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General Cricket => Players => Topic started by: fromthehip on February 23, 2015, 01:57:26 PM
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Anybody else notice he was clearly using a ss/ton today
Even had max power grip on it
Covered the logos with tape and had his kook stickers on it but was still obviously a ss
(http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u433/matilda12005/image.jpg1_zpspwlvdd2s.jpg) (http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/matilda12005/media/image.jpg1_zpspwlvdd2s.jpg.html)
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And didn't he use it well :D
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Probably borrowed one of bopara's since he doesn't need it ;)
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Kookaburra must be delighted about that.
Great how they have spare set of stickers, just in case?
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Someone tweet them and ask
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Imagine Kookaburra wouldn't be too impressed that he couldn't be bothered to change the grip! And isn't even using this year's stickers.
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Not even subtle about it - at least put a plain grip on it!
Didn't ABD do the same in the IPL one year?
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I thought that too, could have at least changed the grip ;)
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Maybe they're secret members on CBF:
'I'm out of form, what I need is a new bat, that'll solve it'
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Imagine Kookaburra wouldn't be too impressed that he couldn't be bothered to change the grip! And isn't even using this year's stickers.
They are this years stickers, the Kahuna family has 2 sub groups this year. The Iconic Kahuna with the bright green and white colours, and the Classic Kahuna in the darker green. We are only stocking the Iconic Kahuna. Moeen is the only player as far as i can see who is using the Classic Kahuna ( stickers ;) )
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Nice to see Ali ton up with a TON! :D
Wasn't there a video last year of hales netting with a TON too?
Maybe they're all kit badgers like us and like to try a few different bats out ;)
As far as stickering up bats goes, we all know it happens. I just wonder where Ali got the stickers from if there wasn't a local sports direct... :-[
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two possibilities...
he already had the bat stickered up and was one in his collection
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they are ultra prepared and travel with some spare sets of stickers?
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Or he took the stickers off one of his old/broken/least favourite/net bats and put them on the new one
or he went on eBay!
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or his agent called Mr Kookaburra and politely asked for some new stickers to place on his nice new and better performing Ton, but not to worry as the Kids will never know! ;)
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They are this years stickers, the Kahuna family has 2 sub groups this year. The Iconic Kahuna with the bright green and white colours, and the Classic Kahuna in the darker green. We are only stocking the Iconic Kahuna. Moeen is the only player as far as i can see who is using the Classic Kahuna ( stickers ;) )
The more you know! They've kept that quiet then, only seen the Iconic so far.
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Kookaburra just retweeted this......
https://twitter.com/longy0710/status/569634413367189504 (https://twitter.com/longy0710/status/569634413367189504)
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I'm wondering how this all sits comfortably with Moeen's deeply held religious beliefs?
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Not sure how that relates?
I am assuming its not a breach of contract, so hence Kookaburra wouldnt be taking any action
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I'm suprised he accepted sponsorship at all as Muslims believe in earning what they own. I think Hashim alma pays for all his kit and pays castle lager (Sa sponsor) to not have the logo on his shirt as its against his beliefs.
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I'm suprised he accepted sponsorship at all as Muslims believe in earning what they own. I think Hashim alma pays for all his kit and pays castle lager (Sa sponsor) to not have the logo on his shirt as its against his beliefs.
His bat is/was sponsored by R and a consulting, and he wore Kia on his shirt while at Surrey.
It's just a guess, but isn't the castle sitution more likely to be an alcohol thing over a non sponsor thing?
Not sure what any off this has to do with Ali using a Bat though.
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His bat is/was sponsored by R and a consulting, and he wore Kia on his shirt while at Surrey.
It's just a guess, but isn't the castle sitution more likely to be an alcohol thing over a non sponsor thing?
Not sure what any off this has to do with Ali using a Bat though.
not 100% but pretty sure you have it right. I think it was against alcohol rather than sponsorship.
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I'm suprised he accepted sponsorship at all as Muslims believe in earning what they own. I think Hashim alma pays for all his kit and pays castle lager (Sa sponsor) to not have the logo on his shirt as its against his beliefs.
not sure thats right:
believe in earning what they own
but yes definitely going off topic here :D
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Not sure what any off this has to do with Ali using a Bat though.
Is he not being something less than honest?
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will depend whether the sponsorship agreement mentions actual bats, or just stickers.
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will depend whether the sponsorship agreement mentions actual bats, or just stickers.
The public is being deceived, either way.
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The public is being deceived, either way.
getting scary.. 2nd time I agree with this muppet
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getting scary.. 2nd time I agree with this muppet
Don't be calling me names. You couldn't possibly agree with me about David Willey, as you've never even seen him.
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Why are people surprised that players use or try other bats from time to time? or even have more than one person make bats for them :o
And as for the sponsorship issue goes, i'm sure the sponsor wont care too much as long its their stickers on the bat being used.
They would get upset at a blank bat or just using the Ton without removing the stickers.
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not 100% but pretty sure you have it right. I think it was against alcohol rather than sponsorship.
Against alcohol not sponsorship.
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Against alcohol not sponsorship.
Thanks for confirming I remembered correctly.
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Why are people surprised that players use or try other bats from time to time? or even have more than one person make bats for them :o
More bored than surprised, I think.
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More bored than surprised, I think.
The thing is everyone knows it happens, it always has and always will.
Bit of a non-event really
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Let's remind ourselves of Alex Hales in May last year...
http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30624.0 (http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=30624.0)
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The thing is everyone knows it happens, it always has and always will.
Bit of a non-event really
If everyone knew it happened, wouldn't it become pointless for brands to sponsor players? And, further down the line, for cricket bats to have stickers on them at all?
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If everyone knew it happened, wouldn't it become pointless for brands to sponsor players? Or, further down the line, for cricket bats to have stickers on them at all?
Flashy stickers sell bats to kids and the uninformed then.
I think everyone with half a braincell knew KP didn't ever use an Adidas bat for example, but how many juniors do you see wielding a KP Pellara?
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Flashy stickers sell bats to kids and the uninformed then.
I think everyone with half a braincell knew KP didn't ever use an Adidas bat for example, but how many juniors do you see wielding a KP Pellara?
Kind of sad, don't you think?
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Kind of sad, don't you think?
Unfortunately mate, it's just one of those things.
Bat stickers are nothing more than an advertising canvas for brands.
Let's face it, if a brand can give away (let's just say) a couple of pairs of pads, 10 pairs of gloves and some sets of bat stickers to an international player thats their advertising. Said player is seen on telly scoring a hundred and suddenly a load of kids want a bat like him!
It may be sad, but all the while it generates sales it isn't going to change.
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Speculating to accumulate. Most people who watch cricket are not as educated on bats as those on here. I have to admit I saw the pictures on various websites today and never even thought anything about it, perhaps I'm used to seeing ton bats being used with other stickers or I, like the majority of the public saw a happy No with a Kook in his hand!
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Flashy stickers sell bats to kids and the uninformed then.
I think everyone with half a braincell knew KP didn't ever use an Adidas bat for example, but how many juniors do you see wielding a KP Pellara?
Never knew what bat KP actually used.
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Never knew what bat KP actually used.
depends who you talk too, quite a few claim to make for players at the end of the day. Quite easy to make a bat, get the right stickers, get them to sign it for you and then say 'hey, this was KP's because we make for him'
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So who is making KP's bats, I know he changes the stickers himself (https://twitter.com/KP24/status/411064609622470656) but don't know who makes them
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So who is making KP's bats, I know he changes the stickers himself (https://twitter.com/KP24/status/411064609622470656) but don't know who makes them
Stevie who works in my local Tesco makes them for him I think mate.
He made a few for Sachin too ;)
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Stevie who works in my local Tesco makes them for him I think mate.
He made a few for Sachin too ;)
smoke and mirrors. No one confirms or deny's making players bats.. so all say they do. If it impresses even just one person to buy a bat from them because x does then boom.. job done.. theyve got your cash.. win win for them
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Stevie who works in my local Tesco makes them for him I think mate.
He made a few for Sachin too ;)
Can you ask Stevie if he'll make one for me please!! :D
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smoke and mirrors. No one confirms or deny's making players bats.. so all say they do. If it impresses even just one person to buy a bat from them because x does then boom.. job done.. theyve got your cash.. win win for them
Exactly my point!
If you beleive everything you're told though, TK makes 1500 bats an hour, 30 hours a day, 8 days a week.
As nobody (generally) confirms or denies making bats for *insert player here* most people will never be certain who's really using what.
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Exactly my point!
If you beleive everything you're told though, TK makes 1500 bats an hour, 30 hours a day, 8 days a week.
As nobody (generally) confirms or denies making bats for *insert player here* most people will never be certain who's really using what.
I visited a place locally that claimed to make Chris Gayle, Ian Bell, Broad, Kp's etc.. Just had to smile and keep quiet when the guy who I went with went 'oh, i'll have one of their bats if they use it, must be good'... yeha, the ones they give them are good (if they make for them!).. the ones they'll sell you are the standard ones mate. unlucky.
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Can you ask Stevie if he'll make one for me please!! :D
Can i use my clubcard?
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So who is making KP's bats, I know he changes the stickers himself (https://twitter.com/KP24/status/411064609622470656) but don't know who makes them
I was told and one point that his bats were made by Hawk. How true it is though is anyone's guess!
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I hear a lot of players linked to Hawk. An attractive English strokemaker with the initials IB being the main one.
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I hear a lot of players linked to Hawk. An attractive English strokemaker with the initials IB being the main one.
This is 1000% true as far as i know. common knowledge among us nerds
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I hear a lot of players linked to Hawk. An attractive English strokemaker with the initials IB being the main one.
I believe this to be the case also, my nephew's had a couple of bats made by Hawk. As far as I can recall a certain tall, blonde, bats left handed, bowls right handed England opening bowler had his made by Hawk too.
It could of course have been complete BS spouted by my brother :-)
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This is quite a fun game.
Any other common knowledge ones doing the rounds?
I am sure we're all aware of a former England South African number 3 with a slap head and a hard hitting right handed opening Australian batsman rocking B3's...
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So we can't even trust that GM bats are really GM bats now, this is hurting me head haha :S
EDIT. Oh I think you mean New Balance not GM when you mean JT and AF
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I believe this to be the case also, my nephew's had a couple of bats made by Hawk. As far as I can recall a certain tall, blonde, bats left handed, bowls right handed England opening bowler had his made by Hawk too.
It could of course have been complete BS spouted by my brother :-)
Wasn't there a thread on here a while back where every man and his dog were claiming to have made bats for him? I think a certain forum sponsor who use a highly sophisticated CAD/CAM process to make their bats was also mentioned as making his bats, but I might be making that up.
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Wasn't there a thread on here a while back where every man and his dog were claiming to have made bats for him? I think a certain forum sponsor who use a highly sophisticated CAD/CAM process to make their bats was also mentioned as making his bats, but I might be making that up.
Yes, there was...
How do you know I didn't mean an Australian born left armer whose surname rhymes with Doolally?!
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Hawk claim to make a lot of peoples. As with everything, if you like Hawk you'll believe them, if you aren't as keen on them you'll be sceptical.
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Hawk claim to make a lot of peoples. As with everything, if you like Hawk you'll believe them, if you aren't as keen on them you'll be sceptical.
True, hence my BS disclaimer. My brother has bought a couple for my nephew and thoroughly recommends them at every opportunity.
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Kohli has been pictured using a CA and RNs Larsons in recent times...?
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Kohli has been pictured using a CA and RNs Larsons in recent times...?
Well seeing as MRF are a tyre company, was always pretty likely he'd be using another brand's bats, rather than the few they 'manufacture' purely to be able to sponsor cricket players.
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(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/24/dc1d8db9d64cdfba8cffd263a1c64612.jpg)
If you zoom in on the end of the handle you may get a clue as to who made this bat for Broad!
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That's a great spot - I remember seeing the photos of Ben Stokes bat with a similar sticker on the handle of his bar when he was celebrating his ton in Perth
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Top spotting!
How may grips has Ian Bell got on that bat?!
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Top spotting!
How may grips has Ian Bell got on that bat?!
He could've at least applied the top one properly! I wouldn't be able to cope with a grip looking like that!
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argh! gets all pixellated for me....anyone fancy giving a hint?
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He could've at least applied the top one properly! I wouldn't be able to cope with a grip looking like that!
Nice to see even the pro's can't do it properly!
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Nice to see even the pro's can't do it properly!
He could have it set like that so as to make sure his hands do not go too low on the grip, iv had that recommended to me ask hold the bat very low into the handle
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He could have it set like that so as to make sure his hands do not go too low on the grip, iv had that recommended to me ask hold the bat very low into the handle
My bat grip OCD wouldn't be able to cope!
Wrap the handle in tape found that bit to make a bulge or something that looks tidier lol
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argh! gets all pixellated for me....anyone fancy giving a hint?
I'll give you a clue, its the same logo as a bat maker in this forum :)
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I'll give you a clue, its the same logo as a bat maker in this forum :)
Batmaker and regular poster who could that be ?
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(http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx165/d7bow/Photo%20upload/99D60018-07A7-4BBF-A823-94095CE18B76_zps9gfbwxv3.jpg) (http://s752.photobucket.com/user/d7bow/media/Photo%20upload/99D60018-07A7-4BBF-A823-94095CE18B76_zps9gfbwxv3.jpg.html)
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Batmaker and regular poster who could that be ?
Ryan?
Hell for Leather?
Red Ink?
Paul Aldred?
Bellingham & Smith?
Garret J?
;) :D
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Kicking Horse?
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Garret j makes all the best bats. Doesn't anyone know that?
Gayle
Finch
Warner
Clark
Tendulkar.....
That's why he pretends he's an "untrained willow hack". Keeps up the persona and no one finds out.
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He could have it set like that so as to make sure his hands do not go too low on the grip, iv had that recommended to me ask hold the bat very low into the handle
Good point, never thought of that. Would give it a go myself but I struggle getting one grip on!
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I visited a place locally that claimed to make Chris Gayle, Ian Bell, Broad, Kp's etc.. Just had to smile and keep quiet when the guy who I went with went 'oh, i'll have one of their bats if they use it, must be good'... yeha, the ones they give them are good (if they make for them!).. the ones they'll sell you are the standard ones mate. unlucky.
I visited a batmaker who didn't claim to make for anyone then I saw the photos on the wall.....
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I visited a batmaker who didn't claim to make for anyone then I saw the photos on the wall.....
If I ever take up bat making im putting a picture of the Don on my wall! ;)
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When I got my bespoke bat from millichamp and hall last year, Rob (bat maker) was making Nick Compton's bat and Trescothick's bat. Then he was just putting mongoose and gray nics stickers on for the two batsmen's sponsors. Suprise suprise that both of them play for Somerset and m&h is based at Taunton. Then after a lengthy conversation, he went on to say that he knew who makes Kp's bats. Unfortunately, he didn't tell me who it was.
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They also have a signed bat from Justin Langer saying "thanks guys, best bat I've used", which is unbelievably grainy.
Still, I think they've finally pushed the prices too high, and I prefer their older branding.
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I'm suprised he accepted sponsorship at as all Muslims believe in earning what they own. alma pays for all his kit and pays castle lager (Sa sponsor) to not have the logo on his shirt as its against his beliefs.
Where is the evidence for such a statement? 'all as Muslims believe in earning what they own. ' ?.
Just because amla does something or not, so that means it applies to 1.2/3 billion Muslims?
What is wrong with sponsorship? Its just another ligit business transaction. As for the alcohol sponsor, that shows amla is conscious enough and stable enough to not promote alcohol. He doesn't need to and he respects his religious beliefs. "As the harm (in alcohol) out weighs the good in it". Al Quran.
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Getting free stuff or having sponsorship has nothing to do with religion. nowhere in Islam states this.
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Forget the Ton's, what about those GN bats!
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Mo can do what he wants
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Cooks bat looks tasty or is he just admiring someone else's bat?
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-and-alex-hales-prepare-to-bat-news-photo/490953780 (http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-and-alex-hales-prepare-to-bat-news-photo/490953780)
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Cooks bat looks tasty or is he just admiring someone else's bat?
[url]http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-and-alex-hales-prepare-to-bat-news-photo/490953780[/url] ([url]http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-and-alex-hales-prepare-to-bat-news-photo/490953780[/url])
https://twitter.com/graynics/status/644419254218059777 (https://twitter.com/graynics/status/644419254218059777)
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I believe both cook and Bairstow will be using this style bats 2016 so could be either.
The bat Ali is pictured, due to the new edge branding rule, he can't use that in a match.
Yes Taylor's bats are huge! Seen a few in real life.
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He also has his Omega, match or net bat?
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-laughes-during-a-nets-session-news-photo/490954678 (http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/england-captain-alastair-cook-laughes-during-a-nets-session-news-photo/490954678)
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There all checking out the new gray nics.
(http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/0BD604EC-6817-44E8-93E5-980F43C2C999_zpsxgj7oddl.png) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/0BD604EC-6817-44E8-93E5-980F43C2C999_zpsxgj7oddl.png.html)
Interesting to ask @WalkingWicket37 what his take is on hales pads. Are the done up correctly??
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There all checking out the new gray nics.
([url]http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h76/smilley792/0BD604EC-6817-44E8-93E5-980F43C2C999_zpsxgj7oddl.png[/url]) ([url]http://s61.photobucket.com/user/smilley792/media/0BD604EC-6817-44E8-93E5-980F43C2C999_zpsxgj7oddl.png.html[/url])
Interesting to ask @WalkingWicket37 what his take is on hales pads. Are the done up correctly??
We know Titch is using the Powerbow 5 from the sneak peak in the ODI Series.
Hales tweeted pictures of his Supernova
According to twitter Cook is going to be using the classic range
And I think Johnny B is using the either the GN500 or the classic range.
From that I'm guessing that's Captain Cook's bat.
As for Alex Hales, his pads are on the wrong legs!
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As for Alex Hales, his pads are on the wrong legs!
I second that!
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@WalkingWicket37 you remain a tit.
Those pads are on just right and you know it!
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@WalkingWicket37 you remain a tit.
Those pads are on just right and you know it!
There wrong!!
Nothing worse than the overhang of the straps hitting each other while tryin to bat and or run!!
Fold it over you say? If there's more than an inch, it gets in the way constantly.
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@WalkingWicket37 you remain a tit. Couldn't agree more Buzzby
Those pads are on just right and you know it! This I cannot agree with, they're definitely on the wrong way round! (And it looks like people agree with me on this too)
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Buckles inside, end of discussion.
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Strap ends are apart every time I put pads on, can't stand the excess hitting each other if they are to the inside!
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You seeing this, @Buzz?
Clearly everyone except you (and Alex Hales) wears their pads the wrong right way round! :D
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Never had a problem with an extra inch.
Pads are designed to be worn with buckles on the outside , you wouldn't want to be given out caught behind off that extra inch of strap which is what would happen if they were the other way around.
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The buckle is more likely to sound hard and bat like than a bit of Velcro.
Just been through our clubs picture drop box account.
400 photos, and not one of our or opposition players agrees with you buzz.
Straps to the outside!!
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Kookaburra pads (top end ones anyway) have an extra cane on the front leg, which has the plastic buckles on the outside. Amazes me how many people miss this!
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If you have you pad on properly the straps will be behind your leg and you would get in a bonkers position to get hit on the buckles.
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I think you'll find that if you take a look at Tendulkar he wears buckles on the inside
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I've had a quick look through the club gallery, and I think these screenshots answer the question really...
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/6F5A8BF1-26A8-42D5-9EB0-5C61CA75F5D5_zps4qsmsvzd.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/6F5A8BF1-26A8-42D5-9EB0-5C61CA75F5D5_zps4qsmsvzd.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/5DFA03FF-9090-4846-AACC-A1A58F045391_zpsdwzmimih.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/5DFA03FF-9090-4846-AACC-A1A58F045391_zpsdwzmimih.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/38ABABC4-6F1D-4FD6-8BC7-863974A2354D_zpsups1sqdd.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/38ABABC4-6F1D-4FD6-8BC7-863974A2354D_zpsups1sqdd.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/96B56F6C-F53B-417F-85DF-3D3C87E6FC77_zpsoou2fyik.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/96B56F6C-F53B-417F-85DF-3D3C87E6FC77_zpsoou2fyik.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/92E2BCAA-81A8-4E32-B7D9-FAD0B5A7D415_zpsgbarxfq9.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/92E2BCAA-81A8-4E32-B7D9-FAD0B5A7D415_zpsgbarxfq9.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/074BBA13-C138-42AB-9655-284C0DEDFCE8_zpsw7fnlozu.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/074BBA13-C138-42AB-9655-284C0DEDFCE8_zpsw7fnlozu.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/129477A1-CCC8-4D73-BE22-D480384D6AAE_zpsznbs8rjv.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/129477A1-CCC8-4D73-BE22-D480384D6AAE_zpsznbs8rjv.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/BF16298C-E31C-4856-8B1E-C5C48CD33066_zpssbm5ykdq.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/BF16298C-E31C-4856-8B1E-C5C48CD33066_zpssbm5ykdq.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/EC931B66-53E1-45FE-8194-8CB37E8CF957_zpsim18gas7.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/EC931B66-53E1-45FE-8194-8CB37E8CF957_zpsim18gas7.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/90F85448-92FE-431E-AFD4-2C17DCD9C0A3_zps24qxbsv8.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/90F85448-92FE-431E-AFD4-2C17DCD9C0A3_zps24qxbsv8.png.html)
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/134DA5D1-6A6D-447B-A8A0-3AF3A62DBBA6_zpsmvs7rmww.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/134DA5D1-6A6D-447B-A8A0-3AF3A62DBBA6_zpsmvs7rmww.png.html)
So that's 11 people who wear their pads the right way round.
And just to keep Buzz happy I found someone who wears them the wrong way round.
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb450/CPye061194/F1528A22-A83B-421E-8022-BAE016EDCEA3_zpsordrmstz.png) (http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/CPye061194/media/F1528A22-A83B-421E-8022-BAE016EDCEA3_zpsordrmstz.png.html)
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I think you'll find that if you take a look at Tendulkar he wears buckles on the inside
And Brian Lara. Don't think the two greatest batsmen can be wrong
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And Brian Lara. Don't think the two greatest batsmen can be wrong
When speaking of how great batsman do things , you must ask the forum's very own @FattusCattus
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I've had a quick look through the club gallery, and I think these screenshots answer the question really...
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Wandering a bit more off the topic (I see that the discussion is not on the subject anymore), just wanted to check if these pads are available nowadays. It took me a lot of web-browsing & emails to get hold of a pair of Pumas from India a few months back. Whomever I contacted told me that these models are not made now (3 strap versions).
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Wandering a bit more off the topic (I see that the discussion is not on the subject anymore), just wanted to check if these pads are available nowadays. It took me a lot of web-browsing & emails to get hold of a pair of Pumas from India a few months back. Whomever I contacted told me that these models are not made now (3 strap versions).
The pads pictured were made by Funky, I think the model was F-Lite.
I don't think they make them any more though, so they may be difficult to track down
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I'm in a minority agreeing with @Buzz that pads should be worn buckles to the outside. Have always done this and Gray-Nicolls pads have an extra wide front pad, buckles outside straps inside!!
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I'm in a minority agreeing with @Buzz that pads should be worn buckles to the outside. Have always done this and Gray-Nicolls pads have an extra wide front pad, buckles outside straps inside!!
Do they? I'll have to check mine now.
And the way I bat, the extra wide pad will be better on the back leg as I clear the front one and swing like a rusty gate anyway!
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Wandering a bit more off the topic (I see that the discussion is not on the subject anymore), just wanted to check if these pads are available nowadays.
Puma still sell them in Aus at the GCCC as their highest end model. The type BMac wears.
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The pads pictured were made by Funky, I think the model was F-Lite.
I don't think they make them any more though, so they may be difficult to track down
Yes, I remember now. I had written to them and they wrote back saying that they no longer make it.
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Puma still sell them in Aus at the GCCC as their highest end model. The type BMac wears.
Actually BM uses the 3 strap version whereas the pads that GCCC / KSC sell are 2 strap versions. I exchanged a few emails with Puma Australia & they also said they would not be able to supply 3 strap versions.
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The pads pictured were made by Funky, I think the model was F-Lite.
I don't think they make them any more though, so they may be difficult to track down
You know if they're any good? Just seen them on sale for £28 online, sorely tempted.