Custom Bats Cricket Forum

Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: tommy2tink on May 25, 2009, 02:50:59 PM

Title: Custom bats versus off-the-shelf?
Post by: tommy2tink on May 25, 2009, 02:50:59 PM

My current bat has cracked in the toe, I had it repaired by Hunts County but it's gone again after 7 innings with it. It's a Woodworm Premier Torch weighing 2lb 9oz give or take an ounce. I had a 2lb 11oz one before it, but I found it too heavy and it cracked right through the middle all the way up the bat. Before the Woodworms, I used a Newbery Series 1 Five Star in harrow and liked it. I have found that despite knocking in my bats the toes have all cracked quickly. Would this be less likely to occur with a bat with a lower middle?

I now need a new bat. It needs to come knocked in because I will need to use it almost immediately. Preferably it would be 2lb 8oz or 9oz but if it was 2lb 10oz but felt lighter that would be fine. I also think that the bat should have a slightly lower than average middle. All in it needs to cost £150 or less with delivery and knocking in. I have already emailed some bat makers to inquire about prices. Please suggest my best options as I am having difficulty choosing.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: hell4leather cricket on May 25, 2009, 03:46:25 PM

 i can do you a grade 1 harrow or grade 2 short handle   bat  ,custom made to your specs  for £125
 matt

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: Uzi Sports on May 25, 2009, 05:09:26 PM

Email me or visit our web site
www.assports.co.uk (http://www.assports.co.uk)

we have many bats which will fit to ur requirements

Regards

asad

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: jandgcricket on May 25, 2009, 05:28:19 PM

Quote from: hell4leather cricket on May 25, 2009, 03:46:25 PM

i can custom make you a  grade1 harrow or grade 2 sh bat  for £125
 matt

Matt, have you ever thought about what your typing?

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: Zulu on May 25, 2009, 05:53:08 PM

he has baought a bat now

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: tommy2tink on May 25, 2009, 06:14:12 PM

I think I might get another bat just in case for the future, after all it's not like bats go off.

I would like the general consensus on the (my potential) bats below:
- Salix Fera Grade One
- Woodworm Gold Satellite or Mega Bite
- Solitaire Custom Bat
- CE Custom G1

Which do people think would be the best? I'm curious to see how people think the custom bats compare to a high end off-the-shelf bat like the Salix.

Thanks again.

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: Apple on May 25, 2009, 06:22:23 PM

well anything custom

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: Singo on May 25, 2009, 06:25:49 PM

Assports.co.uk they've got some quality bats and they can custom you one aswell. I've got a custom and it's lovely

Title: Re: I need a new bat.
Post by: Talisman on May 25, 2009, 10:15:34 PM

Custom made grade 1 English willow. £150 without knocking inc P+P