the GM and Kookaburra gloves fit
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With your youth gloves ;)
And even they are a bit large for me!!!
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I use Youth gloves. Even have some used but decent Kippax Pittards for sale at a bargain price.
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Just a quick update, after a bit of playing around I decided I need a thin handle at the top for my midget hands. However, I prefer a thicker oval bottom hand. Keeps my right hand off the handle and in a good position. Plus I prefer the pickup with 2 grips. I've gone for a one and a half solution, with a grippy octopus half grip on the bottom. It looks a bit strange as I've put over the present grip but it's a temporary measure to see how it goes.
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I think you might have set a trend there Nick....s
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This is what I like, but with the half grip under the chevron - as it looks tidier and saves your glove!
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I've also added a bit of insulating tape to the ayrtek on the handle, as it was less oval than I would like. Just to lengthen it out.
If it works for me Buzz I'll stick it under or cut the chevron and buy two octopus grips. I have two pairs of gloves to wear down :)
I have spotted a orange/black octopus grip for the tempo :D
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Put the octopus under the chevron, it feels unbelievable