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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Kurse on July 25, 2013, 06:28:09 PM

Title: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Kurse on July 25, 2013, 06:28:09 PM: Hello,

I'm new to these forums and to Cricket (T20) in general, been playing 3 years. I'm a convert from Baseball.

I'm in a unique position in that I'm shopping for a T20 bat. And there are no shops here with cricket bats. So I'm going to have to buy online. There are so many choices... I've been pouring through these forums reading up on reviews, recommendations. Some noteables, perhaps? Black Cat Joker, Newbery TT, Shark Cricket, Kippax.

Anything I choose is going to be expensive I reckon. But I do spend 300$CAD on ice hockey sticks, so it's not like I am unwilling to pay for quality/performance.

Kyle
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: smilley792 on July 25, 2013, 06:36:16 PM: The mongoose mmi3 is awesome. If not a tad extreme. Mine was bought in 2009 and is still going strong.

The mongoose cor3 on the other hand I never got on with, didn't feel right and my kahuna at the time was actually bigger than it.

The kookaburra kahuna t20. Seen three, all pressed hard, and not a lot of go. Avoid like the plague.

There the 3 I've had experience with.

A note, the black cat joker, is not full width!!
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Ams4287 on July 25, 2013, 06:36:58 PM: Black cat Joker Kyle look no further!
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: LEACHY48 on July 25, 2013, 06:46:55 PM: Hi mate, I would PM either: Ryan, SillyShilly, Beach cricket, Mad_abt_cricket, or Blank bats, and ask them about sourcing/making one for you.

I have had bats from Ryan, and a fair few from Blankbats, the one from ryan was very good, however, if I was in the market for a bat like this, I would go to Blankbats.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Alvaro on July 25, 2013, 06:50:13 PM: I'd go black cat jester
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: i12breakfree on July 25, 2013, 06:51:43 PM: I have a Lekka T20 bat 2-11 for sale. Original made in UK
Great ping ...reason for sale is only too many bats in stock
let me know if you are interested
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Kurse on July 25, 2013, 06:59:00 PM: I guess I should have thought this through more...

I do exclusively play T20.. But should I be going after a T20 style bat, or a traditional bat? I should learn to play real cricket? Or should I be trying to smash lots of balls with a T20 bat?

Kyle
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Chad on July 25, 2013, 07:11:25 PM: Quote from: Kurse on July 25, 2013, 06:59:00 PM
I guess I should have thought this through more...

I do exclusively play T20.. But should I be going after a T20 style bat, or a traditional bat? I should learn to play real cricket? Or should I be trying to smash lots of balls with a T20 bat?

Kyle

It depends on what you like to do Kyle! Personally, I would always go for a normal sized bat, but that's because it's what I'm used to. Maybe have a try with some of your teammate's bats and see which one you like, and what kind of weight you like. :)
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: coolcucumber_1 on July 25, 2013, 07:14:33 PM: Affinity Toro hands down.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: tim2000s on July 25, 2013, 07:31:33 PM: Quote from: coolcucumber_1 on July 25, 2013, 07:14:33 PM
Affinity Toro hands down.
Seconded
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Blank Bats on July 25, 2013, 07:57:10 PM: I have replied to your email.
Thanks
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Vitas Cricket on July 25, 2013, 08:28:46 PM: Quote from: smilley792 on July 25, 2013, 06:36:16 PM
The mongoose mmi3 is awesome. If not a tad extreme. Mine was bought in 2009 and is still going strong.

The mongoose cor3 on the other hand I never got on with, didn't feel right and my kahuna at the time was actually bigger than it.

The kookaburra kahuna t20. Seen three, all pressed hard, and not a lot of go. Avoid like the plague.

There the 3 I've had experience with.

A note, the black cat joker, is not full width!!

Couldn't disagree more about all the ones i have handpicked. There is no denying there were some ropey ones in the boxes i chose from though.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: smilley792 on July 25, 2013, 08:34:40 PM: indeed Mr vitas.

buying from a quality dealer that takes pride in there bat choice. then he may get q good one.
but if he's randomly ordering from a cheap American online site, chances are it'll be a shocker.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: johnrockin on July 25, 2013, 08:36:38 PM: Quote from: coolcucumber_1 on July 25, 2013, 07:14:33 PM
Affinity Toro hands down.

Toro gets my vote too. Mine plays very well and I'm looking forward to using it in a game soon.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: MagicMonty on July 26, 2013, 12:55:17 AM: I'd go along with the Affinity Toro and also highly recommend the Hammer Vapen. Jason's putting out some really, really good quality sticks. Well worth looking at Hammer Cricket, especially if your in Canada/USA parts of the world.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Gcricket on July 26, 2013, 02:02:25 AM: The Black Cat Joker is a great bat! Look no further!!
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: duberryboy1 on July 26, 2013, 03:19:24 AM: I have a Lekka Big Hitter on the way, very similar profile to the black cat joker and slightly cheaper. I dont know about the performance yet but previous reviews on this site have been very favourable.
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: e4sby on July 26, 2013, 10:54:19 AM: Bargain T20 bat from Charlie

http://www.charliefrenchcricket.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_81&product_id=123

£80 is a snip too - hurry will soon get snapped up
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: Montys Beard on July 26, 2013, 01:36:22 PM: That CF looks rather nice for £80, would be tempted to give it a whirl myself for the cost......
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: farnham_quins_2 on July 26, 2013, 01:37:13 PM: Black Cat all the way. Jester is ideal for T20
Title: Re: Shopping for my first bat (T20)
Post by: lastmanstand on July 26, 2013, 01:52:31 PM: would liek a close up of that CF, must be worth it at that price though