Custom Bats Cricket Forum
Equipment => Bats => Custom Made => Topic started by: Middler on September 25, 2009, 09:41:27 AM
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Hi All,
I'm thinking of getting a custom made bat for the 2010 season, I know it's a way off but I thought I'd ask people their opinions now so I had some time to decide over the winter period.
I play my cricket in Cumbria making the pitches quite soggy most of the time, which means the ball stays low.
I'm thinking of either a Redback Allegiance or a Bulldog Pedigree (I would request them to have a lower middle if possible). I prefer a bat around the 2.7 weight, if anyone give me some guidance or even suggest another bat you think might be appropriate, I would very much appreciate it.
Cheers
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Redback Allegiance mate, Bulldog stuff is up in the air with regards to a few things....
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Redback 100%, don't think i've ever read or heard a bad report regarding them. Even Talisman rates him slighty ;)
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Whoa there, my praise is little and scarce, not sure Gary deserves it as he prefers shopping in Ikea to sorting out his best customer!
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I own a Bulldog Basher and Pedigree, both a great bats especially the Pedigree. I would have no hesitations in recommending them as I have had no problems either with service or perfomance. Plus I like the bold and brash stickers and the fact that so few people have them!
But I think you can not go wrong with a Redback either judging by all the reviews I have seen
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Hi Middler,
We have a few of this seasons Pedigrees still in stock. All have nice low middles. If you are intersted just email me and we can sort out a great deal as we need to clear them for next years stock.
Bulldog
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Give Gary a ring, he is the batmaker and only sells English willow bats made by himself. Absolutely no contest in my opinion as a bat geek and willow supplier, Redback wins with a knockout from the first punch thrown.
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haven't seen many bulldogs around but loads of good redback reviews. Apparently, 'the sweet spot runs the full length of the blade'!
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Thanks guys, I think I'll go with a Redback. I'll get hold a Gary towards next season and get my order in - unless there's a pedigree going half price Bulldog?
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if you want a low middle then go for the redback surefire
the aligence is a higher middle as the surefire is quite a low middle
hope this helps
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Ever thought of an english made Lekka or a Talisman Bat?
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Redback
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Redback easy peasy.
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I'd go for the Redback
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I can't comment as to which bat is better, asI have never used a Bulldog!
But am qualiified to say that it would take an awesome bat to be anywhere near as good as my Redback is!!
That said, I think Middler made his mind up a few months ago!
So would be interesting to get an update and find out if he ordered a Redback?
And if so, he should post pics! ;D
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I did start this topic a while back. Since then I bought a bulldog, 2.8, with 13 grains but I gave it to my brother for Christmas, which I regret a bit as it's such a great bat. I am still contemplating a Redback but I'm also thinking of getting an L.E. Synth Vantage as I got one of their G2's a few weeks back and I'm very happy with.
I can see from all the Redback reviews on here that they are a very good purchase and they are always made to the highest standard but has anyone ever had an L.E. Vantage?
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I have a Vantage L.E on the way, (I am told it should be leaving Monday), I will do a review upon receipt, if that helps.
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That would be a massive help. I'll be looking out for your review C.B. Cheers.
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Custom-bats, The new Bulldog stickers will be ready next week, so I will send a bat to you for you to review then.
Hope that is ok. Thanks
Bulldog
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Look forward to it.
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Look forward to it.
same here
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i bought a Vantage LE bat and it is a absolute beauty. Lovely grains and ping. However, I wanted to get some minor modifications to be made to the bat and sent it back to Dan to do the needful. The bat should be arriving anytime early next week.
The service from Dan is very good and the product is even better.
I will try and do a review once I have received it back.
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I review a bat kieron (its frank ;) )
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Hi Frank,
How is your Bulldog going ? If you want, send it back to me and i will refurb it and label it up with our new stickers foc.
Kieron
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My bulldog is going really well, I'll send it back when it gets closer to the season if thats ok?
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Hey guys,
Just thought I'd let you know, I received my Redback the other day. I ordered a Paradox Premium weighing 2lb 9oz. It has 14 grains and almost half of it is heartwood. I still don't know how to insert pictures on here so I've stuck a link on to photobucket.
http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/tomcrow13/Premium%20Redback/ (http://s840.photobucket.com/albums/zz330/tomcrow13/Premium%20Redback/)
Let me know what you guys think.
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Redback all the way! I've never seen a bad one!
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Middler - looks like a gorgeous bat!
Great to see that you decided on the Redback eventually!
And I bet it does well for you fella! :D
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Looks a nice profile, half heartwood though not for me.
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That bat would look good in a international players hands! Top notch craftmanship from Redback!
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Cheers guys, I'm chuffed with it. Can't wait for the season to start
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No brainer, enjoy it, heartwood is lovely.
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Looks quality, I am really impressed with the Redbacks I have seen, very tempted!