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Title: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 04:02:20 AM
Hi All,

As we've all seen, heard, read about new kit for next season already i'm just curious as to what people are thinking of spending there cricket money on,

As for me i have a new bag on my wish list which John at Redink is keeping me posted on, as it looks brilliant, and looking forward to it, Also i am tempted by the return of the Powerspot as i did have an original be it a very low grade one but it was my first cricket bat so could get one just for memories sake. But with Kookaburra bringing back the Bubble as well that could be on the hitlist just a pity they haven't gone back to amazing stickers it had like Slaz have done with the V6 and V12 as i did think my uncle's Bubbel 5 star was the best looking bat around.

Be interested to know what everyone is thinking for next year and who is planning on going retro and who is thinking brand new.

let the wishlist begin
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: mr_wickets on July 13, 2013, 06:03:59 AM
The Bubble is on my wish list too buddy! Favourite bat as a kid.

Other than that, hopefully a pair of puma boots to replace this seasons. Other than that, not too much else.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: 19reading87 on July 13, 2013, 07:24:08 AM
There's still bloody 2 months left if this season!!! Hold your horses guys!!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 07:53:54 AM
Theres nothing wrong with being ready for the new year, but am really looking forward to getting my new redink bag when john gives them the all clear as my current boom boom one has just gone all of a sudden both zips knackered pity as it was doing ok,

but with the Bubble just so wish they had stayed fully retro and used the old stickers would have been immense
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Banksy on July 13, 2013, 07:57:31 AM
I've still got a Kookaburra Bubble 5 star from back in the day, never used. I keep it in the boot when I go to England games to hopefully catch Thorpey for a signature!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 08:00:39 AM
I've still got a Kookaburra Bubble 5 star from back in the day, never used. I keep it in the boot when I go to England games to hopefully catch Thorpey for a signature!

Have to ask would you and how much would you consider selling it for as i love that bat, i would never use it either
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: piethepker on July 13, 2013, 08:05:07 AM
I got a bit of a wishlist

a Salix Bat
a Hammer Bat
Some GM pads

Gotta start saving!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: GarrettJ on July 13, 2013, 08:16:04 AM
hoping to become a forum sponsor after launching my own brand at the end of the season so next season it will be all my own kit and bat.

Look forward to all of you lads praising or shoot it down ..... and the usual questions about not making the bat myself so its not a cricket bat as such, is it made in india, is it performance willow, is it really pro grade with heartwood. I will answer all questions.

 

Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: toenails97 on July 13, 2013, 08:19:36 AM
Hopefully looking to purchase a python as some of the pics on their fb and twitter page look great!
Also wouldn't mind another Salix and a Newbery Tour
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: procricket on July 13, 2013, 08:22:49 AM
A python whats Facebook page mate

I'm hopefully now off to India now Sri Lanka has been cancelled so who knows always wanted to own a pintu
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: smilley792 on July 13, 2013, 08:25:40 AM
I want a new t20 bat for next year, either a joker, or a black cat custom, so it's a full width joker.

Deffo need new pads. Want to get h4ls but they are always out of stock.

New bag, as once again, my top of the range main manufacturer bag, has broken zips, ripped pockets and is on its last legs after 1 season,
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: smilley792 on July 13, 2013, 08:28:09 AM
A python whats Facebook page mate

I'm hopefully now off to India now Sri Lanka has been cancelled so who knows always wanted to own a pintu

https://www.facebook.com/pythoncricket (https://www.facebook.com/pythoncricket)

Not much on there at mo, well nothing to excite me yet.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 13, 2013, 08:36:46 AM
There's still bloody 2 months left if this season!!! Hold your horses guys!!

I'm still planning my mid season bat purchase, not even started to think about next season yet!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: alexhilly1492 on July 13, 2013, 08:48:48 AM
Just new pads and a set of aero p2's for me but that will hopefully be in the next few weeks :D
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: toenails97 on July 13, 2013, 08:51:47 AM
https://www.facebook.com/pythoncricket (https://www.facebook.com/pythoncricket)

Not much on there at mo, well nothing to excite me yet.
But all the clefts look lovely all nice and grainy :)
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 09:00:36 AM
Just new pads and a set of aero p2's for me but that will hopefully be in the next few weeks :D

i had some aero p2's as well but decided to go and see George fox, for some proper outer and inner thigh pads, best decision by far, would serioulsy recommend going and seeing him.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Banksy on July 13, 2013, 09:53:55 AM
Have to ask would you and how much would you consider selling it for as i love that bat, i would never use it either


I'd never say never on selling it, everything has it's price. It does have some sentimental value to me, and it's not in absoulte perfect condition (few marks, sticker damage) but it is over 20 years old!

(http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/Joshb1984/Kook_Bubble.jpg) (http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Joshb1984/media/Kook_Bubble.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: sfa82 on July 13, 2013, 09:56:48 AM
I am still thinking about trying two strap pads, so if I do get anything new it might be those. I am also very tempted by an Aldred bat, but need to find a way of justifying the purchase!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: sfa82 on July 13, 2013, 10:00:06 AM
I'd never say never on selling it, everything has it's price. It does have some sentimental value to me, and it's not in absoulte perfect condition (few marks, sticker damage) but it is over 20 years old!

([url]http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/Joshb1984/Kook_Bubble.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Joshb1984/media/Kook_Bubble.jpg.html[/url])


They should have really brought back that bubble sticker at the bottom of the back of the bat for the new version! Really feel that would have added to the appeal of the bat!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 10:21:33 AM
I'd never say never on selling it, everything has it's price. It does have some sentimental value to me, and it's not in absoulte perfect condition (few marks, sticker damage) but it is over 20 years old!

([url]http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/Joshb1984/Kook_Bubble.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Joshb1984/media/Kook_Bubble.jpg.html[/url])


That has to be one of the first versions as i'm sure my uncle's was completely blue on the back, as for money how does 125 sound. and i also would never ever use it it would go on the wall in my man room as the first of my collection
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Banksy on July 13, 2013, 10:30:08 AM
That has to be one of the first versions as i'm sure my uncle's was completely blue on the back, as for money how does 125 sound. and i also would never ever use it it would go on the wall in my man room as the first of my collection

That does sound very tempting... but it does hold sentimental value to me. The other problem is I don't have 300 posts (as they've changed the selling rules) and were not allowed to sell via PM anymore...

Where abouts do you live? Not sure if I even trust a postman with it!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 10:34:57 AM
Im in Derby and you
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Banksy on July 13, 2013, 10:35:29 AM
Not too far!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: alexhilly1492 on July 13, 2013, 10:37:47 AM
i had some aero p2's as well but decided to go and see George fox, for some proper outer and inner thigh pads, best decision by far, would serioulsy recommend going and seeing him.

i would but i cant really afford them tbh :/ shame cos id love some!!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on July 13, 2013, 10:52:48 AM
im looking to buy : Gm 808 gloves,
606 gm pads
puma gloves
spartan gloves
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 13, 2013, 10:55:08 AM
Which Spartan gloves you thinking of
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on July 13, 2013, 11:59:28 AM
MP 3000s just for a try
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Cys1 on July 13, 2013, 08:26:31 PM

I'm hopefully now off to India now Sri Lanka has been cancelled so who knows always wanted to own a pintu

I recently got 3 Pintu's directly from SM. Must say that I am very impressed with the performance of the bats. They a slightly bottom heavy pick up, in a nice reassuring way though. The finishing was not great and the handles are very whippy from the start. If you are looking for a bat purely for performance I'd definitely recommend them.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Abighugeappl on July 13, 2013, 08:47:41 PM
Hopefully going to Australia next year, so might have to get some kit while I'm over there.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 13, 2013, 09:22:18 PM
hopefully will have HitsHard as a forum sponsor by next year (when we can finish the website) so will continue with that as we will have some new softs for next season.

Apart from that being the kit geek that i am i have an X181 on the way from Vitas that i doubt ill use till next year and also still got 6 brand new bats waiting for there first outing this season so a few of them will no doubt have to wait. From the forum i have tried most bats but fancy some Aedos gear and maybe some Stretton Fox protection just depends if i can bring myself to spend 4 times more on something my P2's do very well. Oh and a new lid as well i reckon
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 13, 2013, 09:23:48 PM
just watching the highlights of the ashes and that Kook that Rogers is using looks quite nice although never been a fan of Kooks for the last 2-3 years
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Manormanic on July 13, 2013, 11:18:13 PM
A few things - would not mind a Powerspot and a Screaming Cat, and also an Ayrtek in that neat camo design!
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: procricket on July 14, 2013, 11:29:37 AM
I think Rodgers will use around 2-6 I was impressed by him but have seen him before and he is a very unlucky player not to have played more for Australia
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Twelfth Man on July 14, 2013, 11:37:26 AM
I'm looking to head over to Australia for the winter and if that happens I'll no doubt end up buying some of their gear! Something about Spartan appeals to me, not sure why probably because I've fallen into the trap of where Michael Clarke's my favourite batsman!

The "What I actually need" list for next year will be -

Potential wheelie
Duffle bag
Sweatband of sorts (This years isn't exactly white anymore)
Spikes as my Puma's are falling apart at the front!

I'll also no doubt end up with a new bat, because I just won't be able to help myself...
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Lauriesgang on July 14, 2013, 04:25:33 PM
Well, I reckon all I will add will be a new set of GN batting gloves (cooks E41 oblivion gloves look rather tasty) and maybe a GN as a spare bat.

Hit 86 with my Dynadrive today!

Need to change the top score then
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: the little ripper on July 14, 2013, 05:08:30 PM
I want to get a custom made bat over the winter, problem is I don't know what I want also want some of the new nike spikes they seem interesting.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: IQ on July 14, 2013, 10:20:55 PM
I'd never say never on selling it, everything has it's price. It does have some sentimental value to me, and it's not in absoulte perfect condition (few marks, sticker damage) but it is over 20 years old!

([url]http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/Joshb1984/Kook_Bubble.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Joshb1984/media/Kook_Bubble.jpg.html[/url])


Lovely stick.

Was the 5 star the top model back then?
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: countycricketplayer on July 14, 2013, 10:39:25 PM
I'd never say never on selling it, everything has it's price. It does have some sentimental value to me, and it's not in absoulte perfect condition (few marks, sticker damage) but it is over 20 years old!

([url]http://i415.photobucket.com/albums/pp234/Joshb1984/Kook_Bubble.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s415.photobucket.com/user/Joshb1984/media/Kook_Bubble.jpg.html[/url])

ahh the old classic
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: potzy248 on July 14, 2013, 11:15:56 PM
Looks pretty big for back in the day. Whats the weight if you don't mind me asking?
I love the old stickers.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on July 17, 2013, 11:02:44 PM
Definitely need some new gloves as mu SS are almost worn out.
Also going to India in October, so want to make a point to visit the BAS/RS/KG factories and pick up some nice bats .
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 18, 2013, 03:04:19 AM
I'm looking to head over to Australia for the winter and if that happens I'll no doubt end up buying some of their gear! Something about Spartan appeals to me, not sure why probably because I've fallen into the trap of where Michael Clarke's my favourite batsman!

The "What I actually need" list for next year will be -

Potential wheelie
Duffle bag
Sweatband of sorts (This years isn't exactly white anymore)
Spikes as my Puma's are falling apart at the front!

I'll also no doubt end up with a new bat, because I just won't be able to help myself...

I get the feeling Spartan are going to be a big brand over here, but one bat to look at and i wish i had got one when i was over in Oz was the Gray Nicholls E41 Scoop reminded me of the old Sabre that Nasser Hussain use to use really nice bat, something else to consider as i don't think that will make it over to the Uk.
But agree about the Bag thing as i had a slazenger bag zips bust and broke on me sameday had to cut a hole in to open it up, and now my Boom Boom duffle has gone as well, but i have my eye on a Redink medium size bag and looking forward to when John says yes i'm taking orders right now.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: aidankelleher on July 23, 2013, 09:49:17 PM
Bat: maverick f1 ( gray nic ) spare the legend (gray nic)
Gloves: maverick f1 , spare maverick 5 star
Pads: maverick 5 star
Shoes: gray nic
Helmet: masuri
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Marc28 on July 24, 2013, 02:28:19 AM
Bat: maverick f1 ( gray nic ) spare the legend (gray nic)
Gloves: maverick f1 , spare maverick 5 star
Pads: maverick 5 star
Shoes: gray nic
Helmet: masuri

Looks like your a Gray Nicholls man then, have to say some of their stuff looks really good be interested to see if anyone takes a punt on the Nemesis bat and also the Vortwx possibly two really different designs.

I'm thinking of some Sir Viv Richards Spartan pads, aside from that trying to be a good boy till after x-mas(never going to happen)
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: mohawks94 on August 04, 2013, 03:21:37 PM
Am interested in these concept bats GN are doing, Nemesis and Vortex, not really a GN user but if these are as good as their normal bats then they could be worth a go
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: yvk3103 on August 04, 2013, 03:43:54 PM
Well for me I will only add a couple of bats (already started to):
-HitsHard
- GN Oblivion e41 Custom Test Grade
- GN Powerbow Custom Test Grade (not sure though. Might go in for 2 Oblivion e41)

Pads, Gloves - AJK (same as this year)
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on August 04, 2013, 04:25:00 PM
Well i have some kook bubble 1000 pads on the way
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 04, 2013, 04:26:55 PM
Well i have some kook bubble 1000 pads on the way

Where are you getting them from bud?
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Chad on August 04, 2013, 04:51:29 PM
A GN Oblivion e41 Custom, GN Oblivion e41 softs and a used Dynadrive Custom along with it. Might go for some Stretton Fox thigh guards and perhaps even a chest guard too. That's the plan anyways, most likely will end up being an even bigger list. :-[
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on August 04, 2013, 05:16:51 PM
Where are you getting them from bud?

Sports Horizons in SA. Will post a review when i get them but looking forward to arrival day :)
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Abighugeappl on August 04, 2013, 05:19:26 PM
-Bag
-Spikes
-Trainers
Only a small list so far, but will be larger by the end of the year I imagine
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: HudCricketer on August 04, 2013, 05:46:04 PM
probably a new bat, maybe a spare pair of gloves and a bag. i will probably wait until those end of season sales
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 04, 2013, 08:53:17 PM
Got my new HitsHard already and knocking her in, just got a Thruxton in there £100 offer which is quite nice and got my GN X181 and pre ordered a oblivion e41 players edition from Jake.

Already got more softs then I will use in a lifetime so no need for anymore.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: Twelfth Man on August 04, 2013, 10:32:55 PM
Got my new HitsHard already and knocking her in, just got a Thruxton in there £100 offer which is quite nice and got my GN X181 and pre ordered a oblivion e41 players edition from Jake.

Already got more softs then I will use in a lifetime so no need for anymore.

Only a few new bats then mate? ;) Will your match gear be all HitsHard stuff?
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: joeylough on August 05, 2013, 08:36:18 AM
Got my new HitsHard already and knocking her in, just got a Thruxton in there £100 offer which is quite nice and got my GN X181 and pre ordered a oblivion e41 players edition from Jake.

Already got more softs then I will use in a lifetime so no need for anymore.

Do you have a picture of the Thruxton that I could have a view of please. I was thinking of taking them up on this offer.

Thanks
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on August 05, 2013, 08:43:59 AM
GN Powerspot ordered from Jake, and definitely getting Lunar Dominate shoes too, hopefully pick up a pair when I'm in Aus. Other than that I'm already sorted for next season with bats, gloves, inners etc.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 05, 2013, 08:48:58 AM
Only a few new bats then mate? ;) Will your match gear be all HitsHard stuff?

Yea all my league, T20 stuff will be HitsHard. The other stuff I net with and use on Sunday friendlies and any mid week games.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on August 05, 2013, 08:49:37 AM
Do you have a picture of the Thruxton that I could have a view of please. I was thinking of taking them up on this offer.

Thanks

Yea will get some up mate.
Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: lazza32 on August 05, 2013, 11:30:59 AM
What's this 100gbp offer that u are talking about soulman

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Title: Re: New kit for next season
Post by: joeylough on August 05, 2013, 11:33:47 AM
What's this 100gbp offer that u are talking about soulman

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http://www.newbery.co.uk/news-article/newbery-thruxton-5-star-bat-at-just-100 (http://www.newbery.co.uk/news-article/newbery-thruxton-5-star-bat-at-just-100)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Buzz on August 29, 2013, 07:28:15 PM
so the new kit silly season is almost upon us...

I am hoping for no new kit purchases this winter!!

below are pics of my current stash...(shock Dr not shown!)
in my shoes what would you get??
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExODcuanBn_zps4b207c06.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/utf-8BSU1BRzExODcuanBn_zps4b207c06.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExODYuanBn_zps31b4a658.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/utf-8BSU1BRzExODYuanBn_zps31b4a658.jpg.html)
(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/utf-8BSU1BRzExODUuanBn_zps48e02a45.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/utf-8BSU1BRzExODUuanBn_zps48e02a45.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Johnny on August 29, 2013, 07:32:41 PM
Why 2 lids?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on August 29, 2013, 07:36:02 PM
1 for his head

...and one for 'little Phillip'
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Buzz on August 29, 2013, 07:41:28 PM
stock piling against the vile new lids!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on August 29, 2013, 07:49:04 PM
Can't say I desperately need anything but I have a wish list I'm going to attempt to put together in the off season.

New RPC to replace my first one - delaminating heavily now so won't be in the kit bag much longer
Stretton fox protection, either custom or the Black RPC version.
Masuri lids - older version. Hate the new grilles although they offer better protection  :-[
Need to try and find some shoes I'm happy with. It was a big issue this year and although the GNs I got are nice they haven't lasted well so will end up with a few bought and sold no doubt by next April
Finally will probably look for A few different bats to try, need to broaden my horizon with willow options but torn as I'd love to try a shelf brand and a few smaller brands as well.

Could be an expensive winter for me actually :( best not tell the Mrs
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on August 29, 2013, 07:50:27 PM
stock piling against the vile new lids!

I know what you mean mate. I'll be having a few shells and grilles purchased and set aside for use over the coming seasons.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 19reading87 on August 29, 2013, 08:06:02 PM
Before next season I shall get

* A new Masuri for the reasons above
* Boots
* Thigh pads
* A new match bat
* Possibly some new Gloves as you can never have to many
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on August 29, 2013, 08:21:28 PM
Need to buy a few Ayrtek helmets before they change the inners.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on August 29, 2013, 08:35:45 PM
Pretty much everything will be new again for next season :).  I'll stick with rob packs Blueroom as its been awesome. My few months playing in aus should be fun too
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on August 29, 2013, 08:41:19 PM
I have just bought,

M and h gloves
M and h pads.
Stretton fox on the way

Bats
B3 for t20
Red ink for sats.

Need to buy.
New bag(m and h t1?)
Gn nemesis(t20 and nets)
Boots(asics or nikes)

Was getting an ayrtek raw near Xmas, but can't. So unsure what new lid I shall be getting,

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on August 29, 2013, 08:46:00 PM
Pretty much everything will be new again for next season :).  I'll stick with rob packs Blueroom as its been awesome. My few months playing in aus should be fun too

Plenty of exciting things on the Blueroom front mate, as you probably already know :) :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on August 29, 2013, 08:49:34 PM
Plenty of exciting things on the Blueroom front mate, as you probably already know :) :)

I can't wait to get back up there, get the specs in for next years match bat and find me a new spare and net bat.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on August 29, 2013, 08:52:48 PM
I can't wait to get back up there, get the specs in for next years match bat and find me a new spare and net bat.

Christ, you probably get more bats than I do when I visit ha ha
New RPC to spec, already have my LE that's going ridiculously well and I think I fancy something for T20s this time around.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on August 29, 2013, 09:17:47 PM
Christ, you probably get more bats than I do when I visit ha ha
New RPC to spec, already have my LE that's going ridiculously well and I think I fancy something for T20s this time around.

I think I've had about ten off him this year, not including my 3 .

Didn't get one of the LE's but was tempted
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on August 29, 2013, 09:41:51 PM
I think I've had about ten off him this year, not including my 3 .

Didn't get one of the LE's but was tempted

Top work mate. You need an LE in your life. The one I purchased is just off the scale. I'm not a huge fan of the big modern style bats but the LE made me appreciate what can be achieved.   
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on August 29, 2013, 09:48:58 PM
Top work mate. You need an LE in your life. The one I purchased is just off the scale. I'm not a huge fan of the big modern style bats but the LE made me appreciate what can be achieved.

I'm still new to cricket so still trying to find what bat types I like best. My game bat this year is just something Rob made for me based on chatting to him and I reckon I'll just get a copy of that again for next season as it's a beast.. absolute beast
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 29, 2013, 10:21:54 PM
Having cleared my kit up last night my collection currently stands at 6 bats, 4 pairs of pads and 9 pairs of gloves and 3 lids. Along with various tight pads ect.

What I'd like to buy is an ayrtek raw before they stop selling them (if only I had the funds to do so)
And some stretton fox custom thigh pads. Best start saving up!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Wolfie89 on August 29, 2013, 10:27:04 PM
Only thing i'll be getting during the off season is a couple of bat refurbs from Gray Nicolls. Have been eyeing up the X181 gloves as well though, so will hopefully persuade the missus to get me a pair or 2 for my birthday
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on August 31, 2013, 09:32:25 PM
My GN Oblivion Test pads are lovely and in great condition so I don't think I will replace them.

Would like a new pair of batting gloves, maybe Puma or Spartan.

Going to sell the Dyna and refurb the Red Ink.

Will probably get a 2014 bat off the shelf when they are released.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jamielsn15 on September 01, 2013, 10:26:09 AM
I'll probably do my standard off season thing of buying some gear now, then liking what's new and trying to sell the already purchased gear.

I need some new pads - my Kook Ice are on their last legs and may get a new pair of gloves.

I'm tied by my own rule of having a minimum two of the same brand for my bat, pads and gloves.  I'm not concerned about all kit being the same brand, but I'm big on colour schemes matching.  The B3 bespoke is going for a re-furb this week - may look at new stickers for that (currently blue, rumour is purple on their way; if so, there'll be gracing the bat next season with a blue or sky blue handle).  My gloves are two pairs of Kook Ice 850s, which are ok for another season so I need either B3 or Kook pads.  Will see what the good Doctor has when I drop in this week, or will probably go for the Ricochet 1000 pads which are on offer on various sites.

May look at another B3 with a slightly higher middle (I open and have been facing quite a lot of short stuff) or may speak to Jake re; a GN custom
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 01, 2013, 08:37:11 PM
Going to really try and be good this winter as I have more than enough gear and have my 2014 season gear already sorted.

Got my new HitsHard bat already for the league season and will refurb this seasons match bats, pads are fine and will get a new set of gloves for next season. Then I have the following for next year

GN Dynadrive ( just ordered from PDC for £119)
Also a GN maverick players and my X181 plus oblivion test pads and legend gloves and X181 gloves on there way soon.

GM Argon from Jake & GM Epic

Nike Century spikes

Then the H4L with ltd edition softs, Salix pod with pod players softs and my Warsop plus softs topped off with the Aldred and Newbery Thruxton which I have had this year floating about Just got some legend wk gloves from 97no

So I will need some legend keeping pads and possibly a new lid but not the new style Masuri so will need a shell which I will get from Jake @ vitas.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: acko109 on September 01, 2013, 08:47:54 PM
Get my custom ayrtek sorted.. and apart from a few bats cleaned up at woodstock nothing !
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeljonno on September 01, 2013, 09:10:20 PM
See what comes up in the sales.  Currently not planning on playing much next year due to work, but that may change.  If I am not playing much, won't really want to buy much, so will probably get new everything.

Really need to get some new Puma gear, from a proper shop rather than online.  So I can try them out properly first.

Also got my first handled cleft to practice on.  So might have my own home-made bat to use.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on September 01, 2013, 09:15:41 PM
I've decided that I will be disposing of my sh bats as I never use them and buying one nice lb to go with my existing bigger bats... Keep an eye on eBay.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeljonno on September 01, 2013, 09:27:43 PM
I've decided that I will be disposing of my sh bats as I never use them and buying one nice lb to go with my existing bigger bats... Keep an eye on eBay.

What's you eBay username? I'll save it like I have The Hosks. It's always good to see emails come through of new things added.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on September 01, 2013, 09:28:34 PM
Same as on here.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: petehosk on September 01, 2013, 11:13:47 PM
What's you eBay username? I'll save it like I have The Hosks. It's always good to see emails come through of new things added.

I'm afraid that I'm currently selling a couple of Lego sets on eBay so no bats, although i may just list the SAF bat this week!
Can't decide whether to keep it as its a real pinger, or just eBay it!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Buzz on September 02, 2013, 08:39:43 AM
I'm afraid that I'm currently selling a couple of Lego sets on eBay so no bats, although i may just list the SAF bat this week!
Can't decide whether to keep it as its a real pinger, or just eBay it!

You could loan it to me for safekeeping...  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nato on September 02, 2013, 12:15:05 PM
Seeing as I only bought my gear last winter for my first season back, my kit is holding up pretty well. I will definitely need some new inner gloves for keeping, with my current ones being transferred to batting duties, and would like to have a backup pair of gloves, both for keeping and batting. I quite fancy the SS Dhoni's that were posted on here this weekend, but will be having a good hunt around my local stores and online to see if there is anything else that floats my boat. Oh, and a new lid (or mask) that's smaller and lighter than my current GM one, as it's too big to keep in. Quite a small list really  :-[
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on September 02, 2013, 06:28:30 PM
Here we are, finally ;)

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/ae0cee29df707a21f3acc89f0da2911f_zps454487f1.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/ffa9f23c10a87995e5dbac5d72452499_zps72dddc35.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/d4686256272d1d792056885ed0eb6b6a_zpseccdf8c9.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/067f9e0ce4bee98239b98137e886232a_zps65dd7d9d.jpg)
(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/da59063bdb8af3ae4610b20949c27eac_zps20931051.jpg)

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/69b9c43034998ab8cb17e637b709875c_zps27b40b21.jpg)

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/1bb510fb392f91751f4f4119268d90c2_zpse2042366.jpg)

(http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o677/luke_kookaburra/69c31c605639efc6180d789918c02d2e_zps2c171376.jpg)

Beautiful padded straps on the bottom two straps,the top strap too would have been nice ;) don't think these are have canes.

The bubbles are quite cool :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: RaepTiem on September 04, 2013, 06:41:47 AM
bought a gn a61 750 for match play, a kook Kahuna 800 for net/wet play and a kook Viper 500 for when we play cheap balls(to be honest, this cheap bat has the best pickup). All was  for next season as all my old bats were used to their limits.i rolled down the grip of the kahuna and found a small sticker saying "rebel kahuna 1000". i may have just saved $150-$200. the bat has 10 straight grains, with a slight curve in the area under the stickers. looks a little dry though. nothing a bit of oil can fix.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cricketbadger on September 04, 2013, 07:08:45 AM
Well where do I start, so so many things on my wishlist for next year, although I wont purchase them all as it's just plain ridiculous

Would love an Ayrtek before they are no longer available, although I don't think I'll be wearing a lid anymore so no point in getting one

Like the look of the New Balance spikes, so may get some of those, or some of the new Asics when I'm over in Aus in the winter

Got some M&H gloves, and Vulcan gloves both brand new ready for next year
May be tempted by some new pads, any decent plain white and simple ones
Don't need a bat yet, see how long this one lasts, but an Aldred or Laver look likely to be the next bat of choice
New keeping pads may be required.
And not sure how long I am going to be able to withstand purchasing some Stretton Fox guards
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cricketbadger on September 04, 2013, 07:10:24 AM
Although having just see the new Bubble, that looks rather tasty, but I'd prefer a more custom made effort from Aldred
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: gdb19 on September 04, 2013, 09:12:47 AM
I don't think I'll be buying much, pretty happy with most of my existing kit. The Newbery thruxton softs I won from rematch are great and my slaz v360 bag is still going strong.

I am tempted to get a h4l tempo but just having bought new golf clubs I'll need to see if I can justify it when my Redback is still ok. Other than that I think the only thing I'll definitely buy is a new set of gloves, will see what comes up in the sales.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: piethepker on September 04, 2013, 09:39:43 AM
Got whole net kit for the summer!

GM Luna 606
L&W PB
GM LE Pads
Albion Ultimate classic helmet (with titanium grill)
Aero p2 Strippers
Salix Pod one gloves
SS Gladiator and LE gloves
JP Gavan Tormentor glove
SG Hilite gloves.


Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on September 04, 2013, 01:56:39 PM
I shall be buying nothing  :(...or so i think  :-[
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Kez on September 04, 2013, 02:02:36 PM
I keep being tempted by a LE V12! just cant bring myself to splash the cash!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on September 04, 2013, 02:09:07 PM
Sigh... :-[


(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7626.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7626.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7621.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7621.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 04, 2013, 02:13:28 PM
that looks a nice stick Chad, are you happy with it and was it make by Alex?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on September 04, 2013, 02:24:48 PM
that looks a nice stick Chad, are you happy with it and was it make by Alex?

Cheers Tom, I am happy with it, just I have a feeling I'm buying far too many bats again! (I was on such a good period where I didn't buy too many!) I think it was made by Alex, as that's what Lords advertised, and it is beautifully made. I asked for the e41 profile with minimal concaving, and I ended up with something which resembles a UK Legend/SAF Hades without any concaving. Picks up beautifully, and I can only imagine how big it would have looked if it wasn't bowed. Not quite what I asked for, about an ounce and a half heavier (but within my weight range), and I'm happier with this result than what I would have been with a 2.10 e41!

There's an A and an N on the shoulders, no idea what that means but it's the same as the stamps on a Dynadrive which Alex made, so I'm almost certain Alex made this. :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Lauro_12 on September 04, 2013, 04:05:43 PM
beautiful bat fella

a couple of plans for myself next season with a new bag on the list after the stitching gone on my gn nitro, most lightly gonna get a m&h t1 bag or a salix pod pro bag havent decide both sound highly regarded, would love a pair of new gloves looking a salix players gloves but will have a look over the winter as for the stick ive only just got a GM epic 808 as my catalyst original gave up at the end of the season 
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on September 04, 2013, 08:29:20 PM
GN Nitro = worst quality bags ever.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 04, 2013, 08:43:09 PM
Going to really try and be good this winter as I have more than enough gear and have my 2014 season gear already sorted.

Got my new HitsHard bat already for the league season and will refurb this seasons match bats, pads are fine and will get a new set of gloves for next season. Then I have the following for next year

GN Dynadrive ( just ordered from PDC for £119)
Also a GN maverick players and my X181 plus oblivion test pads and legend gloves and X181 gloves on there way soon.

GM Argon from Jake & GM Epic

Nike Century spikes

Then the H4L with ltd edition softs, Salix pod with pod players softs and my Warsop plus softs topped off with the Aldred and Newbery Thruxton which I have had this year floating about Just got some legend wk gloves from 97no

So I will need some legend keeping pads and possibly a new lid but not the new style Masuri so will need a shell which I will get from Jake @ vitas.

This didn't work very well having just pre-ordered the new Kookaburra Bubble. Oh well lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on September 04, 2013, 09:05:47 PM
Really want a custom bat made from a low density light weight cleft (preferably without selling a kidney to fund it)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 04, 2013, 09:22:37 PM
This didn't work very well having just pre-ordered the new Kookaburra Bubble. Oh well lol

Was caught between a retro powerspot and the retro bubble
And Chose the Bubble ordered via Jake at vitas
Cannot wait
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Lauro_12 on September 04, 2013, 11:40:14 PM
GN Nitro = worst quality bags ever.
agree, good well though out bag just no quality in the manufacturing
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mattw on September 05, 2013, 12:35:25 AM
agree, good well though out bag just no quality in the manufacturing

Indeed, I had one and it fell apart after one season.

This season I've had the Slazenger backpack bag, that's been absolutely superb. I don't take a hell of a lot of kit to a match day but it's been a great bag and will continue to use it next season as well as it's still in great condition. You may struggle if you're a keeper with this bag, however there is a surprising amount of space in it.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on September 05, 2013, 09:42:04 AM
Yes - agree wholeheartedly. I have the Salix duffle, which is more than ample for match days and a hell of a lot more useful for training/fitting in other peoples' cars...
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Lauro_12 on September 05, 2013, 12:19:41 PM
been looking at the salix pod pro and the M&H T1 both seem to get really good reviews probably heading towards the salix though
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: RaepTiem on September 06, 2013, 06:11:00 AM
What do you guys think of 2 bags. I might get two smaller bags. One duffle(or even a backpack) for gloves and misc. and a small wheelie dedicated for bats and pads. Less pressure is put on the bags so they last longer and its cheaper to get these two then one big bag which has it's chains and pockets gone by seasons end
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Lauro_12 on September 06, 2013, 06:01:33 PM
What do you guys think of 2 bags. I might get two smaller bags. One duffle(or even a backpack) for gloves and misc. and a small wheelie dedicated for bats and pads. Less pressure is put on the bags so they last longer and its cheaper to get these two then one big bag which has it's chains and pockets gone by seasons end
sounds like a handy idea to be honest only concern from a personal preference is it will probably be bigger to pack into a car then one large bag
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on September 06, 2013, 07:13:52 PM
The thing is, as soon as you say you want to get bats in a wheelie, you have a minimum length of 86cm, and generally, it's still going to be a big bag.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Jaffa on September 06, 2013, 09:57:29 PM
Sigh... :-[

Nice one Chad. What happened to the B&S? Decisions decisions....
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jamielsn15 on September 07, 2013, 06:43:25 AM
GN Nitro = worst quality bags ever.

Also agree - on my second (first zip ripped while packing it for the first time) and its tearing and scuffing.  Word is the new GN range is more hard wearing, will have to wait and see...
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Lauro_12 on September 07, 2013, 01:15:39 PM
Also agree - on my second (first zip ripped while packing it for the first time) and its tearing and scuffing.  Word is the new GN range is more hard wearing, will have to wait and see...
the stitching's gone on mine around the zips and edges to the pockets, will have to see not really wanting to spend the money on something that wont last
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on September 19, 2013, 01:46:13 PM
My kit for next season is coming along nicely. I took a 15 year break from cricket, recently played the last half for a village cricket team and now have the bug.

So far I have got myself:

Ayrtek Elite Pads
Ayrtek Elite Gloves
Nike Century II Cricket shoes
Aero P2 Strippers
Salix Pod Pro Bag

Still looking for a bat right. Might also pick up a Ayrtek Helmet
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mr_wickets on September 19, 2013, 02:33:27 PM
sounds like a handy idea to be honest only concern from a personal preference is it will probably be bigger to pack into a car then one large bag

I fond a duffle and a small holdall is the best option form me. Duffle fits easily into any boot (I drive a mini cooper) and the small holdall for clohtes and shower stuff. Keep the helmet in the mesh bag and have attached that to the duffle. Really handy when doing away trips as no one really minds a small holdall in the back with them.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 19, 2013, 03:21:50 PM
I've just ordered all new kit for next season i'm going full Kookaburra
Bubble legend Bat
Impulse 950 Pads
Impulse 950 Gloves
Prom Combi Wheelie bag as my Slazenger one is abit old and small.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nato on September 22, 2013, 10:20:57 PM
Gave in and pre ordered next year's Kook 1000 WK gloves. Just need a keeping helmet or mask and I'm sorted for next year.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: fromthehip on September 24, 2013, 06:22:15 PM
2 pair's e41 gloves
e41 oblivion test batting pads
hopefully e41 le (if Jake can get me one ;)
NB spikes the orange ones
and possibly another bat
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on September 24, 2013, 06:26:07 PM
Waiting for the new Salix range to be displayed before making this decision...but a whole new kit seem appropriate.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on September 24, 2013, 10:44:35 PM
My new kit this week is t

Two b3
Ashes gn
Ss ton max power
A special shape affinity what I will put pictures up when Marcus comes back off holiday to see if anyone can guess right
Aldred supreme
And a kookaburra bubble that be my bats
And a sneaky series 3 scat  ;)

Soft wise I quite like the new gn stuff but will look when they come out
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on September 25, 2013, 06:10:00 AM
Is this the thread were going to post pictures of our kit in or should we make a new one?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on September 25, 2013, 08:40:12 AM
Is this the thread were going to post pictures of our kit in or should we make a new one?

I think that a thread with actual pics for next year would work well.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AndyR on September 25, 2013, 09:25:29 AM
GM LE Pads - Bought

Green Masuri shell - Not bought
Gloves - Still deciding!
Bat - Still deciding!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jamielsn15 on September 25, 2013, 11:07:34 AM
Choices are being refined, plan is;

Ayrtek helmet (do I go carbo steel grill or Premier titanium grill?)
Bubble Legend (ordered)
B3 bespoke, currently in for a refurb - stickers changed to match...
Kook Impulse gloves
Kook Impulse pads
Most likely GM original duplex wheelie bag
B3 wk gloves
B3 wk pads (I've seen the upcoming B3 wk range, the quality of materials in relation to the potential prices are insane!)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on September 25, 2013, 03:58:13 PM
My kit for next season is coming along nicely. I took a 15 year break from cricket, recently played the last half for a village cricket team and now have the bug.

So far I have got myself:

Ayrtek Elite Pads
Ayrtek Elite Gloves
Nike Century II Cricket shoes
Aero P2 Strippers
Salix Pod Pro Bag

Still looking for a bat right. Might also pick up a Ayrtek Helmet

I can now add a Aldred Supreme to this list.

Still got plenty of room in my kit bag.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on September 25, 2013, 09:01:51 PM
For next season I have picked up this lot in the last few weeks

Bats

HitsHard grade one
Newbery Kudos SPS ( pro bin)
Newbery mjolner 2014 profile
B3 DB2 profile 2 stripe
GN maverick players
GN dynadrive
Kookaburra bubble legend ( order from vitas)
GN oblivion e41 ( order from vitas)
GN powerspot ( order from vitas)

Softs

Kookaburra bubble legend pads & gloves
GN power ow players wk pads
GN legend wk gloves
GN X181 batting gloves
GN oblivion test pads

Also got some Nike century opener spikes for next year. May get 1 or 2 more bats but can't decide.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Tumo on September 25, 2013, 09:36:36 PM
I'm using the same kit as I had this year... Am I the ONLY one doing this?!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on September 25, 2013, 09:45:37 PM
I'm using the same kit as I had this year... Am I the ONLY one doing this?!

I'm adding some bats and an Adidas AdiRaw lid to my collection, but the rest will be the same (does that count?)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cam66 on September 25, 2013, 09:56:24 PM
Added two bats Puma black edition and gray nicolls giant 500s. Also some Kookaburra Kahuna players gloves.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Byo on September 26, 2013, 09:12:34 AM
I'm using the same kit as I had this year... Am I the ONLY one doing this?!

You are not alone mate - I will be using the same kit as I had this year!!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 26, 2013, 09:15:23 AM
You are not alone mate - I will be using the same kit as I had this year!!!

Possibly the same unless some freebies get put my way :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Byo on September 26, 2013, 09:16:43 AM
Possibly the same unless some freebies get put my way :)

Always open to freebies!!! 
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 26, 2013, 09:18:50 AM
Cant turn them down as its usually the other way around and me giving out the kit!

A new pair of Adidas boots and possibly either Adidas or SS softs ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on September 26, 2013, 02:09:03 PM
For next season im looking at getting

SS TON Vertu
SS Camo gloves

Warsop Venom bat
Warsop Platinum Pro Pads

Have already sourced a pair of warsop platinum pro gloves for £18 quid!  God i love the bay!!

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Tumo on September 26, 2013, 02:21:29 PM
Possibly the same unless some freebies get put my way :)

I would only change my kit if someone in the helmet-making industry (maybe one now working with a big player...?) offered me a swanky helmet for next to no pennies... Oh hi Tom, I didn't see you there... Haha
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 26, 2013, 02:37:59 PM
Keep an eye out as we may have some slight seconds going up for grabs soon as we are clearing some shelf and stock space for the pending arrival of the new stuff.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on September 26, 2013, 02:50:19 PM
Keep an eye out as we may have some slight seconds going up for grabs soon as we are clearing some shelf and stock space for the pending arrival of the new stuff.

YAY!!!!!

Count me in for this!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Tumo on September 26, 2013, 04:26:17 PM
Keep an eye out as we may have some slight seconds going up for grabs soon as we are clearing some shelf and stock space for the pending arrival of the new stuff.

You're an evil, evil man Tom, it's payday tomorrow! Think of the bank accounts!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 26, 2013, 04:46:18 PM
im actually away for my bday weekend so your bank accounts are safe until next week ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on September 26, 2013, 05:04:14 PM
Happy birthday then 😄
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 28, 2013, 09:41:59 PM
Picked up some Nike Lunar Dominates as my asics ones are a bit shoddy now,
new kit is coming on just have to keep hiding it from the mrs.
plus will be getting rid off some stuff when i get back
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on September 28, 2013, 09:58:45 PM
looking at getting a new bat a quite tempted by the gray nics nemesis

the rest of the kit can certainly last another year as i replaced by bag this season already
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on September 28, 2013, 10:04:51 PM
Waiting on a few bits for now:
DS bat - only specified weight and middle position so Dom can surprise me with a profile.
Still need to buy some masuri helmets - forgot and went on jollys... Doh
Few other bats being lined up to try over winter but undecided as yet.
Fancy some SS softs
Need new trainers and spikes.
Probably acquire a new stick from Rob
Going to try some different stuff this term, maybe sub continent if I can find a respectable supplier.

Mrs is happy to fund some as bday and Xmas prezzies to stop me being a sulky sausage so maybe it won't be too harsh on the pocket :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 28, 2013, 10:09:25 PM
Waiting on a few bits for now:
DS bat - only specified weight and middle position so Dom can surprise me with a profile.
Still need to buy some masuri helmets - forgot and went on jollys... Doh
Few other bats being lined up to try over winter but undecided as yet.
Fancy some SS softs
Need new trainers and spikes.
Probably acquire a new stick from Rob
Going to try some different stuff this term, maybe sub continent if I can find a respectable supplier.

Mrs is happy to fund some as bday and Xmas prezzies to stop me being a sulky sausage so maybe it won't be too harsh on the pocket :)

Masuri Helmet really looks ugly as sin, you need a Carbo raw Ayrtek in your life best helmet going
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on September 28, 2013, 10:15:41 PM
Salix Pod bespoke
GM Original softs


I want some other bits too, but needs really don't must ATM.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProWannabe88 on September 28, 2013, 10:23:29 PM
Masuri Helmet really looks ugly as sin, you need a Carbo raw Ayrtek in your life best helmet going

Old style mate lol. New masuri lids look tragic
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: EaglesCC on September 29, 2013, 12:06:19 AM
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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on September 29, 2013, 08:19:59 AM
So when is 2014 gear physically in stores? I'd like to pick up the Nemesis and Hunts Turbo and wave them around first?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 29, 2013, 08:22:38 AM
So when is 2014 gear physically in stores? I'd like to pick up the Nemesis and Hunts Turbo and wave them around first?

Hunts Turbo not heard or seen pics of this
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on September 29, 2013, 08:29:08 AM
It's in the trade show thread.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on September 29, 2013, 08:41:25 AM
Is it the Revoultion model or has it been added since
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on September 29, 2013, 09:03:28 AM
Yup, that's it.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Kez on September 29, 2013, 09:24:49 AM
Additions for 2014-

Slazenger V12 LE
Asics 452 NO
New pads- possibly
New gloves- possibly
New batting trousers and socks.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on October 01, 2013, 05:21:59 PM
Ive just seen this years GM Original LE gloves, man they are good looking!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 01, 2013, 05:51:41 PM
So when is 2014 gear physically in stores? I'd like to pick up the Nemesis and Hunts Turbo and wave them around first?

November for both Brucie darling. I'll have a sniff around at Hunts in the next few days, might even squeeze out a few Turbos early from Uncle Tony :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: aidankelleher on October 01, 2013, 06:10:38 PM
Plan is :
Bat : Gn Oblivion e41
gloves : 3 pairs ... maverick 5 star and undicided about the other 2
pads: gn maverick 5 star ( might change )
shoes : gn all rounder (might change)
helmet : masuri (not the new one)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on October 01, 2013, 06:36:33 PM
For me some new bowling boots - Nike (probably) or New Balance and may manage some new batting gloves

Must must must not buy anymore bats  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on October 01, 2013, 07:25:15 PM
might even squeeze out a few Turbos

sounds like a post-curry situation there Jakeus!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: billyb on October 01, 2013, 11:46:53 PM
Quite happy with my wheeling and dealing for the coming season- hunting out the bargains as a student should.

Bat: Hunts County Clipper Cyclone- 2lb 7oz, lightest bat with the nicest ping out of about 20 I tried in the shop.
Gloves: Ayrtek Elites- Fit snugly, really, really comfortable and have excellent protection levels to boot!
Pads: Puma Karbon 4000s... Apparently 650g, so very light... Still waiting for them to arrive. & Newbery Thruxton's for when the Puma's die.
Helmet: Slazenger Ultimate Ti.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: JB on October 06, 2013, 10:22:53 AM
These beauties came in the post a couple of weeks ago!! Just hadn't had time to post pics

[imghttp://(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/IMG_0409_zps5c526ab9.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/jonbarron1/media/IMG_0409_zps5c526ab9.jpg.html)][/img]

[imghttp://(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p714/jonbarron1/IMG_0410_zpscb5f92c3.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/jonbarron1/media/IMG_0410_zpscb5f92c3.jpg.html)][/img]

Thanks to Paul @ IJC for excellent service!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: m.lalli on October 06, 2013, 10:43:43 AM
November for both Brucie darling. I'll have a sniff around at Hunts in the next few days, might even squeeze out a few Turbos early from Uncle Tony :)
Hunts are re-introducing the turbo!? :o
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: sloggerroz on October 06, 2013, 03:21:13 PM
Thought i would put a few picks up of my bats before i give them a little tidy up and put them away until winter nets(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/richroz1/094C7804-E751-4BC9-A07F-948B6DD5C9DD-2450-000000758D0C290E_zpsf69c26eb.jpg)(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/richroz1/AF90A401-F9C6-439E-93C2-B7758DBA2990-2450-0000007582814736_zps54a5b37d.jpg)(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/richroz1/46015CFC-34AC-4704-BC12-BF300861A8A7-2450-0000007577D3976A_zps77c73e51.jpg)(http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/richroz1/892BC288-B08D-4284-AD53-7C361BCCAD43-2450-0000007568EEE2B5_zps22324242.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 400notout on October 06, 2013, 03:24:24 PM
Wow! Grains! That's as good a set of bat grains as I've seen on here!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 06, 2013, 04:01:46 PM
sounds like a post-curry situation there Jakeus!

I am regretting last nights Prawn and Mushroom Byriani....

I should be able to get some Turbos on our shelves in time for our CBF event, along with a new shipment of B&S and fingers crossed some Spartan stuff too!

Hunts are re-introducing the turbo!? :o

They are indeed. :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=584797044915298&set=pb.144327302295610.-2207520000.1381074973.&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F1234091_584797044915298_452045555_n.jpg&size=720%2C960 (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=584797044915298&set=pb.144327302295610.-2207520000.1381074973.&type=3&src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-ash3%2F1234091_584797044915298_452045555_n.jpg&size=720%2C960)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: trypewriter on October 06, 2013, 04:15:06 PM
New kit - M&H T2 bag from Paul at IJC (mostly due to the power of their video review - and the price). Not huge, but plenty big enough for my gear. Fits nicely into the cupboard space available.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on October 06, 2013, 06:34:41 PM
Already got some GN Legend pads E41 and X181 gloves for next year. But just seen the new kook kahuna pads and wished I'd got those now. Just a new bag to get!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on October 06, 2013, 06:39:15 PM
Paid £200 and got one of my own bats, waiting to sort out one more next week.

Suprisingly its deadweight is 2.12 but I normally use 2.9/2.10. Picked this purely on feel from 5 bats. Doing the same from 5 2.8/2.9 bats as I'm going to try a lighter bat as well this year as the dimensions of the bat are identical.


(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVgXxInCUAAHKOc.jpg)
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVgW3s-CYAAqOEb.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 06, 2013, 07:22:14 PM
Will put some pics up of my 2014 gear when the final 2 bats arrive got a Kudos on the way and a little custom number being made by a forum maker. So far for next year I have got

GN Maverick players
GN dynadrive both from PDC sale
Newbery Mjolner 2014 profile
B3 in. DB2 profile
Also pre- ordered a bubble and GN Oblivion from Jake. No need for any more softs as got loads that are brand new or basically new as it is.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on October 15, 2013, 02:37:04 PM
(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps51e874f8.jpg)
(http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps1945f257.jpg)
Bats: Salix strike performance 2'8
         Python Pro 2'7
Softs: Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Pads
          Kookaburra kahuna players gloves
          Stretton Fox bespoke thigh pad set
          Masuri South Northumberland lid
Got loads of other kit not pictures...if anyone's interested Ill put a pic of that up however this will be my main match kit with a Newbery Tour bag and Salix duffle
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: trypewriter on October 15, 2013, 02:43:10 PM
some serious timber there mate.  ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on October 15, 2013, 02:49:02 PM
some serious timber there mate.  ;)
Yeah mate the Salix is getting sent of to Wilkie soon as it's in need for a refurb...probably would go with Salix for a refurb but I imagine they'll cost an arm and a leg
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on October 15, 2013, 02:52:14 PM
Just a few pictures off my new bats for the new season

(http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj513/simonmay5/image-58.jpg) (http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/simonmay5/media/image-58.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on October 15, 2013, 05:27:06 PM
Just a few pictures off my new bats for the new season

([url]http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj513/simonmay5/image-58.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1265.photobucket.com/user/simonmay5/media/image-58.jpg.html[/url])


Ah guess you bought the SAF? Was very tempted!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on October 15, 2013, 05:28:31 PM
It was a beautiful day here in Glasgow, so I couldn't waste the sunshine! :)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7773.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7773.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7775.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7775.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7776.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7776.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7779.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7779.jpg.html)


Weights from left to right: 2lb 12.58 (Counterbalanced), 2lb 13.42 (I asked for a 2.10!), 2lb 10.04oz, 2lb 20.46oz, 2lb 9.75oz, 2lb 12.82oz (Asked for 2.10 also!) and 2lb 12.33oz (Counterbalanced).  The funny thing is, all of the bats I had custom made for me all seem to weigh quite a significant amount more than I ask for... Maybe I should start asking for 2.9s...


I am retiring these match softs:

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_7772.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_7772.jpg.html)



It's good to see the bat collection trimmed somewhat, I still have many more bats, but they're waiting to be popped up on eBay. I still have 2 more on the way, and I'm probably going to have to make room for them! The Dynadrive LE and Tour may have to go, but I'm hoping to keep them both. The Icon I just received today from Pro-Direct, there are 9-10 straight grains, but they aren't very defined and there are quite a number of blemishes. It weighs a touch under 2lb 10oz, has a pick up index of 2 and seems to be very responsive. I'm surprised at how my taste in profiles has changed, I used to dislike the Icon profile, but times change, and there's something about the look of the F2 which I like. (Tend to prefer a slightly rounder face) I don't think I would have ever thought of having a GM in my collection this year, but the GM Flare at Vitas I tested changed my mind completely! For anyone going down to the Vitas event, do pick up the bat and guess its weight, then have a hit with it! Really was an incredible bat, and I feel that this Icon may just come close! It has a very long middle and an impressive 65-67mm spine!

The gloves seem to be a problem though... :-[ I bought the GM D30s, Newbery GTs, and 2 pairs of small mens Quantum 5 stars along with a pair of Quantum Elite SMRH from the Sports Direct sale. I would not recommend the Newbery GTs, something about them which makes them feel rather uncomfortable for some reason. The GMs seem to mold into shape quite easily, and the Quantums are nice and snug, but lack the protection the previously mentioned two give. The Quantum pads weigh around 840-850g each pad, while the Kooks weigh around 910-960g each, so a fairly noticeable difference in weight! The Quantums are also more comfy IMO.

Great to see pictures of kit popping up now, I felt this thread was lacking a few pictures! ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on October 15, 2013, 05:30:10 PM
so far i have pre ordered a GN nemesis from IJC. i have bought a slazenger xlite body protector, some whites from the sportsdirect sale, puma 4000 batting pads as they were in the prodirect sale and i got a GN quantum bag i think thats the model. i liked the fact it had lots of pockets so i could seperate all my kit an sold my old bag to my dad so it worked out quite well.

think that should be the end of my spending but will have to wait and see
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 15, 2013, 06:21:42 PM
Yeah mate the Salix is getting sent of to Wilkie soon as it's in need for a refurb...probably would go with Salix for a refurb but I imagine they'll cost an arm and a leg

Full refurb would be £35 mate. Will look brand new when finished. If not what about Dean at Vulcan?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on October 15, 2013, 08:04:16 PM
Full refurb would be £35 mate. Will look brand new when finished. If not what about Dean at Vulcan?
Ah Right that's not to bad! Is that with postage back aswell and new stickers? Also would I go about booking it in just by ringing them up?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on October 15, 2013, 08:14:14 PM
I'll be doing a full kit refresh again his year. Just waiting for rob pack to reveal his new stickers, softs etc. hopefully in time for when I head up there in dec with a group of mates.

I will be getting g this years bat referred though! It will make a good third bat :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 15, 2013, 09:39:40 PM
Ah Right that's not to bad! Is that with postage back aswell and new stickers? Also would I go about booking it in just by ringing them up?

Postage back is £7 I think from memory, best bet is to send them an email with a few pics of the bat as if its just a case of making it look nice and pretty it may be cheaper than if it needs cracks repaired etc
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Torque on October 15, 2013, 10:54:19 PM
Yeah mate the Salix is getting sent of to Wilkie soon as it's in need for a refurb...probably would go with Salix for a refurb but I imagine they'll cost an arm and a leg

You won't regret sending it too Salix, I can assure you!

Definitely worth the extra money the finish they get is unbelievable.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: petehosk on October 16, 2013, 07:03:43 AM
My pod will be going back to Salix plus maybe my praestantia too. But that's only as I want the appropriate stickers on as well!
If I'm not concerned aboit stickers but still want an awesome finish or a repair,  then I send to Dom (DS cricket) as he is brilliant!
Have also sent a couple of weight reductions to him as he maintains/improves the pickup at the same time!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on October 16, 2013, 07:13:30 AM
I wouldn't mind some new stickers on it, as the strike stickers are a bit dated, so how do you go about getting one do you have to ring Salix up?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on October 16, 2013, 07:15:13 AM
I wouldn't mind some new stickers on it, as the strike stickers are a bit dated, so how do you go about getting one do you have to ring Salix up?

Just send them an email to get a price and then send. If you can't be bothered to do that just send the bat to me and I'll take it there for you mate.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on October 16, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
Just send them an email to get a price and then send. If you can't be bothered to do that just send the bat to me and I'll take it there for you mate.
I'll send them an email to clarify the price etc
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on October 26, 2013, 09:10:23 PM
(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010200_zps652917f6.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010200_zps652917f6.jpg.html)
(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010210_zpsc1f8594f.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010210_zpsc1f8594f.jpg.html)
(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010213_zpsafdb5ad9.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010213_zpsafdb5ad9.jpg.html)
hope not to be buying anything else!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on October 26, 2013, 10:14:21 PM
([url]http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010200_zps652917f6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010200_zps652917f6.jpg.html[/url])

hope not to be buying anything else!


what do you think of the mitten gloves? cant decide if they would be awesome or awful
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on October 26, 2013, 10:20:51 PM
Personally I love them. Have got some grief for wearing them lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on October 26, 2013, 10:25:20 PM
im going to look into investing into a pair as i was after a second pair of gloves anyway
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on October 26, 2013, 10:26:46 PM
im going to look into investing into a pair as i was after a second pair of gloves anyway

I think the mens ones are £20 on sports direct now
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on October 26, 2013, 10:37:40 PM
I think the mens ones are £20 on sports direct now

they certainly are. do you know if the 700's or 950's are the higher model.

the 950's only have 2 parts where the others are 3 cant work ut which would be better to use
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on October 26, 2013, 10:38:18 PM
950s are the top mate
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on October 26, 2013, 10:43:23 PM
950s are the top mate

i thought they would be but a few ciders makes me not think so straight
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lewis_faulds on October 27, 2013, 12:17:50 AM
-kookaburra Midas 700 (bought)
-kookaburra Midas 1200 gloves (bought)
-kookaburra Bubble 5 star.
- new pads - light and thin.
-wheelie
-duffle
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Twelfth Man on October 27, 2013, 02:15:56 AM
I'll be using Simply Cricket gear for 2014, local to me and good products. Know the guys you run it and they're good guys. Excellent service. Can't wait for next season just for the gear!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2013, 12:35:19 PM
Managed to use my persuasive powers to get my hands on a few of these for us to use to carry samples etc around in...plus one for my kit for the season :)

Very robust as they are what the England boys have taken away with them on tour, comes with a metal re-enforced frame so they are pretty sizeable and wont collapse.

Only downside is they dont have a separate bat pocket so it/they will have to go in the main compartment of the bag. It just about fits in the width of my car boot which was a relief as i dont think it would go down well having to put it in the back seat with passengers!

(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null_zps895896ef.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null_zps895896ef.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null_zpsa799ef88.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null_zpsa799ef88.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null_zpse2de2edc.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null_zpse2de2edc.jpg.html)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq167/tom_ayrtek/null_zps8189463b.jpg) (http://s444.photobucket.com/user/tom_ayrtek/media/null_zps8189463b.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on November 01, 2013, 12:48:11 PM
Git, lol! I've always wanted of those bad boys.

Any chance of hitting the Adidas chaps up for a player issue Gilet? I have these two:

(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/ap_photo/20110720/all/l5335201.jpg)
(http://d.yimg.com/i/ng/sp/empics/20120516/12/3372508388-16052012120024.jpg)

But my contact has gone off the grid and i can't find anywhere to secure the newest one:

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Sport/Pix/pictures/2013/8/19/1376927895772/Cricket---Fifth-Investec--008.jpg)

First world problems eh?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
working on my stash as well mate, managed to get hold of some player issue stuff that arrived this week but id imagine they arent easy to come across.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cricketbadger on November 01, 2013, 12:55:16 PM
That bag looks very very nice, always been jealous of the ridiculously nice gear they all get
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on November 01, 2013, 12:56:42 PM
Bought some stuff of an ebay seller a few years ago. He informed me it was all player issue, i was skeptical as it all seemed like off the shelf stuff anyone can buy, even though the players wear the normal shorts, training tops etc. But then he messaged me asking if i wanted the gilet, which i have never seen for sale anywhere.

The following year i had the updated gilet off him, and had hoped to get this years one too. But he has gone quiet on me :(
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 01, 2013, 12:57:03 PM
yeah certainly very well made thats for sure.

Havent tried putting my kit in it yet but pretty sure there will be plenty of space spare even will it all in there.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 01, 2013, 01:21:21 PM
What I'd give to have one of those player issue bags!
You've done well there Tom
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on November 01, 2013, 01:37:05 PM
Sent you a pm Tom ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Steveo1000 on November 02, 2013, 11:42:11 PM
([url]http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps51e874f8.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps1945f257.jpg[/url])
Bats: Salix strike performance 2'8
         Python Pro 2'7
Softs: Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Pads
          Kookaburra kahuna players gloves
          Stretton Fox bespoke thigh pad set
          Masuri South Northumberland lid
Got loads of other kit not pictures...if anyone's interested Ill put a pic of that up however this will be my main match kit with a Newbery Tour bag and Salix duffle

Hi mate, where did you get those pro pads from? They look really nice.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on November 03, 2013, 12:11:29 AM
Got them of a lad at Durham but lorimers have been known to list them on eBay aswell
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on November 03, 2013, 02:42:48 PM

New Gray Nicolls kit for the 2014 season. Assembled for less than £220.

Powerbow Strauss LE 2lb 10oz
Powerbow 750 batting gloves RHM
Quantum Elite batting pads RHSM
Quantum 5 Star batting gloves RHSM

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01223_zps11e1f7e2.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01223_zps11e1f7e2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 03, 2013, 02:51:52 PM
What I'd give to have one of those player issue bags!
You've done well there Tom

Just to save people the time and effort of asking via PM these aren't for sale to the public and I'm not going to source/sell them onto forum members as these were obtained for us by us as a company when out of the road.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 03, 2013, 03:09:55 PM
Just to save people the time and effort of asking via PM these aren't for sale to the public and I'm not going to source/sell them onto forum members as these were obtained for us by us as a company when out of the road.
If my original post came accross as me trying to get one of these from you I can only apologise, that wasn't my intention at all.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 03, 2013, 03:18:48 PM
Haha no mate I knew what u meant, just had a fair few pm's from people asking me to source one for them etc.

I only got hold of these by chance when I was saying how good Bellys tour bag was so don't want to abuse our relationship with adidas for the sake of forum members.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 05, 2013, 09:32:11 PM
I got my new match bat through the post today, its rather nice!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on November 05, 2013, 09:35:22 PM
I got my new match bat through the post today, its rather nice!
What is it Liam?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 05, 2013, 09:46:01 PM
RK Custom
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 06, 2013, 08:16:20 AM
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/07307962c699b6d8a1b1dd31bc19403d_zpsf268be17.jpg)

Just waiting on a delivery of a pair of shoes from Wilkie and a Mongoose from Liam now.
I've emailed George and am likely to invest in a foxy thigh pad too.
Think that'll be me done
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 07, 2013, 06:33:58 PM
Here are my bats for next season, sorry for the sub-standard low light iPhone pictures, but there isn't really any natural light n my room when I get home from work now! I'll get better ones at the weekend!

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0004.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0004.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0005.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0005.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0006.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0006.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0007.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0007.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0008.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0008.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on November 07, 2013, 06:42:46 PM
Some more great examples of Ryan's work! What are the specs Liam?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: thedevil on November 15, 2013, 04:38:23 PM
Thought I'd get this thread back alive, the uzi is not new for next year but looks it due to a refurb

(http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u486/devlin004/null_zps89101322.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 15, 2013, 08:40:47 PM
What pads are those mate?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on November 15, 2013, 08:42:18 PM
As I now finally have everything together, I thought it would be a good time to post my kit up.

Please note: I joined this forum in September and I had nothing! 2 months on.....I have collected this.

(http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/uploads/gallery/album_430/med_gallery_25695_430_152109.jpeg)

I have a funny feeling that this collection will grow. Maybe one day I might have a matching kit, i.e bat, gloves, pads all by the same company.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Torque on November 15, 2013, 09:04:19 PM
Have you got any more photos of that DS, looks a beaut from Dom.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on November 15, 2013, 09:06:34 PM
Have you got any more photos of that DS, looks a beaut from Dom.


Here you go buddy!!

(http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/uploads/gallery/album_430/gallery_25695_430_103711.jpeg)

(http://www.talkaudio.co.uk/ipb/uploads/gallery/album_430/gallery_25695_430_103782.jpeg)

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on November 15, 2013, 11:04:06 PM
Collecting a few new sticks and some other bits for the season over the weekend so that will be the start of my new kit gathering.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeylough on November 15, 2013, 11:10:48 PM
http://youtu.be/nnR24uZu8gA (http://youtu.be/nnR24uZu8gA)

A little video of my kit for the season. I would have refilmed it as its naff, but I got to miffed with windows 8 and the football result I cant be bothered.

Enjoy.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lazza32 on November 15, 2013, 11:35:35 PM
Here are my bats for next season, sorry for the sub-standard low light iPhone pictures, but there isn't really any natural light n my room when I get home from work now! I'll get better ones at the weekend!

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0004.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0004.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0005.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0005.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0006.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0006.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0007.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0007.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_0008.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_0008.jpg.html[/url])


I really need to get ryan to make me a bat. They look superb.

Sent from my HTC_PN071 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on November 16, 2013, 12:09:34 AM
Only one is Ryan's work, guess which?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on November 16, 2013, 12:10:29 AM
Top one black grip
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Number4 on November 16, 2013, 01:02:42 AM
Top one black grip

Ditto
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on November 16, 2013, 10:34:01 AM
[url]http://youtu.be/nnR24uZu8gA[/url] ([url]http://youtu.be/nnR24uZu8gA[/url])

A little video of my kit for the season. I would have refilmed it as its naff, but I got to miffed with windows 8 and the football result I cant be bothered.

Enjoy.


More of these please guys... Who'll be this year's Ralph Feinnes?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Aussie on November 26, 2013, 09:20:25 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BNa9LRfCQAAgIrl.jpg:large)

Bats: Wombat Dig In 2'8, Wombat Select 2'10, Wombat T20 Big Hitter 2'8
Batting Pads: Wombat Dig In
Gloves: Wombat Dig In (Black/Silver/Gold), Wombat Match (Red/White/Black)
Thigh Pad: Aero P2 Stripper (Not shown), Wombat Test, Woodworm (Inner)
Arm Guard: Wombat Test
Box: Wombat
Shoes: Nike Opener, Asics 334 (Not shown), Slazenger (Not shown)
Helmets: Albion Ti22 (2007), Albion Classic (2013)
Bag: Wombat Double Decker Wheelie (Not shown)

Wombat is a small brand based in Melbourne, Australia. Bats and all softs are from Jalandhar, Punjab, India. Great sticks with amazing punch. Very well weighted (I got mine with a lower middle). Pads are very light and comfortable. Gloves are very comfortable too and the Dig In model has Pittard palms.
Nike Opener shoes are great and as I open bowl, they do the job fine.
Albion helmets are better than any in my opinion. The Ti22 feels like I'm wearing nothing at all on my melon. Got the Classic start of last UK season to leave there when I came back home. Great helmet too.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on November 27, 2013, 03:28:13 PM
as my new gray nics nemesis has just arrived from IJC i have taken a picture to show my new kit.

slazenger xlite strippers, gray nics nemesis, puma calire 4000 pads and gray nics quantum bag which everything is resting on. still deciding whether to get a new pair of gloves

(http://i988.photobucket.com/albums/af2/jwebber86/cricket%20kit/P1050895_zps381a36f1.jpg?t=1385566023)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lexx on November 27, 2013, 10:30:47 PM
More pics of the gray nics nemesis please mate : ) Thanks
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: thedevil on November 27, 2013, 10:45:12 PM
More pics of the gray nics nemesis please mate : ) Thanks


http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27788.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27788.0)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lexx on November 27, 2013, 11:54:00 PM
Cheers mate,i posted more pics then i went and found them!! doh!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on November 27, 2013, 11:56:00 PM
Cheers mate,i posted more pics then i went and found them!! doh!!

if you want any others just ask
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lexx on November 28, 2013, 12:09:41 AM
Looks a great bat mate! Think all the gn i have seen on here look excellent this year.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 10:47:46 AM
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2173_zpsad0ae968.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2173_zpsad0ae968.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2175_zps4b8bc72b.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2175_zps4b8bc72b.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2176_zpsa08519cc.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2176_zpsa08519cc.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2178_zps779e72f2.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2178_zps779e72f2.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2180_zpsed3fc042.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2180_zpsed3fc042.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2181_zps4cb4c533.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2181_zps4cb4c533.jpg.html)

Just finished doing a light refurb on on my Laver and AJK ready for winter nets in the New Year. Unfortunately this is depending on a knee scan tomorrow :(

New for the coming season are the Kudos (from Paul at IJC many thanks) and RPC (last minute on eBay).

Bats: Laver 2'11 (arrived as ordered @ 2'9 less than a year ago!), AJK 2'9, Kudos 2'9, RPC 2'10 and Toro 2'13
Batting Pads: Salix Pod Players
Gloves: Salix Pod One
Thigh Pad: Stretton Fox
Shoes: Nike Lunar Dominate
Helmet: Masuri Titanium
Bag: Slazenger V360 (not shown)

Didn't get to play much last year due to the knee injury. So fingers crossed for a quick recovery and roll on next season.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on November 30, 2013, 10:58:03 AM
That is some serious kit there! How do you choose what bat to use?!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on November 30, 2013, 11:16:33 AM
One word......WOW!!!!
That looks beautiful
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Sam on November 30, 2013, 11:25:57 AM
Wow , one heck of a collection of bats you have there  :o.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on November 30, 2013, 11:29:39 AM
Nice collection of bats.

Affinity looks the best for me and Kudos very disappointing
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Kal on November 30, 2013, 11:32:10 AM
That's a serious collection of top end kit!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 11:33:08 AM
That is some serious kit there! How do you choose what bat to use?!

The AJK was the bat for last season. It's a beautifully balanced bat and after about 100 runs it really started to fly. I purchased the 'Toro' from IJC (thanks to IJC again) with the idea of using it during my T20 season, however in the first game I tore a knee ligament and missed the rest of a short 6 week season :( In the nets it's a really cannon, a bit heavier than I used to, but with the offset middle it picks up surprisingly well (I would say that the pressing on it is first class).
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 11:36:01 AM
Nice collection of bats.

Affinity looks the best for me and Kudos very disappointing

I agree. I think that the Toro, which is G1 is the best looking of the bunch.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on November 30, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
The toro is beatiful!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 11:50:43 AM
Seems like the Toro is getting a bit of interest :) So here are some more photos

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9233_720px_zps035f831d.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9233_720px_zps035f831d.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9234_720px_zps9507a372.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9234_720px_zps9507a372.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9239_720px_zpse6b817aa.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9239_720px_zpse6b817aa.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9241_720px_zpsb2dd26cc.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9241_720px_zpsb2dd26cc.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9242_720px_zpsc938d745.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9242_720px_zpsc938d745.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9245_720px_zpsc65972d2.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9245_720px_zpsc65972d2.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9246_720px_zpsa4780135.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9246_720px_zpsa4780135.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on November 30, 2013, 11:55:52 AM
I agree. I think that the Toro, which is G1 is the best looking of the bunch.

It looks the best willow wise but it also looks like it is a chunky bat with a lot of meat. Strange toe but it doesn't get used. What's the idea behind that?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 12:14:53 PM
It looks the best willow wise but it also looks like it is a chunky bat with a lot of meat. Strange toe but it doesn't get used. What's the idea behind that?

Toe wise I only know what Paul has mentioned in his YouTube review, which was to do with more of a hitting zone and being good for Yorkers. For me I'm not sold on the claim, but the bat is a lovely piece willow and a big piece of wood, which is what I was looking for. I've only used it in the nets, but I did use it for some pre-game catching practice and ball really did travel. As long as I'm fit then I hope the Toro will be my T20 bat for next season (I'm hoping to play in 2 mid week leagues next year) with the AJK or Kudos as Saturday match bats.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on November 30, 2013, 12:17:25 PM
It looks the best willow wise but it also looks like it is a chunky bat with a lot of meat. Strange toe but it doesn't get used. What's the idea behind that?
Basically I think the toe is part of the middle aswell as the toes been cut of so the blade is shorter and the handle is longer allowing for a huge bat that's mainly all middle
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on November 30, 2013, 12:26:31 PM
I'm kinda liking the RPC profile and the AJK!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 12:32:05 PM
I'm kinda liking the RPC profile and the AJK!

The RPC does have a very long spine, which is very prominent for nearly the whole length of the bat :) I'm yet to use it in the nets, but I'm defiantly looking forward to it!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on November 30, 2013, 01:06:27 PM
The RPC does have a very long spine, which is very prominent for nearly the whole length of the bat :) I'm yet to use it in the nets, but I'm defiantly looking forward to it!

That's one of the nicest collections I've seen mate! How do they all compare vs each other (presume the AJK is your favourite?).

Just out of interest presume you did the cleanups? What grades of sandpaper did you use?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on November 30, 2013, 01:06:52 PM
Seems like the Toro is getting a bit of interest :) So here are some more photos

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9233_720px_zps035f831d.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9233_720px_zps035f831d.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9234_720px_zps9507a372.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9234_720px_zps9507a372.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9239_720px_zpse6b817aa.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9239_720px_zpse6b817aa.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9241_720px_zpsb2dd26cc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9241_720px_zpsb2dd26cc.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9242_720px_zpsc938d745.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9242_720px_zpsc938d745.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9245_720px_zpsc65972d2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9245_720px_zpsc65972d2.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/_MG_9246_720px_zpsa4780135.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/_MG_9246_720px_zpsa4780135.jpg.html[/url])

Bat porn!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on November 30, 2013, 01:28:18 PM
That's one of the nicest collections I've seen mate! How do they all compare vs each other (presume the AJK is your favourite?).

Just out of interest presume you did the cleanups? What grades of sandpaper did you use?

Yes currently the AJK is my favourite, but I haven't used the Kudos yet.

I used a P120 very carefully on a electric sander then P180 and P240 by hand (if I had some I might have gone to P360). Oiled them and left to dry for a week and a bit then new scuffs.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Aussie on December 02, 2013, 11:16:46 PM
Looks like a cracking stick
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on December 04, 2013, 03:12:41 PM
(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/8e5f44a1d4d6e3327527f3a396c1df44_zpsa4251af6.jpg)

2013 on the left, 2014 on the right
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on December 04, 2013, 05:21:07 PM
([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2173_zpsad0ae968.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2173_zpsad0ae968.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2175_zps4b8bc72b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2175_zps4b8bc72b.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2176_zpsa08519cc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2176_zpsa08519cc.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2178_zps779e72f2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2178_zps779e72f2.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2180_zpsed3fc042.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2180_zpsed3fc042.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b522/johnrockin/DSC_2181_zps4cb4c533.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/johnrockin/media/DSC_2181_zps4cb4c533.jpg.html[/url])

Just finished doing a light refurb on on my Laver and AJK ready for winter nets in the New Year. Unfortunately this is depending on a knee scan tomorrow :(

New for the coming season are the Kudos (from Paul at IJC many thanks) and RPC (last minute on eBay).

Bats: Laver 2'11 (arrived as ordered @ 2'9 less than a year ago!), AJK 2'9, Kudos 2'9, RPC 2'10 and Toro 2'13
Batting Pads: Salix Pod Players
Gloves: Salix Pod One
Thigh Pad: Stretton Fox
Shoes: Nike Lunar Dominate
Helmet: Masuri Titanium
Bag: Slazenger V360 (not shown)

Didn't get to play much last year due to the knee injury. So fingers crossed for a quick recovery and roll on next season.


OMG, beautiful collection, how is that RPC?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on December 04, 2013, 06:38:59 PM
OMG, beautiful collection, how is that RPC?

Thanks :)

I haven't had a chance to net with the RPC, or Kudos yet as they're both recent purchases and I'm still recovering from a knee injury that put me out for part of last season. The RPC certainly responses well, but to be honest they all do.

With the RPC's longer spine, I think that it helps with the pickup, which is very good for the weight (2.10). It has a very long middle, if a little thinner due to a bit of concaving.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 02:39:38 PM
Hi this is my new kit that I have got for next season I have managed to get some superb bats from the sponsors on hear I let the pictures do the talking enjoy  :)

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsc2e060b7.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsc2e060b7.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps755e7a1d.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps755e7a1d.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsd1b276bb.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsd1b276bb.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps6c958199.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps6c958199.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps72271d02.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps72271d02.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps94914b29.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps94914b29.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps3a8dca15.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps3a8dca15.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps2a6358fd.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps2a6358fd.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps626a28e8.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps626a28e8.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps99968796.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps99968796.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps53fd661e.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps53fd661e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Uzi Sports on December 05, 2013, 03:06:56 PM
Oh my God one if the best selection, are there any for sale
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: TangoWhiskey on December 05, 2013, 03:21:21 PM
Oh my God one if the best selection, are there any for sale

You know you have a few decent bats when a guy who owns a Cricket shop asks to buy some off you!  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on December 05, 2013, 03:22:13 PM
That Kooka richochet, first from the left, looks huge. What is the weight on that one? serious collection of willow here
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 03:53:15 PM
That Kooka richochet, first from the left, looks huge. What is the weight on that one? serious collection of willow here
. It is a massive bat it's 2.7 the other one is 2.9 so it shows how big the 2.7 kookaburra is I found it hidden away in the back room at Uzi sports and put it to one side straight away it taps up superb  :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 04:00:22 PM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsd2d6f36f.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsd2d6f36f.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps3f1b30fb.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps3f1b30fb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 05:10:54 PM
(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsb202b8bf.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsb202b8bf.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps3ce701ee.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps3ce701ee.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsa6808014.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsa6808014.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsec634388.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsec634388.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mo_town on December 05, 2013, 05:27:28 PM
([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsb202b8bf.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsb202b8bf.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps3ce701ee.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps3ce701ee.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsa6808014.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsa6808014.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsec634388.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsec634388.jpg.html[/url])


Wow...the Badunkadunk on that bat is huge! How's the pick up?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 05:32:43 PM
It picks up very well not bottom heavy feels just right  :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ManHOOS on December 05, 2013, 05:40:55 PM
@simmon Where do you live mate  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 06:55:49 PM
@simmon Where do you live mate  :D

In a house on a road hope that helps lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Giraffe208 on December 05, 2013, 06:57:30 PM
In a house on a road hope that helps lol

Keep that mystery....he's only after your bats!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on December 05, 2013, 07:17:12 PM
Fantastic collection Simon - I've been a avid watcher of your recent purchases (are the b3s both gone?). Really like the affinity gear. Are you impressed with the softs?

I have only one real question - when on earth do you find time to knock them all in?! ???
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 07:17:45 PM
Keep that mystery....he's only after your bats!

I am sure he has I won't show him any off the others I have got lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on December 05, 2013, 07:25:32 PM
Lovely examples of willow there simon :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 05, 2013, 08:18:53 PM
which one are you going to use?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 05, 2013, 09:11:00 PM
Very nice bats mate, may have to take pics of my bats for this season and we can compare lol, I defiantly have more softs and kit bags etc :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 09:13:08 PM
which one are you going to use?

The affinity and the bas and bubble it's a hard life which bat to use  :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 09:15:51 PM
Very nice bats mate, may have to take pics of my bats for this season and we can compare lol, I defiantly have more softs and kit bags etc :D


I think you will win on softs mate as have only really got Sets to match the bats got the affinity softs and the bubble as well as I am getting the new Adidas and that me done in softs but I am waiting on a few more bats a vortex le and a ca so the bat collection will keep growing
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 05, 2013, 09:24:08 PM
The affinity and the bas and bubble it's a hard life which bat to use  :)


From the photos the bas and affinity are my favourite
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 05, 2013, 09:46:30 PM

I think you will win on softs mate as have only really got Sets to match the bats got the affinity softs and the bubble as well as I am getting the new Adidas and that me done in softs but I am waiting on a few more bats a vortex le and a ca so the bat collection will keep growing

That's the problems I have softs to match nearly all my bats bar a couple and have bats from about 9-10 different bats lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 09:57:31 PM

From the photos the bas and affinity are my favourite


They are both nice bats mate I must say bas are very underrated
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 05, 2013, 10:02:57 PM
Seen a few lads from West Indies using them
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 05, 2013, 10:16:03 PM
They seem to know how to press a bat as well as all the ones asad had went like stink
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on December 06, 2013, 10:40:02 AM


They are both nice bats mate I must say bas are very underrated

How does the Aldred play? What grade is it and hows the pickup compared to its weight?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on December 06, 2013, 06:38:56 PM
I'm all sorted out for nets and next season going to be using mainly kook softs and one of these belters.

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/marchall28/IMG_0547_zps6f131247.jpg)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/marchall28/IMG_0551_zps3d4f0e27.jpg)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/marchall28/IMG_0550_zps9acd5374.jpg)

(http://i1295.photobucket.com/albums/b637/marchall28/IMG_0555_zps2c5a7c06.jpg)


Gear is as follows.
Winter nets.
Kook Recoil 900 Pads from sportsdirect sale.
Gray nicholl's Oblivion e41 Gloves.
Nike indoor trainers.

For the season.
Kook Impulse 900 Pads.
Kook Impulse 900 Gloves.
Shockdoctor Box.
Ayrtek Raw acis helmet.
Stratton fox outer and inner Guards.
All kept in Kook Pro-combi bag
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 06, 2013, 07:40:39 PM
that b3 has some edge!

nice kit
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Krs on December 06, 2013, 07:50:51 PM
Really like that kit! Looks clean lol
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on December 06, 2013, 07:52:39 PM
What's the weight of the B3 mate?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Marc28 on December 06, 2013, 08:43:50 PM
What's the weight of the B3 mate?

The B3 weighs 2'10.2 and it's a brilliant bat only had one quick net with the bubble and e41 but Jake picked out some quality bats.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 06, 2013, 09:49:07 PM
The B3 weighs 2'10.2 and it's a brilliant bat only had one quick net with the bubble and e41 but Jake picked out some quality bats.

Saw that B3 at the Vitas next a month or so back, WOW it is an amazing bat, bloody huge and picks up really well but tapping an old ball on it it really did ping.

Lovely gear mate.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on December 07, 2013, 05:31:01 PM
Just had this back from refurb over the past couple of days..
Need to update my kit picture as it's changed again already -.-
(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010348_zps99ea07be.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010348_zps99ea07be.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 07, 2013, 06:24:20 PM
Very nice mate, is that the Dynadrive that's is HUGE and weighs like 2.7 or something silly?

P.s loving the green & flower decor lol.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on December 07, 2013, 06:26:31 PM
Very nice mate, is that the Dynadrive that's is HUGE and weighs like 2.7 or something silly?

P.s loving the green & flower decor lol.


Needs weighing, I haven't really checked mate! But it's massive! Thought I'd get a photo on a different chair this time ;) haha
Big thanks to Jake as well, top bloke to deal with!
Another picture for you mate!

(http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010349_zpsbd40976c.jpg) (http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010349_zpsbd40976c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on December 07, 2013, 09:04:25 PM
Needs weighing, I haven't really checked mate! But it's massive! Thought I'd get a photo on a different chair this time ;) haha
Big thanks to Jake as well, top bloke to deal with!
Another picture for you mate!

([url]http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/xx149/wilkie113/P1010349_zpsbd40976c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s750.photobucket.com/user/wilkie113/media/P1010349_zpsbd40976c.jpg.html[/url])


I saw this up at Vitas last week, was amazed how big it was for the weight.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on December 07, 2013, 09:06:50 PM
Lovely bat isn't it?

Really can't wait to use it now!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on December 07, 2013, 09:35:30 PM
The Gray nics retro bats hadn't really taken my appeal (way too young to remember the originals) but this bat was lovely.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on December 07, 2013, 09:41:25 PM
I had a scoop, not one of the LE ones and it was extremely nice! But this Dyna is off the scale. I'm also too young to properly remember them, but a guy at my club always used to lend me his when I first started playing mens cricket because I didn't have my own.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: The_Bird on December 07, 2013, 09:52:48 PM
Love that Dyna drive Tom.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wilkie113 on December 07, 2013, 10:00:33 PM
Think I'll be sleeping with this next to me tonight :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mk_chappo on December 08, 2013, 08:38:25 AM
That dynadrive looks massive. I remember using our club's dynadrive bat back in the 90s. Was a fantastic bat - scored load of runs with it. With scoops and dynadrives looking that good it might be time to join the 'retro' revolution.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on December 08, 2013, 07:55:22 PM
([url]http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps51e874f8.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i1066.photobucket.com/albums/u419/toenails97/null_zps1945f257.jpg[/url])
Bats: Salix strike performance 2'8
         Python Pro 2'7
Softs: Kookaburra Kahuna Pro Pads
          Kookaburra kahuna players gloves
          Stretton Fox bespoke thigh pad set
          Masuri South Northumberland lid
Got loads of other kit not pictures...if anyone's interested Ill put a pic of that up however this will be my main match kit with a Newbery Tour bag and Salix duffle

Have a new bat.....ill keep the suspense ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: JB on December 08, 2013, 08:11:43 PM
Have a new bat.....ill keep the suspense ;)

My Harlequin????
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on December 08, 2013, 08:15:19 PM
My Harlequin????
Another bat but text me back mate and we could sort something on the harlequin?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeylough on December 08, 2013, 08:59:04 PM
Anyone got a GM Powerspot? Im eyeing one up. What I mean by that is if I play well then I will be getting one.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: nick123 on December 09, 2013, 09:16:00 AM
Anyone got a GM Powerspot? Im eyeing one up. What I mean by that is if I play well then I will be getting one.

Gm make the powerspot , i think you will finds its gn
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeylough on December 09, 2013, 07:38:06 PM
Whoops a typo there
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: justnotcricket86 on December 09, 2013, 08:31:15 PM
Simon, this question may suprise you somewhat, but what keeping pads are those?

Tasty bats by the way :)


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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: fromthehip on December 13, 2013, 09:22:49 PM
my new bits so far
gn e41 custom
gn oblivion e41test batting pads bizarre shaping
2 pairs gn e41 batting gloves (because they are so good)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/001_zps1b5fc395.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/001_zps1b5fc395.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 14, 2013, 04:23:19 PM
Ok so after many months and lots of money I am finally happy with my kit collection for next year and Indeed for the next few season.  Just waiting on my B&S gear to come into the UK.

Firstly is my HitsHard kit, all handmade by Andrew Kember. Bats are 2.10 red handle been refurbed over winter and 2.9 white grip new for this coming season, the only difference being the white grip is round face and red grip is flat face. HitsHard power pads and gloves, HitsHard wheelie kit bag, Stretton fox thigh pads & Warsop keeping gear, platinum pro gloves & pads. Masuri lid

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/A6E992E7-0B5C-40E9-B01D-885BAE214060_zpsshbf4fpx.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/A6E992E7-0B5C-40E9-B01D-885BAE214060_zpsshbf4fpx.jpg.html)

Next up is some GM kit, I bought the Argon from Jake as loved the profile 606 model and the best 606 I have ever seen and goes very well 2.9 and a Icon 909. I also have a purist as well but will be a net bat for this season as will need loads of knocking in. Original L.E pads and original and 808 gloves.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/32A05B1D-D543-44C5-8FBA-0B0708EE2C5D_zps7t97rfjd.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/32A05B1D-D543-44C5-8FBA-0B0708EE2C5D_zps7t97rfjd.jpg.html)

Next is my Gray Nicolls Kit. Before I was involved with HitsHard I used Gray Nicolls for a number of years and was very impressed with the kit and have been with this years kit. This consists of Oblivion test pads, legend & X181 gloves, Powerbow keeping pads and a set of John Simpson from Middlesex match used GN gloves. Maverick players bag. Bats are Oblivion e41 5star select edition 2.9, X181 750i 2,9, Dynadrive 2.9 and maverick players 2.7.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/E0415B1D-0A13-4209-B2D6-817BFC9CFBC1_zps7l8ceijl.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/E0415B1D-0A13-4209-B2D6-817BFC9CFBC1_zps7l8ceijl.jpg.html)

Next is Kook gear. This all came about due to the bubble. The bubble was my first SH bat so I decided to get the retro model, got the Kahuna through the lords sale for silly money and the Ricochet is a 3000 model. Bats are bubble 2.10 and Kahuna and Ricochet 2.9. Softs are recoil 900 pads and gloves, kahuna Pro Duffle

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/5593C0C2-CE02-44C0-AE05-EB7BBDB8A2EB_zpsmcrdg2yv.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/5593C0C2-CE02-44C0-AE05-EB7BBDB8A2EB_zpsmcrdg2yv.jpg.html)

Finally is Newbery, always liked it but had never owned and kit until they released the Kudos. This is the first bat sold to a member of the public when I went to Hove to select it. This was from the pro bin and is an exceptional piece of willow. Also a Thruxton 5 star from there sale last season. Test pads, Thruxton gloves and SPS 2, Newbery Ages thigh pad and inner pad, Newbery GT Cadbury bag that was a limited edition bag a few seasons ago.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/81E63C2F-B3AC-4D91-AE4F-4A798F88EA06_zpsuah567jy.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/81E63C2F-B3AC-4D91-AE4F-4A798F88EA06_zpsuah567jy.jpg.html)

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/D1CEF1FC-E741-4714-8208-987D2149BDBE_zpscjuovs8e.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/D1CEF1FC-E741-4714-8208-987D2149BDBE_zpscjuovs8e.jpg.html)


Finally are my shoes Asics Gel 4 and Nike century new for next season although the Asics are in great condition and are the best shoes I have ever worn so I would imagine these will be used again next year.

(http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u642/soulman1012/9F237994-57EF-4544-A738-3F9ACBD44F18_zpsyjtwcojd.jpg) (http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/soulman1012/media/9F237994-57EF-4544-A738-3F9ACBD44F18_zpsyjtwcojd.jpg.html)

There are a few other bits of kit I own that don't have matching softs and these tend to be net bats or wet weather bats. Missing from here is a TON from Asad, D&S custom. I also have some Warsop kit but that's for sale in the sale section but if they don't sell than ill fit it in some where.










Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on December 14, 2013, 08:52:12 PM
What Jag is that chris? Also kit is quality!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 14, 2013, 08:54:20 PM
i like those hits hard pads
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: JB on December 14, 2013, 09:05:39 PM
Is the Hits Hard gear available to buy anywhere?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 14, 2013, 09:08:10 PM
through mr soulman directly is your best bet i think
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: JB on December 14, 2013, 09:12:25 PM
The kit looks very impressive, like the hits hard across the fingers
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on December 14, 2013, 09:19:19 PM
What Jag is that chris? Also kit is quality!

Looks like an x type to me.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Kez on December 15, 2013, 12:15:23 AM
That is a serious amount of kit and some serious kit envy, especial the x181 which looks a lovely stick.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 15, 2013, 12:48:23 AM
What Jag is that chris? Also kit is quality!

Yea jag is an X-type, I only got it last month always wanted one.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 15, 2013, 12:49:49 AM
Is the Hits Hard gear available to buy anywhere?

HitsHard is part of Salix mate. Your more than welcome to contact me mate but as I'm not I sponsor yet ( waiting for Arvinda to reply) he seems very busy. I will sort it for you mate through Salix.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 15, 2013, 12:51:19 AM
i like those hits hard pads

Yes mate, personally there some of the best pads I have ever owned and I'm not just saying that due to my connection. Sight changes for next season but that's mainly inthe colour scheme being silver instead of red.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on December 15, 2013, 03:17:16 AM
Yea jag is an X-type, I only got it last month always wanted one.
Well you are a lucky man mate, beautiful cars!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: joeljonno on December 15, 2013, 09:44:56 AM
Yes mate, personally there some of the best pads I have ever owned and I'm not just saying that due to my connection. Sight changes for next season but that's mainly inthe colour scheme being silver instead of red.

Would like to see that. IMO there was something that put me off a bit (looking at pictures only), maybe silver will be better.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mo_town on December 16, 2013, 02:13:30 AM
I really love the Hits Hard gloves...especially the knuckles design...just awesome...would love to own a pair for sure...would surely get me in the mood to Hit Hard!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on December 18, 2013, 11:00:56 AM
Just purchased a superb looking BAS Bow 20/20 LE and should be on its way to me tomorrow! Never had a BAS but hoping I will be able to play one shot next season like Amla ;-) I'll start with the defensive ones ;-) I also picked up a Spartan that I have been knocking in for the last few weeks. I have my Hitshard that has been refurbished and looking like new again. The AJK XXVIIII is coming into its own, played a few forward defensive shots last year that few off the middle . Pics to come....
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mk_chappo on December 18, 2013, 05:31:33 PM
I picked up a BAS Bow 20/20 middle of last year from Asad at Uzi Sports. Wasn't the best looking bat there (Asad has ALOT of good looking bats down there) but my goodness the ball absolutely flies off it. Before that I had two other BAS bats from Asad. They have all been very good performers. You won't be dissapointed.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on December 18, 2013, 05:38:15 PM
excitement up another notch ;-) think I might have to see if I can get a net sorted over the xmas period !
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ajmw89 on December 18, 2013, 07:38:50 PM
My bats for next season:
(http://i1053.photobucket.com/albums/s463/thunderball89/20131218_192306_zps85c99305.jpg)
From L-R
Hunts county mettle 2lb 11oz, GM Halo 606 2lb 13oz, GN Nitro Extreme 2lb 15oz, Wright Cricket Performance 2lb 12oz, Wright Cricket Performance 3lb and Wright Cricket Professional 3lb
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on December 24, 2013, 06:57:14 AM
Yessss! Bubble 1000 bat and gloves to be added to the collection ;) :D :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: piethepker on December 25, 2013, 05:32:02 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img841/6329/em4u.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img196/2047/w896.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img826/1318/fud4.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img29/8538/1urd.jpg)
(http://imageshack.us/a/img43/975/cpxo.jpg)
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In the amazing backdrop of the garage.

Helmet: Albion Ultimate 98, It's nice, comfortable, no complaints

Arm Guard: GM Original, never worn, just in case you get hit i got one.

Gloves:
Salix Pod One
Salix Pod One (different year model)
JP gavan Tormentor
GM Originals
Itias Gloves

I like them all really

Box: Aero

Thigh Pads: Aero P2's

Pads:
GM Original LE
Shamrock Test

Bats:
Laver and Wood Private Bin
Anthem Petal

Shoes:
New Balance 4040's.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Over Gully on December 25, 2013, 07:55:01 AM
Great kit mate, and I love the look of bats that have been well used and have plenty of marks on them!!! The L+W looks a cracker!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: piethepker on December 25, 2013, 08:13:11 AM
It is a cracker i a sure you!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: DACD 1987 on December 25, 2013, 08:53:32 AM
Its nearly 9 am and No cricket christmas presents posted yet! : :D

Come on let's be havin you.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on December 25, 2013, 09:32:31 AM
Its nearly 9 am and No cricket christmas presents posted yet! : :D

Come on let's be havin you.
No cricket stuff under the tree for me this year, Xmas bonus and money has been/will be spent on a new bat, pads & gloves though!  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jamielsn15 on December 25, 2013, 09:55:07 AM
Merry Christmas all, nothing for me either-cricket gear probably sacrificed for running stuff for London marathon. Will be purchasing some gloves and pads in the new year...
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: piethepker on December 25, 2013, 09:55:32 AM
Its nearly 9 am and No cricket christmas presents posted yet! : :D

Come on let's be havin you.

The GM Original gloves were my christmas present
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: blocka on December 26, 2013, 12:02:07 AM
Although I got these before Christmas these were partially bought with Christmas money
(http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a300/sv5000r/IMG_6265_zps17c17431.jpg) (http://s13.photobucket.com/user/sv5000r/media/IMG_6265_zps17c17431.jpg.html)

My actual cricket christmas presents will be getting ordered next week from Hell 4 Leather :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yvk3103 on December 26, 2013, 12:19:13 AM
My Christmas present. A very special one as this is the first bat my lovely wife has ever bought me. This was the biggest surprise she has given me in the 12 years we have been together.

This is a phenomenal bat. Light, balanced, lovely middle (soft as I like them) and very big.

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/184EBAE6-F431-4C10-A201-A86063789A65_zpszjgsdt1f.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/01AECE9C-567A-496F-96EE-7F5DF5CAD957_zpslti1jwne.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/BB6F7A09-3D35-4F65-B40E-8C04ACCAB2E6_zps3tiykdlb.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/1A8353D7-3121-493F-84E1-33D218E46539_zpsiijcyqfl.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/FBD97762-ACED-45FC-9366-1624AB6884CE_zpsl2gxsdrj.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Twelfth Man on December 26, 2013, 02:25:27 AM
Did anybody else get some Christmas cricket treats? That looks like a lovely bat Yash. Did the wife go out and buy this herself?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on December 26, 2013, 04:01:21 AM
Bubble 1000 gloves and bat, and powerbow 750 gloves, and gel advance fives :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yvk3103 on December 26, 2013, 06:09:46 AM
Did anybody else get some Christmas cricket treats? That looks like a lovely bat Yash. Did the wife go out and buy this herself?

She had this organized through Lukey's Sports. Lukey knows what I look for in my bats and had this organized very swiftly.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Twelfth Man on December 26, 2013, 06:27:04 AM
I was going to say, you'd have a right keeper (well batsman?), if your Wife knew what specs to look for in a bat!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Jason_Yuan on December 26, 2013, 06:32:59 AM
hopefully a new bat n pads!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on December 26, 2013, 08:41:26 PM
Dr Foxy has kindly sorted these out for me....
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/27/udy6a3yr.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk (http://tapatalk.com/m?id=1)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on December 26, 2013, 08:45:48 PM
My Christmas present. A very special one as this is the first bat my lovely wife has ever bought me. This was the biggest surprise she has given me in the 12 years we have been together.

This is a phenomenal bat. Light, balanced, lovely middle (soft as I like them) and very big.

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/184EBAE6-F431-4C10-A201-A86063789A65_zpszjgsdt1f.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/01AECE9C-567A-496F-96EE-7F5DF5CAD957_zpslti1jwne.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/BB6F7A09-3D35-4F65-B40E-8C04ACCAB2E6_zps3tiykdlb.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/1A8353D7-3121-493F-84E1-33D218E46539_zpsiijcyqfl.jpg)

(http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/FBD97762-ACED-45FC-9366-1624AB6884CE_zpsl2gxsdrj.jpg)
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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: simonmay5 on December 26, 2013, 08:48:00 PM
They are quality love my helmet is bigger than yours anything to get bragging writes in the changing room lol :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on December 26, 2013, 09:20:44 PM
I have a question about the M&H. Looks like a monster but does anyone know what is on the face??? One of my bats has similar markings and it flies .....

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BW4jC4lIMAA5WOI.jpg)

My Christmas present. A very special one as this is the first bat my lovely wife has ever bought me. This was the biggest surprise she has given me in the 12 years we have been together.

This is a phenomenal bat. Light, balanced, lovely middle (soft as I like them) and very big.

([url]http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/184EBAE6-F431-4C10-A201-A86063789A65_zpszjgsdt1f.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/01AECE9C-567A-496F-96EE-7F5DF5CAD957_zpslti1jwne.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/BB6F7A09-3D35-4F65-B40E-8C04ACCAB2E6_zps3tiykdlb.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo305/yvk3103/My%20Kit/1A8353D7-3121-493F-84E1-33D218E46539_zpsiijcyqfl.jpg[/url])

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]Is this for sale yet.....
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yvk3103 on December 26, 2013, 09:33:19 PM
M&H do not give the final finish like most other bat makers give with the wax and chalk compound.

Also they oil and knock the bat in. The marks on the willow are oil marks - possibly where the willow has absorbed more oil.

Just my thoughts.

Maybe there is another reason to the spotting on the willow.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on December 26, 2013, 09:55:50 PM
M&H do not give the final finish like most other bat makers give with the wax and chalk compound.

Also they oil and knock the bat in. The marks on the willow are oil marks - possibly where the willow has absorbed more oil.

Just my thoughts.

Maybe there is another reason to the spotting on the willow.

Very nice bat mate. What's the weight?

 That is my one problem with M&H is there presentation and finishing. This would have cost over £400 ( I know you have links with lukey so this may not have cost full price) but to then get the bat in that condition looks wise to me is poor. The benefit to using a wax polish is that it sells the moisture in and also gives the bat a great finish. Not to much to ask really from M&H for bats that command top dollar all through there range. Also how's this finishing and sanding on this bat?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on December 26, 2013, 10:02:59 PM
Now I've spent some of my Xmas mine I need to do a new picture of my 2014 kit, will post some pictures in the new year after the postmans been a few times ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yvk3103 on December 26, 2013, 10:32:23 PM
Very nice bat mate. What's the weight?

 That is my one problem with M&H is there presentation and finishing. This would have cost over £400 ( I know you have links with lukey so this may not have cost full price) but to then get the bat in that condition looks wise to me is poor. The benefit to using a wax polish is that it sells the moisture in and also gives the bat a great finish. Not to much to ask really from M&H for bats that command top dollar all through there range. Also how's this finishing and sanding on this bat?

Weight is 2lb10.5oz with 2 grips.

Well there are both positives and negatives of leaving the bat "unfinished".

The positive is that the bat matures and opens's up faster thus reaching its peak swiftly.

The negative, as you mentioned, £400 bats needs to look like one.

I have watched some video reviews and read some other reviews on this bat and all mentioned a mid to high middle. The middle on this particular bat is more high to low (though not very high). Suits me well as up north the wickets aren't very fast the bouncy (thanks to the rains we get).

I know I am going to enjoy this bat.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Over Gully on December 27, 2013, 09:10:45 AM
That M&H CK22 is a lovely looking bat, not just the willow but I am a big fan of the sticker design and colour scheme, really stands out without being too flashy and out there. Looks a concaved shape but a very high spine. Look forward to a review of this once it has been road-tested in the nets!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Buzz on December 27, 2013, 09:13:48 AM
Weight is 2lb10.5oz with 2 grips.

Well there are both positives and negatives of leaving the bat "unfinished".

The positive is that the bat matures and opens's up faster thus reaching its peak swiftly.

The negative, as you mentioned, £400 bats needs to look like one.

I have watched some video reviews and read some other reviews on this bat and all mentioned a mid to high middle. The middle on this particular bat is more high to low (though not very high). Suits me well as up north the wickets aren't very fast the bouncy (thanks to the rains we get).

I know I am going to enjoy this bat.

I cannot believe that pretty much the fussyist person on the forum about bats is happy to let their wife choose them a new one.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yvk3103 on December 27, 2013, 11:15:31 AM
I cannot believe that pretty much the fussyist person on the forum about bats is happy to let their wife choose them a new one.

Do I have an option? :))  she has done an amazing job given the very limited knowledge she has of cricket bats and the steadily diminishing interest in the sport and my playing.

But it is a beautiful bat. Can't wait to hit the nets.

Must also give some credit to Lukey for taking the risk and ordering the bats (he wasn't planning to stick these till Feb/March) and liaising with M&H to get a near perfect bat.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Northern monkey on December 27, 2013, 09:05:40 PM
Her indoors,treated me to some Affinity pads and gloves

Bit gutted,I didn't get the new Phantom with em, but hey ho
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on January 04, 2014, 08:31:35 PM

Have gone Gray-Nicolls for the first time. Have high hopes for the bat, will start knocking in very soon

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01223_zpsb1b795e0.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01223_zpsb1b795e0.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on January 04, 2014, 08:39:23 PM

Gloves are Gray-Nicolls Powerbow 750 Men's Right Hand. Picked them up for £25, happy with them at that price and good fit, too. Not too big.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01261_zps865491ed.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01261_zps865491ed.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC01258_zpsc8c7c0cc.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC01258_zpsc8c7c0cc.jpg.html)


Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 04, 2014, 08:43:24 PM
Very nice kit there Alan!
I've got a pair of the Powerbow gloves, they really are top for that price.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on January 04, 2014, 08:48:02 PM
Thank you, on balance I prefer the Kookaburra softs, however, only just as G-N certainly run them very close.

Also, the standard G-N Men's size gloves, which are easier to find, fit me perfectly.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Pitbull on January 06, 2014, 01:44:01 PM
Just got back from 13 days Melbourne and watching the cricket and while I was there I thought it would be rude not to visit the GCCC. Noticed that they had some Nike Dominate boots in stock for pretty much the same price they will be in the UK. I couldn't resist and got them there and then, they are so comfortable and definitely the one of the best looking pair of boots at the moment.

(http://i1317.photobucket.com/albums/t634/Andy24pitt/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps306bc052.jpg) (http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/Andy24pitt/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps306bc052.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on January 06, 2014, 05:09:46 PM
Here is my kit for 2014

Bats
GM Epic 707 - match bat for second half of last season, lovely profile and my favourite pick up and balance.
GM Flare 909 - new bat, like the higher middle and lack of concaving. Been using this as much as possible to open it up.
Gray Nicolls Maverick 5 Star - another new bat, struggled with the heavier weight and low middle. Will give it a second chance come the summer.
Newbery. Navarone SPS - badly cracked through the toe, retired.

Softs
Kookaburra R1000 pads - new for 2014, replaced my old Kahuna ones. Rather stiff at the moment.
SS Super Test and Limited Edition gloves - can't get enough of these gloves, perfect fit and flexibility. Favourite bit of kit.
Aero P2's - standard.
Masuri Ti - standard.

Shoes
Adidas 22yard Mid's - most underrated bit of kit. Comfortable and supportive.
Nike Century II's - new for 2014, always liked the orange (must be mad).

Bag
Gray Nicolls 1000 duffle - check out my review for more details.

(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/9418e7f1db5a2fb5b70ff9ab4093d3c1.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 06, 2014, 05:35:21 PM
Brb, browsing the IJC discount offer!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: piethepker on January 07, 2014, 12:32:42 PM
Somehow my local cricket shop gets old kookaburra bats such as the ccx and blade and sell them for big discounts (i asked how, they said they know there people in kookaburra)

(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/531x708q90/837/lhky.jpg)

Got a kooka blade 975, very nice bat and bought for a great $200AU (108.75GBP)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nick86 on January 12, 2014, 01:53:04 AM
First post hope my pic works. Kit for 2014


Nick

(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p702/prez_nick5/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb00b0b53.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/prez_nick5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb00b0b53.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nick86 on January 12, 2014, 02:06:33 AM
Forgot my new bag from uzi sports. Brilliant service

(http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p702/prez_nick5/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3c7c6c2c.jpg) (http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/prez_nick5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3c7c6c2c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 19reading87 on January 12, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
Lovely gloves Ryan ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 123bcfc on January 13, 2014, 02:40:07 PM
Thinking of getting Woodstock gear for the season coming up anyone else thinking the same and what are your views on their kit :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 13, 2014, 05:04:17 PM
So my 2014 set up.
I was going to make this when all my bats were here, but the red ink and hammer I've ordered, are on there way and have been for some time. And I was sorting my kit out today, so took some pics with out them.

First up my bats, all 16 of them.

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/DSC02204_zps95e6cc58.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/DSC02204_zps95e6cc58.jpg.html)

B3 middling bat. 2.4(too light)
Gm six6 original 3lb
Aldred grade 3 2.15
B3 bespoke 2stripe 2.15
Mb Malik laminate 3lb
Ton heritage 2.11
Gm purist 606 2.15
B3 db3 1stripe 2.11(no stickers)
Puma Karbon 6000 2.12
B3 bespoke 3stripe 3.3
B3 bespoke 3stripe 3.2
Gm zona 808 2.10
Mongoose mmi3(original) 2.15
B3 0stripe net bat 3.2
Bas vampire 2.13
Kookaburra biggest kahuna 3.1

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/DSC02205_zpsf953b969.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/DSC02205_zpsf953b969.jpg.html)




So my Saturday set up,

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/DSC02206_zps6bd10b84.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/DSC02206_zps6bd10b84.jpg.html)

Aero bag
Stretton fox thigh, inner and chest guard
Ayrtek raw aditek helmet(green tint
Gm 909 pads
Gm original gloves(main)
Slazenger spikes
M and h gloves(back up)
B3 sample gloves(training +back up)
Plus the bats, six6, purist, b3 bespoke.


Then my Wednesday night gear

(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/DSC02210_zps1ee1e445.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/DSC02210_zps1ee1e445.jpg.html)

Ca 10000 bag
Kookaburra thigh pad set
Masuri titanium in green
Puma Karbon 3000 pads
Puma Karbon 4000 gloves(main)
B3 sausage gloves(back up)
Adidas gloves(back up)
Puma all weather trainers
Plus the mmi3, and 2 b3 bespokes.

I have 2 kit bag set ups because I work all over the uk, so the midweek kit lives in my van, so I can go straight to the game if work dictates.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 13, 2014, 05:07:53 PM
Just placed an order with vitas, may do an unboxing video when I get it!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Northern monkey on January 13, 2014, 05:08:43 PM
The b3 bespoke has some fair work on the back!!
What's the pick up like?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 13, 2014, 05:46:52 PM
The b3 bespoke has some fair work on the back!!
What's the pick up like?

It's a tad bottom heavy, but no where near as bad as I envisaged when I designed it. There's a thread in the b3section if you want to see more.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on January 14, 2014, 11:40:18 AM
Thinking of getting Woodstock gear for the season coming up anyone else thinking the same and what are your views on their kit :)

I wouldn't buy them as they lead you to believe they are all made in house when they are bought in from JN sanded a bit and stickers applied. I don't mind that route but don't call yourself a bat maker. I asked him outright at the trade show and lords and he ducked away and ignore my question.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 14, 2014, 08:36:30 PM
Tim200s

this is what is in my cupboard

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bd96CWACcAEJVkI.jpg:large)

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 14, 2014, 08:39:58 PM
I did say you'd stolen all the good willow.

Although I see heartwood..........
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: toenails97 on January 14, 2014, 08:43:18 PM
Having purchased one of these of John they are good bats, and the willow used is top quality!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 14, 2014, 08:45:06 PM
2 with heartwood. I will admit that there are 3 in there that arent great but i have 3 others held in a different cupboard to replace them.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 14, 2014, 08:47:58 PM
2 with heartwood. I will admit that there are 3 in there that arent great but i have 3 others held in a different cupboard to replace them.
How many cupboards of bats have you got??
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 14, 2014, 08:52:40 PM
How many cupboards of bats have you got??

3 cupboards in 3 locations. My cupboard has the grade 2 bats, and the other 2 have the grade 1 bats but one cupboard is one shape and the other is the other shape. If i could get rid of the grade 2's blank i would as im not happy with them so i keep them so that people dont buy them as they arent quite the standard i would like

No more or i will get banned/told off
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: awp on January 15, 2014, 08:36:59 AM
Tim200s

this is what is in my cupboard

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bd96CWACcAEJVkI.jpg:large)

Spot on mate, theres some in that lot at least as good as the laver...
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on January 15, 2014, 10:47:37 AM
My new ton vertu has just arrived.  Amazing pick up, real chunky standard ss/ton profile (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/be4eguse.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/2agutu9u.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/y9udu2ub.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/eve3u2y7.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/y3yse8y7.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/15/ese5eter.jpg)

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 15, 2014, 10:51:51 AM
I do like that.

Is this what was to be the rohit sharma model before he left ton this year?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on January 15, 2014, 11:01:53 AM
Sharma had his own model. Just a similar colour scheme

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 19reading87 on January 15, 2014, 01:41:37 PM
Where you get that from mate?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 15, 2014, 02:12:09 PM
Tim200s

this is what is in my cupboard

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bd96CWACcAEJVkI.jpg:large)

Now this is true G1, very nice GarrettJ
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on January 15, 2014, 03:38:04 PM
Very nice bats there mate, I assuming that's the pic of the bats in the workshop?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on January 15, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
Where you get that from mate?

Forgive my sins but from eBay

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 18, 2014, 04:35:15 PM
Here is my 2014 kit, except for the Shamrock bat (which is here for a review and used by the team). Might put some of the bats on ebay as would like have only 6 by the end of the year.

(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg.html)(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg.html)(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg.html)(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg.html)(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg) (http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg.html)

Missing from the pics is Puma platinum bag, shamrock duffle and Puma shoes
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 18, 2014, 04:36:39 PM
Lovely collection of grains there.

What's spec on the millichamp retro?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 18, 2014, 04:39:54 PM
Lovely collection of grains there.

What's spec on the millichamp retro?


Its 2'11 mate, one that IJC picked up in their recent visit to M&H. I think Paul has better pics on this thread.

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27860.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27860.0)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: thedevil on January 18, 2014, 04:51:50 PM
Here is my 2014 kit, except for the Shamrock bat (which is here for a review and used by the team). Might put some of the bats on ebay as would like have only 6 by the end of the year.

([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg.html[/url])

Missing from the pics is Puma platinum bag, shamrock duffle and Puma shoes


Well that tt is more than welcome in my kit bag  :-[
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ams4287 on January 18, 2014, 05:18:33 PM
Lovely collection Tush! :)

Quite a dilemma as to what would be the 6 to keep!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Cedrictoad on January 18, 2014, 06:08:17 PM
That is just plain gluttony... I am so jealous
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Giraffe208 on January 18, 2014, 06:11:04 PM
That is just GRAIN gluttony... I am so jealous

Corrected it for you ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on January 18, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
M&H and RPC please Tushar....sent to the office address would be lovely, thanks :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Cedrictoad on January 18, 2014, 06:17:00 PM
My bad giraffe...

Also that bubble just reeks of runs!

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tushar sehgal on January 18, 2014, 06:37:31 PM
4 that I would like to keep at BR LE, Bubble, Salix and M&H rest are most likely all going although RPC and BB are both guns and I might just keep them too...don't think i'll posting them here for sale as some of these were put up here a while back at ridiculously low prices imo and no one took them  :(

Thank you everyone for appreciating what I consider my kit ;) as there are 2 full kits bags worth of bats in storage room behind  and almost all brand new :-[
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: nick123 on January 18, 2014, 10:33:24 PM
Hey guys nick here, here are my bats (two main ones)
First is a Kookaburra genesis 10000 carbon fibre backed bat, lovely balance and low driving area.
The next is a Newbery Thruxton players labeled up as Puma Platinum, Platinum edition,these are 100% original decals,they were poorly put one by me.

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a604/nick_ball1/006_zps021e83b0.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/nick_ball1/media/006_zps021e83b0.jpg.html)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a604/nick_ball1/014_zpsf42ae166.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/nick_ball1/media/014_zpsf42ae166.jpg.html)

(http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a604/nick_ball1/007_zpscbe4ffa9.jpg) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/nick_ball1/media/007_zpscbe4ffa9.jpg.html)

 
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on January 18, 2014, 10:58:42 PM
First post hope my pic works. Kit for 2014


Nick

([url]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p702/prez_nick5/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb00b0b53.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/prez_nick5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsb00b0b53.jpg.html[/url])


Loveing them Bas pads and gloves
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nick86 on January 19, 2014, 02:04:14 PM
Quote from: Nick86 on January 12, 2014, 01:53:04 AM
First post hope my pic works. Kit for 2014


Nick




Loveing them Bas pads and gloves



Thanks I bought the BAS pads from a seller on ebay but Paid outside ebay. I asked if could return if not liked before I bought them. Pads arrived slightly damaged and seller wont return them. They are great pads but I still prefer my two strap bdms. I've opened up a paypal dispute, but don't think I have a case if I have received the goods.

Nick
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 19, 2014, 02:08:52 PM
I want the kook genesis so bad!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on January 19, 2014, 03:47:43 PM
Kit i have got extra so far

2x b3 specials
Pair of ss batiing gloves
New B3 big bag
A pair of strettons (on route)

What i need

New Balance boots
New keeping gloves and pads
Few more pairs of sausage style batting gloves
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 19, 2014, 03:56:15 PM
Same kit as last 2 years ......  :o

 
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cheese on January 19, 2014, 04:17:30 PM
When my latest order from Vitas come I will put pictures of all my stuff up as this should be my last order before the season starts!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mike1989 on January 19, 2014, 06:34:47 PM
Forgot my new bag from uzi sports. Brilliant service

([url]http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p702/prez_nick5/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3c7c6c2c.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1347.photobucket.com/user/prez_nick5/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps3c7c6c2c.jpg.html[/url])


How are you finding the bag?

I saw it on uzi and looks like a really good bag. It's currently on my shortlist. Would I fit my batting and keeping gear in it, helmet and boots? Looks a really nice bag, colour scheme and such.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: jwebber86 on January 19, 2014, 06:42:25 PM
i ave actually finished buying kit hopefully for the next 2 seasons so long as nothing breaks
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Nick86 on January 19, 2014, 07:12:28 PM
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How are you finding the bag?

I saw it on uzi and looks like a really good bag. It's currently on my shortlist. Would I fit my batting and keeping gear in it, helmet and boots? Looks a really nice bag, colour scheme and such.
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Bag is really good. I've been looking for a bag for ages and finally settled on this. The bag would fit all kit but has a seperate  compartment for helmet. So you may struggle getting 2 helmets in there.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Steveo1000 on January 19, 2014, 10:36:27 PM
Kit for the season

Bats

M&H Amplus mk 1
Newbery GT 335 Players Cadbury Stickers
RK custom G1
SS LE

Pads

SS Test with embossed "S"
GN Oblivion Test

Gloves

SS Super Test (red and black ones)
GN Legend

I think that will do me now.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: nick123 on January 20, 2014, 03:19:18 AM
Same kit as last 2 years ......  :o

 

Who me, it appears so,but it works and kits expensive in NZ.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: awp on January 20, 2014, 10:45:47 AM
Here is my 2014 kit, except for the Shamrock bat (which is here for a review and used by the team). Might put some of the bats on ebay as would like have only 6 by the end of the year.

([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4115_zpsbf50ed77.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4111_zpse0bbc6a4.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4112_zpsaf71f013.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4113_zps8006fccc.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc453/tusharsehgal/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1212.photobucket.com/user/tusharsehgal/media/2014%20Kit/IMG_4114_zpsc9451f04.jpg.html[/url])

Missing from the pics is Puma platinum bag, shamrock duffle and Puma shoes

A stylish and pretty comprehensive collection, you pick good 'uns alright
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: OwzatOllie on January 20, 2014, 04:14:20 PM
Will get a photo when I can be bothered, but my kit for the coming season is:

Bats: Kookaburra Recoil 450 (2012 version)
Plain Uzi Sports Grade 3 bat (a real go-er!)  :D
Kookaburra Recoil 900 Gloves
Kookaburra Impulse 950 pads
Aero P2 Strippers
Aero P1 Chest guard (on order, some of the quicker guys love banging it in short indoors)
Albion Elite helmet with steel grill

It will be my first season using Kookaburra equipment!  This will be my 10th season of playing so surprising I haven't used them yet
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 20, 2014, 04:17:10 PM
I appear to have started from the ground up for absolutley no reason!! But here's my new kit list: -

GN E41 Test bat
GN Legend pads
GN E41 and X181 gloves
Nike Lunar Dominate shoes
GN 1000 Duffle bag
Stretton Fox inner and outer thigh guard
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 20, 2014, 04:20:01 PM
I appear to have started from the ground up for absolutley no reason!! But here's my new kit list: -

GN E41 Test bat
GN Legend pads
GN E41 and X181 gloves
Nike Lunar Dominate shoes
GN 1000 Duffle bag
Stretton Fox inner and outer thigh guard

Good stash that, the rest of it will be on the way to you very soon mate. :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 20, 2014, 04:22:30 PM
Good stash that, the rest of it will be on the way to you very soon mate. :)
Some may confuse me for a pro lol....pro villager and thats about it!! LOL!! And damn you and your incredibly competitive pricing!!

BTW do you do coaching through out the season, I may well book a session as whilst my club has qualified coaches no one really coaches, turn up, whack balls/bowl bouncers, go home is the usual net process!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 20, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
Who me, it appears so,but it works and kits expensive in NZ.

not directed at you. I have had the same kit for ages, my pads are 4 years old, my boots 5 years old and the rest 2 years old. My beloved bat has died so getting a new one, just cant decide on which one yet.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 20, 2014, 05:02:59 PM
Some may confuse me for a pro lol....pro villager and thats about it!! LOL!! And damn you and your incredibly competitive pricing!!

BTW do you do coaching through out the season, I may well book a session as whilst my club has qualified coaches no one really coaches, turn up, whack balls/bowl bouncers, go home is the usual net process!

Yes mate we do offer coaching. we are open until 7pm in the evenings and you can book a session whenever you like. :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Neon Cricket on January 20, 2014, 05:26:51 PM
not directed at you. I have had the same kit for ages, my pads are 4 years old, my boots 5 years old and the rest 2 years old. My beloved bat has died so getting a new one, just cant decide on which one yet.

Surely you'll dip into your own stock of bats for one? Looked like you had some beauties in there!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 20, 2014, 05:49:00 PM
I'm going to buy the worst looking one
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 20, 2014, 09:47:37 PM
I'm going to buy the worst looking one
The ugly ones are always goers  :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on January 20, 2014, 10:12:38 PM
Will get a photo when I can!

Bats: RK Custom and Red Ink Custom (both RK stickered)
Gloves: GN Legend x2
Pads: GN Oblivion Tests
Helmet: Masuri
Shoes: Asics Strike Rates
Bag: GN 1000 Duffle
Protection: Aero P2 Strippers
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 20, 2014, 11:05:36 PM
Still waiting for one last delivery and all my kit will be here for the season, well the start of it anyway!

Will start off with

Bats
GM Six6 606 2lb7
GM Six6 404 2lb9.5

Gloves
GM Original 2014
GM Original 2013
GM 808 2012 (nets)

pads
GM 808 2013

helmet
AdiTek Raw

protection
Stretton fox inner and outer thigh guard
Stretton fox arm guard

shoes
Asics Gel 335
Asics Gel advance 3

bag
GM Original Easi-Load

other
Oakley radar grey lens
Oakley radar yellow lens


Will get some pictures when everything has arrived (and depending on if it goes ahead I'll probably do a "what's in my bag" video for the thread on here)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lewis_faulds on January 20, 2014, 11:27:36 PM
Bats :- Kookaburra ICE 650, Midas 700, hunts custom (spyder stickers), custom shaped by red ink (GB's)
Gloves :- Ice 850, Midas 1250, kahuna players
Pads :- kahuna players 2010
Protection :- aero p2's and kookaburra all in one
Bag :- ancient duffle and in search of a large all in one
Spikes :- asics gels, Adidas hi cut bowling spike, asics trainers
Helmet :- Albion ultimate 98
Extras :- underarmour thermal gloves (fielding practice or inners when it's freezing!!!)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: gillespie201 on January 21, 2014, 06:24:59 PM
Bats: Gray Nicolls Oblivion 4 Star (2011)
        Slazenger V100 Pro (2013)
Gloves: Gray Nicolls Powerbow Players
           Gray Nicolls X181 1000
Pads:    Gray Nicolls Oblivion e41 Test
           BAS Millennium 2 Strap
Spikes: Asics Gel Advance 3 Green/Black
           Adidas SL22 reds
           Puma Iridium
 Helmet: Masuri Steel (Black)
 Thigh Pad: Aero p2 strippers
Bags: Gray Nicolls Pro Performance Duffle 2012
         Gray Nicolls Quantam Wheelie
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Torque on January 21, 2014, 06:49:42 PM
This thread is pointless without pictures!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tim2000s on January 21, 2014, 08:37:51 PM
The only new item I have acquired so far is a replacement duffle. There may be more to come.

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 21, 2014, 11:03:46 PM
New gloves not arrived but I decided to get some pictures of my kit I do have.

Bats
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/5FF884BC-4AD5-405D-8C7A-52CAF8292104_zpsgurjwowf.jpg)
More details of the 606 here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28301.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28301.0)
More details of the 404 here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28383.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28383.0)

Pads, gloves & strettons
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/CC4BC495-C107-420B-8D21-E5D9895EEBEB_zpspo57tmye.jpg)
More details and better pics of my strettons can be found here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27524.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27524.0)
And here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28384.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28384.0)


AdiTek
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/null_zpsa5ece763.jpg)
Full thread on my helmet here
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27111.0  (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27111.0)


Bag
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/7564B207-04B8-4F75-9ED8-66BA633A7E7F_zpsdojruqtx.jpg)

Shoes
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/E9EB8D75-E0FE-4CA6-8D5F-FD800811D7B0_zpsaeag9xns.jpg)

Oakleys
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/28B2AED5-F63B-4147-BC9C-A0113D104219_zps9ieinhpd.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Number4 on January 21, 2014, 11:15:08 PM
Love the Aditek... Sweet
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ilanz_bess on January 22, 2014, 04:04:48 AM
It may not be as extravagant as others but this is my kit for 2014.

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0316_zps85fa908b.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0316_zps85fa908b.jpg.html)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0306_zps4e0e530d.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0306_zps4e0e530d.jpg.html)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0310_zpsddb5fa5a.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0310_zpsddb5fa5a.jpg.html)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0314_zps413ed2a7.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0314_zps413ed2a7.jpg.html)

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0315_zpsc5395148.jpg) (http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0315_zpsc5395148.jpg.html)

Bats: Affinity Ayrtek, Affinity Toro, GM + Icon Original, and GM + Icon 909.
Gloves: Affinity Elite (continuation of Ayrtek's glove range), and Salix Pod Players.
Pads: GM Originals (white) and SF (green)
Bag: Affinity Wheelie Bag
Wicket Keeping Gloves: Kookaburra 1000's, and Affinity WK Gloves (not in picture)
Shoes: Asics Gel Advance 4 (2013)
Helmet: Masuri (Steel Grill)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: sgcricket on January 22, 2014, 04:30:43 AM
how do you rate the kook wk gloves. i am planning to get a pair of the same.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: ilanz_bess on January 22, 2014, 10:27:31 AM
how do you rate the kook wk gloves. i am planning to get a pair of the same.

The protection is good but they are super supple. They did not require any "breaking in" whatsoever. Don't think you will be disappointed in investing in a pair.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: sgcricket on January 22, 2014, 11:05:36 AM
thanks a lot for the feedback. am getting a friend to pick up a pair in India.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mo_town on January 22, 2014, 12:12:02 PM
New gloves not arrived but I decided to get some pictures of my kit I do have.

Bats
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/5FF884BC-4AD5-405D-8C7A-52CAF8292104_zpsgurjwowf.jpg[/url])
More details of the 606 here
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28301.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28301.0[/url])
More details of the 404 here
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28383.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28383.0[/url])

Pads, gloves & strettons
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/CC4BC495-C107-420B-8D21-E5D9895EEBEB_zpspo57tmye.jpg[/url])
More details and better pics of my strettons can be found here
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27524.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27524.0[/url])
And here
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28384.0[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=28384.0[/url])


AdiTek
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/null_zpsa5ece763.jpg[/url])
Full thread on my helmet here
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27111.0[/url]  ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=27111.0[/url])


Bag
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/7564B207-04B8-4F75-9ED8-66BA633A7E7F_zpsdojruqtx.jpg[/url])

Shoes
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/E9EB8D75-E0FE-4CA6-8D5F-FD800811D7B0_zpsaeag9xns.jpg[/url])

Oakleys
([url]http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/28B2AED5-F63B-4147-BC9C-A0113D104219_zps9ieinhpd.jpg[/url])


Just curious...you have invested so much into top quality protection and you have invested in GM 606 range which is considered as the lowest GM grade..any particular reason for that?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 22, 2014, 03:15:04 PM
Just curious...you have invested so much into top quality protection and you have invested in GM 606 range which is considered as the lowest GM grade..any particular reason for that?
With protection it is all man made so you get what you pay for. Higher price = better performance.
With willow it's a natural product, so despite no looking perfect with decent pressing, a lower grade will still perform just as well as top grade willow. Higher price = better cosmetically but no guarentee of performance.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 22, 2014, 03:16:24 PM
As they say, a bowlers priority is too protect himself, not to worry about batting.......
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 22, 2014, 03:19:00 PM
As they say, a bowlers priority is too protect himself, not to worry about batting.......
Enough I this bowler stuff now, I know which end of the bat to hold and which hand the gloves go on now!  ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: smilley792 on January 22, 2014, 03:21:17 PM
Enough I this bowler stuff now, I know which end of the bat to hold and which hand the gloves go on now!  ;)

Our skip hasn't learnt the latter yet, took him 3 nets to discovered he'd bought left hand gloves. Lol


You playing in the cbf game cam? Be cool to meet the regulars.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: blocka on January 22, 2014, 08:26:47 PM
Enough I this bowler stuff now, I know which end of the bat to hold and which hand the gloves go on now!  ;)
But do you know which glove goes on first and the inners mean they go inside the glove?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Olynam on January 22, 2014, 09:45:36 PM
It may not be as extravagant as others but this is my kit for 2014.

([url]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0316_zps85fa908b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0316_zps85fa908b.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0306_zps4e0e530d.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0306_zps4e0e530d.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0310_zpsddb5fa5a.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0310_zpsddb5fa5a.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0314_zps413ed2a7.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0314_zps413ed2a7.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag128/neil_ramdass/IMAG0315_zpsc5395148.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1302.photobucket.com/user/neil_ramdass/media/IMAG0315_zpsc5395148.jpg.html[/url])

Bats: Affinity Ayrtek, Affinity Toro, GM + Icon Original, and GM + Icon 909.
Gloves: Affinity Elite (continuation of Ayrtek's glove range), and Salix Pod Players.
Pads: GM Originals (white) and SF (green)
Bag: Affinity Wheelie Bag
Wicket Keeping Gloves: Kookaburra 1000's, and Affinity WK Gloves (not in picture)
Shoes: Asics Gel Advance 4 (2013)
Helmet: Masuri (Steel Grill)


I like the look of the affinity bag but can't see any details on the website or twitter, do you mind me asking how much it was?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: cheese on January 22, 2014, 10:06:29 PM
Here is my stuff for this year and I can't see myself buying anymore kit before at least halfway through the season...
Bats: Gray Nicolls Maverick 4*
Gray Nicolls A61 400

Gloves: Gray Nicolls E41 1000 le
Gray Nicolls Oblivion E41 Test
Gray Nicolls Oblivion Test

Pads: Gray Nicolls Oblivion Test
Thigh Pad: Aero P2 stripper
Helmet: Masuri Elite Steel Grille
Shoes: Nike Lunarfly 4
Bag: Gray Nicolls 1000 duffle

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii588/olliecricket/AD12FAA5-C585-4A93-BA5D-B49073DD8938_zps5cdmstst.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/olliecricket/media/AD12FAA5-C585-4A93-BA5D-B49073DD8938_zps5cdmstst.jpg.html)

(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii588/olliecricket/2CF133E2-9D3C-4838-ACD5-342CD0AA5C48_zpsstumdzjq.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/olliecricket/media/2CF133E2-9D3C-4838-ACD5-342CD0AA5C48_zpsstumdzjq.jpg.html)
Bag full off kit
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on January 23, 2014, 12:38:51 PM
gotta say cam,  you have some of the nicest kit ive ever seen for a 3rd XI player!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on January 23, 2014, 01:01:04 PM
gotta say cam,  you have some of the nicest kit ive ever seen for a 3rd XI player!
3rd! I played most of my cricket in the 2s last year thank you!
(But I did appear in th 1s, 2s, 3s & 4s at some point through the season)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: petehosk on January 23, 2014, 01:15:02 PM
But I did appear in the 1s, 2s, 3s & 4s at some point through the season

Nothing if not versatile! A true utility player! Nice kit fella
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on January 23, 2014, 03:36:47 PM
Im only jesting big fella!!!  what league are sarisbury 2nds in?
im back at havant this season
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: aidankelleher on January 23, 2014, 05:27:17 PM
(http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u596/aidankelleher/image_zps7944171f.jpg) (http://s1323.photobucket.com/user/aidankelleher/media/image_zps7944171f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: nick123 on January 23, 2014, 09:51:42 PM
([url]http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u596/aidankelleher/image_zps7944171f.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1323.photobucket.com/user/aidankelleher/media/image_zps7944171f.jpg.html[/url])


Nice kit , I love the grains on that bat with a touch of heartwood. May I ask what mode oblivion e41 it is ?
Nice gloves i love the split sausages of the maverick 5 star. Nicke kit overall.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: aidankelleher on January 23, 2014, 10:44:39 PM
Nice kit , I love the grains on that bat with a touch of heartwood. May I ask what mode oblivion e41 it is ?
Nice gloves i love the split sausages of the maverick 5 star. Nicke kit overall.

Thanks mate ! It's the oblivion e41 players ! It weighs 2.7 but is a huge bat !
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: johnrockin on January 24, 2014, 01:00:13 PM
I've not been a fan of GN, but that kit looks lovely :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: OwzatOllie on January 25, 2014, 07:48:22 PM
Sorry for the bad iPhone photo quality, this was all kind of rushed as I don't have the space at the moment to do a pic of all my kit,  so here are my 3 main bats and gloves with my new pads! :)
(http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u257/Owzat-Ollie/66925885-336B-40CA-9466-722561B87649.jpg) (http://s170.photobucket.com/user/Owzat-Ollie/media/66925885-336B-40CA-9466-722561B87649.jpg.html)

Powerbow 5 Star
Kookaburra Recoil 450
Uzi Sports Plain Grade 3
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 19reading87 on January 25, 2014, 08:28:38 PM
I do like those pads
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: OwzatOllie on January 25, 2014, 08:42:31 PM
They are lovely! Very light and so very comfortable.  Surprised the inner is made of cotton and not mesh though
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 26, 2014, 03:34:06 PM
A few pics of what I've got for this season,  there is also a pair of Kookaburra Kahuna Players and 1000 gloves and 1000 pads too and a pair of Rob Keys Blade gloves as well. Oh and some GM Original pads and gloves from 2011 and some old GN Powerboat Test Gloves like Andrew Strauss wore! Oh and some P2 Strippers.  I think that's it?

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/7agu7e7e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/pyguma7a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/u9ysudab.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/yvugu4aj.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/3eda9e4y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/26/7yvy3y5e.jpg)

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: fasteddie on January 26, 2014, 06:07:30 PM
@dunc.
Love the Warsops and Legend pads.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 28, 2014, 12:19:18 AM
@dunc.
Love the Warsops and Legend pads.

Thanks Eddie,  will be interesting to see how the pads compare to the kookaburras. 

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Vitas Cricket on January 28, 2014, 12:37:31 AM
You wont be dissapointed Dunc. My Legend pads are my favourite ever. I would upgrade them to a newer model (they are 2 years old) for cosmetic reasons but they are comfy, perfectly moulded and still in decent nick.

Forgot you had those X181 gloves from us, they are lovely.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 28, 2014, 08:06:32 AM
You wont be dissapointed Dunc. My Legend pads are my favourite ever. I would upgrade them to a newer model (they are 2 years old) for cosmetic reasons but they are comfy, perfectly moulded and still in decent nick.

Forgot you had those X181 gloves from us, they are lovely.
My only thought on htme so far is that the leading leg of the Kooks is much wider which I quite like, I think its like 11 canes wide rather than the GN 8, but will see, if they're no good you can buy them off me and waddle around in large mens pads ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on January 28, 2014, 08:39:57 AM
those legend pads are great. Not only do they look great they are very well made. Look at the top hat and look at the stitching, this is what all brands on here should aim to replicate.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Steveo1000 on January 31, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Main kit

M&H Amplus mark 1
GN Oblivion Test Pads
GN Legend Gloves

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/steveo1000/20140131_203217_zps134df4d9.jpg)

Other kit

RK Custom G1
Newbery GT Players
SS Embossed "S" Test Opener pads
SS Super Test gloves

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/steveo1000/20140131_203609_zpsd4a5010f.jpg)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on January 31, 2014, 09:21:37 PM
Main kit

M&H Amplus mark 1
GN Oblivion Test Pads
GN Legend Gloves

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/steveo1000/20140131_203217_zps134df4d9.jpg[/url])

Other kit

RK Custom G1
Newbery GT Players
SS Embossed "S" Test Opener pads
SS Super Test gloves

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a501/steveo1000/20140131_203609_zpsd4a5010f.jpg[/url])

If the E41 gloves hadn't been available I'd have had the GN legend gloves. Really well made if my pads are anything to go by.

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Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: TangoWhiskey on February 06, 2014, 12:03:25 PM
those legend pads are great. Not only do they look great they are very well made. Look at the top hat and look at the stitching, this is what all brands on here should aim to replicate.

I agree, they are great. Unfortunately mine squeak like anything so I have had to stick masking tape all over the bottom of them.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Warneymonster on February 06, 2014, 12:05:59 PM
Will post pics later but using ipad so cannot for now

Bats
Gray nic E41 5 star
Kook bubble legend
Kook kahuna 800 - 2013
Gray nicolls powerbox gen x player

Impulse 950 pads
Pro issue kook pads - red
Impulse 950 gloves
Kahuna players gloves
M&H t3 gloves

Brown masuri elite - with club logo
Ayrtek lid

Adidas sl22 x2

Kook players kit bag


Old kit
Kook recoil 700 - 2012
Kook recoil 700 - 2013
Kook kahuna 300 - 2012 (mislabeled gun)
Kook ricochet 750
Kook blade - was kahuna 800 refurbished by kookaburra
Gray nicolls dynadrive

Kook ricochet 1000 gloves
Kook blade pro issue sausage gloves
3x kook recoil 900 gloves
Salix pod black gloves

Kuhuna players pads
Kook pro issue pads - blue
Grizzly pads -pink trim

Kook haddin wk gloves
Kook silver wk gloves
Kook 1000 wk pads



Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on February 06, 2014, 05:59:50 PM
Just some new gear, I'll get some pics of all my gear once I get back! Got a lovely and special SS off Online Stockist, who were having a sale recently, and 2 pairs of SS LE gloves, which are a bit on the snug side, but are lovely! The SS has pretty much no concaving, there is a very very very small touch of it, but a very full profile indeed, and it weighs a touch under 2.9! The edges are around 38mm, so it is a very big bat for the weight. Thanks to Smokem for letting me know about this offer, even though it took quite a lot of effort to pry the bat out of your hands! Probably the best bat I've bought at that price...

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005342.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005342.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005327.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005327.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005314.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005314.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005304.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005304.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005251.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005251.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on February 06, 2014, 06:03:42 PM
Got to love ss kit my 2nd favourite brand by a long way there bats and softs.

Nice kit mukka
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lewis_faulds on February 06, 2014, 06:11:12 PM
Just some new gear, I'll get some pics of all my gear once I get back! Got a lovely and special SS off Online Stockist, who were having a sale recently, and 2 pairs of SS LE gloves, which are a bit on the snug side, but are lovely! The SS has pretty much no concaving, there is a very very very small touch of it, but a very full profile indeed, and it weighs a touch under 2.9! The edges are around 38mm, so it is a very big bat for the weight. Thanks to Smokem for letting me know about this offer, even though it took quite a lot of effort to pry the bat out of your hands! Probably the best bat I've bought at that price...

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005342.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005342.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005327.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005327.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005314.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005314.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005304.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005304.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/20140207_005251.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/20140207_005251.jpg.html[/url])


I'm guessing Chad, that you fell to temptation as we discussed in January! Aha
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on February 06, 2014, 06:32:18 PM
Got to love ss kit my 2nd favourite brand by a long way there bats and softs.

Nice kit mukka

I agree, the gloves are really good, and this bat is exceptional! It really is ridiculous, the only thing I would change about it is the handle shape, which I will do with some tennis grip tape. :) Proof that a good bat is a good bat, regardless of whether it comes from NZ, UK or India!

I'm guessing Chad, that you fell to temptation as we discussed in January! Aha

...Drat… :-[ Yeah, it's tough when deals like this pop up though! I'll be back soon, should arrange a net and I'll bring it along!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lewis_faulds on February 06, 2014, 06:34:03 PM
Got one in the works mate - let me know when your about what's app/text me

Cheers
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on February 06, 2014, 07:46:00 PM
Got to love the SS gloves, I have both red and blue pairs and love them.

How much did the bat cost you if you don't mind me asking?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on February 07, 2014, 07:37:44 AM
Got to love the SS gloves, I have both red and blue pairs and love them.

How much did the bat cost you if you don't mind me asking?

I think it cost me around 130-140 GBP. A very good price for a bat of this quality!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on February 07, 2014, 08:10:27 AM
I'm sorry Chad, but I'm not wowed by the shape or look of that SS. Honestly in comparison with your other bats from that price range where does it rank?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: fasteddie on February 07, 2014, 08:22:14 AM
I think it cost me around 130-140 GBP. A very good price for a bat of this quality!

One of our players bought an LE from Online stockists last year. It's great value and a cracking bat.

How good are the gloves? I'm keen on second pair.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Chad on February 07, 2014, 09:40:46 AM
I'm sorry Chad, but I'm not wowed by the shape or look of that SS. Honestly in comparison with your other bats from that price range where does it rank?

Fair enough, each to their own! Personally, I really like it, picks up nicely and responds really well. :)

Well, if you take all the bats I've bought new for 150 and under, I would say that it ranks top, unless you count the Helios, which cost me £180, but I was meant to be refunded £50, which have yet to receive! With 38mm edges and a 60mm spine, weighing at 2.9, it's a pretty big bat for the weight! I guess my Bubble Star comes in at that price range, and although it performs nicely, it does pick up pretty poorly...

One of our players bought an LE from Online stockists last year. It's great value and a cracking bat.

How good are the gloves? I'm keen on second pair.

Hi Matt, they're nice and seem to wear in quite easily. Really good gloves, just a tad on the small side, but seem to stretch nicely.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on February 07, 2014, 09:46:52 AM
whatever happened to helios?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on February 07, 2014, 10:00:29 AM
Fair enough, each to their own! Personally, I really like it, picks up nicely and responds really well. :)

Well, if you take all the bats I've bought new for 150 and under, I would say that it ranks top, unless you count the Helios, which cost me £180, but I was meant to be refunded £50, which have yet to receive! With 38mm edges and a 60mm spine, weighing at 2.9, it's a pretty big bat for the weight! I guess my Bubble Star comes in at that price range, and although it performs nicely, it does pick up pretty poorly...


Thanks for the reply - if it performs then that's all that matters :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: wayward_hayward on February 07, 2014, 10:19:27 AM
How good are the gloves? I'm keen on second pair.

I am yet to find a glove on the market that beats them. I personally prefer the snug fit over the standard men's size and the offer great flexibility and protection.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: RoCo Da Pixie on February 07, 2014, 10:27:43 AM
My kit is the same as I started last season with..... Is this a first?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: trypewriter on February 07, 2014, 10:53:00 AM
(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o559/trypewriter/kit2014_zps477fdfc6.jpg) (http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/trypewriter/media/kit2014_zps477fdfc6.jpg.html)

Pretty modest by most standards on here.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Alvaro on February 07, 2014, 11:02:53 AM
It's not really, is it Trype? That's a beautiful selection of kit.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 19reading87 on February 07, 2014, 11:03:25 AM
My kit is the same as I started last season with..... Is this a first?

Depends what the kit was mate....
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on February 07, 2014, 12:36:16 PM
My kit is the same as I started last season with..... Is this a first?

You freak - hang your head in shame!!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on February 07, 2014, 12:36:45 PM
([url]http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o559/trypewriter/kit2014_zps477fdfc6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1147.photobucket.com/user/trypewriter/media/kit2014_zps477fdfc6.jpg.html[/url])

Pretty modest by most standards on here.


I love that bag - gotta get myslef one of them!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: trypewriter on February 07, 2014, 12:46:30 PM
It's not really, is it Trype? That's a beautiful selection of kit.

Many thanks - it was actually quite therapeutic getting the stuff out because I was able to pack the bag properly afterwards instead of just stuffing it in anyhow! Top tip with these wedge shaped bags is to put pads in upside down.

Pads are Uzi Green Mamba (Uzi)
Gloves: AS Sniper (Uzi) Aldred (Aldred)
Bats L to R:
Ninja Assassin (bought from this forum)
Salix Pod Performance (IJC) - this has an A stamped on the shoulder - anyone know what that means?
Aldred Supreme  (Paul Aldred)
Bag: M&H T2 (IJC)
Lid: Ayrtek Premier Titanium (Ayrtek)
 Armguard: Stretton Fox
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ryan on February 07, 2014, 01:11:19 PM
whatever happened to helios?

I think the Willow Barron took him for a couple of grand so i don't think he's trading anymore - could be wrong though.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: GarrettJ on February 07, 2014, 01:16:29 PM
Yeah seems it has closed down.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Buzz on February 07, 2014, 01:32:17 PM
Now my gloves are here, I can post a couple of pics of my stash - most is the same as last year, so you will have seen it all before, multiple times!!

Bats - SAF Genus 100
       - DS bat, Pakistani shape (both three seasons old, but really well looked after/refurbished :o)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzE1NTIuanBn_zps8166a36f.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Mobile%20Uploads/utf-8BSU1BRzE1NTIuanBn_zps8166a36f.jpg.html)

Gloves - 2014 GM Original L.E.
          - 2012 GM Original L.E.

Pads - 2012 GM Original L.E.

Thigh Pads - Foxy specials (slightly larger than normal mens)

Shoes - Nike Span 7's spiked up

Helmets - Masuri Ti (one Blue and one Black - stockpiling...!)

Box - Shock Dr

Bag - Salix duffle

and a few odds and sods from the bag (grips, bat covers, sweat bands etc...)

(http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/buzzrockport/Mobile%20Uploads/2493f039-9934-4779-8a14-5f89eaceb4f3_zps2122254d.jpg) (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/buzzrockport/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2493f039-9934-4779-8a14-5f89eaceb4f3_zps2122254d.jpg.html)

I am not a great hoarder of kit - if I am not going to use something it gets sold on! I have a few other bits and bobs in the loft (odd random thigh pad, really old kit from 10 years ago) but this is all I take to nets or games
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 15, 2014, 02:37:10 PM
Got my hands on a few new bits this week and took delivery of some SL22's, one of the adidas player issue duffle bags and a couple of pairs of whites.

Think i have more or less finished with new clobber for now apart from new Stretton Foxes that im sure ill get my hands on in a few weeks :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: thecord on February 15, 2014, 11:30:08 PM
Got my hands on a few new bits this week and took delivery of some SL22's, one of the adidas player issue duffle bags

What do you think of the SL22's Tom ? Thinking of getting a pair myself
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on February 15, 2014, 11:33:52 PM
Decent boot mate and very comfy, only worn them around the office for a couple of mins tho :)

Selling well too according to what the adidas boys said and feedback from pros has been strong as plenty of them in use on the international scene.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: thecord on February 16, 2014, 12:23:21 AM
Yea they do seem to be finding favour with the pros. Will have to see if I can find somewhere local to try a pair
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Beaup123 on February 16, 2014, 12:52:24 AM
My Kit For the second half of the 2013/14 Aussie season:

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/beaup123/P1000245_zps6749fed3.jpg) (http://s72.photobucket.com/user/beaup123/media/P1000245_zps6749fed3.jpg.html)

Bat: Hammer Beserker RS Core (2013 Model)

Pads: 2014 SS Matrix Pro's

Gloves: Newbery SPS 1
           Kookaburra Beast 350's

Protection: Kookaburra Pro 500 Guard
 
Lid: County (Not sure what model)

Boots: Asics Speed Menace

Not a lot of Kit but well put together IMO, tried to pick the best I could get of everything within my price range
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: crobbo on February 16, 2014, 12:09:44 PM
Kit for this season:
Kippax Legend bat
Kippax Legend pads
Gray Nicolls Powerbow gloves

Aero P2 Strippers
Ayrtek Elite Helmet

Custom made Graham Plimmer wk gloves
Kippax WK gloves
Ayrtek Elite WK gloves
GM 303 Pads
Gray Nicolls Chamois inners

(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/crobbo83/CAD0E2DD-7DDC-4642-B78B-02963A544AD6.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/crobbo83/media/CAD0E2DD-7DDC-4642-B78B-02963A544AD6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Liam-SCCC on February 21, 2014, 01:53:03 PM
Here we are

Bats - RK Custom, Red Ink Custom (RK Labels)
Gloves - 2 x GN Legend
Pads - GN Oblivion Test
Helmet - Masuri Elite Steel
Protection - Aero P2
Bag - GN 1000 Duffle

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_4847.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_4847.jpg.html)

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_4851.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_4851.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on February 21, 2014, 02:20:15 PM
(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w597/hitshard1/Salixkit_zps26039b8d.jpg) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/hitshard1/media/Salixkit_zps26039b8d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: FattusCattus on February 21, 2014, 04:15:35 PM
I'm sensing a theme here Yogurt!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 21, 2014, 05:15:50 PM

Salix kit looks great.

I have a pair of those gloves and now tempted by this picture to get the matching batting pads, too. Which of course I don't really need.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on February 21, 2014, 05:28:22 PM
This weekend i'm going to get my AJK kit pictures up too Alan you have inspired me !
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 21, 2014, 06:13:08 PM

Look forward to seeing them as I am sure many on here are, too.

Will also try and picture my bats / kit as fully as possible. Doesn't feature any AJK items though and my Pod is in the hands of Salix at the moment.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: OllieRodgers on February 22, 2014, 10:54:02 AM
(http://i899.photobucket.com/albums/ac195/oliver_rodgers1/bats/7f39cebf70c2e9328ad43027adf75b7f_zps6e0b4064.jpg)

Bats
GN E41 500 - this seasons #1 bat
GN QUANTUM LE (with A61 decals) - 3 years old starting to get some damage build up so relegated to #2

Pads
GN Quantum Elite

Gloves
GN Maverick Elite - Match Glove
GN Powerbow Players

Helmet
Masuri Test
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Blazer on February 22, 2014, 02:19:39 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-q7rpU_voo70/UwiwpGnUm0I/AAAAAAAAA5A/vQwAeA7Xqy8/s800/DSC06526.JPG)
This is likely to be my kit for 2014 if I am to play this season. I would love to bat once with all the matching kit , the GT bundle I have at present. Nothing extra special to write about except for the spartan gloves, I really love them and is used by my favourite cricketer MC [ insert childish ].
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: lexx on February 23, 2014, 11:40:13 AM
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/lexxroden/kit2014292_zpsda789f8b.jpg) (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lexxroden/media/kit2014292_zpsda789f8b.jpg.html)
My kit for the 2014 season :D
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on February 23, 2014, 06:48:00 PM
(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w597/hitshard1/DSC_0022_zps08f4cadb.jpg) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/hitshard1/media/DSC_0022_zps08f4cadb.jpg.html)(http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w597/hitshard1/DSC_0019_zps3e3bcd37.jpg) (http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/hitshard1/media/DSC_0019_zps3e3bcd37.jpg.html)

my kit for 2014
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on February 23, 2014, 07:47:02 PM
([url]http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w597/hitshard1/DSC_0022_zps08f4cadb.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/hitshard1/media/DSC_0022_zps08f4cadb.jpg.html[/url])([url]http://i1331.photobucket.com/albums/w597/hitshard1/DSC_0019_zps3e3bcd37.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1331.photobucket.com/user/hitshard1/media/DSC_0019_zps3e3bcd37.jpg.html[/url])

my kit for 2014

If fasteddie sees this he may have a seizure!  ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Twelfth Man on February 24, 2014, 07:22:21 AM
Two sets of Salix pads? That's just greedy! ;)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Twelfth Man on February 24, 2014, 07:23:33 AM
([url]http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc235/lexxroden/kit2014292_zpsda789f8b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lexxroden/media/kit2014292_zpsda789f8b.jpg.html[/url])
My kit for the 2014 season :D


I see that you've gone for the MP softs. Always wondered how they looked (not stock photos) and they look good to me! How do the gloves feel on, had a chance to net with them yet? :)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: charliemott on February 24, 2014, 11:49:09 AM
I really like the look of those spartan softs, they just seem quite high priced for a new company. If you look at someone like Salix they can price like that because the have the reputation, IMO I would be inclined to charge a lower price to get some penetration. Maybe I am just being bitter as I can't persuade myself to buy the pads  :(
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 24, 2014, 07:45:29 PM

This is most of my bat portfolio. Aim to reduce to 5 before the season starts

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00187_zps28a3fb31.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00187_zps28a3fb31.jpg.html)

Left to right, all are approximately 2lb 9-10oz unless stated

Kookaburra Kahuna 1000 / 2010 / may sell this once finished using it for winter nets. Good middle. Was top of Kookaburra range in its day. Only used indoors.

Kookaburra Kahuna 1000 / 2012 / barely used, in the process of selling this

Kookaburra Kahuna Players / 2012 / lovely bat, used it in most matches last year

Warsop Stebbing Scimitar bow / 2012 / 3lb 6oz / unused, may sell this before the season commences

Kookaburra Menace Blitz / 2013 / hardly used, plan to sell it to a team mate

Kookaburra Menace 950 / 2013 / new, unused, this is currently on ebay

Gray-Nicolls Powerbow Strauss LE / 2013 / purchased from Sports Direct end of last season, incredible bargain, looking forward to using this

HitsHard Mojo Super Power / 2013 / used, am doing my best to try and keep this

Missing from the photograph is my Salix Pod 1 Grade One which is with Salix for a refurb.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 24, 2014, 07:46:30 PM

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00191_zpsd63cd1ee.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00191_zpsd63cd1ee.jpg.html)

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00186_zps51f13b78.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00186_zps51f13b78.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 25, 2014, 07:54:27 AM

Focus on Kookaburra kit here. Bats are in the same order as listed above.

Accompanied by Kahuna 1000 Small Mens Pad (2012); Kahuna Small Mens gloves (2010); CCX 900 Men's pad (2010); CCX Pro issue gloves (2011). (I have included only one pad each simply because of limited space).

The Kahuna 1000 second left is now sold to a team-mate hence the hastily arranged indoor photography.

(http://i1310.photobucket.com/albums/s653/alan_brown2/DSC00196_zpsd90a3985.jpg) (http://s1310.photobucket.com/user/alan_brown2/media/DSC00196_zpsd90a3985.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: charliemott on February 25, 2014, 10:25:42 AM
Where did you get the CCX pads from bud?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 25, 2014, 10:40:08 AM

Lorimers Sports via ebay. Was a while ago though, around two years. Started wearing them this year.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: yogi206 on February 25, 2014, 10:43:52 AM
What is the discolouring on the Warsop ? ?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 25, 2014, 10:51:26 AM

Wasrsop explained it was something drawn up through the tree from the roots. Doesn't look attractive but doesn't affect the performance.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 25, 2014, 10:53:25 AM

This is the bat in daylight

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=19132.msg301785#msg301785 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=19132.msg301785#msg301785)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Spanky on February 25, 2014, 11:10:07 AM
I have a pair of CCX player issue gloves and they are the best gloves iv used. They are so soft and supple for sausage finger gloves.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Danny1981 on February 25, 2014, 03:41:26 PM
Match kit(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_00092_zps0271859c.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_00092_zps0271859c.jpg.html)(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_00082_zps5dc1d5ef.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_00082_zps5dc1d5ef.jpg.html)(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_0007_zps71952084.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_0007_zps71952084.jpg.html)(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_0013_zps96506160.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_0013_zps96506160.jpg.html)   Bats-- Gray nicolls powerbow 4 star and Gray nicolls nitro carbo refurbished and labelled as oblivion carbo. Pads---gray nicolls quantum elite. Gloves-- Gray nicolls powerbow players. Helmet--Masuri elite steel. Thigh--aero p2s.Bag--salix pod pro.Spikes Adidas twenty2yds mid iv(absolute steal at £26 ;) )     (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_00162_zpsadf52ed3.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_00162_zpsadf52ed3.jpg.html)    (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_00152_zps871e7f5c.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_00152_zps871e7f5c.jpg.html)   (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_00142_zpsac0534aa.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_00142_zpsac0534aa.jpg.html)        (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_0017_zps4d4f0ad3.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_0017_zps4d4f0ad3.jpg.html)Bat---MSR stickered as v12 [---Slazenger Ultimate x-lite.Pads---Slazenger elite pro x-lite.Helmet--- gray nicolls predator. Spikes ---Adidas sl22. Bag--- Slazenger v97(even though this is primarily a hockey bag Ive found it perfect for the above kit.Nice tight and compact,Perfect for public transport)      Extra bits    (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o229/dannywalsh81/DSC_0019_zpsee8634a3.jpg) (http://s121.photobucket.com/user/dannywalsh81/media/DSC_0019_zpsee8634a3.jpg.html) Pads---Gray Nicolls Viper5 star.(Probably the comfiest pads out of the 3 I feel) Spikes---Asics gel 335. Bag---Gunn and moore duffle.Gloves--- Gray nicolls quantum 5 star. Grills---Masuri test steel,Gray Nicolls titanium.This is mainly what im trying to get rid of. Sorry some of the pics aren't to clever.Taken off my phone.                                                                     
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: charliemott on February 25, 2014, 03:50:22 PM
Lorimers Sports via ebay. Was a while ago though, around two years. Started wearing them this year.

That's a shame! I was really keen on those and hoping you would of bought them this year ):
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: 400notout on February 25, 2014, 03:54:46 PM
@Charliemott - Definitely worth keeping an eye out for Lorimer Sports on eBay though, they often have pro edition gear kicking about. Admittedly the pads less often, but still!

Plenty GN on show there!
Oh I miss the old GN Powerbow shape, the one with no concaving....!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: AlanB on February 25, 2014, 03:58:30 PM
The CCX pads were on ebay prior to me deciding to use them instead. The CCX gloves are indeed fantastic so thought may as well keep the set. Pads a touch large for me, OK for nets use as not running in them. Very comfortable set of softs offering good protection.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: dunc2610 on February 25, 2014, 04:41:19 PM
That's a shame! I was really keen on those and hoping you would of bought them this year ):
Charlie, I have a pair of Blade Players Edn gloves (Rob Keys to be precise) if you'd be interested, I've only ever worn them to try them on.

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on February 26, 2014, 06:57:20 PM
Heres a snap shot of my kit for the upcoming season, still need to purchase some new spikes and a bag (hoping some forum sponsors will have some decent offers on shortly)

I also have another bat and pair of RNS gloves but left them at nets stupidly.

Got all the kit from the same supplier and ended up getting a fantastic deal on it all. The gloves are genuine pittards too which surprised me as they where very cheap.

(http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p677/tailender2/IMG_000009161_zpse89cd212.jpg) (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/tailender2/media/IMG_000009161_zpse89cd212.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Shamrock Cricket on February 26, 2014, 07:11:22 PM
How do you find the vanquish wk gloves?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on February 27, 2014, 08:20:50 AM
Only used them twice, very comfortable and as good as any ive used before.

Do you stock keeping gloves? or are you looking into the same supplier as Vanquish?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Montys Beard on February 27, 2014, 08:28:33 AM
The Vanquish gear looks lovely Tailender, really nice clean look, big fan of that.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Shamrock Cricket on February 27, 2014, 08:39:19 AM
Only used them twice, very comfortable and as good as any ive used before.

Do you stock keeping gloves? or are you looking into the same supplier as Vanquish?

We are changing our softs to their supplier. Our bats are made by the same manufacturer
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on February 27, 2014, 10:03:47 AM
This has just arrived £25.00! absolute bargain IMO!... all I need now is a bag for matches.  Can anyone recommend a good "big" bag? I have been looking at a few double decker bags, really like newbery's bag.  I also need some decent spikes, currently debating whether or not to get my trainers spiked.  Does anyone know where I can get this done?

(http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p677/tailender2/IMG_00000922_zps3cb14383.jpg) (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/tailender2/media/IMG_00000922_zps3cb14383.jpg.html)

(http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/p677/tailender2/IMG_00000923_zpsd305ecac.jpg) (http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/tailender2/media/IMG_00000923_zpsd305ecac.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: VYPERCRICKET on February 27, 2014, 10:07:27 AM
This sounds like something the shoe doctor can help you out with! Have a look on their website, everything explained nice and clearly and they offer a good service and excellent quality!
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on February 27, 2014, 10:08:47 AM
Thanks very much! will get onto it straight away, are they pricey?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mdg20 on February 27, 2014, 10:27:22 AM
Thanks very much! will get onto it straight away, are they pricey?

about £40 for full spikes, never really understand why people get it done. £40 for spiking say £50/60 for a decent pair of comfortable trainers - with the current offerings from Nike, Puma, New Balance Asics etc why not just spend the money on a pair of proper spikes
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on February 27, 2014, 10:34:23 AM
Ive ad a look at the new asics, they look great which is why I am currently debating my options.  I think the main reason why people get trainers spiked is because it allows you to have a unique pair of spikes. 
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Blazer on February 27, 2014, 12:11:04 PM
Ive ad a look at the new asics, they look great which is why I am currently debating my options.  I think the main reason why people get trainers spiked is because it allows you to have a unique pair of spikes.
Based on bad foot experiences playing on bumpy grounds wearing a custom spiked Asics which cost me dearly , I would not recommend using spiking up running shoes. Pro's play on better outfields.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: mujju on February 27, 2014, 01:45:10 PM
My kit for 2013/14

Bat : BB lam
Gloves : Gn Legend (super comfy )
Pads : Oblivion Test pads
Bag : Gn Quantam (last years)
Thigh pads : Gn
shoes : Adidas (last years )



Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Jeatkinson90 on February 27, 2014, 10:05:14 PM
My 2014 kit
  Hunts county relvolution turbo LE and a BB b2 shape both in harrow
BB shark tooth gloves, genuinely the best gloves I have ever used (and I've had top range kooks and hammers)
Salix pod arma pads
P2 strippers
Ayrtek adipower helmet
Asics gel 200 not out (2013 model)
All fits nicely into my hunts county almighty bag

Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Blank Bats on February 27, 2014, 11:17:39 PM
My 2014 kit
  Hunts county relvolution turbo LE and a BB b2 shape both in harrow
BB shark tooth gloves, genuinely the best gloves I have ever used (and I've had top range kooks and hammers)
Salix pod arma pads
P2 strippers
Ayrtek adipower helmet
Asics gel 200 not out (2013 model)
All fits nicely into my hunts county almighty bag

Glad you like the gear mate 😄👍👍
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: procricket on February 27, 2014, 11:19:49 PM
Are they the same gloves I have Mr blank bats if so agree very very good gloves
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Blank Bats on February 28, 2014, 12:02:55 AM
Yes they are. Glad u like em Jade and Dave, we all know how picky you are when it comes to softs Dave.
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: tailender on March 04, 2014, 06:32:07 PM
We are changing our softs to their supplier. Our bats are made by the same manufacturer

So am I right in assuming that your softs will be made by the same guys that make Vanquish Softs?
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Shamrock Cricket on March 04, 2014, 06:53:00 PM
So am I right in assuming that your softs will be made by the same guys that make Vanquish Softs?

Yes in future they will be
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: Turn Of Pace on March 04, 2014, 09:16:07 PM
Bit of a forum bargain inspired kit list for me

Bats: Aldred Velocity (butterfly) + Aldred Sovereign (g2)
Pads: Ayrtek premier
Gloves: Shark Great White
Helmet: Albion
Spikes: New Balance 4040
Socks: 1000 mile lightweight
Sunglasses: Oakley Jawbones
Bag: Shark Great White
Title: Re: New kit for 2013/14 or 2014 season
Post by: morgzy10 on March 04, 2014, 09:32:02 PM
My kit is now complete for the season! Pending a couple of deliveries.

Bats.
Kookaburra recoil (player issue)
Kookaburra Ricochet 550

Gloves.
Kookaburra menace player issue
Kookaburra Ricochet 1000

Pads
Kookaburra Ricochet 1000

Thigh pads.
Warsop



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Title: All the gear no idear, share pictures of your kit for this season
Post by: Damo on March 11, 2014, 10:46:19 AM
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k252/brigstock1994/1511008_10201222560079830_1598573190_n_zps580ed5b1.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/brigstock1994/media/1511008_10201222560079830_1598573190_n_zps580ed5b1.jpg.html)

My gear for the 2014 season
Title: Re: All the gear no idear, share pictures of your kit for this season
Post by: GarrettJ on March 11, 2014, 11:20:57 AM
i prefer this thread title though
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on March 13, 2014, 10:10:49 PM
(http://i57.tinypic.com/23vn8e1.jpg)

Keeping pads and one of my own bats to add.

Maybe a set of new balance rubbers as well

I love all my kit

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Batoff on March 13, 2014, 10:14:01 PM
B3 stuff? Are they new? It has been a while.

Procricket. Why don't you have an ss bat?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on March 13, 2014, 10:17:53 PM
Because B3 make better bats and i do love a good Sareen mate.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Torque on March 13, 2014, 10:23:21 PM
([url]http://i57.tinypic.com/23vn8e1.jpg[/url])

Keeping pads and one of my own bats to add.

Maybe a set of new balance rubbers as well

I love all my kit


A new b3? I thought you only had 4.

What happened to the strettons?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on March 13, 2014, 10:26:35 PM
No new bat i just don't  always show all my bats.

Strettons are great but when your used to something your used to them.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on March 13, 2014, 10:27:26 PM
B3 stuff? Are they new? It has been a while.

Procricket. Why don't you have an ss bat?

Ah! Good to see the King of Common Sense has made an appearance tonight!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Batoff on March 13, 2014, 10:31:51 PM
Ah! Good to see the King of Common Sense has made an appearance tonight!
Spade is a spade Brucie.
Hope you are well.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jason_Yuan on March 14, 2014, 03:17:53 PM
New bats i bought last few months.... Such a waste on me...

(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/E0F0FCB2-4A7F-4FB5-9A97-B6CEB7FAFA13_zpsuz6bbv5d.jpg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/E0F0FCB2-4A7F-4FB5-9A97-B6CEB7FAFA13_zpsuz6bbv5d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: GarrettJ on March 14, 2014, 03:48:23 PM
([url]http://i57.tinypic.com/23vn8e1.jpg[/url])

Keeping pads and one of my own bats to add.

Maybe a set of new balance rubbers as well

I love all my kit


I like the old school woollen style pink jumper, which team is that  :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Butterfingerz on March 14, 2014, 04:35:51 PM
([url]http://i57.tinypic.com/23vn8e1.jpg[/url])

Keeping pads and one of my own bats to add.

Maybe a set of new balance rubbers as well

I love all my kit


I dont see that rather thin bat you brought down last weekend ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 22, 2014, 01:23:30 AM
My gear...until my new Aldred arrives.....

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/dba623f418c5c8922f57b52cc28b8523_zpsc0cfeac2.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/1eac460717cced3265ef25112509de6c_zpsd6046448.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/f86f3e980bc4c8d2d39cb4fe027ddc34_zpsbff6db59.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 22, 2014, 04:21:10 AM
Last seasons gear still in good shape. The bat is a Salix Torque Players that I picked up second hand. It was too heavy so I had it refurbed, weight reduced and restickered. Love the Grove lightweight, two strap pads and gloves.

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/5bf7e25da3621228d1b840ed0b14406b_zps5c5042b3.jpg)

(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/3a8528244c3d1f33a3138a11ffdc6769_zpsa8e00f04.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Steveo1000 on March 22, 2014, 05:27:01 AM
My gear...until my new Aldred arrives.....

([url]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/dba623f418c5c8922f57b52cc28b8523_zpsc0cfeac2.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/1eac460717cced3265ef25112509de6c_zpsd6046448.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/f86f3e980bc4c8d2d39cb4fe027ddc34_zpsbff6db59.jpg[/url])


Where did you get those pads from mate. What make are they?
I really like the look of them.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: jackmorris on March 22, 2014, 08:14:23 AM
New bats i bought last few months.... Such a waste on me...

([url]http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/E0F0FCB2-4A7F-4FB5-9A97-B6CEB7FAFA13_zpsuz6bbv5d.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/E0F0FCB2-4A7F-4FB5-9A97-B6CEB7FAFA13_zpsuz6bbv5d.jpg.html[/url])

got some grains there!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 22, 2014, 09:04:47 AM
Where did you get those pads from mate. What make are they?
I really like the look of them.

Pm sent mate.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TangoWhiskey on March 22, 2014, 10:22:00 AM
Pm sent mate.

Do share, I was wondering the same!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 22, 2014, 11:36:39 AM
Sorry Steveo, my mistake.

I bought the pads at Orange Sports here in Sydney. They are a small husband and wife run store and they import a lot of gear from India and Pakistan. I was out there recently buying something else and noticed a few sets of unbranded pads. They look suspiciously like current season unbranded SS pads to me and are superb, high quality gear...and only cost 55AUD. They also had ultralight pads there too but they seemed like OSM size. Lovely people too.
https://www.facebook.com/OrangeSportsAustraliaPtyLtd (https://www.facebook.com/OrangeSportsAustraliaPtyLtd)

The pads in the other photo are from Grove. I believe that GN manufacture all their gear and they are used by Western Australia and Australian cricketer Adam Voges. The LE gloves are fantastic and the two strap pads, although a little thin, are light and have short straps. They might struggle against very quick bowling though. In my league, they are just fine.

The BAS gloves are Legend series and were bought on impulse from GCCC in Sydney during their end of season sale. I think I got them for about 50AUD. They are possibly the best I have ever had (still getting used to them). I love my Grove gloves but these are so soft, light, absorbent and classic in design and feature first class protection. As you can tell, I am a great fan of classic white, minimal 'bling' softs.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Steveo1000 on March 22, 2014, 01:44:42 PM
Cheers mate, I'm in England so probably not an option. I really like them though, I have a couple of pairs of SS pads and yours look very much like SS to me.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Mhall on March 24, 2014, 05:38:29 PM
Hi all,
First time post.  I must say I really enjoy this forum - great kit pictures and friendly advice.  It's also nice to see other people balancing their kit addiction with marital harmony!  Hopefully you can see pictures of my kit for the 2014 season attached.  A brief description:

Bats (from left to right):
- G&M Purist - old match bat, terminally cracked - cut-down to become practice bat
- M&H Custom - Weighs 2'9 - result of a gift experience at the Taunton workshop.  This is my next match-bat in waiting
- Uzi blank bat re-stickered as M&H - Weights 2'10 - new for 2014 - looking forward to knocking this in this year
- M&H Original High - Weighs 2'8 - new for 2014 - bought as a net bat but performance on the mallet suggests this could be the best of the lot!  Knocking this in this year
- Fusion - Weighs 2'9 - my current match bat - I re-furbed over the winter.  Have had 2 Fusion bats - both excellent
- Woodworm - Weighs 2'5 - old match bat, now my net bat

Other gear:
Pads - VKS test (seen many seasons!), Newbery Test (new for 2014), M&H Solution (match kit)
Gloves - M&H Harlequin (match kit), M&H Original (new for 2014)
Thigh - Aero P2 strippers
Shoes - Puma (match kit), Asics 200 N.O (new for 2014)
Helmets - Red C&D steel, Green Masuri steel, G&M Titanium blue, Slazenger Xlite Titanium blue (new for 2014)
(Lots of helmets as I've moved clubs a bit over the past years and each one has had a different colour!  Will probably wear the Slaz this year)

That's it - appreciate any comments you may have!  Hopefully I won't need any more kit this year and I'll spend sufficient time in the middle to use the bats!

(http://file:///C:/Users/mhall/Downloads/image.jpeg)
(http://file:///C:/Users/mhall/Downloads/image%20(1).jpeg)
(http://file:///C:/Users/mhall/Downloads/image%20(2).jpeg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on March 24, 2014, 05:41:04 PM
Healthy quantity of kit to quality as a full qualified CBF member!! :)

you may need to use a picture hosting website to post the pics though as they dont appear to be showing.

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Mhall on March 24, 2014, 06:26:39 PM
Hopefully this will work this time!:

(http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p797/mark_hall78/Cricketgear2014_zpsd59937ed.jpeg)

(http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p797/mark_hall78/Bats_zpsd7091576.jpeg)

(http://i1351.photobucket.com/albums/p797/mark_hall78/Bats1_zps873e9407.jpeg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: brokenbat on March 24, 2014, 06:30:07 PM
([url]http://i57.tinypic.com/23vn8e1.jpg[/url])

Keeping pads and one of my own bats to add.

Maybe a set of new balance rubbers as well

I love all my kit


FIVE b3 bats? are they all the same? also, how do you rate their gloves?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 24, 2014, 10:50:06 PM
I would post my kit in here but it will only make me feel depressed at all the kit I have bought/acquired for no apparent reason :S
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Twelfth Man on March 25, 2014, 02:41:46 AM
I would post my kit in here but it will only make me feel depressed at all the kit I have bought/acquired for no apparent reason :S

No excuse! ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 26, 2014, 04:27:06 AM
I would post my kit in here but it will only make me feel depressed at all the kit I have bought/acquired for no apparent reason :S

We're all in the same boat! :D
Post it anyway.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 05:22:04 AM
OK, OK!!

This is a selection of my kit. Given the Aussie Summer has now come to an end I have all off season to consider what I will be using next summer.

(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1d138b6a.jpg)

So pictured includes:
Salix Pads
Newbery Test Pads
Salix Gloves x2
Newbery SPS 1 Gloves
Newbery Thruxton Gloves
Newbery Thigh Pad
Puma McGrath Foundation Wicket Keeping Gloves
Asics Gel Speed Menace low cut boots
Newbery GT 335 Cadbury LE Bag
Aldred Double Decker Bag

AND the bats:
Laver and Wood Reserve Custom (current match bat)
H4L Tempo Pro
M&H Distinction shape custom
Newbery Kudos Pro Bin SPS

Plus there is a substantial amount of gear not pictured....Aldred gloves and pads, Woodstock pads, and a list of bats which includes:
- BB Laminate Trott shape
- Newbery GT Laminate
- Newbery Cadbury GT SPS
- Blackcat Joker Extreme
- Laver and Wood reserve
- Laver and Wood Signature
- 2 x Rob Pack Cricket Customs
- 2 x Screaming Cat Customs (which unfortunately scored too many runs and have let go with substantial cracking, had them boxed up for ages to send to Julian but have moved around alot so they are at my oldies atm)
- a Slazenger "The Don" with lazer etched graphics, think they made around 100 or 150 of these? Not sure


Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 26, 2014, 07:50:55 AM
OK, OK!!

This is a selection of my kit. Given the Aussie Summer has now come to an end I have all off season to consider what I will be using next summer.

([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1d138b6a.jpg[/url])

So pictured includes:
Salix Pads
Newbery Test Pads
Salix Gloves x2
Newbery SPS 1 Gloves
Newbery Thruxton Gloves
Newbery Thigh Pad
Puma McGrath Foundation Wicket Keeping Gloves
Asics Gel Speed Menace low cut boots
Newbery GT 335 Cadbury LE Bag
Aldred Double Decker Bag

AND the bats:
Laver and Wood Reserve Custom (current match bat)
H4L Tempo Pro
M&H Distinction shape custom
Newbery Kudos Pro Bin SPS

Plus there is a substantial amount of gear not pictured....Aldred gloves and pads, Woodstock pads, and a list of bats which includes:
- BB Laminate Trott shape
- Newbery GT Laminate
- Newbery Cadbury GT SPS
- Blackcat Joker Extreme
- Laver and Wood reserve
- Laver and Wood Signature
- 2 x Rob Pack Cricket Customs
- 2 x Screaming Cat Customs (which unfortunately scored too many runs and have let go with substantial cracking, had them boxed up for ages to send to Julian but have moved around alot so they are at my oldies atm)
- a Slazenger "The Don" with lazer etched graphics, think they made around 100 or 150 of these? Not sure


I see what you mean mate. That's quite a list. Fantastic looking gear though.
If you ever want to get rid of any, give me a nudge! (I'm in Sydney)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 09:16:00 AM
I see what you mean mate. That's quite a list. Fantastic looking gear though.
If you ever want to get rid of any, give me a nudge! (I'm in Sydney)

I'm a very good chance of being back in Newcastle next year so at the very least a net session and gear show off could be on the cards!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Rowan on March 26, 2014, 09:33:12 AM
I'm a very good chance of being back in Newcastle next year so at the very least a net session and gear show off could be on the cards!
Where are you currently based mate?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 26, 2014, 09:37:18 AM
I'm a very good chance of being back in Newcastle next year so at the very least a net session and gear show off could be on the cards!
A net and a show 'n' shine sounds great.
Judging by the quality of your gear, I'd better get spending to keep up.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cam66 on March 26, 2014, 10:04:21 AM
OK, OK!!

This is a selection of my kit. Given the Aussie Summer has now come to an end I have all off season to consider what I will be using next summer.

([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1d138b6a.jpg[/url])

So pictured includes:
Salix Pads
Newbery Test Pads
Salix Gloves x2
Newbery SPS 1 Gloves
Newbery Thruxton Gloves
Newbery Thigh Pad
Puma McGrath Foundation Wicket Keeping Gloves
Asics Gel Speed Menace low cut boots
Newbery GT 335 Cadbury LE Bag
Aldred Double Decker Bag

AND the bats:
Laver and Wood Reserve Custom (current match bat)
H4L Tempo Pro
M&H Distinction shape custom
Newbery Kudos Pro Bin SPS

Plus there is a substantial amount of gear not pictured....Aldred gloves and pads, Woodstock pads, and a list of bats which includes:
- BB Laminate Trott shape
- Newbery GT Laminate
- Newbery Cadbury GT SPS
- Blackcat Joker Extreme
- Laver and Wood reserve
- Laver and Wood Signature
- 2 x Rob Pack Cricket Customs
- 2 x Screaming Cat Customs (which unfortunately scored too many runs and have let go with substantial cracking, had them boxed up for ages to send to Julian but have moved around alot so they are at my oldies atm)
- a Slazenger "The Don" with lazer etched graphics, think they made around 100 or 150 of these? Not sure




What is the name of the Salix batting Pads.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 10:11:48 AM
Where are you currently based mate?

Currently Rockhampton, Central QLD
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Twelfth Man on March 26, 2014, 10:19:29 AM
Currently Rockhampton, Central QLD

Off topic, but there's one awesome ice cream shop there!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 10:20:04 AM
What is the name of the Salix batting Pads.

The Pads are Pod Arma, the Salix gloves are Pod Pro
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: fromthehip on March 26, 2014, 05:43:22 PM
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/002_zpse1b67d42.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/002_zpse1b67d42.jpg.html)
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/003_zps926e1b08.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/003_zps926e1b08.jpg.html)
don't think there will be to much to add with other than the possibility of a bat if I decide to sell the max power
always wanted a bradbury
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ams4287 on March 26, 2014, 08:35:09 PM
OK, OK!!

This is a selection of my kit. Given the Aussie Summer has now come to an end I have all off season to consider what I will be using next summer.

([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps1d138b6a.jpg[/url])

So pictured includes:
Salix Pads
Newbery Test Pads
Salix Gloves x2
Newbery SPS 1 Gloves
Newbery Thruxton Gloves
Newbery Thigh Pad
Puma McGrath Foundation Wicket Keeping Gloves
Asics Gel Speed Menace low cut boots
Newbery GT 335 Cadbury LE Bag
Aldred Double Decker Bag

AND the bats:
Laver and Wood Reserve Custom (current match bat)
H4L Tempo Pro
M&H Distinction shape custom
Newbery Kudos Pro Bin SPS

Plus there is a substantial amount of gear not pictured....Aldred gloves and pads, Woodstock pads, and a list of bats which includes:
- BB Laminate Trott shape
- Newbery GT Laminate
- Newbery Cadbury GT SPS
- Blackcat Joker Extreme
- Laver and Wood reserve
- Laver and Wood Signature
- 2 x Rob Pack Cricket Customs
- 2 x Screaming Cat Customs (which unfortunately scored too many runs and have let go with substantial cracking, had them boxed up for ages to send to Julian but have moved around alot so they are at my oldies atm)
- a Slazenger "The Don" with lazer etched graphics, think they made around 100 or 150 of these? Not sure


Quite a collection Jenko, any chance of some pics of the 'substantial collection' personally I'd like nosey at the bb Trott laminate and black cat joker extreme but there some lovely bats in there!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Torque on March 26, 2014, 08:45:30 PM
I too would love to see the Trott laminate, sounds very interesting!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 09:31:19 PM
You ask and you shall receive :)

BB Trott Laminate

(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1337_zps962b757d.jpg)
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1336_zps72849e9e.jpg)
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1335_zps178c4909.jpg)
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1333_zpsd7ec7767.jpg)

And the Joker Extreme. Sorry don't have pics of this bad girl on her own at the moment, its currently at my parents house so these are old pics with other bats.

(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/LAVER.jpg)
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/LaverandJoker.jpg)
(http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Joker1.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Buzz on March 26, 2014, 09:32:45 PM
someone really ought to actually use that signature, rather than drool over it.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 09:36:34 PM
someone really ought to actually use that signature, rather than drool over it.

The Signature will be getting some prep work done to it over the off season to make sure its good to go....I will then introduce it to some net sessions. Laver offered to give her a bit of a spruke up so rather than me trying to get it net/match friendly I will probably be sending it to them to make sure its good to go. Some lucky Aussie forum members might get to have a run with her if we ever get a Southern Hemisphere bat-off up and running.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Torque on March 26, 2014, 09:54:05 PM
Are you sure that lam isn't a prior shape?  ???
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on March 26, 2014, 09:55:49 PM
It's not a Trott shape....

But it is not very nice.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on March 26, 2014, 09:58:51 PM
Haha maybe it is a prior shape. Can't remember what BB sold it to me as now. All I know is it is a nice full profile *I like big butts and I cannot lie* haven't given it too much of a run but with the lam and a two spring handle it cracks off the middle.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: csnew on March 27, 2014, 10:36:27 AM
That L&w signature looks amazing. Some serious grains!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: GarrettJ on March 27, 2014, 10:50:30 AM
Just bought:

Kookaburra thigh pad shorts with elasticated waist
3 fibreglass scuff sheets
2 pairs of 1000 mile socks

Found a bat with nice response so all set to go.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 27, 2014, 11:11:37 AM
The Signature will be getting some prep work done to it over the off season to make sure its good to go....I will then introduce it to some net sessions. Laver offered to give her a bit of a spruke up so rather than me trying to get it net/match friendly I will probably be sending it to them to make sure its good to go. Some lucky Aussie forum members might get to have a run with her if we ever get a Southern Hemisphere bat-off up and running.

You can count on it. I get first go. :D
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on March 27, 2014, 11:16:09 AM
([url]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/002_zpse1b67d42.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/002_zpse1b67d42.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/003_zps926e1b08.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/003_zps926e1b08.jpg.html[/url])
don't think there will be to much to add with other than the possibility of a bat if I decide to sell the max power
always wanted a bradbury


How does the TON play? I've been giving serious consideration to getting one.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Twelfth Man on March 27, 2014, 12:12:45 PM
Is it bad that the season starts in three weeks and I all currently have to my name is a pair of batting pads, thigh guards, box and spikes?  ???
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: fromthehip on March 27, 2014, 02:28:00 PM
How does the TON play? I've been giving serious consideration to getting one.
Awesome best bat I've ever had only contemplating getting shot because slightly to heavy now i'am getting older
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: charliemott on March 27, 2014, 02:35:32 PM
Awesome best bat I've ever had only contemplating getting shot because slightly to heavy now i'am getting older


How heavy is it? ???
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: kal_m on March 27, 2014, 07:35:19 PM
You ask and you shall receive :)

BB Trott Laminate

([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1337_zps962b757d.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1336_zps72849e9e.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1335_zps178c4909.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/IMG_1333_zpsd7ec7767.jpg[/url])

And the Joker Extreme. Sorry don't have pics of this bad girl on her own at the moment, its currently at my parents house so these are old pics with other bats.

([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/LAVER.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/LaverandJoker.jpg[/url])
([url]http://i890.photobucket.com/albums/ac110/Phantom_VE/Joker1.jpg[/url])


Love the Joker..absolutely lovely profile. And the signature is as good as it gets, love the grains.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Reidy2000 on March 27, 2014, 08:14:58 PM
My gear for 2014!

(http://i61.tinypic.com/34o6nw5.jpg)
(http://i62.tinypic.com/33op6qd.jpg)

Bats:
Kippax Vitra Fireblade
Kippax Vitra Limited Edition
Newbery Cadbury GT 5 Star
Kookaburra Recoil 250
Kookaburra Ice Sub Zero
Kookaburra Bubble 5 Star

Pads:
Newbery GT Murray Goodwin Limited Edition
Gunn&Moore 909 D30

Thigh Guards:
Aero P1

Gloves:
Gunn&Moore Original Limited Edition D30

Helmets:
Masuri Titanium (Navy)
Masuri Titanium (Maroon - Somerset County Cricket Club)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on March 28, 2014, 09:54:03 AM
That's a solid first post! :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on March 28, 2014, 01:25:06 PM
Yup - he'll fit right in round here!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: simonmay5 on March 28, 2014, 01:37:04 PM
I am sure these will help if they don't I have to start to dig out some off my other new bats do I get any volunteers to knock them in for me please  ;)


(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps582ce95f.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps582ce95f.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zpsc9111e0e.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zpsc9111e0e.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/image_zps4bc9430d.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/image_zps4bc9430d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on March 28, 2014, 01:53:58 PM
What weight is the Toro Simon? It really looks like it should be given a whirl by a 'proper batsman'
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on March 28, 2014, 02:24:10 PM
Is it just a standard bat with the bottom sawn off ? Or is it shorter in the shoulders ?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on March 28, 2014, 02:37:32 PM
Good point K-Diddly - is it Short Blade / long Handle, therefore standard SH length overall?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ajmw89 on March 28, 2014, 02:39:53 PM
From my understanding, it's a LH, SB bat, so SH length overall.  Just a square toe...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on March 28, 2014, 02:41:45 PM
But is the shortening done in the shoulders or is it just a long handled bat with the toe cut off ?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: JB on March 28, 2014, 02:47:27 PM
From memory of speaking to Marcus, its a LH LB then the toe is cut off.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on March 28, 2014, 03:02:51 PM
But is the shortening done in the shoulders or is it just a long handled bat with the toe cut off ?


Why does it make a difference??
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Bulldog Cricket on March 28, 2014, 03:18:57 PM
Yes, to the balance of the bat., and the longer handle / longer lever theory. 
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: JB on March 28, 2014, 03:19:53 PM
I've got one and it doesn't make any difference to me!

All i'm bothered about is that it goes incredibly well
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on March 28, 2014, 03:25:35 PM
Will put a picture up as soon as I have every thing together, but this is my kit for this season

Bats
Salix Torque Players- (Swapped for my heavier Praestania Players with petehosk)
Black Cat Custom- (picked up on ebay for 135 and it is on its way for a full refurb and abit of repair- pictures of before the refurb will be added to this post)
Salix Pod One- (Few years old now, had it refurbed by SAF with Infinity stickers)

Gloves
Salix Pod 1- (2012, Purchased last year so almost new, split finger ones with the black stripe across)
Salix Pod 1- (2013-14 Sausage finger model)

Pads
Salix Pod One- (2012 when they were the top of the range, Purchased last year so almost new)

Protection
Highveildt Lions Masuri- (Our returning pro is bringing one over for me)
Aero P2's
SAF Arm Guard- (Never used)

Shoes
Asics Gel Advance 4s (Blue)

Will get picks up in a week or so when I have it all together, For now here is the Black Cat before the refurb- No cracks apart from the one on the toe that is shown. its only had about a seasons use apparently its a shame some people don't look after their bats properly. my bats look nearly new after a seasons use because I look after them

(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/1421513A-D64F-415B-97B5-22782BCDBFBA_zps1dndxjph.png) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/1421513A-D64F-415B-97B5-22782BCDBFBA_zps1dndxjph.png.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/9BC5E5BA-8AFC-4F0B-8F01-0BC4B9435A4B_zpsaroqvda0.png) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/9BC5E5BA-8AFC-4F0B-8F01-0BC4B9435A4B_zpsaroqvda0.png.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/62AE78EC-7321-4DFF-B63E-F0B6B4C58BB1_zpscc6rnoc2.png) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/62AE78EC-7321-4DFF-B63E-F0B6B4C58BB1_zpscc6rnoc2.png.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/E222DBC6-1F8A-49BE-A541-9BB1E3ECB892_zps02haz1qx.png) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/E222DBC6-1F8A-49BE-A541-9BB1E3ECB892_zps02haz1qx.png.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on March 28, 2014, 03:49:32 PM
Wasn't that the black cat on eBay recently for £130 :-o
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on March 28, 2014, 03:52:30 PM
Yeah Reds, 135. Went and picked It up from the seller in leeds was only 40 mins from my work
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Chad on March 29, 2014, 03:59:27 PM
Yeah Reds, 135. Went and picked It up from the seller in leeds was only 40 mins from my work


Oooft, that's quite pricey for something in that kind of a condition! :-[ The stickers are really nice though...


Here are a couple that I got from the local retailer, really lovely bats. They only stock low to mid range bats, as they sell at RRP, but they're right in saying that you shouldn't really have to spend much more than £150 for a really good bat.

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8035.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8035.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8033.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8033.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8032.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8032.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8034.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8034.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8044.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8044.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8040.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8040.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8041.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8041.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8037.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8037.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8038.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8038.jpg.html)
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8039.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8039.jpg.html)



Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: csnew on March 29, 2014, 04:21:39 PM
That GM Looks massive, what's the edge size and weight?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Chad on March 29, 2014, 04:33:02 PM
That GM Looks massive, what's the edge size and weight?

It weighs 2.11, and has 38-39mm edges, with a 57-59mm spine. Not a bad find at all, picked this entirely on looks, and it responds rather nicely too! :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: GarrettJ on March 29, 2014, 04:33:48 PM
Chad, you have more bats than an old church
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Wjpn on March 30, 2014, 05:52:12 PM
Just wondering if any of you guys know if shortening a handle by yourself is a bad idea? I'm ordering a long handle bat that's for sale, and I want to shorten it, would this be an issue? Many thanks
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jason_Yuan on March 30, 2014, 07:12:07 PM
(http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y397/JasonYuan829/52B32AFB-5E04-412B-AA08-494D5009324D_zpsfmvwzbe8.jpg) (http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/JasonYuan829/media/52B32AFB-5E04-412B-AA08-494D5009324D_zpsfmvwzbe8.jpg.html)

Here should be my kit for this season unless i get more bats-- which i dont think i should haha, anyway i have the GM icon from 2012 if i am right original le from my fd who change sponsors so he gave me his GM to me as he is sponsor by GN... Also i got a GM purist original from imogzyboy, a GM six6 pro limited edition bat that i have just got from GM as my main bat for the season, and also the blank bat is my laver and wood reserve that i got around a year n a half ago which got 22 grains on it. I got 2 pairs of original le GM gloves which is sooo nice:) the GM original le pads are also really comfortable with the strap got a very soft material on it which is very nice while batting in shorts. Also the aero P1 strippers and masuri test helmet with steel grill. At last its the England cricket bag coffin that i got from ebay a few days ago which is huge, could be a problem carrying it around place but won't be a problem having loads of kit in there:)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 123* on April 02, 2014, 02:06:45 PM


My fake GM's deleted by admin
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2014, 02:08:12 PM
They look lovely mate! What's the grip on top?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 400notout on April 02, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
Very Nice! Get some profiles up!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 123* on April 02, 2014, 02:13:37 PM
Just the normal GM Matrix grip mate. Bought them from Aswani in a pack of 12, postman managed to leave them in a bin when they should have been sent for, Aswani was great, sent me a replacement pack even though it wasn't his fault! Top service!

http://www.aswanicricket.co.uk/gunn--moore-matrix-cricket-bat-grips-pack-of-12-2316-p.asp (http://www.aswanicricket.co.uk/gunn--moore-matrix-cricket-bat-grips-pack-of-12-2316-p.asp)

Also there are two half grips on the bottom hand!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2014, 02:32:14 PM
So 3 grips on the bottom hand and just the 1 over the top? Nice combo
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 123* on April 02, 2014, 03:04:42 PM
Yes mate that's what I go for, forgot my bat at net's last season and lent one of the lads and it had that combo on, felt perfect! Have used it ever since.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on April 02, 2014, 03:24:21 PM
Yes mate that's what I go for, forgot my bat at net's last season and lent one of the lads and it had that combo on, felt perfect! Have used it ever since.

That's all it takes sometimes, an act of fate lol
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 123* on April 02, 2014, 08:19:40 PM
Why was my post deleted?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jenko on April 02, 2014, 08:58:26 PM
Were the bats you posted not genuine GM's? The forum admin removes fakes I think
Title: My kit for summer season 2013/2014 and winter 2014
Post by: Fearless Fly on April 03, 2014, 10:52:25 AM
Hi all,

I saw a photo from Vitas showing some lovely bats of his on another topic and it got me thinking that i should put something together with photos of my kit for the Australian season just passed and for the winter season i am playing. Firstly the Bats.

I have 5 bats in my kit bag. For those that dont know the bats. IN order from left to right.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/1506013_10151930341506146_1376111620_n.jpg)


Lekka HMX Signature. Gabba Glide Custom. Kookaburra Viper Pro Players. 666 Cricket (from James again) TPX profile and The last bat is the Hillrich Sports Red Python.
I was sponsored by Hillrich sports for the first half of my season and did have 2 of the red pythons but sold one as you can see i have more than enough  ;)
My main match bat was the Gabba Glide Custom which i hand selected the willow and was made to exactly how i want it.
The Lekka HMX i did a review only a few weeks ago for those who are interested and will be using it during the winter season. The Kooka Viper Pro Players was a gift was Cameron Boyce, Queensland Bulls leg spinner after i cleaned up his bats for him (bat refurb).

The 666 was given to me by James to test out. I will be using it in t20 cricket and some one day cricket in those closing overs.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/1501758_10151930341571146_1916784435_n.jpg)



The pads I used for the season were from Hillrich sports
They were the Safi and the ACE.
The SAFI are the ones on the left which i used in long form cricket (2day games)
The ACE were the ones i used in Limited overs cricket. These pads are considerably lighter than the SAFI but do not skimp on the protection.

(https://scontent-a-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/10003425_10151930341436146_1587348155_n.jpg)

I used 4 pairs of gloves for the summer season, 3 sets of the Hillrich sports SAFI gloves below and 1 set of Champ gloves.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/t1.0-9/10013895_10151930341366146_1143822187_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/10009884_10151930341156146_1039342167_n.jpg)

The below gloves are the new Lekka gloves that James has given me to test for him. They have xtrax palms and have poron in the thumb piece. These gloves have been finished rough as they are only a prototype and assume they will be finished properly once they are put into mass production. They look to have good protection and as i haven't used them i can only go on the looks of them but they look to provide quality protection




(https://scontent-a-sin.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1604782_10151930341236146_498020708_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/1457743_10151930341306146_1520042513_n.jpg)



I hope you all liked the gear and I am happy to answer any questions you may have on the gear

Cheers

FLY
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on April 03, 2014, 01:11:12 PM
My mate's bats in a line next to mine. Good wood

(http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/4a8202592a4b9125126683e7e871db77_zpsf1b59a3a.jpg) (http://s224.photobucket.com/user/fake_street_spirit/media/4a8202592a4b9125126683e7e871db77_zpsf1b59a3a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 01:26:38 PM
My mate's bats in a line next to mine. Good wood

([url]http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/fake_street_spirit/4a8202592a4b9125126683e7e871db77_zpsf1b59a3a.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s224.photobucket.com/user/fake_street_spirit/media/4a8202592a4b9125126683e7e871db77_zpsf1b59a3a.jpg.html[/url])


aren't you missing one Buddy??
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on April 03, 2014, 06:25:17 PM
Mine is the Hits Hard only.

His bats are (l-r) Salix Falx Players, MSR 2.5, Salix FERA G1 and a Bombora G2 from Pidge which is awesome :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
Few additions to the collection

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg1_zps17f73591.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg1_zps17f73591.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg2_zps573833eb.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg2_zps573833eb.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg3_zps58c09bd4.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg3_zps58c09bd4.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg4_zpsc0370ec2.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg4_zpsc0370ec2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 08:55:01 PM
Bloody iPad !! Why upside down you stupid thing
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on April 03, 2014, 08:56:53 PM
Your pics are always upside down on my ipad. Yet correct on my phone??

Y u so random????
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 08:57:55 PM
Your pics are always upside down on my ipad. Yet correct on my phone??

Y u so random????

I'm defo special mate.. Special needs that is :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mujju on April 03, 2014, 09:01:23 PM
Lovely bag that is looks classy ...:)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 09:05:07 PM
As I now net every day, big bag for sat and suns (oh and any tour games), and duffle for t20's and nets :)

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: simonmay5 on April 03, 2014, 09:07:04 PM
Bag does look good I have the Adidas from tom and its superb where did you mange to get this one  :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 09:18:32 PM
Bag does look good I have the Adidas from tom and its superb where did you mange to get this one  :)

Someone threw up the eBay link to both the other day. Only took two days to get here too. Gotta say they are auality bits of kit. I wouldn't pay more than they are up for now tbh but they are miles better than anything else I've seen
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: simonmay5 on April 03, 2014, 09:27:42 PM
They are very good one thing I did find is the lock tight the nuts on the screws all round the bag as come loose really easily 
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: wilkie113 on April 03, 2014, 09:39:04 PM
I'd love the wheelie but it'd be a waste to buy one to store my spare kit in, I only really need a duffle
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 09:41:26 PM
I'd love the wheelie but it'd be a waste to buy one to store my spare kit in, I only really need a duffle

I've got a perfectly good Blueroom bag :), so technically both are a waste. However... New and shiny !
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on April 03, 2014, 09:46:53 PM
Amen
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 03, 2014, 09:49:26 PM
I'd love the wheelie but it'd be a waste to buy one to store my spare kit in, I only really need a duffle
Having already got a new bag I know I shouldn't, but they're so tempting!
And if I had one I would be that sad muppet who put their initials on the card on the side...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 03, 2014, 09:50:49 PM
Having already got a new bag I know I shouldn't, but they're so tempting!
And if I had one I would be that sad muppet who put their initials on the card on the side...


Hahaha, I am tempted!! Also for a squad number :)
Title: Re: My kit for summer season 2013/2014 and winter 2014
Post by: Nmcgee on April 04, 2014, 07:32:47 AM
Hi all,

I saw a photo from Vitas showing some lovely bats of his on another topic and it got me thinking that i should put something together with photos of my kit for the Australian season just passed and for the winter season i am playing. Firstly the Bats.

I have 5 bats in my kit bag. For those that dont know the bats. IN order from left to right.
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1.0-9/1506013_10151930341506146_1376111620_n.jpg)


Lekka HMX Signature. Gabba Glide Custom. Kookaburra Viper Pro Players. 666 Cricket (from James again) TPX profile and The last bat is the Hillrich Sports Red Python.
I was sponsored by Hillrich sports for the first half of my season and did have 2 of the red pythons but sold one as you can see i have more than enough  ;)
My main match bat was the Gabba Glide Custom which i hand selected the willow and was made to exactly how i want it.

Love the Gabba bat FLY. I had given consideration to buying one at one stage. Brilliant.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketbadger on April 04, 2014, 08:41:05 AM
Procricketer how big is the duffle? would you think it would fit keeping gear in as well as whites and batting gear (no helmet though)? I am tempted but I don't want it to be too small, and how rigid is it stood up? cheers
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 08:46:03 AM
Procricketer how big is the duffle? would you think it would fit keeping gear in as well as whites and batting gear (no helmet though)? I am tempted but I don't want it to be too small, and how rigid is it stood up? cheers

tell you what, this afternoon I'll put a full set of whites, wash kit, batting kit (with spare gloves), helmet, wicket keeping kit, spikes all in the bag and show you. I'll stand it up. It's very rigid though so I think it'll stand up nicely BUT haven't tried it yet.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketbadger on April 04, 2014, 10:49:52 AM
I'm gonna end up buying one by the end of the day I can sense it

from the measurements it looks like its gonna be taller and wider than the one I already have, so that should be good

Cheers that would be great
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 10:52:18 AM
I'm gonna end up buying one by the end of the day I can sense it

from the measurements it looks like its gonna be taller and wider than the one I already have, so that should be good

Cheers that would be great

my full batting kit doesn't even half fill it
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: GarrettJ on April 04, 2014, 01:59:44 PM
2014 season purchases now done

1. kookaburra thigh pad shorts arrived, can now bin my aero p1 things

2. two pairs of 1000 mile socks a

3. fibreglass sheet to put on my bat.

all done for the season £210 all in (including a bat).
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 03:59:10 PM
Still space left.. What else do I need ??

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg.html)


(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg.html)


(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg.html)

(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg.html)


3 bats, pads, 2 x gloves, wk pads, wk gloves, wk inners, box, Strettons, helmet, wash kit, towel, 3 pairs of socks, undies, cricket undies, 3 x shirts, 2 x jumpers, 2 x trousers, spikes, 2 grips, grip applicator, bat tape roll, 2 balls, cap, sunnies..

Have I missed anything ? Still room left so zips etc are not remotely even close to straining.. Stands up better than any I've seen before.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Spanky on April 04, 2014, 04:32:29 PM
Still space left.. What else do I need ??

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg.html[/url])


3 bats, pads, 2 x gloves, wk pads, wk gloves, wk inners, box, Strettons, helmet, wash kit, towel, 3 pairs of socks, undies, cricket undies, 3 x shirts, 2 x jumpers, 2 x trousers, spikes, 2 grips, grip applicator, bat tape roll, 2 balls, cap, sunnies..

Have I missed anything ? Still room left so zips etc are not remotely even close to straining.. Stands up better than any I've seen before.


ProCricketer think Cricketbadger was asking if you could fit all this in the duffle bag.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 06:03:13 PM
Oh crap, ok. I've got to take the mrs into town to drop her off so I'll unpack all that stuff and have another go into the duffle. Doubt I'll get it all in though. May have to lose a bat, all the spare clothes (well, other than spare socks, shirt).

Give me about an hour, apologies dude, my mistake
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 06:49:01 PM
(http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg1_zpsc4f3e0c8.jpg) (http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg1_zpsc4f3e0c8.jpg.html)


While I'd say it's a little less organised and would be hard for instance to get to the stuff at the bottom quickly.. Everything fits as in the first one. Still plenty of space spare for a keeping helmet etc etc
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 04, 2014, 06:53:16 PM
Mr ProC - may I ask, what are the gloves that aren't the Aldred gloves (if you see what I mean)?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 06:54:32 PM
Mr ProC - may I ask, what are the gloves that aren't the Aldred gloves (if you see what I mean)?

Bluerooms bud
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 04, 2014, 07:01:11 PM
Ahhhh - I like the look of both of them - I like the more minimalist look and the sharktooths.

Which do you consider to be the better glove?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 04, 2014, 07:10:11 PM
Ahhhh - I like the look of both of them - I like the more minimalist look and the sharktooths.

Which do you consider to be the better glove?

Well I haven't used the aldreds as they are for the net. However, from putting them on etc I'd say there is nothing between them other than which look you prefer. I'd happily use either pair.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mdg20 on April 04, 2014, 07:29:40 PM
kit for 2014

Indoor / Net kit

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/58C2D05B-B3A8-4D0F-A535-C12E489FCBE1_zpsls9tshzw.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/58C2D05B-B3A8-4D0F-A535-C12E489FCBE1_zpsls9tshzw.jpg.html)

My 2014 Match Batting Kit

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/71A23B1E-A8E7-4FA3-A239-EE93A35C204A_zpsfdz8s5j4.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/71A23B1E-A8E7-4FA3-A239-EE93A35C204A_zpsfdz8s5j4.jpg.html)

Keeping gear

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/014F8A58-10E0-4F65-A12E-E3C038FC9E8E_zpsbrjl5txz.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/014F8A58-10E0-4F65-A12E-E3C038FC9E8E_zpsbrjl5txz.jpg.html)

Odds and Ends

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/EC926FFE-C358-4AA6-9E0D-08C49B8FA792_zpssoodraho.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/EC926FFE-C358-4AA6-9E0D-08C49B8FA792_zpssoodraho.jpg.html)

Half keeping kit and Match Batting kit fits nicely into new duffle:

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/EC1ED21C-7D0A-4707-9A63-39432392EA90_zpscldx10tp.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/EC1ED21C-7D0A-4707-9A63-39432392EA90_zpscldx10tp.jpg.html)

(http://i1307.photobucket.com/albums/s591/Matthew_Guest/2014%20Kit/773BFCA7-3975-4544-A7CF-29A43ABC899E_zpsvckj7fwv.jpg) (http://s1307.photobucket.com/user/Matthew_Guest/media/2014%20Kit/773BFCA7-3975-4544-A7CF-29A43ABC899E_zpsvckj7fwv.jpg.html)

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on April 05, 2014, 01:59:26 AM
Love the handwarmers.

I don't think they stock them in Aussie cricket stores!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: El Nino on April 05, 2014, 10:43:15 AM
Some oustanding kit!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Warneymonster on April 05, 2014, 02:08:24 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/4yjasapy.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/be2ybe3y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ysaquhys.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ujybyge7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/u3ume2e9.jpg)

These are my bats and most recent pads and gloves for match use.

Have got way too many bats so some must go.

The bubble, spartan and Grays are all new this year...... I think I have a problem


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Damo on April 05, 2014, 08:01:44 PM
Still space left.. What else do I need ??

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg2_zpsc5532192.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg3_zps21255439.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg5_zps05eb3038.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg6_zps5a208664.jpg.html[/url])


([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg7_zps2a777fca.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg8_zps61c6872b.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg9_zps2c074c80.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1277.photobucket.com/albums/y499/procricketer82/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1277.photobucket.com/user/procricketer82/media/imagejpg10_zpsac0ce719.jpg.html[/url])


3 bats, pads, 2 x gloves, wk pads, wk gloves, wk inners, box, Strettons, helmet, wash kit, towel, 3 pairs of socks, undies, cricket undies, 3 x shirts, 2 x jumpers, 2 x trousers, spikes, 2 grips, grip applicator, bat tape roll, 2 balls, cap, sunnies..

Have I missed anything ? Still room left so zips etc are not remotely even close to straining.. Stands up better than any I've seen before.


How did you find the blue room keeping gloves  ?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: ProCricketer1982 on April 05, 2014, 08:06:05 PM
I found them in the pack cave :)

Do you want some?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on April 05, 2014, 08:10:36 PM
I found them in the pack cave :)

Do you want some?

I think he was asking on the quality, ease of use, Etc.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: praguetaz on April 05, 2014, 09:55:25 PM
Join the club Warney... there's quite a few of us on this forum... :D
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Warneymonster on April 05, 2014, 11:01:33 PM

Join the club Warney... there's quite a few of us on this forum... :D

I reckon I've got 25 pairs of batting gloves, need to sell some kit before I buy any more


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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: praguetaz on April 06, 2014, 04:52:10 PM
I reckon I've got 25 pairs of batting gloves, need to sell some kit before I buy any more


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That sounds more like a fetish mate  ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: nudgemaster on April 06, 2014, 05:07:31 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/4yjasapy.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/be2ybe3y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ysaquhys.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ujybyge7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/u3ume2e9.jpg)

These are my bats and most recent pads and gloves for match use.

Have got way too many bats so some must go.

The bubble, spartan and Grays are all new this year...... I think I have a problem


Warney

Loving the spartan pads!!

How much do those retail at???

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on April 07, 2014, 09:25:51 AM
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/4yjasapy.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/be2ybe3y.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ysaquhys.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/ujybyge7.jpg[/url])
([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/05/u3ume2e9.jpg[/url])

These are my bats and most recent pads and gloves for match use.

Have got way too many bats so some must go.

The bubble, spartan and Grays are all new this year...... I think I have a problem


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Impressive kit Warney  :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Damo on April 07, 2014, 09:47:55 AM
(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k252/brigstock1994/2_zpsa29c774d.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/brigstock1994/media/2_zpsa29c774d.jpg.html)

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k252/brigstock1994/4_zpse08f4f50.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/brigstock1994/media/4_zpse08f4f50.jpg.html)

MY keeping and batting gear, just missing my millichamp bat as its currently at rob packs under repair.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on April 07, 2014, 02:31:51 PM
Well the black cat arrived back today and looks amazing! I'll let the pictures do the talking. And then I will post pictures if all my kit later!
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/1A44A671-DC65-40F5-9B92-76C46161AE88_zpsdsemylit.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/1A44A671-DC65-40F5-9B92-76C46161AE88_zpsdsemylit.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/8E91BAF3-797D-4F48-9D63-D9F5683834FD_zpsgtuk93b6.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/8E91BAF3-797D-4F48-9D63-D9F5683834FD_zpsgtuk93b6.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/D4A4268D-AFBC-4ED4-9FF8-32386903BF29_zpsefbe98ac.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/D4A4268D-AFBC-4ED4-9FF8-32386903BF29_zpsefbe98ac.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/C787C1C3-F97D-417B-B0E9-F3B4ACAD4BCC_zpsbjuyvwrb.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/C787C1C3-F97D-417B-B0E9-F3B4ACAD4BCC_zpsbjuyvwrb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on April 07, 2014, 05:38:48 PM
Right a follow up to my existing post of my kit, I now have pictures of it all together! All that's missing now is the helmet out pro is bringing over for me

Will put a picture up as soon as I have every thing together, but this is my kit for this season

Bats
Salix Torque Players- (Swapped for my heavier Praestania Players with petehosk)
Black Cat Custom- (picked up on ebay for 135 and it is on its way for a full refurb and abit of repair- pictures of before the refurb will be added to this post)
Salix Pod One- (Few years old now, had it refurbed by SAF with Infinity stickers)

Gloves
Salix Pod 1- (2012, Purchased last year so almost new, split finger ones with the black stripe across)
Salix Pod 1- (2013-14 Sausage finger model)

Pads
Salix Pod One- (2012 when they were the top of the range, Purchased last year so almost new)

Protection
Highveildt Lions Masuri- (Our returning pro is bringing one over for me)
Aero P2's
SAF Arm Guard- (Never used)

Shoes
Asics Gel Advance 4s (Blue)

(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/9F99DD77-99E1-4D1E-B8BA-A915DCCF82CA_zpsztpojtcy.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/9F99DD77-99E1-4D1E-B8BA-A915DCCF82CA_zpsztpojtcy.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/851AA64F-34D4-4339-8D4A-3A0213CE1F78_zpsuzbzobwa.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/851AA64F-34D4-4339-8D4A-3A0213CE1F78_zpsuzbzobwa.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/16FF932A-11B0-4470-A9F4-6B86532DFC84_zpsfzay8ykk.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/16FF932A-11B0-4470-A9F4-6B86532DFC84_zpsfzay8ykk.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/03A63DF7-D0C2-46B2-9D8A-32E77D1D87C5_zpsrjwrgocm.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/03A63DF7-D0C2-46B2-9D8A-32E77D1D87C5_zpsrjwrgocm.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/0605BA8E-C9B6-4C28-84E1-3DB5B5594D3E_zpsq1raijfg.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/0605BA8E-C9B6-4C28-84E1-3DB5B5594D3E_zpsq1raijfg.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/4E0408F8-5621-4C46-ACB7-EA6541F0243E_zpsbrxfnejn.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/4E0408F8-5621-4C46-ACB7-EA6541F0243E_zpsbrxfnejn.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/327C2106-4A0A-4744-A6E6-FF101A11A059_zpsar0kzoqd.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/327C2106-4A0A-4744-A6E6-FF101A11A059_zpsar0kzoqd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TopShot on April 08, 2014, 12:39:18 AM
My 2014 kit:

Bats:

Mongoose ToRQ super premium
Affinity Carbine
GM Hero 909 with Hammer Fyrre stickers from a refurb
Puma Iridium 4000

Other Stuff:

Puma Bionic 5000 pads
Hammer Pro T20 pads
Mongoose premium gloves
Kookaburra Kahuna Mayhem gloves
GN Players Helmet (needs an upgrade)
Hammer pro wheelie bag
Addidas 22yards
Sidearm
Katchet

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ENWu6GEpH_k/U0NDKmF_MPI/AAAAAAAAADM/XuMC0hozC-0/w646-h865-no/IMG_0166.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ocCcQjBWHq4/U0NDN8Q1E3I/AAAAAAAAADw/KLvEQZnMo-E/w646-h865-no/IMG_0167.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-75OObj8WFas/U0NDLThj_PI/AAAAAAAAADU/vxKSmSWjbAY/w1158-h865-no/IMG_0162.JPG)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 08, 2014, 06:27:06 AM
My 2014 kit:

Bats:

Mongoose ToRQ super premium
Affinity Carbine
GM Hero 909 with Hammer Fyrre stickers from a refurb
Puma Iridium 4000

Other Stuff:

Puma Bionic 5000 pads
Hammer Pro T20 pads
Mongoose premium gloves
Kookaburra Kahuna Mayhem gloves
GN Players Helmet (needs an upgrade)
Hammer pro wheelie bag
Addidas 22yards
Sidearm
Katchet

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ENWu6GEpH_k/U0NDKmF_MPI/AAAAAAAAADM/XuMC0hozC-0/w646-h865-no/IMG_0166.JPG)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ocCcQjBWHq4/U0NDN8Q1E3I/AAAAAAAAADw/KLvEQZnMo-E/w646-h865-no/IMG_0167.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-75OObj8WFas/U0NDLThj_PI/AAAAAAAAADU/vxKSmSWjbAY/w1158-h865-no/IMG_0162.JPG)
very Nice kit, I like those green pads.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: GarrettJ on April 08, 2014, 07:31:29 AM
TopShot .... where did you get the Jamaica helmet from?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tim2000s on April 08, 2014, 07:48:46 AM
I wonder who makes hammer pads....  ;) ???

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 08, 2014, 08:11:19 AM
Sod that Tim - just look at them!! They are fab, soooo colourful, sooo pretty.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TopShot on April 08, 2014, 10:00:57 PM
TopShot .... where did you get the Jamaica helmet from?

That's just a sticker off eBay mate lol. Just trying to represent the land of my cricketing education in some small way.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TopShot on April 08, 2014, 10:02:45 PM
I wonder who makes hammer pads....  ;) ???

Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk

Yeah they look remarkably similar to the Puma's don't they. Quality wise the Puma's are on another level though.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TopShot on April 08, 2014, 10:08:50 PM
Thanks d7bow. I thought I was crazy for having so much stuff. Then I joined this forum and found out what a crazy amount of kit really is...feels good to be in like minded company.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Vitas Cricket on April 08, 2014, 10:17:57 PM
I wonder who makes hammer pads....  ;) ???

Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk

champ are up for copying anything and everything when asked. Pretty close match to be fair to them.

Nice kit topshot. I must get round to adding mine now it's all finalised.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mylo92 on April 09, 2014, 12:19:23 PM
(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt289/mylo92/IMG_3371.jpg) (http://s620.photobucket.com/user/mylo92/media/IMG_3371.jpg.html)

(http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt289/mylo92/IMG_3384.jpg) (http://s620.photobucket.com/user/mylo92/media/IMG_3384.jpg.html)

Hawk XB 300 (inch shorter blade)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 09, 2014, 06:10:14 PM
EDIT: See the better pictures on the next page.

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mattw on April 09, 2014, 06:13:02 PM
Here is my final kit that I will use this year. GN replaced my 2013 Oblivion Test pads with the 2014 Oblivion E41 Test pads! I also picked up a pair of the A61 1000 LE gloves today.

The pads are amazing! Such an upgrade over last years pads and the gloves are better then Legends!

Here's the pic

([url]http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5111.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5111.jpg.html[/url])


You could've taken the photo from the otherside(the kit the otherside of the patio door) facing the sun/gloomylight
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 09, 2014, 06:22:47 PM
Yeah, only had 5 minutes as I had to get the kit packed away.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mattw on April 09, 2014, 06:26:45 PM
It doesn't give your kit the justice! As those bats look nice, but would prefer to see them in the light.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 09, 2014, 06:44:09 PM
Well tomorrow's going to be sunny apparently so I'll get outside and take some shots.

Oiled the bats after this picture so the grains will be a bit more defined in the new pictures
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Liam-SCCC on April 10, 2014, 04:02:12 PM
Here we are

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5124.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5124.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5176.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5176.jpg.html)

Yesterday's new additions

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5125.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5125.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5148.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5148.jpg.html)

Bats

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5169.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5169.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5170.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5170.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5172.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5172.jpg.html)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc207/liam_sccc/IMG_5173.jpg) (http://s214.photobucket.com/user/liam_sccc/media/IMG_5173.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: DaanalSeed on April 15, 2014, 07:33:47 AM
Some quality gear here, I wish I had the money. The majority of my kit's in the garage, so will get it later, but for now here's my bats.

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866154673/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866144013/in/photostream/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866127093/in/photostream/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866116833/in/photostream/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866107733/in/photostream/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866068055/in/photostream/)

(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866057615/in/photostream/)


Please don't judge the photography from this haha, the watermark was automatic in Lightroom, I'm hardly claiming copyright on such s*** pictures. Although, I do appreciate it if you guys do check out my actual work.
(https://www.flickr.com/photos/93172129@N05/13866066833/in/photostream/)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 15, 2014, 01:12:41 PM
Only new kit for this year is the pulse gloves.

(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg) (http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg.html)
(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg) (http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tushar sehgal on April 15, 2014, 01:28:15 PM
Only new kit for this year is the pulse gloves.

([url]http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg.html[/url])
([url]http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg.html[/url])


Thumbs up on this kit, any chance of better pics of the signature? :) always wanted one but cannot justify paying the price :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on April 15, 2014, 01:44:06 PM
Only new kit for this year is the pulse gloves.

([url]http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/386ABAA4-6DB5-4092-8BD8-34862F4DE3F6_zpsplqgt0yp.jpg.html[/url])


Didn't realise you kept too Rob.
How do you find the Aero inners? I've been thinking of giving them a try
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 15, 2014, 01:46:34 PM
Thumbs up on this kit, any chance of better pics of the signature? :) always wanted one but cannot justify paying the price :(
I'll get some pics for you tush.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 15, 2014, 01:49:16 PM
Didn't realise you kept too Rob.
How do you find the Aero inners? I've been thinking of giving them a try
I did 1 1-2 half seasons for Hengrove but haven't had chance for abbots leigh. The aero inners are quality. Much better than padded inners. They are very grippy and the finger ends are bulky so can be difficult to get back in your gloves.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on April 15, 2014, 01:59:31 PM
I did 1 1-2 half seasons for Hengrove but haven't had chance for abbots leigh. The aero inners are quality. Much better than padded inners. They are very grippy and the finger ends are bulky so can be difficult to get back in your gloves.

Cheers Rob. Might have to bite the bullet, I'm not one for flinging gloves off and throwing down the stumps anyway so can't see that being a problem.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cheese on April 15, 2014, 09:07:38 PM
(http://i1261.photobucket.com/albums/ii588/olliecricket/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/27156D8D-3E94-4D00-A0D7-2752ECE44CDB_zps5f3itro6.jpg) (http://s1261.photobucket.com/user/olliecricket/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/27156D8D-3E94-4D00-A0D7-2752ECE44CDB_zps5f3itro6.jpg.html)

Bats:
Gray Nicolls Maverick 4*
Gray Nicolls A61 400

Gloves:
Gray Nicolls Maverick F1 Elite (new addition)
Gray Nicolls E41 1000 L.E
Gray Nicolls Oblivion E41 Test
Gray Nicolls Legend 2012

Pads:
Gray Nicolls Oblivion Test

Helmet: Masuri Elite (steel)
Thigh Pad: Aero P2 stripper
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: sgcricket on April 16, 2014, 01:30:57 AM
I did 1 1-2 half seasons for Hengrove but haven't had chance for abbots leigh. The aero inners are quality. Much better than padded inners. They are very grippy and the finger ends are bulky so can be difficult to get back in your gloves.

Hi Rob,
I wanted to know if they provide protection at the top of the palm (just below the base of the fingers). My current padded inners are not doing the job and I end up with bruising on that part.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on April 16, 2014, 02:51:41 AM
Only new kit for this year is the pulse gloves.

([url]http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/5F97C32A-57BB-437D-9F82-788ACC161294_zpsgw7744lu.jpg.html[/url])


Lovely Laver mate.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on April 16, 2014, 08:22:06 AM
Hi Rob,
I wanted to know if they provide protection at the top of the palm (just below the base of the fingers). My current padded inners are not doing the job and I end up with bruising on that part.
Yes they do, if you pm me your email address I will send you some pics of the palms of the gloves to show the padding.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tushar sehgal on April 16, 2014, 04:26:52 PM
I'll get some pics for you tush.

Thanks for the pics Rob, bat looks absolutely fantastic
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: wayward_hayward on April 18, 2014, 03:07:20 PM
(http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad158/ncfcrgr8/20140418_155949.jpg) (http://s931.photobucket.com/user/ncfcrgr8/media/20140418_155949.jpg.html)

Just getting my bag sorted for tomorrow, didn't realise how blue my kit was this year!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: wilkie113 on April 18, 2014, 03:20:07 PM
Lovely kit that fella
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on April 18, 2014, 05:12:28 PM
Those blue gloves are the dogs ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: wayward_hayward on April 18, 2014, 06:06:12 PM
So much so that you sold them to me  :D
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 18, 2014, 08:01:55 PM
Oh look Nantie - GM's - you surprise me!!!:)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: rbblack on April 18, 2014, 08:39:54 PM
This evening I've been getting everything ready for the first game of the season tomorrow. Pretty much sorted the only things that are missing are some new BB gloves for matches - will be here next week. Otherwise all sorted for the season.

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/Morgamus/IMG_0749.jpg)
Bat's are; FatBats custom 2'9 - RK Custom 2'11.5 - Aldred Butterfly Velocity 2'10 - RK Custom T20 Shorter blade SH 2'13 - Blueroom Swell 2'12.5 - Salix Pod Performance 2'10

Profiles;
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/Morgamus/IMG_0750.jpg)
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/Morgamus/IMG_0751.jpg)

Faces;
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y285/Morgamus/IMG_0752.jpg)

My match bat will probably be the Velocity once its fully knocked in.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 18, 2014, 08:46:22 PM
How do you find the bag Blackers?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: rbblack on April 18, 2014, 09:12:06 PM
How do you find the bag Blackers?

Err yeah it's nice - loads of room for things, nice to have a protected bat cave too. But it's a very big bag... Perhaps a bit too large.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on April 18, 2014, 09:19:02 PM
You've a fair bit to put in it!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: arsenal123 on April 18, 2014, 09:26:36 PM
Haha, absolutely ditto on that.  I've gone away from that bag and it is just being used for general storage at the moment.  No actual issues with the bag at all.  If there is any interest in it I'll put it on the for sale thread.   :-[
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 18, 2014, 09:28:31 PM
Are these T1 OR t2 bags?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: arsenal123 on April 18, 2014, 09:30:37 PM
I've got the T1 mate.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Cedrictoad on April 20, 2014, 10:46:14 AM
Nice collection of sticks Warney, I love a good Kookaburra.

I admit I suffer from midget leg syndrome as well... running is overrated anyway, just hit more boundaries ha ha

I had a play with some of those Spartan pads and they are super comfortable.  Maybe try Small Mens or Youths?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Warneymonster on April 20, 2014, 10:52:41 AM
Tried to find some, they don't appear to exist anywhere. Am going to sell them and hope that the new range come in smaller sizes
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on April 21, 2014, 05:50:19 PM
I suspect I am bucking the trend, but instead of buying new kit (I have got new (to me) spikes, gloves and a bat from eBay), I am actually going back to some of my old kit to start the season. At present, my kit will be 2009 Kookaburra Ice Sub Zero bat, pads and gloves, 2012 players thigh pads, Puma helmet, and Adidas SL22 that I bought on eBay fairly cheaply. My main motivation for going back to the Ice stuff is that I have just repaired the bat, and the first season I had it I had my best season with the bat ever (averaged 75 in u15s for my club with three 50's (85*, 69 and 66*), and averaged 115 in the county cup) and am hoping that I can reach those heights again at long last. My other kit includes a Kookaburra Rogue 850 (I have always bought Kookaburra until last season), a CCX 900, and MSR 'The Class', and a GM Flare Original. All the bats are 2.9lb, except the CCX which is 2.8. I have 2 pairs of GM Original LE batting gloves bought from eBay for a combined £30ish, Rogue 850 gloves, a pair of unbranded gloves, unbranded pads from eBay (I think the seller is on the forum), and plain thigh pads made by Flix, who I think are largely an eBay based seller.
I took pictures of my stuff, but they were too large a file size to upload :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Toby on April 21, 2014, 06:07:01 PM
I suspect I am bucking the trend, but instead of buying new kit (I have got new (to me) spikes, gloves and a bat from eBay), I am actually going back to some of my old kit to start the season. At present, my kit will be 2009 Kookaburra Ice Sub Zero bat, pads and gloves, 2012 players thigh pads, Puma helmet, and Adidas SL22 that I bought on eBay fairly cheaply. My main motivation for going back to the Ice stuff is that I have just repaired the bat, and the first season I had it I had my best season with the bat ever (averaged 75 in u15s for my club with three 50's (85*, 69 and 66*), and averaged 115 in the county cup) and am hoping that I can reach those heights again at long last. My other kit includes a Kookaburra Rogue 850 (I have always bought Kookaburra until last season), a CCX 900, and MSR 'The Class', and a GM Flare Original. All the bats are 2.9lb, except the CCX which is 2.8. I have 2 pairs of GM Original LE batting gloves bought from eBay for a combined £30ish, Rogue 850 gloves, a pair of unbranded gloves, unbranded pads from eBay (I think the seller is on the forum), and plain thigh pads made by Flix, who I think are largely an eBay based seller.
I took pictures of my stuff, but they were too large a file size to upload :(

For help with pictures refer to this http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=7712.0)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on April 21, 2014, 08:54:27 PM
Great, thanks a lot, I am sorting it now
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on April 21, 2014, 09:02:03 PM
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00024_zpsebe7f207.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00024_zpsebe7f207.jpg.html)
General kit
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00025_zpsa84261f6.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00025_zpsa84261f6.jpg.html)
Bats
(http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00026_zpscdfc3aa2.jpg) (http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00026_zpscdfc3aa2.jpg.html)
Closer view of bats
All the photos were taken on my phone, hence slightly grainy on the close up. The Ice has nine beautiful straight grains, the GM has 8, the Rogue about 12, with three very thin bits of heartwood, the CCX has nine grains and the MSR has eight I think.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: OwzatOllie on April 21, 2014, 10:33:19 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/22/yquqaqaj.jpg) got these last week, been wearing them in a little before the game last week hitting catches and going to use them at training on Thursday. Comfy!


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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jaffa on April 26, 2014, 09:03:41 AM
In my defense, the forum made me do it.

First attempt in uploading a photo.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/WP_20140426_09_12_41_Pro_zps42aa2c09.jpg)
http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/WP_20140426_09_12_41_Pro_zps42aa2c09.jpg.html (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/busav8/media/WP_20140426_09_12_41_Pro_zps42aa2c09.jpg.html)
http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/WP_20140426_09_12_41_Pro_zps42aa2c09.jpg (http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b540/busav8/WP_20140426_09_12_41_Pro_zps42aa2c09.jpg)

Left to Right.


Very cheap Mongoose copy. Just wanted to try the shape and use it as a Skyer.

Very Cheap Kashmir willow V500. 1st net bat.

Very cheap Icon 101 cut to middling bat size. Also known as a plank.

Cheap Slaz. Just wanted to try a long handle.

Lekka Warrior. My net bat bought for 20 quid. Cracked but still going strong. 2lb 10oz. I wonder who made this one?

CA Plus 10000. Current match bat.

Aldred XL. Wasn't too happy with the rebound on this. Contacted Paul. It is an early example, was advised to lean on the (square bottom?) handle and added more width. A lot better now.

Red Ink middling bat made my spec. of 2lb 10 oz with long middle. Great pick-up and ping. Not used in anger yet.

One of the recent offerings from Red Ink John. Seems to be a ST profile. Still knocking it in. Very happy.

Hattori Harrow 2lb 7oz bought direct from Matt in his recent(ish) bat sale.

Affinity Spectre. Ex-Simmy, Ex-Chad bat. Was 2lb 14, reduced by Marcus before my eyes to 2lb 12oz. A thing of beauty (to hold).

Aedos Zeus, 2lb 10oz. Nice to have a spare.


On their way are two recent ebay buys. A damaged Hattori Monster sent to Matt for repair, should arrive soon. A Saf bats Hades, one to keep methinks.



 

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cheese on April 26, 2014, 10:39:25 AM
Seeing as my game has been called off today i may do a kitbag video if anybody is interested?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on April 26, 2014, 10:45:31 AM
Seeing as my game has been called off today i may do a kitbag video if anybody is interested?
Do it, do it, do it!  :D
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cheese on April 26, 2014, 11:46:16 AM
Video has been shot and is uploading now :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jaffa on April 26, 2014, 12:30:28 PM
Gillian McInerney

Do you really want to air your dirty laundry here?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 26, 2014, 03:53:48 PM
([url]http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00024_zpsebe7f207.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00024_zpsebe7f207.jpg.html[/url])
General kit
([url]http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00025_zpsa84261f6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00025_zpsa84261f6.jpg.html[/url])
Bats
([url]http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s493/mohawks94/CAM00026_zpscdfc3aa2.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1054.photobucket.com/user/mohawks94/media/CAM00026_zpscdfc3aa2.jpg.html[/url])
Closer view of bats
All the photos were taken on my phone, hence slightly grainy on the close up. The Ice has nine beautiful straight grains, the GM has 8, the Rogue about 12, with three very thin bits of heartwood, the CCX has nine grains and the MSR has eight I think.


Mo, may I ask what the pads on the left are, and the gloves on the far left?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ams4287 on April 26, 2014, 04:32:20 PM
With today's cancellation, figured I'd join the trend and do the annual pics (crap - I've  bought too much stuff for the season bearing in mind my limited ability!)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/7aa8cc0b2a1e0a350e5a896d2de5a46a_zps818ec144.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/a8665eda7ad0bf27fc7d8975d581123a_zps67b490a3.jpg)

(http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/dad613698eae0aab5aa99bf303a36db6_zps8c67c478.jpg)

Bats

bb Oversized Amplus
GN Legend (from the first batch when they were released some 3 years ago I think, has had some repairs to the shoulder by Ryan and a little clean)
Newbery Tour bought recently from Chad
BAS Shadow LE picked up from UZI sports
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mujju on April 26, 2014, 04:41:40 PM
With today's cancellation, figured I'd join the trend and do the annual pics (crap bought to much stuff for the season bearing in mind my limited ability!)

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/7aa8cc0b2a1e0a350e5a896d2de5a46a_zps818ec144.jpg[/url])

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/a8665eda7ad0bf27fc7d8975d581123a_zps67b490a3.jpg[/url])

Lovely bats ...may i ask what is the
Weight of the GN legend?  and am sure its a gun

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/dad613698eae0aab5aa99bf303a36db6_zps8c67c478.jpg[/url])

Bats

bb Oversized Amplus
GN Legend (from the first batch when they were released some 3 years ago I think, has had some repairs to the shoulder by Ryan and a little clean)
Newbery Tour bought recently from Chad
BAS Shadow LE picked up from UZI sports
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jaffa on April 26, 2014, 05:42:34 PM
Do I know you ?

It must really grid your gears that people tire of your methods.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 26, 2014, 06:50:12 PM
With today's cancellation, figured I'd join the trend and do the annual pics (crap - I've  bought too much stuff for the season bearing in mind my limited ability!)

([url]http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a517/ams4287/2014%20kit/7aa8cc0b2a1e0a350e5a896d2de5a46a_zps818ec144.jpg[/url])




May I ask what the green shoes are?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: fromthehip on April 26, 2014, 06:51:45 PM
Look like gray nics shoes
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ams4287 on April 26, 2014, 07:45:53 PM
Look like gray nics shoes

They sure are.

Gray Nics velocity pimples, I bought them for indoors and astro - to be fair very comfy and a decent option in comparison to some higher priced shoes.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on April 26, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
How do you find the sizing on them - do you use the same size, or did you need to go up a size?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ams4287 on April 26, 2014, 08:45:56 PM
How do you find the sizing on them - do you use the same size, or did you need to go up a size?

Same size, I'm a 10 and have the same in the Nikes. I do where thick socks & a ankle support so it does make my left foot snug.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on April 26, 2014, 09:05:34 PM
Mo, may I ask what the pads on the left are, and the gloves on the far left?
Pads on the left are plain, bought from ebay. I think the seller is a forum member, peplow I think.
Gloves are plain ones bought off ebay as well, i suspect online stockist but they were pretty good and are decent spares.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on May 01, 2014, 05:40:25 PM
Pro brought my lid last week only just got round to posting these

(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/D79A9A1E-1A5D-4134-A8E0-E7B4C162C6E1_zps37udxrhz.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/D79A9A1E-1A5D-4134-A8E0-E7B4C162C6E1_zps37udxrhz.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/DD53EBC3-0F73-4915-BFB7-04002DF80FEE_zpsfldensvr.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/DD53EBC3-0F73-4915-BFB7-04002DF80FEE_zpsfldensvr.jpg.html)
(http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y533/Barlow311/EAB1D4BC-AEE1-4C98-A266-0E6A096F409F_zpsbrabpshs.jpg) (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/Barlow311/media/EAB1D4BC-AEE1-4C98-A266-0E6A096F409F_zpsbrabpshs.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tejasapatel on May 01, 2014, 10:20:04 PM
So I just ordered a new SG kit through a friend in India. It's just arrived I feel it's not bad for the price but not as good as some of the other budget stuff I have used over the years.

Here are the pictures. Yes, I got a little carried away and took too many pics.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/aje4ute3.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/3evu8y2u.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/duvu5epa.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ytape9yp.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/5umuze9a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/etavatur.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ja4a5ehy.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/3anuruve.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/9ysuby2a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/qe8asa7a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ve8y6uby.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/4a5y6u5u.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ybepaguv.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/e6a6y7ez.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/a3apazan.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ymy7yreb.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/yqa8ehap.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ygu7a2yp.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/8unade7a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/u8ure7a6.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/vaze7a3y.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/yheza9e7.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/4y6yje4u.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/yzedu7am.jpg)

Combined weight of two pads.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/devybuqu.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/rasybenu.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/ma4eje8e.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on May 02, 2014, 01:36:08 AM
Love those ultra light pads mate.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tejasapatel on May 02, 2014, 02:18:56 AM

Love those ultra light pads mate.

If you are talking about the SG batting pads, I actually wanted another set called SG Hilite as they were lighter but they're not ambi and retailer didn't have a lefty ones in stock.

The shamrock ones are keeping pads. They are supposed to be under trouser but I tried them that way and didn't feel comfy at least with the trousers I have. They do however work well over trousers but will know more after Saturday's game.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: i12breakfree on May 02, 2014, 02:46:00 AM
How do you like those shoes ? I am ordering from my SG supplier in a few weeks.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on May 02, 2014, 02:59:03 AM
If you are talking about the SG batting pads, I actually wanted another set called SG Hilite as they were lighter but they're not ambi and retailer didn't have a lefty ones in stock.

The shamrock ones are keeping pads. They are supposed to be under trouser but I tried them that way and didn't feel comfy at least with the trousers I have. They do however work well over trousers but will know more after Saturday's game.

Yes, the batting pads. I've got a set of the SS version.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: trypewriter on May 02, 2014, 06:15:57 AM
How do you find the sizing on them - do you use the same size, or did you need to go up a size?

I've got some GN spikes and found exactly the same - didn't need to go up a size at all - quite unusual.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tejasapatel on May 02, 2014, 11:24:45 AM

How do you like those shoes ? I am ordering from my SG supplier in a few weeks.

I bought half a size up and they fit well. I feel I could have gone for the same size as my running shoes without any issues as shoes tend to open up after some use.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 02, 2014, 07:08:36 PM
Dug out kit today that's split between 2 bags currently, one for training and a match bag.

1st game in the league tomorrow so sorting out what I'll be taking as part of my Saturday clobber...


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/da3yte6e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/ybu8e3uh.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/mu6ydara.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/hajesy2y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/erusy7ys.jpg)


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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: tejasapatel on May 02, 2014, 07:39:49 PM
Dug out kit today that's split between 2 bags currently, one for training and a match bag.

1st game in the league tomorrow so sorting out what I'll be taking as part of my Saturday clobber...

([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/03/erusy7ys.jpg[/url])


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Top quality kit there. Those top of the line Affinity bats....if you are ever in a generous bat donation mood, I'm here.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: petehosk on May 02, 2014, 08:15:35 PM
Blimey Tom.....that's some seriously tasty looking kit!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 02, 2014, 08:48:26 PM
Top quality kit there. Those top of the line Affinity bats....if you are ever in a generous bat donation mood, I'm here.

Haha yeah some lovely sticks, very lucky to have been looked after by Marcus in getting these for me.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 02, 2014, 08:50:18 PM
Blimey Tom.....that's some seriously tasty looking kit!

Thanks mate, hope it serves its purpose tomorrow once it really counts!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on May 02, 2014, 08:52:48 PM
I packed my duffle for tomorrow just now.

New bat
New pads
New gloves
New helmet

I am a clown.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Buzz on May 02, 2014, 09:02:01 PM
I packed my duffle for tomorrow just now.

New bat
New pads
New gloves
New helmet

I am a clown.
old thigh pad
old box?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Alvaro on May 02, 2014, 09:05:52 PM
And same old shoes. Same old hope that this is the year I go Bradman...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on May 03, 2014, 08:28:15 AM
So since I uploaded photos of my kit, I have added two more bats, taking my number of useable bats to 7. I wish I could resist! They are a 2.7lb Kookaburra Genesis Hurricane, and a 2.7lb Blade 950, refurbed by Kookaburra as a Ricochet. Another problem is that I haven't told my parents...
I couldn't resist the Genesis as I used to have them in junior sizes when I was about 12-14 years old, and averaged 61 for Chiltern South Bucks District u14s in 2008, with most of my runs coming from number 9, in a partnership with the number 10, needing 60 off about 10 overs (we did it with one to spare, I got 43* off about 25). It cost me £40 inc. postage.
The Blade/Ricochet hasn't arrived yet, as I only won the auction on eBay last night, but it cost me £107 including postage. Once I get a chance, I will upload pictures, but atm I am in a bit off trouble as I am meant to be spending the weekend on essays about the Falklands, but instead the league season begins today, and my club start our defence of the county plate, if we get knocked out tomorrow in the first round of the cup.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on May 03, 2014, 08:56:13 AM
Haha yeah some lovely sticks, very lucky to have been looked after by Marcus in getting these for me.

AHEM! More pics of the Toro are need I feel Tommo - these intrigue me greatly. They look like the weapon of a proper, high-elbowed batsman!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: King pair on May 03, 2014, 09:00:57 AM
Tom, what softs are you using? Old ayrtek ones? Or affinity
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 03, 2014, 09:05:10 AM
Bit of a mixture, my ayrtek pads velcro had died after 4 seasons use so they are now in my net kit bag.

Affinity pads and ayrtek elite black edition gloves :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on May 03, 2014, 09:06:41 AM
What weight is the Toro Tom, and have you got a big lump of lead at the top of the handle?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 03, 2014, 09:17:30 AM
2.12 Brucey, it's just medical tape wrapped around it as found it stops my top hand slipping too far up the handle....seemed to do ok last weekend with my 1st knock & 50 of the season.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Liam-SCCC on May 03, 2014, 06:48:26 PM
My match kit for 2014:

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/ECEB18C4-C594-4DFC-BE63-5BAABBE24543_zps7fyuqlza.png[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/ECEB18C4-C594-4DFC-BE63-5BAABBE24543_zps7fyuqlza.png.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/907ED166-AD08-40A5-B6AC-40E2CF585A6E_zpsfkjnzh5r.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/907ED166-AD08-40A5-B6AC-40E2CF585A6E_zpsfkjnzh5r.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/5338D1B1-AC10-40B3-9F9A-0F7546A1DC8E_zpsrczqtana.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/5338D1B1-AC10-40B3-9F9A-0F7546A1DC8E_zpsrczqtana.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/E13B0F48-8221-4C92-856C-9D57D131CCA7_zpsuk3yja2l.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/E13B0F48-8221-4C92-856C-9D57D131CCA7_zpsuk3yja2l.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/7D416A92-1471-4870-BD3B-32E7A00FDE27_zpscuv1wmqx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/7D416A92-1471-4870-BD3B-32E7A00FDE27_zpscuv1wmqx.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/D6D47066-BB04-4344-BA5D-7526A1781E1A_zpswjavf24t.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/D6D47066-BB04-4344-BA5D-7526A1781E1A_zpswjavf24t.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/94B3386A-6585-454C-9DAA-FBC01771FB24_zpsdjcrqzjw.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/94B3386A-6585-454C-9DAA-FBC01771FB24_zpsdjcrqzjw.jpg.html[/url])

Bags: Gecko LE duffle & wheelie.
Bat Cover: Gecko.
Helmet: Masuri Titanium.
Bats - GN Oblivion E41 2.9, GN A61 750i refurbished as E41 750i 2.9.
Pads: GN Legend Australian version.
Gloves: 2 x Oblivion E41.


Looks lovely mate! The bats look awesome, as do the softs. Mine is similar but I have Aussie GN gloves and English GN pads
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Gelds on May 04, 2014, 06:52:56 AM
My match kit for 2014:

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/ECEB18C4-C594-4DFC-BE63-5BAABBE24543_zps7fyuqlza.png[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/ECEB18C4-C594-4DFC-BE63-5BAABBE24543_zps7fyuqlza.png.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/907ED166-AD08-40A5-B6AC-40E2CF585A6E_zpsfkjnzh5r.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/907ED166-AD08-40A5-B6AC-40E2CF585A6E_zpsfkjnzh5r.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/5338D1B1-AC10-40B3-9F9A-0F7546A1DC8E_zpsrczqtana.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/5338D1B1-AC10-40B3-9F9A-0F7546A1DC8E_zpsrczqtana.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/E13B0F48-8221-4C92-856C-9D57D131CCA7_zpsuk3yja2l.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/E13B0F48-8221-4C92-856C-9D57D131CCA7_zpsuk3yja2l.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/7D416A92-1471-4870-BD3B-32E7A00FDE27_zpscuv1wmqx.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/7D416A92-1471-4870-BD3B-32E7A00FDE27_zpscuv1wmqx.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/D6D47066-BB04-4344-BA5D-7526A1781E1A_zpswjavf24t.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/D6D47066-BB04-4344-BA5D-7526A1781E1A_zpswjavf24t.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q720/nwillam12/94B3386A-6585-454C-9DAA-FBC01771FB24_zpsdjcrqzjw.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/nwillam12/media/94B3386A-6585-454C-9DAA-FBC01771FB24_zpsdjcrqzjw.jpg.html[/url])

Bags: Gecko LE duffle & wheelie.
Bat Cover: Gecko.
Helmet: Masuri Titanium.
Bats - GN Oblivion E41 2.9, GN A61 750i refurbished as E41 750i 2.9.
Pads: GN Legend Australian version.
Gloves: 2 x Oblivion E41.


Great looking kit, can't fault the Gray-Nics gear!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: skip1973 on May 08, 2014, 10:21:18 AM
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/photo2-1.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/photo2-1.jpg.html)

Few from this season, few old favs and a couple not quite making the bag.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: skip1973 on May 08, 2014, 10:23:54 AM
(http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/photo4.jpg) (http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/photo4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketfan6969 on May 08, 2014, 10:29:05 AM
([url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/photo2-1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/photo2-1.jpg.html[/url])

Few from this season, few old favs and a couple not quite making the bag.


Which ones are missing out?!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: skip1973 on May 08, 2014, 10:33:56 AM
Last 2
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on May 09, 2014, 10:57:23 AM
([url]http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd414/skipper1973/photo2-1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1218.photobucket.com/user/skipper1973/media/photo2-1.jpg.html[/url])

Few from this season, few old favs and a couple not quite making the bag.


How have you found the MRF? I was thinking of getting one.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: lukemannionzimbabwe on May 10, 2014, 06:57:08 AM
All this kit making me want to play cricket again :( our off season  :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: skip1973 on May 10, 2014, 11:35:35 AM
How have you found the MRF? I was thinking of getting one.
Was only a cheapie off Ebay to see what it was like, pretty tinny and a small profile. Not sure who's making them, Wasn't sareen or anyone I recognised.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Chad on May 10, 2014, 04:29:44 PM
(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8067.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8067.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8068-1.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8068-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8069-1.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8069-1.jpg.html)

(http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8070.jpg) (http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8070.jpg.html)

Was a bit bored, so decided to just take the bats out for some pictures. It's amazing how many 'wet weather bats' I manage to convince myself into buying... :-[

From left to right:

L&W Reserve (Copy), L&W Reserve (First), Helios Atlas Reserve, Bulldog Amplus stickered as a Helios Midas, B&S LE non-concave Tendulkar shape, Python, Hits Hard Super G1, Red Ink Middling bat, SS LE (fuller shape), TON Gold Edition, Kangroo GDX 3000, B3 1 Stripe (Meant to be DB2, but I don't think it is), Gray Nicolls Ashes Custom, GM Six6 404 and a Slazenger V600 Xtreme.

Protective gear:

Lid - Ayrtek/Adidas Elite (Carbon fibre one)
Kookaburra - Kahuna K1000 small mens pads, Kahuna K1000 gloves (2012 edition, so top of the range)
Sareen - TON Gladiator 2 strap pads and SS Limited Edition gloves


I also have GN Legend pads and gloves, but they're actually a little disappointing if I'm honest. They are quite an old pair, (pads) but they don't offer as good protection as the Kookaburras, nor do they wrap round the leg as well. The Kookaburras weigh a little more, like 50g, but I'm more than willing to use a slightly heavier pad in this case. The TON Gladiators are like 640g, which is incredibly light! They are a little bulky though - is it not possible to make a pad which looks like the traditional pads which weight that much though? Or would the protection levels not be as high?


Match bats will be the Laver Reserve, Helios Atlas and the B&S for longer format and Kangroo for T20/wet weather.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mujju on May 10, 2014, 05:12:30 PM
Lovely collection  there..wow ..thanks for sharing :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 10, 2014, 05:26:20 PM
([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8067.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8067.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8068-1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8068-1.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8069-1.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8069-1.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af230/ch4d0m4n/IMG_8070.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1010.photobucket.com/user/ch4d0m4n/media/IMG_8070.jpg.html[/url])

Was a bit bored, so decided to just take the bats out for some pictures. It's amazing how many 'wet weather bats' I manage to convince myself into buying... :-[

From left to right:

L&W Reserve (Copy), L&W Reserve (First), Helios Atlas Reserve, Bulldog Amplus stickered as a Helios Midas, B&S LE non-concave Tendulkar shape, Python, Hits Hard Super G1, Red Ink Middling bat, SS LE (fuller shape), TON Gold Edition, Kangroo GDX 3000, B3 1 Stripe (Meant to be DB2, but I don't think it is), Gray Nicolls Ashes Custom, GM Six6 404 and a Slazenger V600 Xtreme.

Protective gear:

Lid - Ayrtek/Adidas Elite (Carbon fibre one)
Kookaburra - Kahuna K1000 small mens pads, Kahuna K1000 gloves (2012 edition, so top of the range)
Sareen - TON Gladiator 2 strap pads and SS Limited Edition gloves


I also have GN Legend pads and gloves, but they're actually a little disappointing if I'm honest. They are quite an old pair, (pads) but they don't offer as good protection as the Kookaburras, nor do they wrap round the leg as well. The Kookaburras weigh a little more, like 50g, but I'm more than willing to use a slightly heavier pad in this case. The TON Gladiators are like 640g, which is incredibly light! They are a little bulky though - is it not possible to make a pad which looks like the traditional pads which weight that much though? Or would the protection levels not be as high?


Match bats will be the Laver Reserve, Helios Atlas and the B&S for longer format and Kangroo for T20/wet weather.

So much heartwood, shame it's not all on the inside edge ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Chad on May 10, 2014, 08:10:13 PM
Lovely collection  there..wow ..thanks for sharing :)

Glad you like it. :) May be adding and removing a few of them from the collection sometime after my exam!

So much heartwood, shame it's not all on the inside edge ;)

Funnily enough, most of my best bats have some heartwood on the inside edge! The L&W Copy, Helios Atlas, B&S and SS LE are all in the top 6 there. For someone who prefers bats with no heartwood, I certainly do have a lot with heartwood! I guess all sapwood is pretty low in terms of my list of requirements. :-[
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: charliemott on May 11, 2014, 08:26:07 AM
Chad, that TON gold is stunning 😍
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on May 11, 2014, 09:06:21 AM
Love the Python Chad.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on May 11, 2014, 09:28:34 AM
Love the Python Chad.
Is that a euphemism??  ???
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: petehosk on May 11, 2014, 10:32:38 AM
Chad, that TON gold is stunning 😍

I think that's the one I have tapped up. Considering it has concaving, it taps up incredibly well!
 :o
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Gelds on May 11, 2014, 12:33:12 PM
Great collection Chad, some lovely looking willow!!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Elsi on May 14, 2014, 11:55:13 AM
Lovley willow there Chad!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: edge on May 18, 2014, 11:39:26 PM
Hi chaps, I'm new! Based in Bristol, I play for the Uni of the West of England and a local club here. I've lurked about and read the forum occasionally out of interest/seeking for information for a while now, but thought I'd actually join. Here's my current kit by way of introduction:
Puma Chromium pads and gloves, Masuri Test with a Slazenger ti grill, bats are an MSR premier (left) and Phoenix Black (right).
(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w158/eiwm/dbbddc40-8124-4ba4-86ab-0f0f834811ab_zps713bdad0.jpg?t=1400454573)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on May 18, 2014, 11:42:06 PM
Hi chaps, I'm new! Based in Bristol, I play for the Uni of the West of England and a local club here. I've lurked about and read the forum occasionally out of interest/seeking for information for a while now, but thought I'd actually join. Here's my current kit by way of introduction:
Puma Chromium pads and gloves, Masuri Test with a Slazenger ti grill, bats are an MSR premier (left) and Phoenix Black (right).


Welcome! Which club you play for mate?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: edge on May 18, 2014, 11:55:14 PM
Welcome! Which club you play for mate?
Bohemians CC up in Filton, joined over the winter and played indoor stuff, then have played my first few outdoor games for them start of this season.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on May 18, 2014, 11:57:44 PM
Bohemians CC up in Filton, joined over the winter and played indoor stuff, then have played my first few outdoor games for them start of this season.

What a coincidence, you played my lot yesterday!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Marc28 on May 18, 2014, 11:59:55 PM
What a coincidence, you played my lot yesterday!

So the next question is who won and what were the scores, plus who had the best gear
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: edge on May 19, 2014, 12:05:33 AM
Ah, small world! Was a good close game, sadly we didn't get quite enough batting first and paid the price. 3 wickets was the margin I think. Did you play thecord?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on May 19, 2014, 12:06:52 AM
So the next question is who won and what were the scores, plus who had the best gear

Haha, we won a close game but I was injured so not playing and therefore can't comment on the gear front!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: gogol on May 19, 2014, 12:17:22 AM
Dear TopShot,

I am reaching out to you since you are a rare actual owner of a Mongoose Torq that I have come across. I am keen on that bat since I can get my hands on a Premium Torq for relatively less price. I am quite keen on your feedback of the stick.

My profile: Lower order batsman, technically challenged
My bat requirements: Light bat with decent pickup, Grade 3 or above willow.

Would you recommend me to buy the Torq?

Thanks for your feedback.
Gogol
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Northern monkey on May 19, 2014, 05:50:03 PM
Is that msr bat a little lacking in width compared to the other bat?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: edge on May 20, 2014, 12:47:46 PM
It does look that way in the photo, think it's just the bat being turned slightly! Compared them face to face and they look the same width.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Nmcgee on May 29, 2014, 11:59:32 AM
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/4442f08e5e0f07f1d38a3bf27710f37c_zpse673fb7d.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/cab1ae76f1bcfb1f2eff08a3637e1f81_zpscd25aa0e.jpg)
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/nwillia/a975d1ffff8144dcf0afd3be838adf54_zps4e9b25c3.jpg)

Latest purchase.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on May 29, 2014, 12:06:58 PM
Bohemians CC up in Filton, joined over the winter and played indoor stuff, then have played my first few outdoor games for them start of this season.

Boys now on tour i believe, sadly our game again your lot was rained off pre-season. Will have to make do with an indoor fixture again in the Cric8's :)

Those O'Farrel boys love a bit of indoor!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Byo on May 29, 2014, 12:19:10 PM
Bohemians CC up in Filton, joined over the winter and played indoor stuff, then have played my first few outdoor games for them start of this season.

Beat us in the final  >:(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: edge on May 29, 2014, 12:55:16 PM
Boys now on tour i believe, sadly our game again your lot was rained off pre-season. Will have to make do with an indoor fixture again in the Cric8's :)

Those O'Farrel boys love a bit of indoor!
Yep, I haven't gone on tour due to uni commitments but sounds like I haven't missed much cricket - they didn't play a game! Was a shame the pre-season game got cancelled, had a good close t20 game at your place couple of weeks ago though.

Byo - Twyford House I take it? I wasn't playing sadly (Wednesday team made it through, I play Thursdays). Enjoyed watching it a lot though... (sorry haha)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Byo on May 29, 2014, 01:07:34 PM
Byo - Twyford House I take it? I wasn't playing sadly (Wednesday team made it through, I play Thursdays). Enjoyed watching it a lot though... (sorry haha)

That is right mate - revenge for you lot after we beat you in the semi final in the winter comp!!!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: petehosk on May 29, 2014, 01:49:09 PM
You guys need to take this discussion to "season so far" or similar.
Please keep to the topic fellas - thanks  :)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: himanshuvohra on June 07, 2014, 02:40:43 PM
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/2eva9e8a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/8ugezyse.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/uvytu8y7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/4ane4ujy.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/yrudezah.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/ytu8amuz.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/9ydegura.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/u6u8e9a6.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/yzygumed.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/qa7e9a3a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/yteju8yb.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/symumehe.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/upe5u9yd.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/6yqeduse.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/ubapa3ud.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/7e7eja6e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/07/dajy8y6y.jpg)


protective gear :

SG MAXILITE PADS
SS TEST OPENER PADS
SG TEST GLOVES
SS GLOVES
GRAY NICOLLS POWERBOW GLOVES
GRAY NICOLLS MAVERICK GLOVES
SG THIGH
MASURI HELMET

BATS:
SS GLADIATOR
SS MAX POWER
GRAY NICOLLS POWERBOW PLAYERS
KOOKABURRA BLADE 950
SG RSD ULTIMATE



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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: crobbo on June 07, 2014, 08:35:20 PM
Keeping gear for this season:
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/crobbo83/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg) (http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/crobbo83/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg.html)

Gloves:
Graham Plimmer custom-made gloves
Kippax Legend OSM gloves
Gray Nicolls Legend (Gold OSM gloves)
Gray Nicolls Legend limited edition Phil Mustard T20 gloves (OSM)

Pads:
Woodstock Platinum pads
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: charliemott on June 09, 2014, 09:46:36 AM
Where did you get those legends from? they look great?
Keeping gear for this season:
([url]http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/crobbo83/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/crobbo83/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg.html[/url])

Gloves:
Graham Plimmer custom-made gloves
Kippax Legend OSM gloves
Gray Nicolls Legend (Gold OSM gloves)
Gray Nicolls Legend limited edition Phil Mustard T20 gloves (OSM)

Pads:
Woodstock Platinum pads
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on June 09, 2014, 10:32:27 AM
Lorrimers are doing the blue and also red Legends on their ebay store
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: toenails97 on June 09, 2014, 11:30:04 AM
£99 is a lot to spend on keeping gloves...do look nice though!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: thecord on June 09, 2014, 11:36:31 AM
£99 is a lot to spend on keeping gloves...do look nice though!

That's what I thought, would be interesting to compare them to the standard issue product but not worth splashing out that much for the pleasure
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: toenails97 on June 09, 2014, 01:09:41 PM
That's what I thought, would be interesting to compare them to the standard issue product but not worth splashing out that much for the pleasure
Could get a very nice GM 606 for that, or a pair of top end pads
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: crobbo on June 09, 2014, 03:05:10 PM
Considering Is pent £160 on my custom mades, 100 sheet si quite reasonable.  They do have more "feel" to them than off the peg Gray Nicolls gloves.  A longer than normal cuff for an OSM glove which I prefer.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: charliemott on June 09, 2014, 03:54:14 PM
Are they octopus palms? looks that way on the lorimers pictures... ??? :o
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on June 20, 2014, 01:25:53 PM
I seem to have an obsession. Both with buying kit and and the colour orange currently.


(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/Mobile%20Uploads/20140620_140542_zpseeyafbsg.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140620_140542_zpseeyafbsg.jpg.html)

cheers to various sponsors.

Vitas for the gloves (warner kaboom) Pads (maverick elite) and shoes (new ballance 40 30 I think)

B3 for the butterfly(proof a 100 quid bat can out perform the 400 quid monsters imo)

UK for the orange octopus grips (becoming rarer to find)

And the ca was just from a member.  Not bad again for a 100 quid bat(buy cheap don't always buy twice.......but in my case about 22times)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on June 20, 2014, 01:38:17 PM
Is that a monstrously heavy CA? Do you have a profile shot for it if possible?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on June 20, 2014, 01:43:17 PM
Is that a monstrously heavy CA? Do you have a profile shot for it if possible?

It's a very tame ca. 2.12 with a second grip. Not to badly concaved tbh
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: i12breakfree on June 20, 2014, 04:13:56 PM
^^^^ Orange does look sharp :)
Do you play in whites or colored clothing too ?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: smilley792 on June 20, 2014, 04:36:03 PM
^^^^ Orange does look sharp :)
Do you play in whites or colored clothing too ?


Whites. Would love to play coloured clothing, or white ball cricket, but there isn't much around here unfortunately(not my level anyway.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Warneymonster on June 20, 2014, 11:24:52 PM

Keeping gear for this season:
([url]http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g426/crobbo83/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s1101.photobucket.com/user/crobbo83/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/FAE17F3C-32A0-4CCA-8053-93F3BA222715.jpg.html[/url])

Gloves:
Graham Plimmer custom-made gloves
Kippax Legend OSM gloves
Gray Nicolls Legend (Gold OSM gloves)
Gray Nicolls Legend limited edition Phil Mustard T20 gloves (OSM)

Pads:
Woodstock Platinum pads


Where did you get the gold gloves? They look great


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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 02:31:46 PM
May be about to spam, as I don't want to put together a huge post of photos. I have bought more kit over the season, so on top of the stuff I have already posted I have more bats, gloves, keeping kit and a different helmet. I have also got better pics of the bats, and as the parents are out was able to set most of my stuff out to see how much of a Kookaburra lover I am. There are a lot, hence I will do a couple of posts of pics.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Cedrictoad on June 23, 2014, 02:35:24 PM
You know you have a problem when you have to wait for the loved ones to clear out before you can get all your kit out...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 03:41:05 PM
Possibly,  but it is easier when the dog is out to get stuff out and not have it nicked
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 03:45:11 PM
So here goes: One of general kit, then my latest purchase.
Kookaburra Recoil Players, 2012 version, weighs 2lb 8oz

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 03:50:59 PM
Last but one purchase (bat-wise)
Blade 950, refurbed and restickered as a Ricochet by Kookaburra according to the guy I bought it from. Has the legit shoulder stamps and handle stickers, profile is right for a Blade and is quite concaved

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Genesis Hurricane, bought a couple of months ago due to nostalgia

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 03:55:57 PM
Other new stuff and old stuff:
Pads are Ice Sub Zero
Gloves Ice Sub Zero, Rogue 850 and Kahuna 1000
Keeping gloves are Kahunas from a few years back, but I only use them for coaching
Helmet is an Albion C1 Elite, an absolute steal for £15 from eBay!

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 23, 2014, 04:03:04 PM
Better shots of older bats grains:
They are Kookaburra Rogue 850, 2lb9
Kookaburra CCX 900 (Wet weather bat), 2lb10
GM Flare Original, 2lb9
MSR 'The Class', 2lb9
Kookaburra Ice Sub Zero, 2lb9
Genesis and Blade are both 2lb7
Recoil is 2lb8

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: AverageCricketer on June 23, 2014, 09:57:32 PM
Looks like we have a kookaburra fan who uses the bats and then covers half of them in bat tape.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 24, 2014, 01:31:36 PM
Looks like we have a kookaburra fan who uses the bats and then covers half of them in bat tape.

The tape is mostly to keep the scuff sheets on, or to hold cracks on the CCX and Ice. Rogue was repaired by Fordham Sports after it feathered and the toe split across about 2/3 of the width of the bat, sounded really horrific the last game I used it before the repair, a solid 1 off about 12 whilst batting 3 in a t20 friendly for my brothers club
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: AverageCricketer on June 24, 2014, 09:49:02 PM
Doesn't the tape add some weight and affect the pickup?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 24, 2014, 09:53:08 PM
Doesn't the tape add some weight and affect the pickup?
Tape is so light I doubt anyone would notice the extra weight or any effect on pickup from it.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: AverageCricketer on June 24, 2014, 10:18:49 PM
So if you cover half your bat in it, you can't feel it because it is that light?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on June 24, 2014, 10:21:05 PM
I will be adding photos of my kit when my new "players" willow arrives direct from kookaburra.  Should be up over the weekend
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 24, 2014, 10:25:58 PM
So if you cover half your bat in it, you can't feel it because it is that light?
I doubt it'd make a noticeable difference. And covering half the bat would spread the extra weight pretty evenly I'd imagine  ;)

Does adding or removing a scuff sheet to a bat drastically change the pickup??
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: mohawks94 on June 25, 2014, 02:26:29 PM
I doubt it'd make a noticeable difference. And covering half the bat would spread the extra weight pretty evenly I'd imagine  ;)

Does adding or removing a scuff sheet to a bat drastically change the pickup??

Agreed Cam, makes absolutely no difference in feel or weight,  but makes sure that my kit lasts longer. You can probably guess that I am quite destructive, because the toe goes on most of my bats, or the splice falls out!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on June 27, 2014, 08:13:17 PM
Will put up pics of my current bat collection tomorrow. Picked up a couple since last season.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: alee on June 28, 2014, 03:11:17 AM
I doubt it'd make a noticeable difference. And covering half the bat would spread the extra weight pretty evenly I'd imagine  ;)

Does adding or removing a scuff sheet to a bat drastically change the pickup??

I don't know about the pickup but a scuff sheet can weigh up to 0.5 oz.

So if you have a bat that is 2 lbs 9.5 oz a scuff sheet can get it up to 2 lbs 10 oz.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on June 28, 2014, 07:45:19 AM
I don't know about the pickup but a scuff sheet can weigh up to 0.5 oz.

So if you have a bat that is 2 lbs 9.5 oz a scuff sheet can get it up to 2 lbs 10 oz.
In the grand scheme of things 0.5 of an oz is nothing, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two in a blind test!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on June 28, 2014, 10:15:17 AM
Here is a summary of my bat collection as it stands.

Red Ink Custom - 2lb 11 - not used in any matches yet, just some nets. Has decent ping, picks up quite nicely. Doesnt feel any heavier than bats ive got that are lighter. Very good oval handle with second grip. Comfty in the hands. Really well made and finished bat.

BB Distinction Shape - 2lb 11 - Current match bat. Been used for around a season and a half and plays very nicely now. Feels much lighter and the pickup is amazing. Very nice ping, ridiculous amount of wood in the middle. Will definitely get another BB at some point.

SAF - 2lb 10 - used for around half a season. Quite light to pickup, decent ping.

GM Flare - 2lb 9 - Used a but for nets and a couple of games. Been leant to team mates a few times too. What you'd expect from GM really. Nice ping, decent pickup. Doesnt feel any lighter or heavier.

GN Powerspot - 2lb 9 - Not used at all yet. Not even got round to adding a second grip. Only tapped a ball on it yesterday, and the ping is pretty good! Thought it might be a bit hard pressed, response from bouncing a ball was as good as on the BB. Will use it soon I think.

Hits Hard stickered at Vantage Lithium - 2lb 8 - Used in a few nets. Very nice pickup and ping. Will probably use in wet games.

Bulldog - 2lb 7 - also got this at the end of the season. Been used in a few nets, probably going to a team mate soon. Seems pretty nice for what it is.

I think the BB is my favourite. Feels very suited to my batting. It also has the best grains out of them all, and i just love the meatiness of the shape!
The Red Ink has the best finishing.
I think the Powerspot actually has the best ping. Havent used in a net yet but if it feels as good off the bat as it does just bouncing a ball, it may be some bat!

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Stamp on GN. I on the other shoulder
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GN Powerspot
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Red Ink
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BB
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Title: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on June 30, 2014, 06:09:01 PM
Here is my new bat. Courtesy of Grieg at kookaburra himself. It's an impulse players bat with menace stickers to match my Ian bell batting gloves. Little bit disappointed they've use the poor quality lower level stickers on it but oh well. Only originally paid for a ricochet 1000. Bat itself fully dressed weighs 2,10 but feels and picks up like a 2,8 . (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/zazy6a6a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/pydyryqy.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/uzyvunyg.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/u4yba8e3.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/3y3u5yge.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/01/zu8ezavu.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: benny231 on July 01, 2014, 04:42:27 AM
What's the difference in quality of the stickers?
Title: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 01, 2014, 06:20:52 AM
These ones seem like eBay replicas. A plasticy feel to them.   The higher quality stickers have texture and are thicker.  Also the silver section is Matt and dull wheras the higher grades are actually shiny and reflective
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: toenails97 on July 01, 2014, 09:24:38 AM
They might have used lower level stickers because the menace this year only comes in ultra and T20 models which aren't anywhere near top of the range mate
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 01, 2014, 09:27:24 AM
They still have the good stickers on them.  These feel like eBay knock offs
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 01, 2014, 09:31:26 AM
Why hasn't it got the players engraving??  ???
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 01, 2014, 09:37:23 AM
It's a different kind of players bat cam......
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 01, 2014, 09:53:58 AM
It's a different kind of players bat cam......
That would make sense!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 01, 2014, 09:54:53 AM
Who's a lucky boy ;).   Distinct lack of grains but pings like a rabbit on acid
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on July 01, 2014, 09:56:40 AM
Who's a lucky boy ;).   Distinct lack of grains but pings like a rabbit on acid
I've always been a firm believer that the better looking ones don't perform as well!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 01, 2014, 09:57:24 AM
False statement.  My recoil had 12 straight grains and flew
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 12, 2014, 09:43:20 AM
New Softs have arrived.  Birthday present from my missus.  Can't use them till august :( (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/juzugepy.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/agy7e6yb.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 14, 2014, 08:29:43 PM
Half way through theseason so thought I would take a few pics of my bats that I currently own

Hits Hard power G3 net bat 2.9
Hits Hard G1 new profile 2.9
Hits Hard G1 match bat 2.9
Salix Torque 2.7
Salix Retro retro my own profile 2.10
Salix SLX 2.9
B&S supreme (LE stickers) 2.9
Oblivion e41 5star select edition 2.8
Dynadrive 2.10
GM six6 original pick up index 1 so 2.8
GM Icon F2 909 2.9
Kook bubble star 2.10
Newbery GT 5 star (on eBay) 2.10

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Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Danny1981 on July 14, 2014, 08:52:48 PM
New Softs have arrived.  Birthday present from my missus.  Can't use them till august :( ([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/juzugepy.jpg[/url])([url]http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/12/agy7e6yb.jpg[/url])

Ive been very tempted to buy these pads myself the last week or so.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on July 14, 2014, 08:56:11 PM
There the imports have a look at these

http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads-legguards/ss_batting_legguards/SS-ton-test-lite-batting-legguards.htm (http://www.vks.com/cricket-batting-pads-legguards/ss_batting_legguards/SS-ton-test-lite-batting-legguards.htm)
I have had both set these are much better than the black piping ones

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 14, 2014, 08:57:49 PM
Yeah they're from online stockist.  Great service though.  Gloves are... How should I say it... Snug.  Pads are spot on though.  Comfy from the word go.  Not used in a match yet though
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on July 14, 2014, 08:58:06 PM
Some belters there Chris lad which is your favourite all round bat 
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on July 14, 2014, 09:00:30 PM
Had both set of pads there very average are the imports poor construction look nice but not upto spec.

The vk sports version use the proper hd form and are to professional spec.

You pay for what you get i got the black piping ones in India for around £20 quid
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: morgzy10 on July 14, 2014, 09:03:32 PM
I'm only playing in southern electric premier league 3 so don't need massively high spec pads
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: calcurtis98 on July 14, 2014, 09:04:37 PM
What a collection you got there soulman!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 14, 2014, 09:39:11 PM
Some belters there Chris lad which is your favourite all round bat

Currently the SLX but the torque, oblivion and six6 are all amazing in my hands but haven't hit a ball in anger yet.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on July 14, 2014, 09:39:51 PM
What a collection you got there soulman!

Thanks mate, took me a while to be happy with this lot.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: himanshuvohra on July 20, 2014, 05:01:21 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/3u7ugume.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/asaju7ug.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/u6udype3.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/ha7y5yga.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/upevyge5.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/umehujeb.jpg)


Sent from my iPhone 5s using Tapatalk
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: procricket on July 20, 2014, 05:45:28 PM
(http://i59.tinypic.com/2s7ccg0.jpg)

upside down and all

Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: sarg on July 20, 2014, 07:58:24 PM
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/21/6ygyrany.jpg)

Hide the fake stickers.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Twelfth Man on July 20, 2014, 09:19:13 PM
Nice Fisher there, the one's I've seen in person have always been awesome! Was tempted to buy one before coming home but didn't in the end unfortunately :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: sarg on July 21, 2014, 02:20:01 AM
Duplicated post, see next.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: sarg on July 21, 2014, 02:20:52 AM
Nice Fisher there, the one's I've seen in person have always been awesome! Was tempted to buy one before coming home but didn't in the end unfortunately :(


Yep it's got a great big middle that feels effortless. Just restickered it courtesy of a set of free stickers from Lachlan Fisher himself. That's the sort of service only a custom bat provides.

Not the greatest looking willow, but it performs really really well.

Other picks of it are in this thread

http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=29503.msg466129#msg466129
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: kavidosaja on August 01, 2014, 08:02:21 AM
Hi guys, New to the forum from Kenya. Here is my 2014 kit although I'm missing my keeping gear and will also be getting my b3 3 stripe DB2 as well as a masuri and aero p1 or p2 strippers - haven't decided yet. Note the two bats stickered up as ss are actually a hammer beserker st and a kookaburra (can't remember which) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/e2uqu6ar.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/01/4yry4e5a.jpg)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Buzz on August 01, 2014, 08:24:15 AM
Great looking kit - but you could have made your bed!!!
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Number4 on August 01, 2014, 08:29:07 AM
His mum was too busy  ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: 19reading87 on August 15, 2014, 08:03:26 PM
My new additions recently

(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx307/19reading87/91212B53-29F3-4248-A9D2-D33F2CBB3F41.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/19reading87/media/91212B53-29F3-4248-A9D2-D33F2CBB3F41.jpg.html)

When I can afford it I will be getting these!!

(http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx307/19reading87/5CAA2763-FC40-4C07-8156-DD8ED3F8EFB6.jpg) (http://s766.photobucket.com/user/19reading87/media/5CAA2763-FC40-4C07-8156-DD8ED3F8EFB6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Jonnieboie on August 28, 2014, 06:19:52 PM
What do you guys think of hell 4 leather, value for money and quality.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: wayward_hayward on August 28, 2014, 06:41:57 PM
My new additions recently

([url]http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx307/19reading87/91212B53-29F3-4248-A9D2-D33F2CBB3F41.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s766.photobucket.com/user/19reading87/media/91212B53-29F3-4248-A9D2-D33F2CBB3F41.jpg.html[/url])

When I can afford it I will be getting these!!

([url]http://i766.photobucket.com/albums/xx307/19reading87/5CAA2763-FC40-4C07-8156-DD8ED3F8EFB6.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s766.photobucket.com/user/19reading87/media/5CAA2763-FC40-4C07-8156-DD8ED3F8EFB6.jpg.html[/url])


In love with this set up so much, more company's need to include purple in their colour schemes.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketrob on August 28, 2014, 09:43:59 PM
These and B&S seem to be the only ones with purple.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 28, 2014, 09:56:04 PM
These and B&S seem to be the only ones with purple.
And the GM Mogul (really home it comes to the UK!)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketrob on August 28, 2014, 10:13:48 PM

And the GM Mogul (really home it comes to the UK!)

Good shout if gm did some softs in the mogul colours would be tempted to get some.
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 29, 2014, 09:20:40 AM
Good shout if gm did some softs in the mogul colours would be tempted to get some.
They could do Jungle Book theme softs.
Keep the six6 colour scheme ones - Baloo
Purple Mogul colour scheme ones - Moguly/Mowgli

I'll get my coat...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: cricketrob on August 29, 2014, 09:29:02 AM

They could do Jungle Book theme softs.
Keep the six6 colour scheme ones - Baloo
Purple Mogul colour scheme ones - Moguly/Mowgli

I'll get my coat...

Interesting idea mate
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TangoWhiskey on August 29, 2014, 12:35:05 PM
Interesting idea mate

Don't humour him...
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: WalkingWicket37 on August 29, 2014, 01:34:10 PM
Don't humour him...
Took me ages to come up with that too  :(
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Damo on February 21, 2015, 10:32:36 AM
My gear for this year

(http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k252/brigstock1994/photo_zpsmgkzbig3.jpg) (http://s90.photobucket.com/user/brigstock1994/media/photo_zpsmgkzbig3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: richard.underhill on July 14, 2015, 05:13:57 PM
here's the kit i bought for 2015...unfortunately i've got injured (labral tear to the hip) so im out for season and can't use it. 

(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo25/richardunderhilldesign/IMG_7668_zpskkdw960r.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/richardunderhilldesign/media/IMG_7668_zpskkdw960r.jpg.html)

(http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo25/richardunderhilldesign/IMG_7673_zpsxpbpk5mu.jpg) (http://s358.photobucket.com/user/richardunderhilldesign/media/IMG_7673_zpsxpbpk5mu.jpg.html)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: TangoWhiskey on July 15, 2015, 11:02:02 AM
If you'd like you can lend all your kit to me and I'll make sure it gets used this season?
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: liscon12 on July 15, 2015, 11:09:25 AM
A nice collection of gear you've got there, I bet Mr Millichamp loves you haha  :D
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: FattusCattus on July 15, 2015, 11:23:19 AM
Pffft - it's a bit samey  ;)
Title: Re: All the gear no idea, share pictures of your 2014 kit
Post by: Northern monkey on July 15, 2015, 11:57:56 AM
Blooming lottery win needed for that lot!!!