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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: Cricketfan99 on March 30, 2015, 11:55:11 AM
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I am looking to get a salix ajk bat at 2.9 soon to replace both my Salix pod 1 finites. Also maybe a sf black edition bat (to replace my m&h amplus mark 1 as its a bit heavy for me and has a higher middle) or even a top end custom made bat from sf or Andrew at Salix or another bat maker. So I need advise what to do.
So in short the best 5 bat makers in order and what shall I do?
The bat will be of highest quality willow as found in the Salix ajk range or sf black edition range, or even better. Basically willow that is limited to eg 5 blades a year amongst 1,000s so I need good advise as to what to do. Iv already spent a lot of money on bats. Previously I'd just get them free, as a paid player and coach. I will try and sell a few on to help replace the new purchases. As I won't use them all and they will just be wasted, esp if the weight is not right etc..
I currently use Affinity carbine at weight 2.8 / 9. As an opening bat who spends time at the crease this is perfect for me, as were the pod 1 finites before. I'm pretty sure the ajk will also be perfect for me, (slightly better then the finites of course). As for the sf, this will be just good to have, I think.
I have the below bats
Affinity carbine, match bat 2.8 (currently in use)
Salix pod 1 finite 2.6 new
Salix pod 1 finite 2.8 new
Salix torque 2.8 new
Bradbury players 2.8 brand new
Kookaburra kahuna players bat 2.8 brand new
Millichamp & Hall Amplus mark 1, weight ~ 2.10.5 brand new.
Ca players used 2.9
A few others which Iv now sold laver and wood (was too heavy and too hard pressed), gm Luna le, too much concaving.
All the bats were the very top of range from when they were released and are all in new / brand new condition except the carbine which I'm using at the moment.
In your answers and reply, if possible, please mention your knowledge and experience with bats, as I will greatly appreciate an honest and neutral view from eg a bat collector who has played at a high standard or a retired pro or a shop which sells all the best bats. I already know some of you. This will get my attention the most and will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Why is this in the BB section? ???
8 top of the range bats and looking for more, you're going to fit in well here!
Never mind, you were easily persuaded not to buy more wood :-[
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Sorry, Don't know, I'm new here just wanted to make a post don't know how to do this?
Please advise where I should list this exactly, as I don't know. Very sorry once again.
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By the way so far H4l all the way as i have not seen any less performing.
Would love to try BB as the grains on them are awesome on almost everyone i saw.
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in the mean time, why not just enjoy the bats you have?
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in the mean time, why not just enjoy the bats you have?
Oh my god man!! what are you on?
The most foolish suggestion I have seen on here in years, he clearly doesn't have enough quality sticks.
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in the mean time, why not just enjoy the bats you have?
Will do. Good advise.
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well that is that sorted then ???
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You wouldn't happen to be znr1 on ebay?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562)
Feels like those bats listed are bats your trying to sell!
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You wouldn't happen to be znr1 on ebay?
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562[/url])
Feels like those bats listed are bats your trying to sell!
Great work, Miss Marple! ;)
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He'd have got away with it if it hadn't been for you pesky kids!
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He'd have got away with it if it hadn't been for you pesky kids!
And your dumb dog! :D ;)
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I think "the best" bat is very subjective and lots of people will have lots of different answers.
For me (although it's still new) my Red Ink is the best bat I've had.
But then again, I've not tried Aldred, H4L or Kippax.
You've come to the best place but even here I don't think many will have tried all the possible bats available (not through a lack of trying though!), and remember two bats from the same company can be very different.
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Another Affinity Carbine?
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If you spend the sort of money you're talking with anybody, you're oing to get a ruddy good bat. But as has been said, if you already have so many bats, why do you need another?
Unless of course you're just here to brag about your selection of bats, in which case there needs to be photos. Or else.....
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Your very right, I don't really need another bat, as some of the bats are just not being used. Why buy another bat to make that unused list longer. Sometimes one gets carried away with things. So it's good to ask and see where one stands. However, I don't (never have) smoke, drink or have done any drugs, so I do spend money on somethings I like. Cricket and health and fitness is a natural for me. I don't say that of boast I know many people of similar styles. Iv limited myself to 8 bats (for now) to maintain some order. If I want another my condition is; I have to replace one bat with the another. Simple.
Also I'm not bragging. Sorry to anyone, if it seems like that. I just wanted to mention them, so people will know a bit about what I already have and have an understanding of what to say, in return. "You can only prescribe if you can diagnose". So for that reason some background knowledge always helps. Hence why I was particularly interested in the opinions of any ex pros / bat collectors or good shops... as they would know where I'm coming from the most.
As someone previously said earlier enjoy the ones you have now. I.e Live for the Moment. Best line Iv heard all day. Thanks
Thank you it does help to know more people think the same way.
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A cricketer who doesn't drink, what do you do at the drinks break, tea, while waiting to bat, while fielding on the boundary or after the game? :o
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A cricketer who doesn't drink, what do you do at the drinks break, tea, while waiting to bat, while fielding on the boundary or after the game? :o
Don't forget the pre match hip flask... Or as we call it... Warm up
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i would go for a red ink and h4l might as well get both ;)
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Get some pics of your collection up here man.
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You wouldn't happen to be znr1 on ebay?
[url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562[/url] ([url]http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/znr1/m.html?item=231508772173&hash=item35e6ff854d&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562[/url])
Feels like those bats listed are bats your trying to sell!
certain that is him.....
bats look nice but there is something not quite right...I am not sure what but there is sonething missing here.
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Not sure where you are based as this may help if you can visit. As you want the best willow, your better off going to a company that have a decent stock of willow, that could possibly make a bat in front of you, so your looking at the likes of Salix, B3, Aldred and h4l. Those would be my choice along with Kippax and Hunts.
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Get some pics of your collection up here man.
Thank you everyone for the messages and the cricket humour... Love it. Thank you very much. Also there is nothing fishy about me or the wood I'm talking about. I didn't think that would get much attention, they are just like any other top of range bats. I'm keeping them. So I still hope the main point was, which bat maker and or which shop / brand to get a new bat. Most possibly for t20 use.
Not sure what the forum rules are. Im relatively new here, please excuse me as I'm still learning on here. If I post the pics someone will say I'm trying to sell my bats. Not that I was indirectly promoting or selling my bats. There were just to make clear what I have, so to help in what my expectation now are etc...
Thank you guys for your suggestions, I truely appreciate it. I will 99% chance visit Uzi sports and see what he has to offer. I just hope I don't walk out with something that I don't use.
Basically, I think I have enough regular Sh bats and I might just want a t20 addition to that. Question now probably is what style the new bat should be. Maybe I only will be able to decide that fully. Eg, newbery Uzi t20 bat at 2.8/9 or the laver and wood ultra reserve shape bat. At the same weight. The newbery uzi has a 1 inch shorter blade and the l&w is 1.5 inch shorter blade. I was impressed by the laver and wood I had before but just at ~2.12 weight was too heavy for me and the pressing I thought was much harder then my other bats. That's the only reason I thought I might want the same bat but in a lighter weight but made in English 1++ willow.
Also Thank you Simon for your private messages. I just find it hard to type and fill in the forms using this tablet. But your messages deserve a big thumbs up. Cheers.
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Not sure where you are based as this may help if you can visit. As you want the best willow, your better off going to a company that have a decent stock of willow, that could possibly make a bat in front of you, so your looking at the likes of Salix, B3, Aldred and h4l. Those would be my choice along with Kippax and Hunts.
Thank you for your response. Ill look into that. Really good ideas.
Im in Manchester.
I might visit Uzi sports. Let's see if Tim keeley can make me a bat. Salix is just too far for me, also as I already have his bats.
H4l not sure where they are. But I'll keep it simple. I'll let you know if do get anything. Most importantly I rememebr when I use to concentrate on my technique and temperament, I would do well. When I concentrate on my kit and wishes I dont. I hope there is a lesson in there for me.
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Thank you for your response. Ill look into that. Really good ideas.
Im in Manchester.
I might visit Uzi sports. Let's see if Tim keeley can make me a bat. Salix is just too far for me, also as I already have his bats.
H4l not sure where they are. But I'll keep it simple. I'll let you know if do get anything. Most importantly I rememebr when I use to concentrate on my technique and temperament, I would do well. When I concentrate on my kit and wishes I dont. I hope there is a lesson in there for me.
Kippax in Leeds is a good shout then especially as you want a t20 type bat. There was a thread a few days ago where someone said they were cutting clefts with 80mm edges to make a new style bat.
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Thank you for your response. Ill look into that. Really good ideas.
Im in Manchester.
I might visit Uzi sports. Let's see if Tim keeley can make me a bat. Salix is just too far for me, also as I already have his bats.
H4l not sure where they are. But I'll keep it simple. I'll let you know if do get anything. Most importantly I rememebr when I use to concentrate on my technique and temperament, I would do well. When I concentrate on my kit and wishes I dont. I hope there is a lesson in there for me.
You will be most welcome , we are open Sat and Sunday and can accomodate you outside the opening hours. I believe we have around 100 hand picked cricket bats (not including Juniors) and can get a custom made bat if requires. When you do come make sure you have enough time to spend at the shop.
People who have visited us, may be they can tell you what kind of stock and quality we carry...