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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Bruiserboy on January 04, 2014, 11:50:52 AM
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Hi Guys, I am 5'8" and am considering trying a Harrow this upcoming season. I thought it might improve my technique, save me money or enable me to buy a better quality/performing bat for the same money.
I have read some threads related to this on here but am interested in peoples views on this.
I am also interested in recommendations for heavyweight Harrow bats 2.07 and heavier that may be out there although I know weight would be down to an individual bat to a degree. Some must come up generally heavier.
Thanks.
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Talk to tai or mike at blank bats I believe they might be able to help you
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The bat to the right is 2'9. The other 3 are 2'7. I have them in stock specifically with the 'bigger' child or the slightly smaller adult in mind.
(http://i.imgur.com/MbXzyk0l.png)
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Hi Guys, I am 5'8" and am considering trying a Harrow this upcoming season. I thought it might improve my technique, save me money or enable me to buy a better quality/performing bat for the same money.
I have read some threads related to this on here but am interested in peoples views on this.
I am also interested in recommendations for heavyweight Harrow bats 2.07 and heavier that may be out there although I know weight would be down to an individual bat to a degree. Some must come up generally heavier.
Thanks.
we have few available, let me have a look and i'll send u a pm
Regards
Asad
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The bat to the right is 2'9. The other 3 are 2'7. I have them in stock specifically with the 'bigger' child or the slightly smaller adult in mind.
([url]http://i.imgur.com/MbXzyk0l.png[/url])
the second from right looks a corker
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I've got an Icon 808 which is 2lb 7 I'd let go cheap
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Thanks for the replies chaps. Please drop me a PM or post on here any suitable Harrows you may have. The M&H CK22 in Harrow is tempting!
Anyone out there actually gone down this Harrow road that can share their experiences of it?
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I've got an Icon 808 which is 2lb 7 I'd let go cheap
Thanks, I will drop you a PM.
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As above i'm around 5'8'' and seem to be on the cusp of Harrow and full size. One thing i have wondered from playing a lot of golf is that your height isn't taken into consideration when picking clubs it is your WTF measurement as this has more of a baring on picking the right size. Wondered if anybody had thought of this approach or is it just over thinking the situation?
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Have you contemplated the in between sizes? Newbury seven, and gms academy?
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I'm using this approach at the moment with an Icon Original that I got for £80 from ProDirect.
I definitely middle more balls, and I also feel much more mobile/able to play more shots. For example, with an SH I really struggle to capitalise on legside deliveries, but with the harrow I'm pretty much on it.
Only downside is that I have noticed the lack of blade length at times. Shots that I would normally middle, I might toe, but I guess I'm still getting used to it. Harrow bats feel a little flimsier, and I'm not quite trusting mine against inswing into the pads at all, but hopefully over time I can begun to have faith in it.
I'd say buy a cheap one and have a go before comitting, though it has taken me a long time to even get close to getting along with mine.
To be honest, I'll see how the GM goes but will probably move onto my Mjolnir and eventually my new JpGavan bat by the start of the season.
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would a super short handle make any difference?
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My custom Red Ink, Laver, SAF, and also the new Kippax are all have half an inch shorter blade, I'm 5ft 7"
Not sure a shorter handle would work if you naturally held it at the bottom
Am I right in thinking it should be just like kids bats, length of bat to equal the height of your hip???
I stand corrected, my red ink is one inch shorter
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That vortex is really beautiful ! How much difference is their between a harrow and Men SH ? Is their much difference between the grains, edges and spine height ?
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Have you contemplated the in between sizes? Newbury seven, and gms academy?
Thanks, yes, it is more appealing but there isnt a big choice available at this size as far as I can see.
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I'm using this approach at the moment with an Icon Original that I got for £80 from ProDirect.
I definitely middle more balls, and I also feel much more mobile/able to play more shots. For example, with an SH I really struggle to capitalise on legside deliveries, but with the harrow I'm pretty much on it.
Only downside is that I have noticed the lack of blade length at times. Shots that I would normally middle, I might toe, but I guess I'm still getting used to it. Harrow bats feel a little flimsier, and I'm not quite trusting mine against inswing into the pads at all, but hopefully over time I can begun to have faith in it.
I'd say buy a cheap one and have a go before comitting, though it has taken me a long time to even get close to getting along with mine.
To be honest, I'll see how the GM goes but will probably move onto my Mjolnir and eventually my new JpGavan bat by the start of the season.
Thanks, interesting findings. I think you may be right, I may try and pick one up cheap 2ndhand to see how I get on over a period of time rather than buy expensive without using for a decent trial.
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My custom Red Ink, Laver, SAF, and also the new Kippax are all have half an inch shorter blade, I'm 5ft 7"
Not sure a shorter handle would work if you naturally held it at the bottom
Am I right in thinking it should be just like kids bats, length of bat to equal the height of your hip???
I stand corrected, my red ink is one inch shorter
Half inch doesnt sound very much. Are these all in Harrow size? I dont like the thought of a narrower blade of a Harrow even though its a very small amount.
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Half inch doesnt sound very much. Are these all in Harrow size? I dont like the thought of a narrower blade of a Harrow even though its a very small amount.
The narrower blade is so minimal you wouldn't notice t if you weren't told mate.
Just think I it as the wood being closer the the middle where you need it ;)
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I would suggest contacting a custom bat maket. Red ink, rk, aldred. And discuss a custom bat with them.
Harrow length
Sh width
Your weight
Your profile,
That way you'll get best off both worlds.
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The guys at Blank Bats would sort you out no problems.
They are good like that.
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The narrower blade is so minimal you wouldn't notice t if you weren't told mate.
Just think I it as the wood being closer the the middle where you need it ;)
You havent seen me play, the edge is what I score most of my runs with :D
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We have a couple of 2.8 harrow bats in stock from H4L and M&H. They are the top grade and, whilst still expensive for a harrow in general, are much, much cheaper than their SH counterparts, so given the quality of willow, I feel they offer brilliant value! The M&H CK22 we have has typical SH specs too: 38mm edges and a 65mm spine... Here are the links - I think either would be a very good way to make use of our CBF2014 discount code!! ;)
http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854)
http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717 (http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717)
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We have a couple of 2.8 harrow bats in stock from H4L and M&H. They are the top grade and, whilst still expensive for a harrow in general, are much, much cheaper than their SH counterparts, so given the quality of willow, I feel they offer brilliant value! The M&H CK22 we have has typical SH specs too: 38mm edges and a 65mm spine... Here are the links - I think either would be a very good way to make use of our CBF2014 discount code!! ;)
[url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854[/url] ([url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854[/url])
[url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717[/url] ([url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717[/url])
I got excited the H4L one was £125 pro grade there for a second then I noticed that was for size 5 !!! What is the length and width of the blade on the H4L Harrow. I like the idea of utilising your £20.14 off offer !
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I got excited the H4L one was £125 pro grade there for a second then I noticed that was for size 5 !!! What is the length and width of the blade on the H4L Harrow. I like the idea of utilising your £20.14 off offer !
I will let you know when I'm back in the shop tomorrow morning!
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Slightly different angle on this.
Would I be able to chop off half an inch off the handle on one of my short handles?
Would it need carefully doing or could I just use an electric saw?
How badly would pick up be affected and could this be offset with lead tape?
Does the top of the handle need to have the wider notch?
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half an inch, isn't a lot but it helps, they are all full adult width - just down to personal preference,
My red ink is probably harrow height, but adult width, 2lb 8 with offset edges and the bat speed is ace :)
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My custom Red Ink, Laver, SAF, and also the new Kippax are all have half an inch shorter blade, I'm 5ft 7"
Not sure a shorter handle would work if you naturally held it at the bottom
Am I right in thinking it should be just like kids bats, length of bat to equal the height of your hip???
I stand corrected, my red ink is one inch shorter
I am getting confused here, sounds like most Harrows are half an inch shorter than LH, is that right? Sounds like your red inch is actually an inch shorter. I thought they were all slightly narrower too, but again the red ink is full width.
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I am also confused about recommended heights for Harrow now, depends on which chart you look at. Some seem to say up to 5'6" others up to 5'8"
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Slightly different angle on this.
Would I be able to chop off half an inch off the handle on one of my short handles?
Would it need carefully doing or could I just use an electric saw?
How badly would pick up be affected and could this be offset with lead tape?
Does the top of the handle need to have the wider notch?
I am not sure bat handle length is going to help me. My bottom hand is always tight to the bottom of the handle anyway.
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If you look at the GM chart harrow is for anyone up to 5'6'' but other charts recommend up to 5'8'' which is a big difference. Anyone know what the blade length difference is?
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Or one of the kind sponsors maybe take a side by side as i am tempted by some of the bats that have been put up as an experiment.
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Or one of the kind sponsors maybe take a side by side as i am tempted by some of the bats that have been put up as an experiment.
Exactly where I am at, should i or shouldnt I. A side by side and some measurements of length/width/weight of various Harrows would help tremendously.
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We did a video analysis of harrow bats a while ago, which went down pretty well. I'm pretty sure it answers most, if not all, questions posed on this thread. Here is the link: Analysis on Harrow Cricket Bats & Comparison with SH Bats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Hu8jxWrnfA#ws)
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We have a couple of 2.8 harrow bats in stock from H4L and M&H. They are the top grade and, whilst still expensive for a harrow in general, are much, much cheaper than their SH counterparts, so given the quality of willow, I feel they offer brilliant value! The M&H CK22 we have has typical SH specs too: 38mm edges and a 65mm spine... Here are the links - I think either would be a very good way to make use of our CBF2014 discount code!! ;)
[url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854[/url] ([url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/millichamp-hall-ck22-limited-edition-junior-cricket-bat-p854[/url])
[url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717[/url] ([url]http://www.itsjustcricket.co.uk/cricket-bats-c17/junior-cricket-bats-c19/hell4leather-hellfire-pro-junior-cricket-bat-p717[/url])
Thanks for the vid link Paul, excellent info there. Can you give me the specific differences in the length + width of the H4L and CK22 Harrow vs SH bats you referred to here? The thing that struck me in the vid is that as you point out these are generics so there is always that element of doubt it seems so unless you get specifics of a particular bat or even better handle it before you buy. Buying over the internet you just arent going to be sure.
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Thanks for the vid link Paul, excellent info there. Can you give me the specific differences in the length + width of the H4L and CK22 Harrow vs SH bats you referred to here? The thing that struck me in the vid is that as you point out these are generics so there is always that element of doubt it seems so unless you get specifics of a particular bat or even better handle it before you buy. Buying over the internet you just arent going to be sure.
Valid point, mate. I will PM you the info on the two bats tomorrow.