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Title: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on April 26, 2014, 12:17:36 PM
Hi all,

at the request of Simonmay5 i have done a video of my top 10 bats i own.

for those who dont understand part of the video is the link to the previous review of the JVS HMX
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30088.new#new (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30088.new#new)

so here is the Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3UV_1UiXks&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3UV_1UiXks&feature=youtu.be)
hope you enjoy

CHeers

FLY
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: GarrettJ on April 26, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
I'm pretty sure I've only used about 10 bats in my 20 year career!

Before 2002 are rough dates

MH distinction 2010 onwards (injured) last season
blank Bat 2011/12
SS Jumbo 2009/2010
2008 injured
Laver Wood 2005 to 2007
PS Oz 2002 to 2004
B&s fire blade 1999 to 2001
County Insignia 1996 to 1998
SS Mark one (binned as too heavy) so used my brothers county reflex 1994 to 95

Junior bats
Slazenger v500
Fearnley Graeme hick 405


I was given two GN bats by Martin love and shiv chanderpaul .... The latter being the worst bat on this list
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on April 26, 2014, 12:51:59 PM
I'm pretty sure I've only used about 10 bats in my 20 year career!

Must be harder on bats and I am a hoarder of bats
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on April 26, 2014, 01:09:02 PM
Must be harder on bats and I am a hoarder of bats

Their is a fair few off us who collect bat that's for sure I don't know if I can do a top ten or top 20 as I have got some superb bats a lot off my bats are still new so not played in so very hard to say but I got a affinity carbine that I used all season and that will always get the odd game but a bat that I got from a good friend on hear has been in a different league it is a bas with no concaving and it goes like a rocket I think my new Uzi sports bat will be better than the bas when played in but I not in a hurry to use it till the weather improves so the bas will keep getting used
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: ManHOOS on April 26, 2014, 01:23:44 PM
You have more than enough bats, next time invest on a decent quality light bulb :P
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: ManHOOS on April 26, 2014, 01:27:14 PM
Sorry couldnt resist  :D

However some nice description of bats, very knowledgable  :)
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on April 26, 2014, 01:35:20 PM
Does your affinity have an offset spine Simon ?


The phantom has the offset edge and so has my persona both are superb bats
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on April 26, 2014, 01:37:33 PM
Sorry couldnt resist  :D

However some nice description of bats, very knowledgable  :)

 Haha thanks mate. Was good video when I took it just lost bit of quality trying to reduce upload size
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 11:20:38 AM
No video reply simonmay5???  I was looking forward to it
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Mattsky on May 30, 2014, 11:42:40 AM

The phantom has the offset edge and so has my persona both are superb bats

How does the Phantom compare to the Carbine, Simon?
Do the offset edges on the Phantom extend the middle? So is it more 'forgiving' for off-centre hits than the Carbine, and is a lighter pickup?
But if you do middle it on the Carbine, having a more concentrated middle, I imagine it goes a bit more than the Phantom?

Would the Phantom suit a batter who like to play shots all around the wicket, whereas the Carbine favours the front-footed driver more?
Or is that too simplistic?
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on May 30, 2014, 11:47:52 AM
No video reply simonmay5???  I was looking forward to it


Not yet mate but I added these to the collection a couple off bats that are pro bats

(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg5_zps38c069c8.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg5_zps38c069c8.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg1_zps1abf692e.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg1_zps1abf692e.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg4_zps94973482.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg4_zps94973482.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg10_zps28128700.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg10_zps28128700.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg2_zpsbd5d2f47.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg2_zpsbd5d2f47.jpg.html)(http://i1360.photobucket.com/albums/r659/Simonalfie5/imagejpg8_zps6bb0cbfe.jpg) (http://s1360.photobucket.com/user/Simonalfie5/media/imagejpg8_zps6bb0cbfe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 11:51:11 AM
Not yet mate but I added these to the collection a couple off bats that are pro bats


Which are pro's bats and which player gave them to you or where you just told that by the shop
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: procricket on May 30, 2014, 11:52:12 AM
I can confirm the bottom butterfly was Gareth Cross's. that good enough for you.
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 11:55:19 AM
I can confirm the bottom butterfly was Gareth Cross's. that good enough for you.

No need to be spiteful mate, had many a folk on this forum and in cricket circles been told they have been given pros bats and they really haven't.
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: procricket on May 30, 2014, 11:57:35 AM
No need to be spiteful mate, had many a folk on this forum and in cricket circles been told they have been given pros bats and they really haven't.

You asked for confirmation i delivered  :D.

Not sure about spiteful mate not my scene sorry if you though otherwise but I simply know this bat.



Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 12:01:33 PM
You asked for confirmation i delivered  :D.

Not sure about spiteful mate not my scene sorry if you though otherwise but I simply know this bat.

point taken mate, spiteful probably wrong word. Just seemed like there was loading on the answer
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Number4 on May 30, 2014, 12:09:05 PM
If I'd have known you could get sponsored with a batting average of 20 I'd have applied 25 years ago  ;) :D
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 12:17:54 PM
They are some nice looking sticks none the less

I like the decals on the UZI for some reason, look classy
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on May 30, 2014, 12:21:00 PM
They are some nice looking sticks none the less

I like the decals on the UZI for some reason, look classy

That's the other pro bat their its under Uzi sports section
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 12:23:59 PM
That's the other pro bat their its under Uzi sports section
I am a fan of heartwood but not that much i like a little bit. I'm sure it is a good stick
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on May 30, 2014, 12:40:53 PM
I am a fan of heartwood but not that much i like a little bit. I'm sure it is a good stick


Trust me this thing is a gun and took me a long time for me to get this and you seen who's bat that it was meant to be for 
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 12:43:25 PM

Trust me this thing is a gun and took me a long time for me to get this and you seen who's bat that it was meant to be for

No i have not found the link, whose bat is it
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on May 30, 2014, 12:48:14 PM
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=29935.msg473098#new (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=29935.msg473098#new)
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: Fearless Fly on May 30, 2014, 12:52:32 PM
[url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=29935.msg473098#new[/url] ([url]http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=29935.msg473098#new[/url])


AH Yes the Misbah bat i now remember the thread. I have a shipment of bats arriving next week as i had some birthday money to spend
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: simonmay5 on May 30, 2014, 01:11:14 PM
What bats have you got coming over
Title: Re: My Top 10 bats review
Post by: mp07 on July 03, 2014, 06:13:04 PM
They all look grade A1, how it the pickup and ping?