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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: FvanN on January 17, 2014, 01:26:53 PM
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Just wanted to know how many folk only have one bat in their bag for this season (don't think there will be to many), I always used to have 2 but am down to one now and cant help feeling a little naked ???
Just in case anybody with a nice big 2.8lb bat going cheapish get intouch..
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Surely is irresponsible to only have a single bat, what if yours breaks?!
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How can you be on this forum, and only have one bat?
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My name's Joe and I only have one bat.
Waiting for abuse
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Please then insert all the obvious comments into this message!
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Hang my head in shame :-[
That's it spikes and bag can wait... Bat shopping has begun...
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I've played cricket for over 35 years and only ever had one bat in my bag.
Then I joined this forum................................
How did I ever manage without owning 6 and a middling bat, and 3 for my son and 10 Kippax bats ready for harvest in 2028! :-[
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You aren't alone.. I have only 1 bat in my kit as well :D
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i only ever have one bat at a time and dont replace unless a bat cracks badly
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i only ever have one bat at a time and dont replace unless a bat cracks badly
Then you an chose from one of three cupboards full of bats! ;)
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I only have one bat that I wish to use. The other is an Aldred that I am looking to sell
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Only have 1 bat in my bag, but do have a shop full of willow.
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Only have 1 bat in my bag, but do have a shop full of willow.
I have two sets of kit... One for training, one for match days...
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Then you an chose from one of three cupboards full of bats! ;)
unfortunately i'd have to pay for one :(
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I have two sets of kit... One for training, one for match days...
Why do you train with different kit ? And in particular a different bat ? Just interested in the theory.
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i only ever have one bat at a time and dont replace unless a bat cracks badly
I'm the same mate, I have to carry a spare as everyone comes to me to borrow one!
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Why do you train with different kit ? And in particular a different bat ? Just interested in the theory.
I don't use my match bat ATM in nets as its on its (No Swearing Please) so save it for scoring runs in games (if possible)
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I have only one bat i actually use at the time the other 4 are in various stages of getting ready...
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most at my club have least two bats. a few have a selection. bit there's one guy that only has one and swore buy only having one.
until the handle went floppy in a game. so he had to ask to borrow a bat. to take the piss. we got every bat out the changing room and 3 of us took them to middle for him to choose.
he never even looked just grabbed the first and got on with it
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Why do you train with different kit ? And in particular a different bat ? Just interested in the theory.
I have a training bat and a match bat. This year I have 2 GM Six6.
Last year I had a chase 175 beluga and an old school GM purist.
I like having a training and a match bat but try have to have the same/similar profiles.
most at my club have least two bats. a few have a selection. bit there's one guy that only has one and swore buy only having one.
until the handle went floppy in a game. so he had to ask to borrow a bat. to take the piss. we got every bat out the changing room and 3 of us took them to middle for him to choose.
he never even looked just grabbed the first and got on with it
Is he a bowler?? I'd have taken ages to chose one if I been offered that many ;)
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I have a training bat and a match bat. This year I have 2 GM Six6.
Last year I had a chase 175 beluga and an old school GM purist.
I like having a training and a match bat but try have to have the same/similar profiles.Is he a bowler?? I'd have taken ages to chose one if I been offered that many ;)
bower and batsmen(bats 4). he scored over a 1000 league runs last year and took 73wickets. and he's only 22. he's just not into bats but then his salix he had was an awesome bat anyway. who needs more?...........
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bower and batsmen(bats 4). he scored over a 1000 league runs last year and took 73wickets. and he's only 22. he's just not into bats but then his salix he had was an awesome bat anyway. who needs more?...........
More, I need at least 3 (match bat, net bat and wet weather/emergency bat)
After having one break in a match I thought your mate would carry at least 2 from that point on!
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I don't really understand the net bat thing unless your club are using poor quality balls in nets and then yes it's a great idea.
I can't think of another sport where a player would practice with different equipment than they play with ?
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I don't really understand the net bat thing unless your club are using poor quality balls in nets and then yes it's a great idea.
I can't think of another sport where a player would practice with different equipment than they play with ?
This. I'm pretty sure the net bat thing is a myth perpetuated by certain makers to get more money out of you. The ex-pros I know all use the same kit training as in a match.
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While I agree with this sentiment, Strauss and others say that they use their new bats in nets to get up to the level of their no 1 bat.
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I can understand a pro maybe as they have bats that are identical in shape, pick up etc etc and are playing every day of the week but for the club player I would say practice with the bat that you are going to use on a Saturday and get used to it. When it breaks move onto a new bat.
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I have to agree 100% with mr bulldog! seems a bit mental to keep chopping and changing bats one day from the next
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I can understand a pro maybe as they have bats that are identical in shape, pick up etc etc and are playing every day of the week but for the club player I would say practice with the bat that you are going to use on a Saturday and get used to it. When it breaks move onto a new bat.
100% agree!!!
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To elaborate i suspect many people on this forum suffer from loss of form through swapping bats and changing from game to game basis.
great post Keiron
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I change mid innings,
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I change mid innings,
Has it worked have you scored more runs doing this ????
I will always believe in sticking to one bat for timing and stuff..
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Has it worked have you scored more runs doing this ????
I will always believe in sticking to one bat for timing and stuff..
Due to using clubs, I tend to get a little tired in long innings. So have a similar bat that is a few oz lighter, and switch to that when my arms start to get lazy.
Sometimes it works, other items it fails spectacularly. I switched to my mongoose on 111 once and got out the next ball. Felt a mug! Team and opposition blamed the goose. I believe I merely played a (No Swearing Please) shot.
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So, I do use match and net kit. Questions I have are:
How long should a top end bat last in terms of balls faced?
This is the main reason I have a net bat, I'd like to hear how many balls the avg bat should/will face before losing its performance (avg of course as each willow is different)
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My B3 Crown mate still going lasted 28 games 1250 runs including over 30 hours machine practice and 30 hours knocking in .
Performance is starting to go a tad i have to be honest but is still better than alot of other bats.
I have spare bats which knock up including the very first for that company but it is next in line..
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It's a cracker! 30 hours of knocking in though? You need to get a life!
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It's a cracker! 30 hours of knocking in though? You need to get a life!
Tell me it not the best bat you have ever touched though batmaker
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30hrs!!! Knocking in
My missus would kill me, not to mention most of our neighbours !
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Tell me it not the best bat you have ever touched though batmaker
2nd best - a bat that passed through my hands was as good ;)
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30hrs!!! Knocking in
My missus would kill me, not to mention most of our neighbours !
Great being on duty on a night mate tell you
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Just wanted to know how many folk only have one bat in their bag for this season (don't think there will be to many), I always used to have 2 but am down to one now and cant help feeling a little naked ???
Just in case anybody with a nice big 2.8lb bat going cheapish get intouch..
If you want a 2.10lb bat going cheapish you can have a look at nets tomorrow mate ;-)
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If you want a 2.10lb bat going cheapish you can have a look at nets tomorrow mate ;-)
Haha Steveo... cant wait to have a net, im like a kid waiting for Christmas :)
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See you tomorrow mate. What is the one bat you have out of interest?
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See you tomorrow mate. What is the one bat you have out of interest?
Got a nice pingy CA 8000 which will be my number 1 but as its a CA it might not last the season.
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Generally I've been one bat at a time, but my current bat (GN Quantum LE) has a bit of damage so I've got a new E41 for the new season, getting the old one repaired as well so for the first time I'll have 2.
Is the theory of different bats for different circumstances considered old hat now?
I know we had pro's that would call for "the dog" (slogging bat) towards the end of an innings.
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Do all you guys have different bats for nets and for matches? If yes, how do you all ensure that you are always adjusted to the match bat?
I use only 1 bat - either for nets or for matches. Its another story that I only play over weekends.
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I use a heavier bat in nets. By the way my match bat is 2.7
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I only net and play with the one bat. My theory is that your timing and technique adjust to a certain bat and therefore to be at your best you should always use the same bat.
Tennis players have a raft of identical racquets to use for practice and games, however, due to the natural variations of wood that is so much more difficult for cricket bats. Plus damn expensive for a amateur cricketer!
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If I feel comfortable with one bat I will stick with that one but I always try to have a second in my bag, I use it for the bowling machine occasionally because it leaves stains from the synthetic pitches and just a good mindset having a second bat that you're comfortable should something go wrong with the main bat.